Whitley Co. baseball’s Luke Hillard commits

Incoming senior Luke Hillard committed to play baseball at Kentucky Wesleyan College.

Whitley County shared Hillard’s announcement on social media Monday.

As a junior, Hillard recorded 52 hits, 33 runs, and pitched 51 innings, according to KHSAA stats.

Hillard took the mound in several key games including the 13th Region championship game and the team’s first round appearance in the 2026 Baseball State Tournament.