University Heights Academy's A.J. Hogart Named Jersey Mike's 'Player of the Game'

Hogart's performance in the 2nd Region All A Classic championship game earns him the weekly honor.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:11pm

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University Heights Academy's A.J. Hogart has been named the Jersey Mike's 'Player of the Game' for the week of April 6 after his standout performance in the Blazers' 4-1 victory over Caldwell County in the 2nd Region All A Classic championship game. Hogart went 2-4 at the plate and drove in two of UHA's four runs to help the team win their first regional title since 2016.

Why it matters

The Jersey Mike's 'Player of the Game' award highlights exceptional individual performances from high school athletes in the Christian County, Kentucky area, helping to recognize and celebrate their contributions to their teams' success.

The details

In the championship game, A.J. Hogart finished 2-4 with two RBIs as University Heights Academy defeated Caldwell County 4-1 to claim the 2nd Region All A Classic title. Through the first part of the season, Hogart was batting .379 with a home run and 12 RBIs for the Blazers.

  • The game took place on April 6, 2026.
  • Hogart was named Jersey Mike's 'Player of the Game' for the week of April 6, 2026.

The players

A.J. Hogart

A standout player for the University Heights Academy baseball team, Hogart led his team to the 2nd Region All A Classic championship with a strong performance at the plate.

University Heights Academy

The high school baseball team that won the 2nd Region All A Classic title, led by player of the game A.J. Hogart.

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What they’re saying

“A.J. was selected based on his play in the Blazers' 4-1 2nd Region All A Classic championship game win over Caldwell County.”

— Tom Rogers, Author

The takeaway

Hogart's standout performance in the championship game showcases the talent and hard work of high school athletes in the Christian County region, and the Jersey Mike's 'Player of the Game' award helps to shine a spotlight on their achievements.