South Sevier’s Keegon Heath throws a pitch in the course of the 2A baseball state championship sport towards Parowan at Gates Subject in Kearns, Utah on Saturday, Might 14, 2022. Alex Goodlett, for the Deseret Information
Climate allowing, the 2023 highschool baseball season will get underway this week for groups in Class 2A. To organize followers for the upcoming season, the Deseret Information has compiled capsules for each staff in 2A. Each coach was invited to take part and submit info.
The area rankings are based mostly on coaches’ preseason projections.
There may be one new baseball coach in 2A this 12 months: Craig Brinkerhoff (Kanab).
Listed below are the 2A groups and gamers to observe this upcoming season.
2A East Area
1. South Sevier Rams
Head coach: Eric Baker (fifth 12 months).
2022 document: 20-3 (first in Area 2A East with a 10-2 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 1 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 4-0 document, Beat Parowan in 2A state championship.
2022 offense: 11.7 rpg (No. 1 in 2A).
2022 protection: 4 rpg (No. 1 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Keegon Heath, P/OF, Sr.
- Riley Barney, OF/MF, Sr.
- Tait Brown, 1B/P, Sr.
- Ridge Tebbs, INF/P, Sr.
- Tyson Robb, DH/C/OF, Sr.
- Paysen Mitchell, MINF, Jr.
- Peyton Ingram, C/OF, Soph.
- Benjamin Northrup, OF, Soph.
- Kanyon Okerlund, 3B, Soph.
- Ryker Freeman, P, Soph.
- Stockton Roberts, P, Soph.
- Brace Brindley, P, Soph.
2. Gunnison Valley Bulldogs
Head coach: Max Sanders (fourth 12 months).
2022 document: 10-16 (fifth in Area 2A East with a 6-6 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 9 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 1-2 document, Eradicated by Milford in 2A first spherical.
2022 offense: 7 rpg (No. 9 in 2A).
2022 protection: 8.3 rpg (No. 9 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Jake Sorenson, OF, Sr.
- Zach Brackett, INF, Sr.
- Easton Newman, INF, Sr.
- Colter King, C, Sr.
- Parker Sanders, 1B, Sr.
- Kyler Cox, OF, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Braxton Pickett, P, Fr.
- Peyton Sanders, INF, Soph.
- Kylan Crouch, INF, Soph.
- TaLund Zufelt, OF, Soph.
Coach remark: We must be set to see impactful contributions from returning gamers and are excited to see our youthful guys fill holes from final season.
3. San Juan Broncos
Head coach: Jens Nielson (fifth 12 months).
2022 document: 15-9 (tied for second in Area 2A East with a 8-4 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 3 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 0-2 document, Eradicated by North Summit in 2A first spherical.
2022 offense: 9.8 rpg (No. 2 in 2A).
2022 protection: 7.1 rpg (No. 7 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Garrett Younger, MINF, Sr.
- Jerzy Nieves, OF/P, Sr.
- Collin Baker, OF/P, Sr.
- Ian Johnson, OF/P, Sr.
- Parker Snyder, C/P, Jr.
- Talon Mendoza, MINF/P, Soph.
Key newcomers:
- Jake Ivins, IF/P, Soph.
- Branten Bethea, OF/C, Soph.
- Cooper Palmer, 1B, Soph.
Coach remark: We're very excited for the upcoming season. We deliver again a number of varsity expertise and a number of expertise. We have now guys that love baseball, work laborious, are coachable and are keen and know easy methods to compete. We really feel we now have a staff that may make some noise this 12 months.
4. Duchesne Eagles
Head coach: Ryan Goodliffe (fifth 12 months).
2022 document: 17-9 (tied for second in Area 2A East with a 8-4 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 4 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 1-2 document, Eradicated by Millard in 2A second spherical.
2022 offense: 9.1 rpg (No. 4 in 2A).
2022 protection: 6.3 rpg (No. 6 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Draker Goodliffe, C/3B/P, Jr.
- Parker Crum, C/P/SS, Jr.
- Cade Norman, P/SS, Soph.
- Kyson Giles, P/1B, Soph.
Key newcomers:
- Conner Karren, 2B/C, Soph.
- Caleb Thompson, OF/P, Soph.
- Jaden Mortensen, DH/1B, Jr.
- Jeshaun Johnson, OF, Soph.
Coach remark: We're a younger staff with no seniors. Nonetheless, we're returning a number of starters and have a number of younger expertise coming in. We're assured we will probably be aggressive in all our video games. We have now a number of younger arms in addition to many underclassmen who're desperate to show themselves on the plate.
5. North Sevier Wolves
Head coach: Josh Robinson (seventh 12 months).
2022 document: 11-13 (tied for second in Area 2A East with a 8-4 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 8 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 0-2 document, Eradicated by Beaver in 2A first spherical.
2022 offense: 8.9 rpg (No. 5 in 2A).
2022 protection: 7.9 rpg (No. 8 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Kyson Bosshardt, P/INF, Sr.
- Kannin Boswell, P/OF, Sr.
- Hunter Hansen, P/UTL, Sr.
- Tyler Foote, C, Sr.
- Riley Burr, P/OF, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Mace Sorenson, P/INF, Jr.
- Kaydon Johnson, P/UTL, Jr.
- James Crowley, P/OF, Soph.
Coach remark: We're trying ahead to the upcoming season. We misplaced a very good senior group final 12 months, however stay up for seeing some guys step up and play some huge roles for us. Our aim as all the time is to be taking part in our greatest baseball come state match time. Excited for a enjoyable season.
6. North Summit Braves
Head coach: Beau Morrill (third 12 months).
2022 document: 4-16 (sixth in Area 2A East with a 2-10 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 12 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 2-2 document, Eradicated by Beaver in 2A second spherical.
2022 offense: 4 rpg (No. 12 in 2A).
2022 protection: 12.3 rpg (No. 12 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Wyatt Morrill, CF/P, Sr.
- Paxton Smith, C/UT, Jr.
- Tucker Tempo, SS/P, Jr.
- Cutler Blonquist, 3B/P, Jr.
- Easton Miller, 2B/P, Jr.
- Braxton Lefler, 1B/P, Soph.
Key newcomers:
- Drake Webb, P Soph.
- Easton Richins, OF/P, Soph.
- Octavio Tarin, OF/P, Soph.
Coach remark: As a training workers we’re attempting to create a staff that's disciplined hardworking aggressive and believes within the system that we’re attempting to construct. I’m very excited to see these younger males work collectively… it’s going to be a enjoyable 12 months.
7. Monticello Buckaroos
Head coach: Josh Keyes (second 12 months).
2022 document: 0-14 (seventh in Area 2A East with a 0-12 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 14 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 0-2 document, Eradicated by North Summit in 2A first spherical.
2022 offense: 3.5 rpg (No. 13 in 2A).
2022 protection: 16.5 rpg (No. 13 in 2A).
Additional information not supplied.
2A West Area
1. Enterprise Wolves
Head coach: Kyle Bundy (sixteenth 12 months).
2022 document: 19-7 (tied for fifth in Area 2A West with a 8-2 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 2 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 2-2 document, Eradicated by Kanab in 2A quarterfinals.
2022 offense: 8 rpg (No. 6 in 2A).
2022 protection: 4.2 rpg (No. 2 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Jake Sanderson, IF/P, Sr.
- Parker Staheli, P/IF, Soph.
- Treyson Randall, P/IF, Jr.
- Karson Stauffer, C/P, Jr.
- Brady Crouch, CF, Jr.
Key newcomers:
- Brayden Gardner, P/OF, Jr.
- Waylon Woods, P/OF, Jr.
Coach remark: We have now a number of work and a number of catching as much as do. Hopefully we are able to put every little thing collectively fast, and exit and play some good ball (if mom nature lets us see a discipline within the subsequent two months. I believe we will probably be simply fantastic defensively. Hopefully a couple of youngsters can step up offensively and preserve us in some video games.
2. Kanab Cowboys
Head coach: Craig Brinkerhoff (first 12 months).
2022 document: 17-11 (tied for first in Area 2A West with a 8-2 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 5 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 4-2 document, Eradicated by Parowan in 2A semifinals.
2022 offense: 7.6 rpg (No. 8 in 2A).
2022 protection: 6 rpg (No. 5 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Griffen Bone, SS/P, Jr.
- Waylon White, OF, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Brogun Virostko, INF, Fr.
- Logan Veater, INF/P.
- Kale Glover, INF/P.
Coach remark: Younger staff, however capable of compete.
3. Beaver Beavers
Head coach: Daniel Carter (fifth 12 months).
2022 document: 15-12 (fourth in Area 2A West with a 5-5 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 7 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 3-2 document, Eradicated by Kanab in 2A quarterfinals.
2022 offense: 7.9 rpg (No. 7 in 2A).
2022 protection: 5 rpg (No. 3 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Tyten Fails, IF/P, Sr.
- Bentley Bradshaw, OF, Sr.
- Hoyt Blomquist, IF/P, Sr.
- Dallas Yardley, UP/P, Sr.
- Deegan Bailey, UP/P, Jr.
- Kutlur Matheson, UP/P, Jr.
Key newcomers:
- Deegan Blackner, UP/P, Soph.
- Brayden Evans, UP, Soph.
- Bodie Wheatley, UP, Soph.
Coach remark: We have now an important group returning with a number of gamers that had expertise final 12 months and a few youthful gamers with nice potential. We have to have our seniors be leaders and have the remainder of the staff be supportive so we are able to have a enjoyable, profitable season. I've confidence on this group and anticipate huge issues out of them. We're excited for the season to get right here and may’t await heat climate and many baseball.
4. Parowan Rams
Head coach: Jed Townsend (fifth 12 months).
2022 document: 15-9 (third in Area 2A West with a 7-3 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 6 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 4-2 document, Eradicated by South Sevier in 2A state championship.
2022 offense: 9.1 rpg (No. 3 in 2A).
2022 protection: 5.5 rpg (No. 4 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Wyatt Corridor, CF/2B, Sr.
- Hunter Johnson, 3B/P, Sr.
- Luke Millett, 1B/OF/P, Sr.
- Matt Townsend, SS/2B/P, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Boden Mackelprang C/1B/P, Jr.
- Kasen Walker, Utility/P, Jr.
- Porter Jackman, C/SS/2B, P, Jr.
Coach remark: We're excited for the 2023 season. We have now huge footwear to fill after final 12 months’s graduating class. It's all the time fascinating to observe the transition happen and watch as underclassmen step up and step into management roles. We have now returning varsity gamers who performed in important video games. We anticipate these gamers to do the heavy lifting this 12 months. We're assured and prepared for the season to start out.
5. Milford Tigers
Head coach: Kent Sullivan (second 12 months).
2022 document: 6-17 (fifth in Area 2A West with a 2-8 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 10 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 1-2 document, Eradicated by Millard in 2A second spherical.
2022 offense: 5 rpg (No. 10 in 2A).
2022 protection: 9.7 rpg (No. 10 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Trey Rose, OF/C, Sr.
- Tayton Sullivan, 1B/P, Sr.
- Taylor Dotson, 3B, Jr.
- Kilo Tsosie, SS/P, Soph.
- Sadler Barnes, 2B/P, Soph.
Key newcomers:
- Colton Barnes, OF, Soph.
- Toby LaOrange, 3B/P, Soph.
- Judd Netto, C, Soph.
Coach remark: Actually trying ahead to the season to see how a lot we progressed after first season collectively. We have now some nice leaders coming again and nonetheless have younger expertise to combine in. Anticipating us to have a enjoyable aggressive season.
6. Millard Eagles
Head coach: Dakota Bullock (second 12 months).
2022 document: 3-19 (sixth in Area 2A West with a 0-10 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 11 in 2A.
2022 postseason: 2-2 document, Eradicated by Enterprise in 2A quarterfinals.
2022 offense: 4.5 rpg (No. 11 in 2A).
2022 protection: 11.6 rpg (No. 11 in 2A).
Returning contributors:
- Hunter Rhodes, P/SS, Sr.
- Morgan Wade, C, Sr.
- Taylor Davies, CF, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Hunter Stott, UT, Soph.
Coach remark: We made a pleasant run within the state tourney final 12 months and hope to construct off of that momentum. There may be a number of pleasure round this 12 months’s staff. We have now a very good core of manufacturing getting back from final 12 months. Trying ahead to competing in what I really feel like is a extremely balanced classification this 12 months in 2A. 2023 Needs to be a enjoyable one.