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Gold Star post of the month. 3 thumbs up👍👍👍

IK, I was being sarcastic. some of those school officials do more work on the golf course then they do at the admin building during the week

If the TD recommendation is not hired, the whole process will be a joke.

Woodville is picked to finish 3rd in district 21-3A this year. Their '24 info is in the 21-3A season preview topic

25-4A Predicted Finish 1. Needville 2. El Campo 3. Navasota 4. Bellville BELLVILLE Coach: Ty Morgan, 1st Year Overall 2023: 20-10-1/7-5: 4th Place/Regional Quarterfinalist Returning Starters: Gavin Mays, Sr, P/C (.255, 21 RBI, 5 2B/2nd Team All-District); Peyton Reynolds, Sr, P/IF (.341, 25 RBI, 5 2B, 2 3B; 7-3/1st Team All-District); Landon Schumann, Sr, IF (3 2B); Justin Schroeder, Sr, P/IF (.300); Kaden Anderson, Sr, P/IF (.333; 2-0) Returning Lettermen: Jaxton Richter, Jr, IF/OF Other Players to Watch: Cooper Riden, Sr, P/IF; Cayden Becerra, Jr, OF; Davin Sodolak, So, P/IF/ OF; Dustin Sodolak, So, P/IF; Jack Luedeker, Jr, IF; Wesley Shackelford, Jr, P/IF; Gunner Chovanec, So, P/IF; Garrett Morris, Jr, P/IF EL CAMPO Coach: Jacob Hooker (1st Year, 11th Overall; 246 Career Wins) 2023: 22-10/9-3; 2nd Place/Area Round Finalist Returning Starters: James Dorotik, Jr, P/3B (.321, 8 2B, 1 Hr, 17 RBI/2nd Team All-District); Dean Poenitzsch, Sr, P/C (.309, 8 2B, 1 Hr, 20 RBI; 4-3, 43 IP, 32 K/1st Team All-District); Cole Dewey, Sr, 1B/DH (.267, 4 2B, 9 RBI/Honorable Mention All-District); Oliver Miles, Sr, P/OF (.250, 11 Runs, 9 SB/2nd Team All-District); Lane Schultz, Jr, P/UTL (3 2B, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 13 Runs; 6-1, 34 IP, 40 K, 1.85 ERA) Returning Lettermen: Brayden Korenek, Jr, P/OF; Mason Bystrek, Sr, P/1B; Drake Resendez, Sr, UTL; Riley Riha, Jr, P/OF; Aaron Orsak, Sr, OF; Chase Starling, Sr, P Other Players to Watch: Dayton Zabodyn, Jr, P/3B; Austin Babcock, Jr, P/IF; Ridge Spenrath, So, P/IF; Aaron Bubela, Jr, C/UTL; Clay Stehling, Jr, IF; Will Rod, So, UTL; Luke Rod, So, P/OF NAVASOTA Coach: Riley Edwards (1st Year, 5th Overall; 42 Career Wins) 2023: 13-13-1/5-7; 5th Place Returning Starters: Devin Nunez, Sr, SS (1st Team All-District/Nebraska); Jaden Fox, Sr, P/IF/OF (1st Team All-District); Cameron Quezada, Sr, IF/OF; Hudson Minor, Sr, OF; Michael Guzman, Sr, 1B; Owen Otto, So, IF/P (Honorable Mention All-District); Even Otto, So, IF/P (25-4A Newcomer of the Year) Returning Lettermen: Kane Keyser, So, OF/P; Zane Thompson, So, C/IF Other Players to Watch: Rodney Spinks, So, IF/OF NEEDVILLE Coach: Elliott Babcock (3rd Year, 3rd Overall, 47 Career Wins) 2023: 23-7/10-2; District Champions/Area Round Finalist Returning Starters: Cameron Babcock, Sr, UTL/P (.384, 38 Hits, 2 3B, 19 RBI, 29 Runs, 10 SB/1st Team All-District); Kyson Vacek, Sr, SS (.318, 7 2B, 2 3B, 20 RBI, 20 Runs/2nd Team All-District); Joziah Lerma, Sr, LHP (5-1, 87 Batters Faced, 9 Hits, 23 K/Honorable Mention All-District/Ottawa); Cody Thagard, Sr, DH (.323/2nd Team All-District); Brance Farrell, Sr, C (.318, 7 2B, 1 HR, 19 RBI/2nd Team All-District); Colton Stavinoha, Sr, LF (.401/1st Team All-District); Kolton Ondruch, Sr, RF; Kade Ramirez, Jr, CF (.293, 12 2B, 2 3B/1st Team All-District) Returning Lettermen: Drew McRae, Jr, C; Jack Park, Sr, LHP; Diego Ochoa, Sr, CIF Other Players to Watch: Ralphie Ortiz, Fr; Kole Whidon, So, MIF; Albie Aprea, So, IF/P; Landon House, Jr, P; Aiden Armstrong, Jr, MIF ROYAL FALCONS Coach: Mekele Brown 2022: 0-19; 0-12 SEALY Coach: Teague Kowalski (1st Year, 1st Overall) 2023: 24-8-2/9-3; 2nd Place/Area Round Finalist Returning Lettermen: Zach Barrientos, Sr, P/3B; Rylan Reichardt, Sr, 1B; Gunnar Sanchez, Sr, P/OF; Ronnie Thrasher, Sr, IF/Of WHARTON Coach: Mike Anzaldua (1st Year, 1st Overall) 2023: 5-15-1/2-10 Returning Starters: Jayden Pena, Jr, IF/OF/P (25-4A Newcomer of the Year); Landon Barker, Jr, OF/P; Raelon Thompson, So, IF/P; Sam Mendez, Sr, IF/P; Dacameron Jasso, Sr, IF/P Players to Watch: Victor Perez, Fr, UTL/P; Nick Gutierez, Jr, UTL/P; Layden Wynn, Fr, C/P ROYAL Coach: Mekele Brown 2023: 0-19; 0-12

Predicted Finish 1. Kingwood 2. Summer Creek 3. Atascocita 4. West Brook Humble Kingwood Coach: Michael Oros 2023 Record:27-9-3/13-1; District Champions/Regional Quarterfinalist Returning Starters Logan Harris, Sr, RHP; 2-2, 2.07 ERA (McLennan JC) Caden Wellmann, Sr, IF (.423/1st Team All-District) Josh Arquette, Sr, IF (.380/2nd Team A-D/Panola JC) Sammy Soto, Sr, IF/OF (.301/1st Team All-District) Braelon Richardson, Sr, IF (/2nd Team A-D/South Alabama) Summer Creek Coach: DJ Wilson, 132 Career Wins 2023 Record:17-14-1/10-4; 2nd Place/Area Round Finalist Returning Starters Donovan Jordan, Sr, OF (.419/1st Team All-State/Texas) Brandin Holland, Sr, IF (.347, 16 RBI, 9 2B/1st Team A-D) Kade Odom, Sr, RHP (5-4, 4.28 ERA, 26 K/2nd Team A-D) Caleb Mize, Sr, 1B/RHP (.276, 13 RBI; 14.2 IP, 1-0, 2.38 ERA) Alex Morales, Sr, IF/RHP (.241, 13 RBI) William Hill, Jr, OF (.384, 18 RBI, 8 2B/1st Team A-D/Texas) Humble Atascocita Coach: Jeremy O'Neill 2023 Record:23-13-2/10-4; 3rd Place/Area Round Finalist Returning Starters Nicholas Baker, Sr, RHP (1st Team All-District) Johnathan Kent, Sr, IF (2nd Team All-District) Kaden McCoy, Sr, IF/RHP (1st Team All-District) Zach Thomas, Sr, C (1st Team All-District) Haden Braren, Sr, RHP Collin Dennis, Sr, OF/LHP Jayden Hernandez, Jr, IF Braeden Jenkins, Sr, RHP Beaumont West Brook Coach: Jacob Walton 19 Years As Head Coach 2023 Record:11-19/9-5; 4th Place/Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters Grayson Walton, Sr, OF (1st Team A-D; 3rd Team All-State) Baylor Latham, Sr, OF (1st Team All-District) Elijah Thompson, Sr, SS/P Tate Savage, Sr, P/1B (2nd Team All-District) Kaleb Smith, Sr, 1B Will Mankin, Sr, OF Sam Anderson, Jr, P/UTL Seth Ballard, Jr, C/2B Jacob Wilson, So, 3B/C (Honorable Mention All-District) Grayson Royer, So, P (2nd Team All-District) Galena Park North Shore Coach: Ryan Vest, 69 Career Wins 2023 Record:14-14-1/8-6; 5th Place Returning Starters Joe Flores, Sr, DH/3B (Honorable Mention All-District) Julian Cardoza, Sr, 2B/P (Honorable Mention All-District) Nathaniel Cabello, Sr, 1B Vincent Smith, Jr, OF/P (Honorable Mention All-District) Adrian German, Jr, 3B/P C.E. King Coach: Jason Willis, 332 Career Wins 2023 Record:12-13-1/4-10; 6th Place Returning Starters Josuel Rivera, Sr Joseph Argueta, Sr Kmard Kimble, Sr Aiden Perez, Jr Sandino Flores, So Miguel Gonzalez, Sr Humble Coach: KC Carroll 2023 Record:6-21-1/2-12 Returning Starters Raudel Garcia, Sr, OF/P Tristan Garcia, Sr, 1B/P Daniel Salas, Sr, OF Sebastian Martinez, Jr, SS Jordan Orozco, Jr, C/3B Ivan Talavera, Jr, C/3B Beaumont United Coach: Dorian Lewis 2023 Record:0-24/0-14 Returning Starters Jaron Daniels, Sr, OF K’Den Lewis, Jr, SS/2B

Smart man

TD waiting for his consulting funds to be deposited from nisd to give his final choice to the board.

Region III #9 Central Heights makes another strong case for a top 10 ranking with 7 players returning to the fold. #10 Troy and #12 Franklin out of Central Texas both return the house and will certainly be better than they were a year ago. #17 West, #23 Lorena ,#24 Orangefield & #27 Diboll will be teams to also keep an eye on.

I don't blame you on the fee, a man has to do what he can to make money in this economy. You need to hit the Ned booster club president up, i am told that crew will pay top dollar for any advantages....

Clock has started, nobody gets a pass on the Reagan 7 year rule. 😎

2024 State Tournament Predictions: Kelly Catholic, Lutheran South, Liberty Christian, Southwest Christian

24-2A Predicted Finish 1. West Sabine 2. Colmesneil 3. Broaddus 4. Chireno COLMESNEIL BULLDOGS Coach: Lucas Snoe 2023: 10-12 / Bi District Finalist Returning Starters: JW Mitcham, Sr, C/SS/P; Brandon Hand, Sr, OF; Jayden Shamblin, Sr, OF; Mason Rhodes, Sr, OF; Zak Mitchell, Jr, 3B/P; Shane Hand, Jr, 1B/P; Mason Sullivan, So, 1B Other Players to Watch: Kylie Taylor, Jr, C/P WEST SABINE TIGERS Coach: Tim Forse 2023: 12-7 / 10-3 / Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Trevor Mitchell, Sr, P/ OF(District MVP); JB Metcalf, Sr, INF/P (District Defensive MVP); Chad Goss, Sr, OF (1st Team All District); Peyton Bourque, Jr, INF/OF/P (District DH of the Year); Ryan Estes, Jr, INF/P (1st Team All District); Kyle Parnell, Jr, C/INF District Catcher of the Year); Coby Hughes, Jr, OF (1st Team All District); Alex Richardson, Jr, OF/INF (1st Team All District); Laken Quick, So, P/INF (1st Team All District) Returning Letterman: Landon Elliott, Sr, INF; Zach Short, Jr, OF; Ryder Clark, Jr, INF Other Players to Watch: Jaxson Mitchell, So, C/P; Kade Myran, Fr, INF/C; Cayson McBride, Fr, INF/P BROADDUS BULLDOGS Coach: Jesse Travis 2023: 5-8 / 6-7 / Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Michael Poore, Sr, C (.432 BA); Thomas Poore, Sr, 1B (.533 BA); Josh Poore, Jr, P/3B (33 K); Trenton Sowell, Jr, P/SS (34 K); Aiden Sowell, Jr, P/2B/OF (32 K); Levi Sowell, Jr, P/2B Players to Watch: Ransom Sowell, Fr, C/INF/ OF CHIRENO OWLS Coach: Rebel Bleile 2023: 13-15-1 / 8-5 / Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Keith Patton, Sr, P/OF; Landon Nash, Jr, P/C/SS; Camden Nichols, So, P/2B/3B; Garrett Sanford, So, P/SS; Benji Blount, So, 2B/OF; Tate Johnson, So, 1B; Andrew Mitchell, So, C/OF Returning Letterman: Ivan Villedas, Sr, 2B; Camden Sowell, Jr, 1B/3B; Caden Higginbotham, So, C/3B Other Players to Watch: Elijah Jeffcoat, Jr, OF SAN AUGUSTINE WOLVES Coach: Chris Sexton 2023: 4-12 / 4-9 Returning Starters: Brittan Nance, Sr, SS/P (1st Team All District); Anthony Jackson, Sr, OF; Cer’Mydrick Kelley, Jr, C (2nd Team All District); Jakameron Roberts, Jr, 1B; Hunter Rodriquez, Jr, 3B/P; Matthew Lara, So, 1B/P; Ty Cartwright, So, SS/P; JaVarris Barnes, So, OF/P Returning Letterman: Courtney Davis, Jr Players to Watch: Quenstavian Holman, Fr; Cole Currey, So 25-2A Predicted Finish 1. Big Sandy 2. Deweyville 3. West Hardin 4. Evadale DALLARDSVILLE BIG SANDY WILDCATS Coach: Will McInnis 2023: 17-8 / Area Finalist Returning Starters: Hunter Brown, Sr, P/SS (District Pitcher of the Year); Nick Ortiz, Sr, 3B (Offensive Player of the Year); Kolton Glover, Jr, C (1st Team All District); Brycen Holifield, Jr, 2B (1st Team All District); Cole Richardson, Jr, P/OF (2nd Team All District); Troy Jones, So, OF (HM All District) Returning Letterman: Connor Ratcliff, So, OF; Zach McGallion, So, 2B/OF; Cooper Cude, So, OF; Gus Hardy, So, 3B; Armando Davalos, So, OF DEWEYVILLE PIRATES Coach: Blaine Huff 2023: 12-8 / 9-5 / Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: DJ Kelley, Sr, SS/P (.409 BA, 1st Team All District); Caden Curry, Sr, 3B/P (.400 BA, 1st Team All District); Elijah Curl, Sr, SS/C/OF; Gunner Evans, Jr, P/C (.433 BA, District Newcomer of the Year); Lane Gray, Jr, P/OF (.370 BA, 1st Team All District); Micah Curl, Jr, 1B (.303 BA, 2nd Team All District); Braxton Martinez, Jr, 2B Returning Letterman: Kaleb Pearl, Sr, OF/2B; Slade Gunter, So, OF/C; Brylin Barber, So, OF/P EVADALE REBELS Coach: Gunnar Bryan 2023: not available Returning Starters: Ethan Kirbow, Sr, C/P; Ethan Buford, Sr, INF; Kaden Byrum, Sr, OF; Landon Wright, Jr, OF; Kayden Hubbard, Jr, OF; Brayden Stinson, So, P/INF Returning Letterman: Konnor Patterson, Jr, INF; Alex Ramirez, Jr, INF; Brayden Carrell, Jr, OF Players to Watch: Samuel Palmer, Sr, P/INF; Dakota Pinner, Jr, P/INF; Cooper Palmer, So, P/ INF; Brett Buckner, Fr, INF SABINE PASS SHARKS Coach: Aaron Myers 2023: 7-11 / 5-7 / Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Hunter Allen, Jr, 1B (.250 BA); Jonathan Barrigan, Jr, OF; Christian Benjamin, So, 3B/P (.270 BA); Garrett Verdine, So, 2B/P/OF; Jailen Aiken, So, SS/3B/P (.270 BA, 2nd Team All District); Palshon Darby, So, OF; Zaveon Guidry, So, OF Returning Letterman: Jailen Aiken, So, SS/3B/P; Jonathan Barrigan, Jr, OF Other Players to Watch: Cale Kyle, Jr, C/P/INF; Edwyn Chavez, Fr, P/C/INF SARATOGA WEST HARDIN OILERS Coach: Patrick Cootware 2023: 17-5-1 / 13-1 / Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Bryce Hilton, Sr, P/OF (District Co-MVP); Ray Fregia, Sr, OF (2nd Team All District); Kane Davis, Jr, INF (1st Team All District); Hayden Smith, Jr, INF (2nd Team All District) Returning Letterman: Mason Baird, Jr, OF; Quinten Hashaw, Jr, INF HULL DAISETTA Coach: Greg Jacks (1st year as Head Coach, 6th overall) 2023: not available

District 5 Predicted Finish 1.Kelly Catholic 2.Lutheran South 3.Second Baptist 4.The Woodlands Christian Academy MONSIGNOR KELLY CATHOLIC (BEAUMONT) Coach: Jason Tyner (2nd year as Head Coach, 2nd overall, 35 career wins) 2023 Record: 24-11/11-3 (District Champions, State Champions) Returning Starters: Gage Lawdermilk, Sr, CF (.490 BA, 43 R, 19 SB, 1st Team All-State); Palmer Simeon, Sr, SS (.394 BA, 33 R, 21 SB, 2nd Team All-State); Sam Bevilacqua, So, DH/C (.323 BA, 32 RBI, HM All-District); Ryan Brown, Sr, 2B/P (.317 BA, 30 R, 24 RBI, 2nd Team All-District); Austin Brown, Sr, C (.277 BA, 18 R, 2nd Team All-District); Jared Moulder, So, 3B/P (1.31 ERA, State Championship Game MVP); Austin Isabell, Sr, 1B (11 RBI, 13 R); Carson Griffin, 2B Returning Lettermen: Matthew Blanchard, SR, P; Quintin Oxford, So, P; Kaden Wickland, Sr, OF; Jude Mondello, So, OF/P; Michael Phelan, Jr, 2B; Gabriel Freeman, Sr, 3B; Gerard Tyler, Jr, OF Players to Watch: Carson Burks, Sr, P/OF; Harrison Williams, Fr, C; Jackson Jones, Fr, SS/P ST. JOHN XXIII (HOUSTON) Coach: Emrick Jagneaux (3rd year as Head Coach, 53rd overall) Asst. Xavier Hernandez 2023 Record: 16-9/5-9 (5th in District) Returning Starters: Aiden Schmidt, Sr, SS; Cooper Schmidt, Sr, C; Roy Sanchez III, Sr, P/1B; Dante Morganti, Sr, OF; Ethan Aranda, Sr, DH/C; Lucas Knee, Sr, OF Returning Lettermen: Nathan Purvis, Jr, P/3B; Andrew Gomez, Jr, P; Vince Strong, Sr, OF/P; Ryan McIntyre, Sr, 2B; Brody Weir, So, OF Players to Watch: John Mitchell, Sr, P/1B; Logan Witt, Sr, P/OF; Jake Winkler, Sr, 3B; Justin Ledger, Sr, OF/P; Jack Ebel, Jr, 2B/P; Hudson Waitts, Jr, C; Matthew Martinez, Fr, SS/P FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Coach: Dado Rodriguez (2nd year as Head Coach, 5th overall, 58 career wins) 2023 Record: 15-10/7-7 (5th in District) Returning Starters: Landon McKenna, So, IF/RHP (1st Team All-District) Returning Letterman: Logan McKenna, Sr, OF/C; Brenden Lusk, So, MIF; Nick White, Sr, 1B/LHP EMERY/WEINER (HOUSTON) Coach: Otis McAlhany 2023 Record: 13-16/5-9 (5th in District) Returning Starters: Zac Laviage, Sr, LHP/OF (49 IP, 1.84 ERA, 43 K, 1st Team All-District, 2nd Team All-State); Eli Karpas, Sr, OF/RHP (.345/.400/.483, 14 R, 3-3B, 1st Team All-District, 2nd Team AllState); Bennett Grossman, Jr, SS (.293/.396/.373, 18 RBI, HM All-District); Alex Leif, Sr, C; Andrew Newman, Sr, OF; Eddie Kalmin, Sr, 2B; Dawson Tiras, Jr, IF Returning Lettermen: Blake Cohen, Jr, 1B; Daniel Harris, Jr, IF; Tanner Duffey, Jr, OF; Mathew Mintz, Sr, OF/RHP Players to Watch: Blake Salkin, So, RHP; Kyle Beinart, Jr, LHP; Ben Lepow, So, LHP; Zac Selzer, So, RHP LUTHERAN SOUTH ACADEMY (HOUSTON) Coach: Aaron Schneider (12th year as Head Coach, 17th overall, 252 career wins) 2023 Record: 25-9/11-3 (District Champion, Regional Finalist) Returning Starters: Roland Aguillon, Sr, RHP (10- 1, 57.33 IP, 1.12 ERA, 16 R, 80 K, 5 CG, 2 SO, 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-State); Victor Coronado, Jr, RHP/3B/SS (3-2, 2.32 ERA, 34.33 IP, 15 R, 45 K, .314 BA, 27 H, 10-2B, 5 HR, 20 RBI, .429 OBP, 1st Team All-District, HM All-State); Jaylen Walker, So, OF/RHP (.375 BA, 6-2B, 2-3B, 2 HR, 15 RBI, .461 OBP, 2nd Team All-District); Marcus Cantu, So, SS/2B (.367 BA, .578 OBP, 2nd Team All-District); Brody Smith, Jr, OF (.296 BA, 3-2B, 1-3B, 2 HR, 16 RBI, .506 OBP, HM All-District); Zeke Ramirez, Jr, RHP/1B (.250 ERA, .400 OBP) Returning Lettermen: Jaxon Coan, Sr, LHP; Thomas Kuhlow, Sr, RHP; Easton Bettcher, Jr, 2B/SS; Davin Fulton, Sr, UTIL; James Stoeckel, Jr, UTIL; Brycen Gilbert, So, OF; Grant Burns, Jr, RHP; Cody Duke, Jr, LHP/1B Players to Watch: Avery Spriggs, Jr, C; Troy Gonzalez, Fr, C; Vivek Bhalla, So, RHP; Joe Vitale, Jr, RHP SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL (HOUSTON) Coach: Rayner Noble (5th year as Head Coach, 21st overall, 627 career wins) 2023 Record: 15-17/9-5 (3rd in District, State Semifinalist) Returning Starters: JD Crisp, Sr, CF; Turner Murdock Sr, OF/RHP; Carson Bratcher, Jr, RHP; Wes Baker, Jr, C/3B; Christian McCleary, So, OF/P/1B; Ben Kalife, Sr, OF Returning Lettermen: Dierk Beddingfield, Jr, P/2B; Jackson Clark, So, P/SS Players to Watch: Thomas Womble, Jr, P/SS; Miles Williams, Jr, IF/P; Logan Santos, So, C/OF/P; Ford Allen, Fr, IF; Noah Salazar, Fr, P/OF THE WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Coach: Brett Cleveland, 134 career wins 2023 Record: 16-13-1/8-6 ,4th in District, Regional Finalist Returning Starters: Chase Fuentes, Sr, C (1st Team All-District, 2nd Team All-State); Kai Parker, Sr, P (1st Team All-District, 2nd Team All-State); Kian Behraven, Jr, P (2nd Team All-District); Tyler Dunham, Sr, P/OF (HM All-District); Grant Lusk, Jr, IF (HM All-District); Nick Pinon, Sr, IF (HM All-District); Hudson Bardwell, Jr, OF Returning Lettermen: Ryan Glynn, Sr, OF; Knox Trevathan, Jr, OF/P; Colton Bolsch, OF/IF/P Players to Watch: Danny O’Brien, Jr, SS/P FRASSATI CATHOLIC (SPRING) Coach: Ricky Peña 2023 Record: 4-19/0-13 (8th in District)

1. Concordia Lutheran (TAPPS D1) – 6 starters return from 33-3 TAPPS D1 State Semifinalist. Nolan Traeger, Sr, C (2nd Team All-State/TCU); Eogan Collins, Sr, P/1B (1st Team All-State 2. Prestonwood Christian (TAPPS D1) – 6 starters return from 27-4-1 TAPPS D1 Regional Finalist. AJ Depaolo, Sr, C (1st Team All-State/Vanderbilt); Louis Bussard, Sr, OF/P )1st Team All-State/ACU) 3. TCA (TAPPS D1) – 6 starters return from 21-13 TAPPS D1 State Champion. William Lehman, Sr, 1B (1st Team All-State); Samuel Jenkins, Sr, OF (2nd Team All-State/Baylor) 4. Kelly Catholic (TAPPS D2) – 8 starters return from 24-11 TAPPS D2 State Champion. Gage Lawdermilk, Sr, CF (1st Team All-State); Palmer Simeon, Sr, SS (2nd Team All-State) 5. St. Thomas (TAPPS D1) – 5 starters return from 22-13-1 TAPPS D1 State Finalist. Donte Lewis, Sr, P/IF )1st Team All-State/Kansas State); Luke Edgecombe, Sr, OF (2nd Team All-State) 6. Episcopal (SPC 4A) – 10 starters return from 22-11-1 SPC 4A Champion. Ty Blevins, Sr, C (All SPC); Chase McGarr, Sr, RHP (All-SPC) 7. Lutheran South (TAPPS D2) – 6 starters return from 25-9 TAPPS D2 Regional Finalist. Roland Aguillon, Sr, RHP (1st Team All-State/San Jacinto JC); Victor Coronado, Jr, RHP IF (HM All-State/Texas) 8. Bishop Lynch (TAPPS D1) – 10 starters return from 29-10 Regional Finalist. Luke Sokolovic, Jr, OF/C (1st Team All-State); Sam Elrich, Jr, RHP (2nd Team All-District) 9. St. Pius X (TAPPS D1) – 7 starters return from 18-12 TAPPS D1 Regional Finalist. Casan Evans, Sr, P/SS (1st Team All-State/LSU); Ethan McMinn, Sr, OF (2nd Team All-State) 10. Kinkaid (SPC 4A) – 10 starters return from 21-19 SPC 4A team. Richie Klosek, Sr, 1B/OF; Jack Paris, Jr, P (Texas A&M) 11. John Paul II (TAPPS D1) – 8 starters return from 21-10 TAPPS D1 Regional Finalist. Jack Frankel, Sr, P (Liberty University); Thomas Melvin, Sr, UTIL/P (2nd Team All-State) 12. Liberty Christian (TAPPS D2) – 8 starters return from 18-16 team. Hogan Nelson, Jr, SS (1st Team All-State/Dallas Baptist); Brady Janusek, Jr, CF (1st Team All-District/Oklahoma) 13. Southwest Christian (TAPPS D2) – 9 starters return from 24-11-1 TAPPS D2 Regional Finalist. Jackson Burns, Sr, P/1B (1st Team All-State/Texas Tech); Austin Dyke, Sr, DH/OF/3B (2nd Team All-State) 14. Grapevine Faith (TAPPS D2) – 7 starters return from 28-4 Regional Finalist. Ryan Romolo, Jr, P/OF (2nd Team All-State); John Byler, Jr, P/SS (HM All-State) 15. Second Baptist School (SPC 3A) – 6 starters return from 15-17 TAPPS D2 State Semifinalist. JD Crisp, Sr, CF; Turner Murdock, Sr, OF/RHP 16. The Woodlands Christian (TAPPS D2) – 7 starters return from 16-13-1 TAPPS D2 Regional Finalist. Chase Fuentes, Sr, C (2nd Team All-State/Tyler JC); Kai Parker, Sr, P (2nd Team All-State/Grayson College) 17. Cornerstone Christian (Independent) – 4 starters return from 23-17-1 team. Nickolas Rodriguez, Sr, P/1B; Tyler Beyer, Sr, P/2B (Texas A&M Kingsville) 18. Trinity Valley School (SPC 3A) – 9 starters return from 19-9 SPC 3A Champion. Brooks Sartain, Sr, SS (All SPC/Dallas Baptist); Britt Urbaniak, Sr, 3B/1B (All SPC) 19. Houston Christian (SPC 4A) – 8 Starters return from 23-8 SPC second place team. Jack Henning, Jr, 3B/RHP (All SPC); Jeb Burkhart, Jr, C (2nd Team All-SPC) 20. San Antonio Christian (TAPPS D2) – 10 starters return from 19-9 TAPPS D2 Area Finalist. Will Allen, Sr, C (HM All-State); Bode Allen, Jr, 3B/P (1st Team All-District)

21-3A Predicted Finish 1. Central Heights 2. Diboll 3. Woodville 4. Huntington CENTRAL HEIGHTS Coach: Travis Jackson, 20 Yrs. as Head Coach, 394 Career Wins 2023: 30-6-1/11-1; Regional Semifinalist Returning Starters: Bryce Payne, Sr, SS/P (6-1, 62 K, 1.59 ERA, 1st Team AD); Luke Taylor, Sr, 2B/ SS (.326, 4 HR, 40 RBI, 1st Team AD); Nick West, Sr, P/OF (9-1, 73 K, 1.07 ERA, District Defensive MVP); Mitchell Ashley, Sr, OF (.345, 27 RBI, 1st Team AD); Luke Williamson, Jr, 1B (.333, 1 HR); Garner Rodriguez, So, P/UTIL (.245, 1 HR, 2nd Team AD); Brady Owen, So, C/P (.286, 2nd Team AD) Returning Letterman: Casey Powers, Sr, OF; Logan Baker, So, OF Other Players to Watch: Cade Mesora, So, OF; Beau Bryant, So, 3B; Kannon Valkenburgh, So, P/OF/1B DIBOLL Coach: Brett Thornell, 2 Yrs as Head Coach, 40 Career Wins 2023: 28-11-1/7-5, Regional Semifinalist Returning Starters: Izaac DeJesus, Sr, INF/P (2nd Team AD); Kaden Brasher, Sr, C/P (2nd Team AD); Angel Rios, Sr, INF (HM AD); Antonio Palacio, Sr, OF (1st Team AD); Brayden Wilson, Jr, OF (1st Team AD); Brody Finley, Jr, INF (District Newcomer); Zayne Cortines, Jr, INF (HM AD) Returning Letterman: Rylan Bradfield, Sr, P/OF; Andres Tovar, Sr; Ryan Sarmiento, Sr; Clayton McGuire, Jr, P/OF; Karter Wilson, Jr, P/OF HEMPHILL Coach: Jeff Ashen, 4 Yrs. as Head Coach, 43 Career Wins, Assistant Coach: Cade Billeaud 2023: 13-12/6-6 Returning Starters: Anthony White, Sr, OF; Skylar Paddie, Jr, SS/P; Evan McFarland, Jr, C; Elijah McFarland, Jr, OF; Connor Fenley, Jr, P/1B; Braeden Jordan, Jr, P/UTIL; Conor McDaniel, Fr, P/UTIL Returning Letterman: Jeffrey Quinn, Jr, OF HUNTINGTON Coach: Shawn Mixon, 23 Yr as Head Coach, 382 Career Wins 2023: 8-20/3-11 Returning Starters: Cooper Hutchison, Sr, P/OF; Carson Shives, Sr, OF; Ashton Capps, Sr, INF; Cannon Bounds, Jr, C; Jensen Atwell, Jr, INF; Alex Havard, Jr, P/OF; Peyton Herringotn, Jr, P/INF; Luke Green, So, P/INF Players to Watch: Caden Carney, Jr, P/INF; Rylan Evett, Jr, INF NEWTON Coach: Doug Samples, 18 Yr as Head Coach 2023: 3-17/1-11 Returning Starters: Ethan Hutson, Sr, P/OF (HM AD); Jerry Smith, Sr, P/INF; Lane Odom, Sr, INF; Mark Inman, Sr, UTIL; Hunter Williams, Jr, 1B Returning Letterman: Lleyton Inman, So, P/OF Other Players to Watch: Dylan Walker, Sr, OF; Issac Hall, Sr, OF; Xavier Smith, Sr, OF POLLOK CENTRAL Coach: T.J. Watkins, 8 Yrs as Head Coach, 41 Career wins 2023: 13-12-1/6-6; Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Cooper Hatcher, Sr, P/C (1st Team AD); Kaden Thigpen, Sr, 3B; Dillan Hatcher, Jr, P/UTIL (1st Team AD); Jacob Matthews, Jr, P/1B; Brayden Renfro, Jr, P/SS; Pryce Weiblinger, Jr, P/OF Returning Letterman: Braylon Molandes, Jr, P/UTIL; Trenton Johnson, Jr, P/UTIL WOODVILLE Coach: Woody McClendon, 7 Yr as Head Coach, 104 Career Wins 2023: 24-10/8-4; Regional Quarterfinalist Returning Starters: Tate Hickman, Sr, P/OF; Ralon Williams, sr, 2B; Cael Hurst, Sr, OF; Kaden Satterwhite, Jr, OF; Karson Fowler, Jr, OF; Gage Tolar, So, P/3B Returning Letterman: Trevor Hatton, Sr, OF

22-3A Predicted Finish 1. Orangefield 2. Buna 3. Kountze 4. Anahuac ORANGEFIELD Coach: Tim Erickson ,201 Career Wins 2023: 27-6/14-0; Regional Quartefinalist Returning Starters: Kyle Michael, Sr, 1B (THSCBA 2nd Team All-State); Kane Smith, Sr, OF (TSWA HM All-State); Brycen Tait, Sr, P (1st Team AD); Logan Cheek, Sr, OF (1st Team AD); Caleb Fregia, Sr, SS (1st Team AD); Adam Tran, Sr, 2B (2nd Team AD); Camden Fountain, Sr, OF; Matthew Johnson, So, 3B Returning Letterman: Garrett Rawls, Sr, P; Cameron Dearing, Sr, OF; Colton Myers, Sr, P BUNA Coach: Kevin Terrier, 285 Career Wins) 2023: 19-9/11-3; Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Evan Whitehead, Sr, INF/P; Toby Marse, Sr, INF/P; Rhett Pollard, Sr, INF; Logan Humble, Sr, C; Daniel Midkiff, Jr, INF/P Returning Letterman: Will Goodman, UTIL; Easton Everett, C KOUNTZE Coach: Brandon Hillin 2023: 15-11/7-7; Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Mason Dean, Sr, C (2nd Team AD); Trace French, Sr, OF/3B; Kolby Bumstead, Sr, 1B; Cade McNeely, Jr, P/3B (1st Team AD); Hunter Courts, Jr, OF (1st Team AD); CJ Swanzy, Jr, OF; Kethan Swearingen, Jr, SS; Kade Bumstead, So, 2B Returning Letterman: Hunter Kunk, Jr, P; Trace Jordan, So, OF/C ANAHUAC Coach: Chase Franklin 2023: 14-11/9-5; Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Brooks Henicke, Sr, Of/P; Blaedin Josesphson, Jr, INF; Braedon Edmonds, Jr, UTIL; Logan Trotter, Jr, SS/P Returning Letterman: Artemo Banda, Sr, INF/P; Baylor Lanferman, Sr, 1B; Luke Hoagland, Jr, UTIL/P; Tristan Deen, Jr, OF; Isaac Ponce, Jr, C; Oscar Garza, So, OF/P Players to Watch: Bentley Abshier, So, UTIL/P; Kaiden Campbell, So, INF; Kyelr Taylor, So, C; Eli Swonke, So, UTIL; Derrick Dominy, INF EAST CHAMBERS Coach: Justin Savoie 2023: 2-21/0-14 Returning Starters: Bryan Bordeaux, Sr, P/INF; Adam LeBlanc, Sr, P/INF; Howie Manuel, Sr, C; Aidan Singh, Jr, INF; Colton Roche, Jr, INF; Reid Todd, So, P/OF; Coby Jones, So, OF; Hayden LeVeck, So, P/C HARDIN Coach: Landon Hessler 2023: 12-13/5-9 Returning Starters: Grayson Creel, Sr, INF/P; Corey Newkirk, Sr, OF; Jake Wells, Sr, INF/P; Leyton Berry, So, INF/P; Parker Buffington, So, C; Trevor Jones, So, OF; Hunter Whitehead, So, INF/P KIRBYVILLE Coach: Jeremy Hogan 2023: 10-12/6-8 Returning Starters: Jaxxon Mordente, Sr, OF (1st Team AD); Luke Fussell, Jr, SS/P (1st Team AD P);Ethan Gatlin, Jr, C; Colton Hinds, Jr, OF; David Fussell, So, SS/P (District Newcomer); Kaden Cloud, So, 3B (2nd Team AD 3B); Max Myers, So, OF; Braxton Jacks, So, 1B; Ryan Coleman, So, P/INF Returning Letterman: Wesley Burchett, Sr, P; Elijah Johnson, So, P/INF WARREN Coach: Scott Kay 2023: 10-16/5-9 Returning Starters: Dylan Arabie, Sr, 2B/OF (.300, 1st Team AD 2B); Landon Broussard, Sr, 3B/P (.231); Parker Brocato, Jr, P/SS (.369, .506 OBP); Easton Evans, So, SS/P/OF (.233, 5 2B, 2nd Team AD OF) Returning Letterman: Mika Davis, Sr, OF; Rayce Anderson, Sr, OF/2B; Bryston Reese, Sr, OF; Turner Dillard, Jr, 1B/P; Kolbyn Bennett, Jr, OF; Samuel Standley, Jr, 1B; Cyrus Cimei, Jr, 2B/3B; Phillip Mashaw, So, OF

1. Boyd - 10 starters return from a 40-5 State Championship Team. Sr P/SS Braden McIntire (.412, 16 2B, 96 K) and Sr P/2B Eric Rogers (14-2, 118 K, 0.65 ERA) 2. Wall - 10 starters return from a 35-7-1 State Finalist Team. Jr Luke Kemp (11 W, 116 K, 0.7 ERA) and Jr Kellan Oliver (61 H, 9 2B, 44 R) 3. London - 10 starters return from a 32-4-1 State Semifinalist Team. Jr 2B/P/UTIL RJ Olivares (.447, 9 2B, 28 RBI) and Sr 1B/P/UTIL Landon Salinas (.390, 4 HR, 28 RBI) 4. Maypearl - 7 starters return from a 30-10 State Semifinalist Team. Jr 1B/P Cord Rager (.402, 26 R, 29 RBI) and Jr C Tyson Brooks (.280, 19 R, 15 RBI) 5. Gunter - 6 starters return from a 38-4 Regional Finalist Team. Sr SS/P Cade Dodson (.485, 62 R, 43 RBI) and Sr Brooks Griggs-Bell (15-0, 105 K, 0.56 ERA) 6. Bushland - 9 starters return from a 29-5 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr SS/P, Kade Gavina (46 H, 50 R, 48 RBI) and Jr DH Brecken Adams (43 H, 51 R, 35 RBI) 7. Brock - 4 starters return from a 23-5-1 Regional Finalist Team. Sr OF/P Sawyer Strosnider (.500, 6 2B, 48 RBI) and Sr INF/P Cam Harris (.430, 17 2B, 50 RBI) 8. Emory Rains - 6 starters return from a 28-5-1 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr P/INF/OF Nick Bowman (.390, 7-1, 100 K) and Sr Grant Guidry (.551, 19 2B, 31 RBI) 9. Central Heights - 7 starters return from a 30-6-1 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr SS/P Bryce Payne (6-1, 62 K, 1.59 ERA) and Sr P/OF Nick West (9-1, 73 K, 1.07 ERA) 10. Troy - 8 starters return from a 27-5 Area Finalist Team. Sr 1B Chase Fricke (48 J. 15 2B, 46 RBI) and Jr SS Reed Ketcham (50 H, 51 R, 23 RBI) 11. Harmony - 8 starters return from a 21-9 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr MIF/P Boston Seahorn (45 H, 37 R, 62 K) and Sr OF/P Tucker Tittle (10 W, 111 K, 0.93 ERA) 12. Franklin - 8 starters return from a 26-3 Bi-District Finalist Team. Sr P/UTIL Cort Lowry (47 H, 12 2B, 46 RBI) and Sr C/P Josh Atomanczlyk (30 H, 7 2B, 34 R) 13. Hallettsville - 8 starters return from a 23-11 Regional Semifinalist Team. Jr SS Brock Bludau (39 H, 42 R, 2.27 ERA) and Jr OF Jorian Wilson (38 H, 11 2B, 36 RBI) 14. Columbus - 5 starters return from a 27-11 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr P/1B Kaleb Kuhn (9-2, 102 K, 0.96 ERA) and Sr UTIL Dylan Zajicek (21 RBI, 7-0, 0.83 ERA) 15. Idalou - 5 starters return from a 22-5 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr P/1B Tate Hendley (22 RBI, 65 K, 1.21 ERA) and Sr INF Derek Cantu (28 J. 7 2B, 23 R) 16. Scurry-Rosser - 10 starters return from a 21-9 Regional Quartefinalist Team. Jr P/ING Lincoln Wagner (22 H, 6 W, 1.96 ERA) and Sr P/INF Cayden Hill (30 H, 7 2B, 28 R) 17. West - 5 starters return from a 29-8 Regional Finalist Team. Sr SS East Paxton (.404, 6 2B, 19 RBI) and Sr C/UTIL/P Gus Crain (.320, 6 2B, 19 RBI) 18. Banquete - 8 starters return from a 28-7 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Jr C/P Dieterich Lopez (29 H, 39 RBI, 5 W) and Sr 1B/P Cameron Starry (29 H, 29 RBI, 16 R) 19. Holliday - 4 starters return from a 31-6 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr P/1B Cooper Turner .451, .555 OBP, 2.30 ERA) and Sr P/OF/C Grant Cox (.417, .513 OBP, 3 HR) 20. Edgewood - 7 starters return from a 23-15-1 Area Finalist Team. Sr P/OF Lucas Lasater (9 W, 77 K, 1.69 ERA) and Sr P/C Carter Seay (33 H, 22 RBi, 20 R)

20-4A Predicted Finish 1. Huffman Hargrave 2. LIvingston 3. Hardin-Jefferson 4. Splendora HUFFMAN Coach: Andrew Walker 2023: 24-10/11-4; District Champions/Area Round Finalist Returning Starters: John Dolan, So, P/C (.323, 21 RBI; 62.1 IP, 9-1, 1.23 ERA/1st Team All-District/ Missouri); Bryce Nixon, So, SS/2B/OF/P (.370, 19 RBI, 19 SB; 15 IP, 2-0, 2.91 ERA/20-4A Newcomer of the Year); Treyson Martin, Sr, IF/C/P (.319, 12 RBI, 15 SB; 19 IP, 3-2, 2.21 ERA/2nd Team All-District); Logan Gruber, Jr, P (16.1 IP, 2-0, 3.00 ERA); Dylan McMullen, Sr, OF Returning Lettermen: Justin Evans, Sr, OF/P; Koda Naby, Sr, IF: Justin Gonzalez, Sr, P Players to Watch: Chance Fields, Jr, IF/P; Will Swartz, Jr, 1B; Ryder Miller, So, P/OF/IF LIVINGSTON Coach: David Miller; 61 Career Wins 2023: 13-16/7-8; 5th Place Returning Starters: Kason Nelson, Sr, RHP (1st Team All-District); Copeland Bush, Sr, C (.270, .446 OBP/1st Team All-District); Jordan Bush, Sr, SS/ RHP (26 IP, 3.76 ERA, 28 K/Honorable Mention All-District); Chevy Peters, Sr, OF (.313, .500 OBP, 11 RBI/2nd Team All-District); Bryce Barnes, Sr, IF; JT Smith, Sr, OF (.357/1st Team All-District); Caden Vickery, Sr, Returning Lettermen: Cole Barrow, Jr, LHP/OF; Luke Jones, Jr, RHP/OF; Jayden Randolph, Sr, OF HARDIN-JEFFERSON Coach: Kelby Weyler 2023: 14-16-1/8-7;Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Luke McLeod, Jr, RHP/3B/RF (7-2, 1.43 ERA, 71 K; .380, 3 HR, 21 RBI/20-4A Co-Offensive MVP; Beaumont Super Gold Team); Gunner Sattler, Jr, MIF (.282, 12 RBI, 10 SB/1st Team All-District); Hayden Landry, Sr, C (.993 FPCT, 0 Stolen Bases Against/2nd Team All-District); Cole Chaisson, Sr, RHP/3B (1-4, 3.75 ERA, 4 Saves, 28 IP, 14 K/2nd Team All-District); Tristan Robinson, Sr, RHP (1-5, 2.72 ERA, 1 Save, 34 IP, 24 K/2nd Team All-District) Returning Lettermen: Bryton Abney, Sr, OF; Patrick Ferland, Sr, 1B; Jacob Milam, Jr, 2B/RHP Other Players to Watch: Jackson Youngblood, So, OF; Maddux Harrod, Jr, 1B/3B/RHP; John Galbreath, Jr, 1B/3B; Chase Hughes, Jr, RHP; Brock Slocum, So, OF/LHP SPLENDORA Coach: Charlie Jones 2023:16-15/8-7;Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Waylon Smith, Sr, P/DH (1st Team All-District); Zayne Poe, Sr, P/UTL (Honroable Mention All-District); Logan McGinnis, Sr, OF; Lincoln Frank, Jr, P/1B (2nd Team All-District); Caleb Ricks, Jr, P/IF (20-4A Defensive MVP); Payton Whaley, Jr, P/IF; Landon Brewer, Jr, OF Returning Lettermen: Austin Valdiviez, Sr, P/C/UTL; Hunter O’Brien, Sr, P/IF; Matthew Arrellano, Sr, UTL Players to Watch: Braydon Schroeder, Jr, P/C/ UTL 21-4A HAMSHIRE-FANNETT Coach: Zane Anderson 2023: 16-11/9-6; 2nd Place/Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Kegan Wyble, Sr, 3B (.302); Trey Collazo, Sr, C (.378/1st Team All-District); Hudson Roebuck, Sr, 2B; Mason Hein, Sr, OF; Jacob Grammer, Jr, SS/P (.279) Returning Lettermen: Matthew Kay, Sr, UTL; Clayton Callarman, Sr, 3B/P; Cody Comalander, So, UTL; Abed Olvera, Sr, OF; Rylan Breaux, Sr, UTL LIBERTY Coach: Wesley Kutac 2023: 8-20/2-13 Returning Starters: Grady Silva, Sr, P; Kade Jordan, Sr, OF; Caden Mullinix, Sr, OF; Kody Sanefur, Jr, C; Frankie Marez, So, UTL; Leyton Kirkland, Jr, IF; Ethan Hofmeister, Sr, IF; Peyton Fregia, Sr, OF/P Returning Lettermen: Cade Carter, So, SS/P; Gage Pavliska, Sr, C; Kenan Clevenger, Jr, C/DH; Justin Bulter, Jr, P; Nolan Kay, Jr, P NEW CANEY WEST FORK Coach: Matthew Baca Assistant Coach: Jimmie Kelley, Jason Wilson 2023: 1st Year Program in 2024

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19-4A Predicted Finish 1. Lumberton 2. Vidor 3. Bridge City 4. LCM BRIDGE CITY CARDINALS Coach: Chad Landry, 403 Career Wins 2023: 25-8/9-3; Area Round Finalist Returning Starters: Landon Reeves, Sr, P/UTL; John Van Huis, Sr, OF; Aidyn Mulhollan, Sr, P/IF; Hunter Ford, So, IF; Austin Frederick, So, P/IF; Cax Latiolais, Jr, C/IF; Hutch Bearden, Jr, OF Returning Lettermen: CJ Riojas, So, C/IF; Brayton Tregre, Sr, C LUMBERTON Coach: Jeremy Seymour, 83 Career Wins 2023: 17-10-2/7-5; Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Cannon Faulk, Sr, P/1B (All-District); Easton Stapleton, Sr, P/OF/1B (Honorable Mention All-District); Roman Ardion, Sr, P (All-District/Centenary); Carter Wilson, Jr, P/OF; Hudson Emerson, Jr, P/OF; Gavin Harmse, Jr, C/OF (Honorable Mention All-District); Jackson Pullen, Jr, P/SS (All-District) LITTLE CYPRESS MAURICEVILLE Coach: Hunter Hagler, 48 Career Wins 2023: 13-15/4-8 Returning Starters: Parker Seago, Jr, SS/P (2nd Team All-District); Marco Bandiero, Jr, 1B/P (19- 4A Offensive Player of the Year); Landon Richards, Jr, 3B/P; Ethan Fry, Jr, OF/2B; Parker Freeman, So, UTL/P; Justin McCarver, So, C/OF/P; Clay Raney, So, UTL/P; Brice Frenzel, Sr, OF/P; Brayden Guillory, Sr, UTL/P Returning Lettermen: Clayton Farwell, Jr, 1B/P; Keaton Jones, Jr, C SILSBEE Coach: Michael Nelson 2023: 20-11/8-4 Area Round Finalist Returning Starters: Evan Welch, Sr, 2B (1st Team All-District); Tristin Dean, Sr, 1B/3B; Jaden Johnson, Sr, OF; Jalen Fobbs, Jr, C (19-4 Newcomer of the Year); Jayden Miller, Jr, OF; Jackson Perdue, So, OF VIDOR Coach: Jeremy Gray,102 Career Wins 2023: 22-10-1/10-2; District Champions/Area Round Finalist Returning Starters: Austin Cadroy, Sr, SS (1st Team All-District/Stephen F Austin); Bryce Bushelle, Sr, P/OF (1st Team All-District); Aiden Sims, Sr, P (2nd Team All-District); Westin Baker, Sr, 3B; Daigan Venable, Jr, 2B; Cade Safer, So, OF Returning Lettermen: Brayden Springs, Sr, OF: Alex Parish, Jr, P WEST ORANGE-STARK Coach: Sergio Espinal 2023: 6-18/0-12 Returning Starters: Christian Anderson, Sr, OF/C/ RHP; Zach Nation, Sr, IF; William Lee, Sr, OF; Cortez Robertson, Sr, OF; Keythen Windom, Sr, IF; Tahj Amerson, Jr, IF; Grayson Gregory, Jr, C/RHP; Dieago Ibarra, So, LHP/1B; Noah Robles, So, IF/ RHP Returning Lettermen: Ja’Veon Ruben, Jr, IF/RHP JASPER BULLDOGS Coach: Stephen Westbrook, 233 Career Wins 2023 Record: 8-14-1/4-8; 5th Place Returning Starters Cason Pool, Sr, P/SS Aaron Pantoja, Sr, P/OF Jakharyn Parks, Sr, OF Brady Neal, Sr, P/C/2B Kiotti Armstrong, Jr, P/OF/1B Payton Brooks, So, P/OF

17-5A Predicted Finish 1. Barbers Hill 2. Crosby 3. PNG 4. Nederland BARBERS HILL Coach: David Denny, 560 Career Wins, 2021 5A State Championship 2023: 27-12-1/13-1; Regional Semifinalist Returning Starters: Austin Marlin, Sr, OF (.321, 24 R, 9 RBI, AD OF); Brady Thompson, Sr, INF (.316, 18 R, 20 RBI); Ayden Mooring, Jr, P (6-1, 38 K, 1.78 ERA, AD P); Cooper Lucas, Jr, INF (.286, 15 R, 12 RBI, AD SS) Returning Lettermen: Blayne Sledge, Sr, OF; Landon Gaskamp, Sr, C; Carson Hues, Sr, P; Micah Calvert, Sr, P; Talan Ramon, Sr, OF; Jase Melancon, Sr, P; Joe Ponder, Jr, INF; Landon Davis, Jr, INF Players to Watch: Roque Garcia, Jr, OF; Garrett Gilbert, Jr, OF; Ryan Cox, Jr, OF/C; Jorge Garza, Jr, P; Will Cowgill, Jr, P; London Schick, So, INF; Jordan Davis, So, P; Josh Digulio, Fr, C CROSBY Coach: Ross McMurry, 89 Career Wins 2023: 22-12/10-4; Area Finalist Returning Starters: Kade Eudy, Sr, P/UTIL; Jake Cantu, Sr, SS/OF; Colby Chapman, Sr, C/2B; Aaron Martinez, Sr, P/OF; Jake Brown, Sr, 1B/DH; Andrew Harris, Sr, 1B/DH Returning Lettermen: Andy Alejandre, Sr, 2B/OF; Landin Ferguson, Sr, P; Andrew McArthur, Jr, P/C; Hank Barrientes, So, P/C/3B Players to Watch: Jakob O’Daniel, Jr, UTIL; Malik Windfont, Jr, OF; Connor Martinez, So, 3B/ DH; Alejandro Cerino, So, SS/3B; Caleb Jett, So, C/1B PORT NECHES-GROVES Coach: Scott Carter, 319 Career Wins, 2017 5A State Championship 2023: 18-12-1/8-6; Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Chase Johnson, Sr, C; Sean Gardiner, Sr, 2B (.376, 7 2B, 3 3B, 2nd Team All-State); Keagan Flores, Sr, P; Reid Richard, Sr, OF (2nd Team AD); Kooper Benoit, So, P (7-3, 56 K, 2.05 ERA, District Newcomer); Eli Curtis, So, P (4-2, 34 K, 3.24 ERA, 2nd Team AD) Player to watch: Fisher Einkauf, Sr, P/1B Will Poole, Sr, OF; Max Scroggs, Sr, INF; Mason Wuenschel, Jr, P NEDERLAND Coach: Kyle Creen 2023: 18-10/7-7 Returning Starters: Brady Corcoran, Sr, P/1B (.379); Cade Hollyfield, Sr, P/1B (.270); Joseph Malave, Sr, C (.305); Ayden Sunday, Jr, P/OF (.378); Jeziel Serrano, C/SS (.333); Lance Maddy, Jr, INF/OF (.245); Sam Tritico, Jr, 2B (.325); Slade Sheppard, So, P/OF; Bryce Ray, So, P/1B/OF (.320) Returning Lettermen: Jackson Yoder, Sr; Trace Swanson; Jabneel Serrano, Jr' BAYTOWN GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL Coach: George Banda, 341 Career Wins 2023: 16-11/9-8; Bi-District Finalist Returning Starters: Audel Abrego, Sr, 1B (2nd Team AD); Fabian Torres, Sr, 3B (2nd Team AD); Sebastian Rojas, Sr, SS (HM AD); Zach Reed, Sr, OF (HM AD); Adrian Torres, Sr, P (HM AD); Abraham Greene, Jr, 2B (2nd Team AD); Cameron Cantu, Jr, OF (2nd Team AD) Returning Lettermen: Blake Smith, Sr, P; Nolan Reznicek, Jr, OF BAYTOWN LEE Coach: David Schmidt 2023: 17-11/5-9 Returning Starters: Zach White, Sr, SS; AJ Garcia, Sr, P/OF; Ivan Cortes, Sr, P; Domingo Graham, Sr, INF; Dylan Edwards, Jr, C Returning Lettermen: Josh Longoria, Sr, OF; Eric Ornelas, Jr, 2B; Abgraham Moncivais, Jr, 2B/SS; Noah Wiley, Jr, OF; Israel Izaguirre, Jr, OF BAYTOWN STERLING Coach: Dustan Greer 2023: 11-14-1/5-9 Returning Starters: Clifford Gammel, Sr, P/SS (.344, .452 OBP); Fabian Jimenez, Sr, P/UTIL (.279, .418 OBP); Ashton Butler, Jr, OF (.226); Diego Gonzalez, Jr, P (35.2 IP, 2.94 ERA, 2nd Team AD P); Jacob Ybarra, Jr, P/UTIL (.255); Noah Marron, So, P/ UTIL; Jackson Favors, So, UTIL Raymundo, Sr, PORT ARTHUR MEMORIAL Coach: Albert Lott 2023: 5-14/0-14 Returning Starters: Abel Garcia, Jr, P/C/INF; Ariel Kithler, Jr, P/C/3B/1B; Daniel Thomas, Jr, OF; Johan Sanchez-Sena, Jr, P/IINF; Anthony Bravo, So, P/OF/ INF; Taiyon King, So, OF; Mason Miller, So, 3B Returning Lettermen: Jeremiah Chilot, So, 1B Other Players to Watch: Jadyn Henry, So, OF/C; Ricky Garcia Jr., Fr, INF/C/P

1. China Spring - 6 returning starters from 37-5-1 State Championship Team including Sr P/3B/1B JC Hughes (9-1, 1.55 ERA, 40 Ks; .309) Jr 1B/C Dean Hannah (.372, 2 HR, .372/Texas) 2. Grove - 10 returning starters from 29-7-1 Regional Semifinalist including Sr OF Brenton Clark (.395, 11 3B, 44 Runs/Arkansas) Sr C Cade Martin (.384, 9 2B, 44 RBI; 2nd Team All-State) 3. Sinton Pirates - 6 returning starters from 37-4 State Semifinalist including Sr C/IF Nick Flores (.303, 10 2B, 41 RBI/2nd Team All-State) Sr 2B/SS Marco Gonzales (.342, 43 Runs, 20 SB/2nd Team All-South Texas) 4. Taylor - 7 returning starters from 31-5-2 Regional Finalist including Sr P/RF Christopher Perez (13-1, 115 K; .373/Houston) Sr SS Dominick Hartman (.400, 2 HR, 26 RBI, 33 Runs) 5. Liberty-Eylau - 7 returning starters from 33-7 State Championship Runner Up including Sr SS/P WT Jones 13-2, 108 Ks; .426, 35 RBI/2nd Team All-State) and Jr IF/P Britain Pipes (.391, 34 RBI, 35 Runs) 6. Corpus Christi Calallen - 8 returning starters from 28-7 Area Round Finalist including Sr P/3B Matt Lopez (.459, 33 RBI; 5 Wins, 1.14 ERA/1st Team All-State) and Sr OF/P Tress Vasquez (.357, 2 HR, 29 RBI, 35 Runs) 7. Davenport - 8 returning starters from 23-17 Regional Semifinalist including Sr OF/LHP Brayden Mulkey (.378, 37 RBI; 9-1, 1.86 ERA/Baylor) and Sr DH/1B John Michael Thompson (.336, 2 HR, 22 RBI) 8. Lindale - 8 returning starters from 23-8-1 Regional Quarterfinalist including Sr P/MIF Ryan Betts (8-2, 1.96 ERA; .301/16-4A MVP) Sr SS Kaden Fleming (.326, 2 HR, 28 Runs/Co-Offensive MVP) 9. Bullard - 10 returning starters from 26-10 Regional Quarterfinalist including Sr LHP/UTL David Wilson (10 Wins, 72 Ks, 1.48 ERA; .414/Oklahoma) Sr OF Ben Coke (.343, 21 RBIs) 10. Stephenville - 10 returning starters from 28-14-1 Regional Finalist including Sr LHP Luke Heller (11 Wins, 87 Ks, 1.15 ERA) Jr LHP Gabe Elms (7 Wins, 38 K, 1.77 ERA) 11. Longview Spring Hill - 10 returning starters from 27-9-2 Regional Semifinalist including Sr C Josiah Mackey (.262, 6 2B, 15 RBI/1st Team All-District) Jr 1B/3B/P Grant Burton (.330, 5 2B, 27 RBI/1st Team All-District) 12. Lufkin Hudson - 6 returning starters from 28-8-2 Regional Quarterfinalist including Nolan Larsen (6-1, 87 Ks; .336, 28 RBI/Stephen F Austin) So C/P Kolt Larsen (.314, 6 2B/Houston) 13. Tuloso-Midway - 7 returning starters from 21-11 Bi-District team including Sr CF/RHP Josh Garcia (.351, 25 Runs, 18 SB/Incarnate Word) Jr. SS/RHP Max Lara (5-1, 1.22 ERA; .347/25 RBI) 14. Sweeny - 11 returning starters from 13-14 Bi-District Finalist including Sr C Peyton Pierce (.311, 12 2B, 20 RBI/New Mexico JC) Jr P/IF Kaden Jammer (55 Ks, 1.40 ERA) 15. Boerne - 6 returning starters from 35-7 Regional Finalist including Jr OF/P Brooks Perez (19 RBI, 44 Runs/Houston) Jr OF/P Dylan Perez (3 2B, 10 RBI, 15 Runs/Baylor) 16. Carthage - 6 returning starters from 31-9 Regional Semifinalist including SR SS/P Dillon Davenport (6-3, 1.66 ERA, 69 K) Ty Chambers (.316, 25 RBIs, 20 Runs; 2 Saves) 17. Van - 8 returning starters from 24-11-1 Bi-District Finalist including Sr IF/RHP Colten Grier (.429, 8 2B, 33 RBI/LeTourneau) Jr OF/RHP Landon Smith (.320, 3 HR, 36 Runs) 18. Celina - 4 returning starters from 35-5 Regional Finalist including Sr SS Major Brignon (.313, 11 2B, 34 RBI/Louisiana-Monroe) Sr UTL/P Zack Henderson (.368. 17 RBI, 34 Runs/Indiana State) 19. Springtown - 8 returning starters from 19-10 Area Round Finalist including Brayden Fox (.447, 9 3B; 87 K/Angelo State) So 3B Ryan Kirk (.379, 30 RBI, 23 Runs/8-4A Newcomer) 20. Brownwood - 8 returning starters from 22-11 Area Round Finalist including Sr P/OF Gavin Brandstetter (7-3, 1.24 ERA; .337/Vernon College) Logan Posey Sr C (Western Texas College)

1. Argyle-10 starters return from a 35-11 State Finalist team. Sr. C/2B Colton Roquemore (57 H, 13 2B, 39 RBI) Sr. OF/P Park Prater (9 W, 0.60 ERA) 2. Boerne Champion - 9 starters return from a 33-12-1 State Semifinalist team. Sr. SS Jordain Ballin (.360, 30 RBI) Sr. OF Evan Kuhl (.380, 28 RBI) 3. Hallsville - 6 starters return from a 27-8-1 Regional Quarterfinalist team. Sr P/OF Blake Cox (13-1, 0.75 ERA) Sr. SS Sawyer Dunagan (.350, 24 RBI) 4. Friendswood-10 starters return from a 28-6-2 Regional Quarterfinalist team. Sr OF Peyton Adams (38 H, 7 2B, 35 R) Jr. C/P/OF Dane Perry 5. Leander Rouse- 7 starters return from a 30-12-1 Regional Finalist team, Sr. P/1B Oscar Salazar (42 H, 32 RBI) Sr. 2B Rayner Heinrich, 52 H, 12 2B 6. Whitehouse- 7 starters return from a 31-9 Regional Semifinalist team. Sr. P Michael Dudolski (11-1, 104 K, 1.26 ERA) Sr. P/OF Garrett Hayes .468 7. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial- 7 starters return from a 27-8-1 Area Finalist. Sr. SS Damon Hernandez (.431, 36 SB) Sr. 1B Lukas Luna .341 8. Lubbock Cooper- 3 starters return from a 28-19 Regional Finalist team. Sr. P Timonthy Haynes (12-1, 1.45 ERA) Jr. P/3B Jake Qualia (5-3, 3.00 ERA 9. Frisco- 8 starters return from a 25-7 Bi-District Finalist . Sr P/SS Michael Catalano (.358, 13 2B, 34 RBI) Sr. P/OF Landon Karrh (8 W, 58 K, 1.69 ERA) 10. Smithson Valley-5 starters return from a 27-9 Regional Quarterfinalist team. Sr. OF/P Zach Gingrich (.375, 7 HR, 25 RBI) Sr. 1B/P (.301,17 RBI) 11. Grapevine-7 starters return from a 33-7 Regional Semifinalist team. Sr. P Dasan Hill (8-4, 3 SV, 1.62 ERA) So. C Gianni Corral (.333, 18 RBI) 12. Frisco Wakeland-6 starters return from a 27-14-3 Regional Finalist team. Jr. P Zeke Alexander (6-2, 62 K, 2.5 ERA) and Sr P Kai Bumpas (4-3) 13. Lucas Lovejoy-6 starters return from a 27-9 Regional Quarterfinalist. So. P/OF Logan Corley (7-1, 1.37 ERA) Sr. SS/P Kyle Branch (.288, 2.17 ERA) 14. Lake Creek-5 starters return from a 27-11 Regional Finalist Team. Sr. OF Sam Lee (35 H, 11 2B, 24 RBI) Sr. INF Austin Wiederhold 15. Lub. Monterey-9 starters ret. from a 20-19 Regional Quarterfinalist team. Sr. Utl. Jackson Jolly (.339) Sr. P/3B Ja’Marcus Smith (6-4, 2.08 ERA) 16. Barbers Hill-4 starters return from a 27-12-1 Regional Semifinalist team, Sr. OF Austin Marlin (.321, 24 R) Jr. P Ayden Mooring (6-1, 1.78 ERA) 17. Frisco Reedy-5 starters return from a 28-16 State Semifinalist team. Sr. OF Braden Hernandez (.302, 30 RBI) Jr. P Jack Jorgenson (9-3, 0.91 ERA) 18. Magnolia West-5 starters return from a 36-5 State Championship Team. Sr. SS/P Dawson Park Jr. 3B/OF Caldwell McFaddin (52 H, 38 RBI) 19. Abilene Wylie-6 starters return from a 23-13 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr. P/INF Brady Clark (7-6, 3.44 ERA) and Jr. P/OF Tye Briscoe .394 20. Corpus Christi Ray-7 starters return from a 35-9 Regional Semifinalist. Sr. OF/P Nic Talavera (24 R, 15 RBI) Jr. INf/P Lucas Tinajero (.374, 33 RBI) CLASS 5A Region III #4 Friendswood is the early favorite to come out of region 3 & have the pieces to make another state title run in 2024. #14 Lake Creek, #16 Barbers Hill and defending state champion #18 Magnolia West will be other teams strong enough to make a push for the region title . Crosby, Georgetown, Fulshear, Richmond Foster and Lake Belton are all other teams to watch to make a claim of region 3 champions.