Mike Patterson has compiled everything you need to know about the 2023 Nebraska high school baseball season.
CLASS A
Bellevue East
Coach: Ian DeLaet, 5th year. 2022: 15-12.
Returning starters: Seniors: Landen Johnson, SS/P. Juniors: AJ Lucas, C/3B/P; Austin Pavon, 1B/P; Cole Holbrook, P; Mason Chandler, 3B/P.
Outlook: Chieftains welcome back Chandler and Jacob Perrin, who were both slated to start last season but were sidelined by injury.
Bellevue West
Coach: Jason Shockey, 9th year. 2022: 17-12.
Returning starters: Seniors: Tyler Jeffus, OF/P; Jackson Steele, INF; Jackson Frill, OF; Logan Toman, P/UTIL; Bryce Woodard, P. Juniors: Nick Riggs, P/1B; Tanner Hosick, P/UTIL; Cade Zavala, C; Colin Flores, P/OF. Sophomores: Drew Grego, INF.
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Outlook: Always-tough Thunderbirds should be in the thick of the Class A race again this season; Grego is a Nebraska recruit.
Columbus
Coach: Jimmy Johnson, 6th year. 2022: 13-14.
Returning starters: Seniors: Jack Faust, UTIL/P; Wyatt Swanson, INF/P; Connor Rausch, C; Bentley Willison, OF; Brennen Jelinek, P. Juniors: Jarrett Bell, INF/P..
Outlook: The return of six starters should lead to an improved Discoverers’ squad.
Elkhorn South
Coach: Brandon Dahl, 11th year. 2022: 21-10, state qualifier.
Returning starters: Seniors: Eli Small, P/C/OF; Cole Eaton, OF; Alex Thomas, P/INF/OF; Carter Navin, P; Trey Mandina, P/UTIL; Hayden Kelberlau, P/INF; Dane Mosser, P; Colton Cain, P/UTIL. Juniors: Michael Meckna, P/OF; Michael Valdivia, P/INF.
Outlook: The Storm graduated 13 from last season but still have plenty of firepower; Kentucky commit Small is a two-time all-stater.
Fremont
Coach: Jeff Hayden, 11th year. 2022: 11-7.
Returning starters: Seniors: Brandt Phillips, P/OF; Cooper Weitzel, OF; Dom Escovedo, P/INF; Jackson Cyza, INF; Jariel Ortiz-Garcia, INF/P.
Outlook: An interesting mix of veteran players and newcomers for the Tigers.
Grand Island
Coach: Kirby Wells, 4th year. 2022: 10-11.
Returning starters: Seniors: Cohen Evans, 1B/P; Riley Plummer, INF/P; Tyler Douglass, C; Eli Arendds, OF; Carson Leiting, DH; Brayden Lee, INF; Kaden Kinsella, P; Jace Chrisman, OF. Juniors: Cohen Nelson, OF/P. Sophomores: Sam Dinkelman, INF; Broxton Barrientos, OF/P.
Outlook: The Islanders’ 11 seniors will lead the way; several played on last summer’s Home Federal American Legion team that reached state.
Gretna
Coach: Jake Wolf, 13th year. 2022: 16-13.
Returning starters: Seniors: Jeff Miller, P; Chuck Thomas, P; Skylar Graham, P/UTIL; Caleb Schnell, INF/P. Juniors: Ty Smolinski, INF; Connor Cole, OF/P.
Outlook: Pitching depth will be a strength for the Dragons; Miller, Thomas and Cole combined to pitch 84 innings last season.
Kearney
Coach: Brad Archer, 5th year. 2022: 15-11.
Returning starters: Seniors: Lucas Wegner, P; Nolan Smith, INF.
Outlook: The team has a lot of positions to fill after graduating 14 seniors.
Lincoln East
Coach: Mychal Lanik, 5th year. 2022: 27-5, state qualifier.
Returning starters: Juniors: Mason Gaines, OF; AJ Evasco, 3B; Garrett Springer, 1B; Carter Mick, P. Sophomores: Jeter Worthley, C.
Outlook: The Spartans graduated 10 from last season, including All-Nebraska pitcher Jalen Worthley; Division I commits are Evasco (Kansas State), Springer (Missouri State), Jeter Worthley (Michigan) and Joey Senstock (Nebraska).
Lincoln High
Coach: Jon Beiermann, 4th year. 2022: 3-19.
Returning starters: Seniors: PJ Shamblen, P/OF. Juniors: Ted Pierson, UTIL/P; Jacob Robison, UTIL/P; Austin Jurgens, UTIL/P; Noah Thiele, UTIL/P.
Outlook: Young Links will feel the absence of graduated four-year starting catcher Alex Gable; two seniors on the squad.
Lincoln North Star
Coach: Lanny Bolles, 20th year. 2022: 11-15.
Returning starters: Seniors: Barrett Goff, INF/P; Davis Jones, C/INF; Jake Quevedo, OF/P; Kade Seip, INF/P. Juniors: Braeden Sunken, INF/P.
Outlook: Returning starters will be counted on heavily by veteran coach Bolles.
Lincoln Northeast
Coach: Kyle Parker, 3rd year. 2022: 11-17.
Returning starters: Seniors: Nathan Brown, SS/P; Traeton Brandt, 3B/P; Carson Peterson, P/UTIL; Chase Blanchard, C/P. Juniors: Bryson Hopkins, P/UTIL; Kaleb Hunt, 1B/P.
Outlook: Rockets hope another year of experience will help them improve on last year’s 11-win season.
Lincoln Pius X
Coach: Troy Charf, 17th year. 2022: 10-11.
Returning starters: Seniors: Tyrus Petsche, OF; Reese Kortum, OF/P; Brandon Weigel, INF/OF; Parker Otte, INF/OF; Max Bugbee, C; Jack Richeson, P.
Outlook: Ten seniors will lead the way for the Thunderbolts, who had a rare sub-.500 mark last season.
Lincoln Southeast
Coach: Montana Jones, 8th year. 2022: 23-8, state qualifier.
Returning starters: Seniors: Max Buettenback, P/OF; Gavin Clauss, P/2B; Will Jesske, P/3B; Landon Morgan, P/SS; Mitt Lashley, P/1B. Juniors: Gage Frederick, P/OF. Sophomores: Cash Buettenback, C/1B.
Outlook: The Knights graduated 10 from last year’s 23-win squad; Buettenback is a Nebraska pledge while Jesske will be a preferred walk-on with the Huskers.
Lincoln Southwest
Coach: Mitch Vernon, 7th year. 2022: 14-14.
Returning starters: Seniors: Bennett Bruns, 1B/DH; Taiyo Takahashi, UTIL/P. Juniors: Karter Chamberlain, SS/P; Calvin Peterson, 3B; Alex Wenta, P; Thomas Fraley, 1B; P.
Outlook: The Silver Hawks are looking to build on their American Legion state tournament squad of a year ago.
Millard North
Coach: Dave Cork, 22nd season. 2022: 11-17.
Returning starters: Seniors: Bryson Gibson, 1B; Will Henry, P; Carter Hunt, INF; Conor Michaud, OF; Ty Pankonin, P/OF; Josh Rohrig, C; Michael Hugelman, OF; Connor Palmer, P/INF. Juniors: Nolan Fee, C/OF; Carson Obrecht, P.
Outlook: Mustangs will field an experienced squad and should take a big step forward this season.
Millard South
Coach: Greg Geary, 13th year. 2022: 26-10, state runner-up.
Returning starters: Seniors: Cam Kozeal, SS; Max Heard, OF; Brayden Hodges, 2B; Grant Renken, P/UTIL; Jake Dennis, P.
Outlook: The Patriots graduated seven from last year’s state runner-up squad; Vanderbilt pledge Kozeal will lead the way.
Millard West
Coach: Steve Frey, 8th year. 2022: 31-6, state champion.
Returning starters: Seniors: Korey Cozad, C; Drew Deremer, P/OF; Peyton Moore, P/1B; Caleb Lanphear, P/INF. Juniors: Nick Venteicher, P/INF.
Outlook: The defending Class A champion graduated 11 but still has plenty of firepower; major-college commits are Venteicher (Creighton), Deremer (Iowa) and newcomer Tyson Lewis (Arkansas).
Norfolk
Coach: Brian Disch, 5th year. 2022: 4-21.
Returning starters: Seniors: Jack Borgmann, INF; Sean Barrett, P; Zach Cordner, C. Juniors: C.J. Hoffman, INF/P; Hudson Waldow, INF/P; Carter Ramaekers, OF/P; Easton Sullivan, INF. Sophomores: Wes Koenig, INF/P.
Outlook: The Panthers are still young but have added experience.
Omaha Bryan
Coach: Trey Ashby, 2nd year. 2022: 1-22.
Returning starters: Seniors: Kaiden Dollard, SS/P; Ricky Rodriguez, UTIL; Jack McGill, C/P; Cooper Robinson, 1B/OF. Juniors: Omar Ramirez, UTIL/P; John Clemons, OF.
Outlook: Bears hope to show progress for second-year coach Ashby; Ramirez batted .293 last season.
Omaha Buena Vista
Coach: Jacob Kirmer, 1st year. 2022: 0-0 (First-year program).
Outlook: Coach Kirmer will be looking to build a foundation in the school’s first season of varsity play.
Omaha Central
Coach: Jerry Kreber, 11th year. 2022: 10-18.
Returning starters: Juniors: Ashton Vincent, INF/P. Sophomores: Alex Ferrin, INF/P.
Outlook: Plenty of new faces for the Eagles, who will rely heavily on their pitching to keep the team in games.
Omaha Creighton Prep
Coach: Pat Mooney, 24th year. 2022: 30-8, state qualifier.
Returning starters: Seniors: Grant Sommers, INF; Grant Wagner, P; Coby Hatcher, INF; Jack Thiele, INF; Mitchell Collins, INF; Louis Schneckenberger, P. Juniors: Jamison Harris, P.
Outlook: The Junior Jays will be solid once again with three UNO commits – Sommers, Wagner and Harris; pitchers are young but talented.
Omaha North
Coach: Eric Janecek. 2022: 8-19.
Returning starters: Seniors: Trevor Johnson, OF; Juniors: Jackson Fiere, INF; Reggie York, OF. Sophomores: Connor O’Neill, INF/OF; Jacob Markham, INF/OF; Darius Boyd, INF/OF.
Outlook: The Vikings return all but two from last year’s eight-win squad; a deeper pitching staff should help.
Omaha Northwest
Coach: Nick Lovell, 4th year. 2022: 9-18.
Returning starters: Seniors: Brody Leyboldt, OF/P; Sean Barth, SS; David Messina, OF; Blake Lorenzen, 1B/P; Jack Sandiland, C; Brady Schmidt, P/OF.
Outlook: The Huskies have six returning senior starters and hope to make some noise in the Metro Conference; Leyboldt batted .570 last season.
Omaha South
Coach: Gene Felise, 9th year. 2022: 12-18.
Returning starters: Seniors: Josue Lopez, 2B; Jose Lora, 1B. Juniors: Max Teeters, 3B. Sophomores: Lou Hodoly, SS.
Outlook: The Packers return their infield from last season and have some experienced arms.
Omaha Westside
Coach: Otis Seals, 3rd year. 2022: 18-16 (state qualifier).
Returning starters: Seniors: Michael Zimmerman, C/INF; Ty Chullino, INF; Max Coughlin, P; Jackson Gutta, P. Juniors: Nick Anglim, OF; Anthony Rezac, INF/P; Teddy Rezac, OF; Jay Coughlin, P.
Outlook: The Warriors graduated 10 from last year’s state tourney squad; still have a lot of experience returning.
Omaha Westview
Coach: Scott Hodges, 1st year. 2022: 0-0 (First-year program).
Outlook: The Wolverines will have only freshmen and sophomores on their squad while playing for former Omaha Burke coach Hodges; assistants Frank Ryan and Mike Hagge are past head coaches who came over from Hodges’ Burke staff.
Papillion-La Vista
Coach: Nate McCabe, 11th year. 2022: 10-18.
Returning starters: Seniors: Brayden Jones, P/1B; Jake Franks, OF; Jayden Mecseji, C; Zak Reyes, C/INF; Sebastian Noto, P; Hunter Jones, P/OF. Juniors: Tanner Apgar, P/INF.
Outlook: The Monarchs’ pitchers gained valuable experience last summer during the American Legion season; Jones batted .319 last season and struck out 21 on the mound.
Papillion-La Vista South
Coach: Bill Lynam, 20th year. 2022: 16-12.
Returning starters: Seniors: Brice Wallar, P/OF; Riley Schrader, INF; Trenton Andringa, INF/P; Johnny Vallinch, INF/P; Brady Fitzpatrick, OF/C; Brett Siemsen, C; Xander Doble, P. Sophomores: Danny Wallace, P/OF.
Outlook: Titans appear to have one of their best teams in recent years for veteran coach Lynam; sophomore Wallace is weighing several Division I offers, including one from Nebraska.
Here are the first ratings of the 2023 Nebraska high school baseball season!
CLASS B
Beatrice
Coach: Zach Decker, 1st year. 2022: 17-4, state qualifier.
Returning starters: Seniors: Tucker Timmerman, P/UTIL; Jaxson Blackburn, INF; Deegan Nelson, OF/P.
Outlook: The Orangemen graduated 10 from last year’s state-tourney squad; Timmerman, a Nebraska recruit, batted .540 and won six games last season.
Bennington
Coach: Scott Heese, 14th year. 2022: 15-6.
Returning starters: Seniors: Jackson Coe, CF; Owen Douglas, P/RF; Cooper Mlnarik, C/3B; Ethan Nguyen, 1B.
Outlook: Badgers have four returning senior starters and several other juniors and seniors ready to step up.
Blair
Coach: John Roan, 4th year. 2022: 8-10.
Returning starters: Seniors: Bo Nielsen, OF/P; Greyson Kay, INF; Shea Wendt, INF/P. Juniors: Brady Brown, OF/P; Dylan Swanson, INF/P; J’Shawn Unger, INF/P.
Outlook: Bears coach Roan likes the look of the leadership on this team; Unger is committed to Nebraska, Wendt to Creighton.
Crete
Coach: Bryant Rief, 1st year. 2022: 9-15.
Returning starters: Seniors: Maximus Connell, 2B/SS; Mason Crumbliss, P/1B; Conner Lomax, C/P; Tadd Te Brink, SS/P. Juniors: Mason Stone, UTIL; Jeffrey Kuncl, OF/P.
Outlook: Cardinals are strong defensively and return a number of starters; Rief takes over as coach.
Elkhorn
Coach: Kyle McCright, 8th year. 2022: 16-15, state qualifier.
Returning starters: Seniors: Connor Hunt, P/CF; Cooper Fedde, OF; Ben Reynolds, 1B; KJ Schenck, P/OF. Juniors: Gil Schroeder, SS/P; Collin Hinkle, P.
Outlook: The Antlers, who graduated only six from last year’s state-tourney squad, have a nice mix of experience and youth; pitching will be a key.
Elkhorn Mount Michael
Coach: Tom Swanson, 4th year. 2022: 12-12.
Returning starters: Seniors: Drew Becker, OF/P; Elliott Simpson, C; Will Brewster, SS/P; Josh Else, OF/P. Juniors: Rocco Zimmerman, 3B/P.
Outlook: Five experienced seniors will look to lead a talented younger group of players.
Elkhorn North
Coach: Anthony Dunn, 3rd year. 2022: 24-11, state champion.
Returning starters: Seniors: Ryan Harrahill, P/1B; Isaiah Miller, P/INF; Carson Ripley, 3B/P; Kyler Hanson, P; Drew Harper, P/OF; Xavier Cavenaugh, 2B/DH. Juniors: Colin Nowaczyk, OF/P; Chris Thiessen, OF; Jett Grossart, INF; Tyson Fancher, UTIL. Sophomores: Sam Huff, P.
Outlook: The Wolves graduated nine from last year’s title winner; plenty of experience returns to make this team a possible repeat champ.
Hastings
Coach: Blake Marquardt, 7th year. 2022: 10-14.
Returning starters: Seniors: Cameron Brumbaugh, 2B; Elijah Johnson, 3B; Evan Rust, OF; Daeton Espino, OF/P. Juniors: Calub Clark, C; Naz Robinson, SS. Sophomores: Chance Vertin, OF/P.
Outlook: Tigers hope to take a step forward this season; pitchers will need to step up.
Lincoln Northwest
Coach: Matt Faulkner, 1st year. 2022: 0-0 (First-year program).
Outlook: The Falcons will compete in their first varsity season for Faulkner.
Nebraska City
Coach: Kyle Ferguson, 6th year. 2022: 10-11.
Returning starters: Seniors: Cale Kreifel, P/SS; Colton Snyder, 1B/OF. Juniors: Keston Holman, P/UTIL; Sloan Pelican, C/3B; Zac Hawley, P/UTIL; Nolan Beccard, OF.
Outlook: The Pioneers return a strong core from last season; Kreifel batted .479 in 2022 while Pelican batted .431.
Norris
Coach: Sean Bartholomew, 7th year. 2022: 20-8, state qualifier.
Returning starters: Seniors: Kaizer Papenhagen, P/INF. Juniors: Kale Fountain, P/INF.
Outlook: Always-tough Titans graduated seven from last year’s top-seeded state tourney squad; Fountain, an LSU commit, set a Class B home run record last season.
Omaha Gross
Coach: Jim Hempel, 3rd year. 2022: 18-9, state qualifier.
Returning starters: Seniors: Connor Capece, C/P; Owen Brennan, C/CF; Alex Kosse, P/RF; Joseph Rempe, 3B/P. Juniors: Colby Duncan, 2B/SS; Nate Pechar, CF.
Outlook: Cougars graduated 11 from last year but return a speedy outfield and three key pitchers; Capece is a Creighton recruit.
Omaha Skutt
Coach: Tim Lackovic, 6th year. 2022: 21-8, state qualifier.
Returning starters: Seniors: Joe Connolly, INF; Cade Christensen, P/INF; Brady Rempel, INF; Ben Teal, P.
Outlook: SkyHawks should once again be in the thick of the Class B race; Connolly batted .434 last season.
Platte Valley
Coach: Shawn Emanuel, 8th year. 2022: 18-6.
Returning starters: Seniors: Cade Bridges, P/OF; Logan Sobota, C; Emerick Hegwood, P/OF. Juniors: Timmy Hunt, P/INF; Braxton Wentworth, P/INF; Dawson Thies, P/INF; Caleb Daniell, INF; Cody Pluta, INF/P.
Outlook: Team returns several starters after coming up just short of reaching state last year.
Ralston
Coach: Tom Cooper, 6th year. 2022: 10-10.
Returning starters: Seniors: Hudson Holloway, CF; Cody Rutledge; Kade Rodgers; Harrison Acklie. Juniors: Wyatt Gettman. Sophomores: Owen Elsasser; Deacon Courtney.
Outlook: The Rams have a nice mix of young players and returning varsity members.
Seward
Coach: Brock Anderson, 12th year. 2022: 6-17.
Returning starters: Seniors: Cam Olson, C; Ryley Hain, OF. Juniors: Finn Hochstein, INF/P; Reggie Sukup, INF. Sophomores: Kolton Loos, INF/P; Connor Sveeggen, INF/P; Cale Gardiner, C.
Outlook: Pitching depth will be a strength for the Bluejays.
Wahoo
Coach: Kyle Weyers, 9th year. 2022: 10-14.
Returning starters: Seniors: Trent Barry, SS/P; Aiden Lofgren, P; Kale Eddie, P/UTIL; Owen Hancock, OF/DH; Seth Williams, INF/P. Juniors: Alex Ohnoutka, INF; Ryan Bokelmann, OF/P. Sophomores: Conor Booth, P/UTIL.
Outlook: The co-op of Wahoo, Wahoo Neumann and Lincoln Lutheran returns several players with varsity experience.
Waverly
Coach: Luke Tewes, 4th year. 2022: 16-15, state runner-up.
Returning starters: Seniors: Jarrett Ballinger, OF; James Van Cleave, P. Juniors: Nash Peterson, P; Landon Oelke, SS; Garrett Rine, OF. Sophomores: Brennan Miller, P/C; Bruin Sampson, P.
Outlook: Pitching will be the strength for the Vikings, who made a spirited run to the Class B final last season.
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CLASS C
Auburn
Coach: Tommy Grafton, 3rd year. 2022: 5-12.
Returning starters: Seniors: Braden Gerdes, INF/P; Kellen Moody, INF/P; Austin Lavigne, INF/P. Juniors: Travon Shaw, P/UTIL; Eli Albury, P/INF/OF; Levi Boellstorff, INF/OF; Wyatt Hauptman, P/UTIL. Sophomores: Landon Casey, P/INF; Christian Gage, P/UTIL.
Outlook: The Bulldogs have more players this season and will add a full junior varsity schedule; improvement expected with move to Class C.
Central City
Coach: Brandon Detlefsen, 5th year. 2022: 22-4, state qualifier (Class B).
Returning starters: Seniors: Bosten Caspersen, P/INF; Carter Noakes, P/SS; Kellen Fries, P/OF/C; Ashton Gragg, P/OF; Justice Peterson, INF. Juniors: Blake Jensen, P/1B. Sophomores: Jakob Ruhl, P/INF.
Outlook: Several players return from the squad that reached state last season; pitching looks like a strength.
Douglas County West
Coach: Trey Baker, 8th year. 2022: 5-12.
Returning starters: Seniors: Clyde Stenglein, OF/3B; Wrigley Strong, SS/P; Cael Dembinski, 1B. Juniors: Jonas Timm, 2B; Michael Croom, OF/P/C; Cam Wiese, SS/2B; Jonas Meairs-Richman, OF.
Outlook: Strong junior and senior classes and the move to Class C should help elevate the Falcons.
Falls City
Coach: Kory Huppert, 5th year. 2022: 3-13.
Returning starters: Seniors: Jaxyn Strauss, SS/P; Jon Craig, 1B; Alijah Hernandez, 2B/C/P; Bryson Butrick, CF; Kyler Frederick, C/P; Silas Amanuallah, OF. Juniors: Kadyn Strecker, OF; Wyatt Olberding, OF; Charlie McNeely, P/3B.
Outlook: The addition of Class C will help a school such as Falls City, which returns several starters.
Fort Calhoun
Coach: Roy Prauner, 12th year. 2022: 5-15.
Returning starters: Seniors: Sam Halford, 2B; Avery Quinlan, OF; Austin Welchert, UTIL. Juniors: Declyn Otte, P; Carter Christensen, UTIL; Jordan Back, OF. Sophomores: Sam Genoways, 3B; Levi Lasher, P; Chase Premer, C; Kenny Wellwood, INF.
Outlook: The Pioneers will benefit from the addition of Class C; Otte won four games and struck out 38 last year.
Lincoln Christian
Coach: Jason Bingham, 4th year. 2022: 13-6.
Returning starters: Seniors: Andrew Johnson, SS/P; Tysen Workman, 2B/P; Andrew Clough, OF/P; Blake Boerger, INF/P; Luke Lafler, OF/C. Juniors: Jake Watson, C/P.
Outlook: The Crusaders return several starters and are seeking to host a district, building on the success of last season.
Louisville
Coach: Nathan Roth, 1st year. 2022: 0-0 (First-year program).
Outlook: Roth will guide the Lions in their first season of varsity play; Louisville traditionally has had strong American Legion squads in the summer.
Malcolm
Coach: Zach Wehner, 2nd year. 2022: 14-6.
Returning starters: Seniors: Oliver Day, OF/INF; Hayden Frank, 1B; Colt Reiling, C; Elliott Robotham, OF; Cody Sykes, 2B/SS. Noah Gonyea, OF; Maddox Meyer, P/INF; Luke Schmidt, C/INF. Sophomores: Carson Frank, 2B/SS; Mason Wisnieski, 3B.
Outlook: The Clippers went 14-6 last season, losing in the district final to eventual state champion Elkhorn North; several players are back and now in Class C, so watch out here.
Omaha Concordia
Coach: Dan Kraft, 10th year. 2022: 11-10.
Returning starters: Seniors: Gabe Cummins, OF/P; Chase Bouges, P/INF; Drew DeBauche, P/INF; Camden Helton, OF; Nate Brown, INF. Juniors: Josiah Roby, C/INF; Nick Johannes, P/INF. Sophomores: Ryan Stice, P/INF.
Outlook: The co-op of Concordia, Omaha Brownell Talbot and Omaha Christian Academy should feel right at home in Class C after winning 11 last season in B; definitely a team to watch.
Omaha Roncalli
Coach: Jake Hoover, 9th year. 2022: 9-14.
Returning starters: Seniors: Grant Ryan, INF; Wyatt Yetter, OF/P; Ben Rheinheimer, C; Cam Rohlfsen, INF; Jacob Camp, OF/P; Josh Chytil, OF; Jackson Urban, P/UTIL. Juniors: Clay Shafer, OF/P; Pat Truscott, C/P.
Outlook: The Crimson Pride should be one of the better squads in Class C; look for a strong senior class to lead the way.
Platteview
Coach: Bryan Dutcher, 10th year. 2022: 13-8.
Returning starters: Seniors: Alex Draper, CF; Gage Ryba, LF; Austin Krenzer, P/3B. Juniors: Nathan Thomas, SS; Keegan Stobbe, 2B.
Outlook: The Trojans won 13 in Class B last year and should be even better this season with a great mix of returning starters and newcomers; another team to watch.
Plattsmouth
Coach: Jim Olsen, 10th year. 2022: 10-10.
Returning starters: Seniors: Drew Iverson, P; TJ Fitzpatrick, OF; Clayton Mayfield, C/P. Juniors: Gage Olsen, SS/P; Gabe Villamonte, P. Sophomore: Henry Loontjer, UTIL.
Outlook: The Blue Devils should be competitive after winning 10 in Class B last season; Iverson is a Wichita State commit.
Thurston-Cuming County
Coach: Clay Haymart. 2022: 1-14.
Returning starters: Seniors: Braxton Volk, OF; Michael Cooney, 1B/C. Juniors: Pierce Paulson, OF; Aiden Beckman, SS; Ross Tremayne, 3B; Brayden Hegge, P. Sophomores: Alex Roth, P.
Outlook: The squad will benefit from the shift to Class C.
Twin River
Coach: Aaron Rinkol, 2nd year. 2022: 1-14.
Returning starters: Seniors: Korbe Urkowski, UTIL; Caden Jenkinson, OF/P. Juniors: Blake Mundorf, OF/INF; Tim Jarecki, INF. Sophomores: Paydon Ringol, INF/P/C; Garrett Alexander, INF; Eli Engwerson, C/OF; Carter Green, 1B/OF
Outlook: A lot of new faces this season; a move to Class C also will help.
Wayne
Coach: Adam Hoffman, 12th year. 2022: 13-7.
Returning starters: Seniors: Brooks Kneifl, INF/P; Wyatt Heikes, INF/P; Aiden Liston, INF/P. Juniors: Kaleb Moormeier, P/UTIL; Devin Anderson, OF. Sophomores: Gavin Redden, P/UTIL.
Outlook: Several starters return from last season; Kneifl is a Kansas State pledge.
Mike Patterson has compiled everything you need to know about the 2023 Nebraska high school baseball season.
Photos: All-Nebraska baseball teams through the years
2022
2022: Front row (from left): Jaxson Cahoy, Millard West; Kale Fountain, Norris; Parker Mooney, Omaha Creighton Prep; captain Cam Kozeal, Millard South; Elliott Peterson, Omaha Creighton Prep; Mason Koch, Millard West. Back row: Ryan Harrahill, Elkhorn North; Jalen Worthley, Lincoln East; Tucker Timmerman, Beatrice; Avery Moore, Millard West; Dalton Bargo, Omaha Westside; Korben Rich, Kearney. Not pictured: Braden Sweet, Millard South; Eli Small, Elkhorn South.
2021
From left: Bellevue West's Jaxon Jelkin, Bellevue West's Cam Madsen, Norris's Kale Fountain, Millard South's Nate Moquin, Central City's Kale Jensen, Millard South's Brayden Smith, Elkhorn's Drew Christo, Millard South's Cam Kozeal, Fremont Bergan's Carter Sintek, Lincoln East's Keegan Brink, Ralston's Nolan Sailors, Millard West's Jaxson Cahoy, Elkhorn South's Eli Small and Papillion-La Vista South's Jackson Trout.
2019
From left: Max Anderson of Millard West, Austin Callahan of Fremont Bergan, Cole Evans of Grand Island, Caleb Riedel of Millard West, Alex Wize of Omaha Burke, Cooper Prososki of Bennington, Sam Wibbels of Hastings, Tyson Gerdes of Millard South, Drew Wessel of Millard South, Sayer Diederich of Elkhorn South, Noah Greise of Millard South, Cam Frederick of Lincoln Southwest, Connor Barnett of Papillion-La Vista, and Noah Olson of Omaha Burke.
2018
From left: Lincoln Southeast's Logan Van Treeck, Roncalli's Alex Rodgers, Omaha Burke's Hunter Waugh, Creighton Prep's Dylan Phillips, Millard West's Colby Gomes, Creighton Prep's Owen Richter, Millard South's Kyle Perry, Creighton Prep's Evan Laney, Elkhorn South's Will Reetz, Norris' Zach Argo, Grand Island's Shay Schanaman, Norris' Austin Schultz, Grand Island Cole Evans and Millard South's Drew Gilin.
2017
Front row, from left: Austin Schultz, Norris; Shay Schanaman, Grand Island; Dylan Phillips, Creighton Prep; Drew Gilin, Millard South; Josh Culliver, Creighton Prep; and Isaiah Peterson, Lincoln Southwest. Back row, from left: Perry, Millard South; Max McGuire, Lincoln Southwest; Joe Roecker, Elkhorn; Cam Taylor, Bellevue West; Colby Gomes, Millard West; Noah Sacco, Millard North; Nick Henrichs, Omaha Westside; Garrett Kocis, Millard West.
2016
Back row (left to right): Brett Vosik, Creighton Prep; Cole Stobbe, Millard West; Brandon Bena, Creighton Prep; Spencer Lear, Millard West; Zach Argo, Norris; Joey Machado, Creighton Prep; Nick Nelsen, Blair. Front row: Calvin Rudolph, Millard South; Wyatt Divis, Lincoln Northeast; Jacob Uhing, Elkhorn; Logan Foster, Lincoln Southwest; Jonah Ulane, Millard South; Mojo Hagge, Omaha Skutt; Drew Smith, Elkhorn.
2015
From left, Seward’s Ben Klenke, Papillion-La Vista’s Jack Kalina, Papillion-La Vista South’s Grant Suponchick, Papillion-La Vista’s Grant Van Scoy, Lincoln Pius X’s Michael Helman, Omaha Westside’s Matt Waldron, Southwest’s Logan Foster, Omaha Westside’s Mike Waldron, Millard West’s Cole Stobbe, Omaha Westside’s Alex Nielsen, Millard North’s Bryce Rogokos, Elkhorn’s Drew Smith and Millard South’s Nate Mallott.
2014
Clockwise from left: Omaha Skutt's Jake Barton, Papillion-La Vista South's Grant Suponchick, Norris' Byron Hood, Omaha Creighton Prep's Dillon O'Doherty, Omaha Westside's Mike Waldron, Omaha Roncalli's Alec Bohm, Lincoln Pius X's Michael Helman, Omaha Westside's Devin Stueck, Bellevue West's Cole Patterson, Lincoln North Star's Brook Bolles, Norris' Jakson Reetz, Millard West's Logan Jacik, Omaha Westside's Jake Meyers and Omaha Westside's Drew Fitzmorris.
2013
Front row, from left: Papillion-La Vista South's Josh Kiger; Millard West's Ryan Merrill; Millard South's Jake Huscroft; Lincoln North Star's Tyler Coufal; Wahoo's Quinn McGill; Omaha North's Brendan Jensen; Omaha Creighton Prep's Jeff Albrecht. Back row, from left: Omaha Westside's Mike Waldron; Norris' Jakson Reetz; Lincoln East's Jake Hohensee; Waverly's Sam Tewes; Lincoln Southwest's Brayden Young; Norris' Byron Hood; Omaha Westside's Jake Meyers.
2012
Back row, left to right: Jordan Schroer, Lincoln Northeast; Taylor Elman, Omaha Creighton Prep; Nate Griep, Millard West; Casey Sayles, Omaha North. Second row: Matt Warren, Omaha Skutt; Brayden Young, Lincoln Southwest; Marcus Ethen, Millard West. Third row: Danny Regan, Millard South; Kevin Connolly, Omaha Creighton Prep; Jack Wilson, Millard North; Jake Placzek, Papillion-La Vista. Front row: Austin Groth, South Sioux City; Danny Suiter, Lincoln Southwest; Colby McPike, Lincoln Northeast.
2011
From left top row: Justin Paul, Papillion-La Vista South, Albert Johnson, Papillion-La Vista South, Kyle Kubat, Om. Creighton Prep, Nate Griep, Millard West, Tanner Lubach, Lincoln Southwest, A.J. Ladwig, Millard West, Tyler Lane, Papillion-La Vista South, Casey Gillaspie, Millard North, Adam Morey, Millard West. Bottom row from left: Blake Headley, Millard South, Taylor Doggett, Lincoln Southeast and Quentin Urban, Millard South.
2010
Kneeling, left to right: Reed Svoboda, Lincoln Northeast; Kyle Kruger, Millard West; Mike Siwa, Om. Burke; Albert Johnson, Papillion-La Vista South; Cody Kottich, Om. Bryan; Brett Bass, Millard West. Standing left to right: Logan Ehlers, Nebraska City; Mike Pritchard, Om. Creighton Prep; A.J. Ladwig, Millard West; Caleb Palensky, Papillion-La Vista South; John Sorensen, Papillion-La Vista; Brad McKewon, Millard South; Joey Jones, Papillion-La Vista; Paul Rosales, Om. Gross.
2009
Back row from left, are Millard West's Brandon Bass, Millard West's Tyler Niederklein, Omaha Westside's Chris Williams, Columbus' Kurt Farmer, Lincoln Southeast's Josh Scheffert, Lincoln Southwest's Adam Peters, and Omaha Bryan's Aaron Beil. Front row from left are Creighton Prep's Mike Pritchard, Omaha Creighton Prep's Ryan Briggs, Nebraska City's Logan Ehlers, Omaha Westside's Jory Goldstrom, Millard South's Ty Kildow, Omaha Northwest's Kyle Kinman, and Papillion-La Vista South's Brian Donohoe.
2008
First row, from left: Millard West's Steve Jensen, Omaha Gross' Brandon Winkelmann, Millard South's Ty Kildow, Grand Island's Kash Kalkowski, Millard North's Brett Koehn, Millard North's Blake Brisson and Lincoln North Star's Jake Benne. Second Row, from left: Ralston's Derek Landis, Omaha Creighton Prep's Derek Nelson, Omaha Creighton Prep's Joe Holtmeyer, Omaha Creighton Prep's Zane Hinkel, Papillion-La Vista South's Kendall Wehrle, Lincoln Southeast's Jake Kuebler and Lincoln Southeast's Josh Scheffert.
2007
Standing (left to right, clockwise), John Reiss, Papillion-La Vista; Mark Waldron, Omaha Creighton Prep; Casey Hauptman, Millard South; David Hulsebus, Millard West; Ben Kline, Omaha Central; Kent Urban, Lincoln Northeast; Ty Kildow, Millard South; Kash Kalkowski, Grand Island; Jonas Dufek, Millard West; and Matt Freeman, Elkhorn. Sitting (left to right, clockwise) are Zach Willand, Papillion-La Vista South; Travis Parker, Lincoln Northeast; Drew Daubman, Omaha Westside; and Taylor Weisbeck, Papillion-La Vista.
2006
Front row (from left), Bobby Lackovic, Omaha Skutt; Bryant Cotton, Omaha Central; Shaun Hoover, Millard West; Sam Murphy, Omaha Westside; Marcus Palimenio, Omaha Westside; Mark Waldron, Omaha Creighton Prep. Back row, Charlie Shaver, Elkhorn; Ian Dike, Lincoln Southwest; Kent Urban, Lincoln Northeast; Danny Hunter, Papillion-La Vista; Casey Hauptman, Millard South; Wyatt Kirwan, Omaha Westside; Pat Krebs, Omaha Creighton Prep. Not pictured, Brandon Kirsch, Papillion-La Vista South.
2005
Clockwise from upper left: Omaha Westside's Tyler Knust, Omaha Burke's Tony Martin, Omaha Burke's Erik Bird, Millard South's Derrick Kendrick, Millard North's Robbie Knight, Millard North's Conor Gillaspie, Omaha Central's David Cleveland, Millard North's Jason Jewell, Millard West's Jon Reed, Omaha Westside's Darin Ruf, Millard North's Sam Merrill, Omaha Westside's Sam Murphy, Bellevue East's Tyler Cloyd and Omaha Skutt's Zach Herr.
2004
Left to right, sitting: Tony Martin, Omaha Burke; Tyler Goodro, Omaha Creighton Prep; Scott Kaskie, Papillion-La Vista; Sam Merrill, Millard North; Connor O'Neill, Omaha Westside; Kevin Dooley, Papillion-La Vista; Matt Bowers, Omaha Roncalli; Dustin Koca, Omaha Westside. Kneeling: Jared Erspamer, Millard South; Tim Huber, Omaha Creighton Prep; Ryan Wehrle, Papillion-La Vista. Standing: Drew Schwab, Omaha Westside; Steve Winkelmann, Omaha Gross.
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Mike Patterson
Mike covers high school sports, primarily volleyball in the fall, girls basketball in the winter and baseball in the spring and summer. He also reports on horse racing for The World-Herald. Follow him on Twitter @MPattersonOWH. Phone: 402-444-1350.
