Cayuga's Wilfong, Van's McCurley Earn Weekly Baseball Honors

Wilfong named Pitcher of the Week, McCurley selected as Hitter of the Week by Tyler Morning Telegraph

Mar. 10, 2026 at 3:20pm

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Cayuga's Gus Wilfong and Van's Connor McCurley have been named the Tyler Morning Telegraph Baseball Players of the Week for games played March 2-7. Wilfong was selected as the Pitcher of the Week after a dominant performance, while McCurley was chosen as the Hitter of the Week following an impressive offensive showing.

Why it matters

These weekly awards highlight the top high school baseball talent in the Tyler, Texas area and recognize the standout players who are making an impact on their teams.

The details

Wilfong pitched five innings in a win over Elkhart, allowing just one earned run on one hit while striking out 13 batters. McCurley had an incredible week at the plate, going 11-for-15 (.733) with two home runs, including a grand slam, four doubles, a triple, 14 RBIs, seven runs, a walk, a hit by pitch and three stolen bases.

  • The awards were given for games played March 2-7, 2026.

The players

Gus Wilfong

A pitcher for the Cayuga high school baseball team.

Connor McCurley

A hitter for the Van high school baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“Coaches are asked to send in their nominations to brandon.ogden@tylerpaper.com or sports@tylerpaper.com by 3 p.m. each Monday.”

— Brandon Ogden, Tyler Morning Telegraph (tylerpaper.com)

The takeaway

The weekly baseball honors from the Tyler Morning Telegraph showcase the top high school talent in the area, highlighting the standout pitching and hitting performances that are helping lead their teams to success.