DIVISION III TEAM PREVIEWS  |  DAY 3 OF 3

District III

Few districts bring back a résumé like District III’s top returner. Robert Morris enters 2026 fresh off a District Championship and a World Series runner-up finish in 2025, giving the Colonials a target on their backs from day one. Meanwhile, former juggernaut Kent State — winners in 2024 and 2023 — has moved up to Division II, ushering in a new era for the district.

Over in the East, York College has made a smooth transition after arriving from District II, opening conference play at 1–0 as they begin carving out a place in their new surroundings.

The West has continued to run through Robert Morris, who jumped to a 4–0 fall start behind a roster returning 16 players from last season’s breakthrough campaign. A 6–2 fall record paired with leadership from Caden Smith, Nathaniel Schmid, Joey Asvestas, and Joey Skehan has the Colonials again looking like a postseason fixture.

With proven contenders, rising programs, and new faces in the mix, District III is shaping up to be a heavyweight battle heading into the spring.

Be sure to check all the District III Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!

The 2026 Rawlings Division III Preseason Rankings will be released this Thursday!