Kountis, Haley and 4 other Black Squirrels Earning League Honors

The Greater Akron AA League Awards were announced with 6 Portage South Black Squirrels earning league all star honors.  The 5 individual league awards were also announced with Jonathan Kountis earning Dave Young Pitcher of the Year honors.  Kevin Haley won the Dave Layton Tournament MVP award for the American Division of the Greater Akron AA League for the second year in a row.  Charlie Drumm was a finalist for the Don Lombardi Rookie of the Year.  In addition to the above mentioned Black Squirrels, Justin Nelson, Chad Harper and Josh Salinas were named to the Greater Akron AA All Star team.

The 2025 season ends with a familiar sight: Portage South on top. With their fourth straight title secured, the Black Squirrels now turn the spotlight to their standout performers. The PS MVP was presented to Justin Nelson. Nelson hit .412 with 28 hits, 16 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 1 homerun and 21 runs batted in, while playing in 25 games.  Josh Salinas hit .442 in 2025, which was good enough to earn his 4th consecutive PS Stan Musial Batting Title. The PS Cy Young was awarded to Jonathan Kountis. Kountis went 6-1, with 97 strikeouts and a 0.53 ERA.  He also had zero walks in 52.2 innings pitched. PS Gold Glove Award for the Black Squirrels was awarded to Ryan Schromm. The final award given out is known as the "Herb".  Lucius Ivory took home the 2025 Herb.