KingCo 3A - Pre-Season Coaches Poll
1) Mount Si (5 first place votes) - 47 points
2) Mercer Island - 40 (1)
3) Lake Washington (1) - 37 (1)
4) Interlake - 32 (1)
5) Bellevue - 26
6) Liberty - 20
7) Juanita - 12
8) Sammamish - 10
Coaches were asked to rank their division in order of projected finish, excluding their own teams. 7 points were awarded for 1st, 6 for second and so on down to 1 point for last place.
Team Capsules (listed alphabetically)
Bellevue Wolverines
Head Coach: Pete Wilkinson (1st year)
2011 Summary: 7-7 KingCo (T-3rd in KingCo), 10-11 overall, lost in first round on KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Jack Carlson (Sr - 2B/OF), Connor Foreman (Sr - SS/P), Jack Meggs (Jr - OF/P), Jack Perkins (Sr - OF/P), Drew Quinlan (Sr - OF/P), Michael Raine (Sr - P/UTIL), Jake VanWolvelaere (Sr - P/1B)
Top newcomers: Mason Adams (Jr - 3B/P), Greg Bennett (OF/SS), Reid Hartmann (Jr - C), Chandler Hawk (Soph - IF), Trent Ishii (Sr - P), Beau Jack (Jr - 2B/LF), Robby Lundquist (Fr - C), Jack Moore (Jr - IF), Freddy Moss (Jr - OF/1B), Teddy Rou (Jr - 1B/P), Aaron Saathoff (Jr - C), Nolan Watson (Jr - 3B/P)
Season Outlook from Coach Wilkinson: We bring back 6 regulars from a team that competed for the top spot in the league for half the season in 2011. There is pitching depth and a very solid outfield. We must prove ourselves in the middle infield and at catcher, and we must be able to compete at the top end of the pitching staff if we’re to make a run at a Conference title. Team speed is good. Offensive production is the biggest question mark from 2011. The group is athletic, versatile, and hungry.
Interlake Saints
Head Coach: Marc Linn (2nd year)
2011 Summary: 8-6 KingCo (3rd in KingCo 3A), 13-11 overall, lost to eventual State champion Burlington-Edison 3-2 in 9 innings at Regionals
Returning starters: Austin Strother (Jr - P/DH), Sam Finfer (Jr - C), Jake Wilson (Sr - OF), Carl Snaring (Sr - P/OF), Joey Button (Sr - OF)
Top newcomers: Henry Lin (Soph - P/IF), Nate Wehner (Soph - P), Jihad Mardini (Jr - OF), Jason Sass (Soph - P/IF)
Season Outlook from Coach Linn: Our health is going to be the Key. We are not a deep team but we do return several players from the team that advanced to the regional tournament a year ago. Our Pitching will be the strength of our team once again. Our offense must be able to generate more run support for our Pitchers this season to be successful. We are going to ask players to step into more of a leadership role this season since eight seniors graduated last year. The nice situation is players know the expectations this season compared to a year ago with a new coaching staff.
Juanita Rebels
Head Coach: Sherman Leach (2nd year, 3-17 career record)
2011 Summary: 3-11 KingCo (Last in KingCo 3A), 3-17 overall
Returning starters: Conner Jackson (Sr - P/UTIL)
Other returners: Sean Brennan (Jr - P/OF), Avery Britton (Jr - OF/P), Taylor Dantini (Sr - OF/P), Ty Eng (Jr - P/OF)
Top newcomers: Daniel Atkins (Sr - C/OF), Brad Close (Soph - IF), Andy Cosgrove (Soph - C/IF), Matt Iverson (Sr - P), Kyler Kedroske (Soph - IF), John Robinson (Sr - IF/P), Conner Rusch (Jr - IF/P)
Season Outlook from Coach Leach: A nice core group of arms give optimism to the Juanita program this season. With only five seniors and three sophomores, it will be a young, but athletic group. The first week will be a strong indicator of what’s to come for the Rebels.
Lake Washington Kangs
Head Coach: Derek Bingham (8th year, 106-57 career record)
2011 Summary: 8-5 KingCo (2nd in Crown division), 13-11 overall, lost in KingCo championship game, advanced to State tournament, lost to Hanford at Regionals
Returning starters: Theo Alexander (Sr - OF), Nick Johnson (Jr - P/IF), Zach Johnson (Sr - P/1B), Victor Mayorquin (Sr - OF), Steve Semler (Jr - C)
Other returners: Alac Wong (Jr - IF/OF)
Top newcomers: Ty Amundsen (Jr - 1B), Ben Ciuba (Sr - P), Shawn Gray (Jr - OF/P), Robert Hill (Jr - P/IF), Chase Keierleber (Jr - IF/C), Jordan LaFave (Soph - IF), Rasik Parikh (Jr - P/OF), Jeremy Parkhurst (Sr - IF), Jacob Reddinger (Sr - P)
Season Outlook from Coach Bingham: The Kangs enter 2012 looking to build of a strong finish to last season’s campaign. While we lost a good bit of talent to graduation last year, a solid core returns including five starters from a year ago. We will be talented but inexperienced on the mound, with Zach Johnson the only player on the roster to pitch any KingCo innings in 2011. A strong junior class along with the solid seniors that return have the Kangs setting their sights on competing for a KingCo championship and a return to the State tournament.
Liberty Patriots
Head Coach: John Martin (1st year)
2011 Summary: 6-8 KingCo (5th in KingCo 3A), 9-10 overall, lost in the KingCo tournament
Returning players: Jack Brady (Sr - OF), Monte Korsmoe (Sr - P/C), Blake Reeve (Sr - P/IF), Izak Styskal (Sr - P/OF), Ben Wessel (Sr - P/1B/OF)
Top newcomers: Lorin Archibald (Soph - IF), Garrett Hughes (Jr - IF), Jalen Mano (Jr - OF), Luke Oman (Jr - C), Darren Peterson (1B), Nicholas Short (P/OF)
Season Outlook from Coach Martin: Hope to have decent pitching support. Will work hard to compete in the tough 3A KingCo league.
Mercer Island
Head Coach: Cory Smith (3rd year, 31-17 career record)
2011 Summary: 7-7 KingCo (T-3rd in KingCo 3A), 13-10 overall, 3rd place in KingCo tournament
Returning starters: Max Dammeier (Sr - P/OF/1B), Nick Holstead (Sr - IF), Hunter Goldberg (Sr - P), Chris Lawler (Soph - IF/P), Cameron Ogard (Sr - C/DH), David Oppenheim (Sr - OF/P), Matt Orehek (Jr - IF), Phil Pugel (Sr - OF/P)
Other returners: Alex Himstead (Jr - P/1B), Isak Morris (Jr - P/OF)
Top newcomers: Nick Chandler (Jr - OF/P), Keegan Ogard (Soph - C), Steven Petrie (Jr - OF/P), Mack Schlamp (Jr - UTIL)
Season Outlook from Coach Smith: 10 players with some varsity experience returning to compete this year with some new talent for a deep roster. Pitching depth is very good this year and should help keep ball games close. We are excited about this group and hope to be in the hunt for a league title.
Mount Si
Head Coach: Elliott Cribby (2nd year, 22-3 career record)
2011 Summary: 12-1 KingCo (KingCo 3A regular season champions), 22-3 overall, KingCo 3A Tournament Champions, 3A State Champions
Returning starters: Ryan Atkinson (Sr - IF), Daniel Besmer (Sr - OF), Justin Henak (Sr - UTIL), Reece Karalus (Sr - P/1B), Trevor Lane (Sr - P/1B/OF), Trevor Taylor (Sr - P/OF/3B)
Other returners: Brian Woolley (Jr - UTIL)
Top newcomers: Joe Boyce (Jr - P), Carson Breshears (Soph - IF), Gunnar Buhner (Jr - IF), Joey Cotto (Jr - OF), Connor Jensen (Jr - IF), Evan Johnson (Soph - C/OF), Connor Swift (Jr - P/OF), Ross Tassara (Sr - P/IF), Zach Usselman (Soph - C/P)
Season Outlook from Coach Cribby: The Wildcats look to repeat as KingCo 3A Champions and defend their 2011 3A State Championship. A trio of power arms on the mound in Seniors Reece Karalus, Trevor Lane, and Trevor Taylor have the ‘Cats poised for another run.
Sammamish Totems
Head Coach: Pete Orgill (1st year)
2011 Summary: 4-10 KingCo (Xst in Crown division), 10-10 overall
Returning starters: Michael Colombi (Sr - SS/P), Joe Giachetti (Soph - P/IF), Ryan Hashimoto (Sr - P/OF), Paul Heywood (Sr - P/IF), Tyler Hormel (Sr - OF), Jacob West (Sr - P)
Other returners: Christian Davis (Sr - OF), Aaron Farnum (Sr - IF), Eric Nahn (Sr - P/OF), Joe Sullivan (Sr - C), Shing Varakitsomboon (Sr - OF)
Top newcomers: Tristan Cates (Soph - P/3B), Nick DeGallier (Fr - P/1B), Ben Friedman (Fr - C), Corey Scheppe (Sr - 1B)
Season Outlook from Coach Orgill: With mostly Seniors, the Totems are ready to compete this year for a spot in the post season. This team is full of hard workers and players who love playing the game and playing together. This year’s team will play hard and wants to win and with this group of seniors anything is possible.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
2012 KingCo 4A - Crest Division Preview
Crest Division - Pre-Season Coaches Poll
1) Issaquah (4 first place votes) - 16 points
2) Newport (1) - 13 points
3) Redmond - 9 points
4) Skyline - 8 points
5) Eastlake - 4 points
Coaches were asked to rank their division in order of projected finish, excluding their own teams. 4 points were awarded for 1st, 3 for second and so on down to 1 point for 4th.
Team Capsules (listed alphabetically)
Eastlake Wolves
Head Coach: Kevin Agnew (2nd year, 27-46 career record)
2011 Summary: 1-11 KingCo (5th in Crest division), 6-14 overall
Returning starters: Casey Fithian (Sr – C), John Armour (Sr – OF), Robert Nolan (Sr – IF), Andrew Stull (Sr – P)
Other returners: Grant Beahm (Jr – OF), Griffin Davis (Jr – IF), Josh Barokas (Jr – P/IF), Michael Staudinger (Jr – IF)
Top newcomers: Mick Vorhoff (Soph – P), Ryan Pladson (Jr – IF/P), Mason Pierzchalski (Soph – IF), Ryan Teasell (Jr – IF), Mitch Loofburrow (Jr – P/OF)
Season Outlook from Coach Agnew: We have great senior leadership. We have two quality starters that we will rely on heavily. Our offense will be young, but talented, and anchored by two seniors at the top in Armour and Fithian. If we can play solid defense and execute offensively we will have a shot to make the playoffs.
Issaquah Eagles
Head Coach: Rob Reese (19th year, 306-137 career record)
2011 Summary: 6-8 KingCo (4th in Crest division), 8-14 overall, Lost in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Jake Bakamus (Sr - SS), Blake Miller (Sr - OF), Jack Gellatly (Soph - 3B), Ethan Kalin (Sr - P/1B), Andrew Kemmerer (Sr - P/C), Brandon Mahovlich (Sr - P/OF), Mitchell Morimoto (Soph - OF)
Other returners: Scott Boydston (Sr - P), Ryan Guiberson (Jr - P/1B), Trenton Nagasawa (Sr - 2B), Danny Rawlings (Sr - OF), Zach Walker (Jr - C), Cole Westover (Sr - P)
Top newcomers: Derek Chapman (Soph - OF), Ryan Dixon (Jr - P/1B), Blake Jones (Soph - SS), Sam Reynolds (Sr - OF), Nick Sutherland (Soph - 3B), Kyle Thomas (Jr - 2B), Justin Vernia (Jr - P)
Season Outlook from Coach Reese: Eagles return 14 players from last season. Entire pitching staff plus 7 starters are back. Pitching staff should keep the Eagles in game while some young hitters develop early. Starting SS Jake Bakamus will return in the next 2 weeks from a torn ACL . His leadership will help solidify an infield with 3 sophomores currently starting. Eagles are led by Gonzaga signee Brandon Mahovlich.
Newport Knights
Head Coach: Hal DeBerry (4th year, 36-15 career record)
2011 Summary: 11-3 KingCo (T-1st in Crest division), 19-6 overall, KingCo tourney runner-up, lost in 4A state quarterfinals
Returning starters: Nate Anderson (Sr - CF), Curtis Kojima (Sr - OF), Mason Paul (Sr - IF), Billy Sahlinger (Sr - SS/P), Aaron Sandefur (Sr - 3B/P)
Other returners: Kyle Goemmer (Sr - IF), Ioannis Kritsonis (Sr - 2B)
Top newcomers: Mack Barry (Jr - C), Jacob Chinery (Sr - OF/P), Trevor Creek (Sr - 1B/P), James Ferris (Jr - OF), Connor McCarthy (Sr - 3B/P), Levi Novak (Sr - P), Jordan Omoto (Sr - DH), Jacob Rosen (Jr - 1B/P), Ben Schuler (Sr - C)
Season Outlook from Coach DeBerry: We will blend a solid group of returners with several new faces. The ability to improve as we go will determine where we finish in a typical KINGCO league; an absolute battle in every game on the schedule.
Redmond Mustangs
Head Coach: Dan Pudwill (8th year, 124-46 career record)
2011 Summary: 11-3 KingCo (T-1st in Crest division), 20-9 overall , 4th place finish in 4A state tournament
Returning starters: Cody Beliel (Sr - 2B), Peter Hendron (Sr - P/1B/OF), Patrick McGrath (Sr - SS)
Other returners: Adam Cline (Sr - P), Steven Danek (Sr - OF/P), Peyton Lutz (Sr - OF/P), Alex Miller (Sr - P)
Top newcomers: Brandon Burditt (Soph - OF), Lucas Eliason (Soph - C/3B/P), Kyle Francis (Soph - 1B/P), Brent Firth (Jr - 1B/3B)
Season Outlook from Coach Pudwill: Though 13 seniors are rostered, we are a very young team in terms of varsity experience. We do have some depth on the mound but not much elsewhere. We will have to work, scratch, and claw to find our way into the playoffs.
Skyline Spartans
Head Coach: Chris Tamminen (8th year)
2011 Summary: 8-6 KingCo (3rd in Crest division)
Returning starters: Brandon Fischer (Sr - OF), Connor Gilchrist (Sr - OF/P), Clayton Huber (Sr - IF/P), Matt Lunde (Sr - P), Conner Reinersten (Sr - OF), Jimmy Sinatro (Sr - C), Matt Sinatro (Jr - IF)
Other returners: None listed
Top newcomers: Pat Harrod (Sr - IF), Chris Moellendorf (Sr - OF), Mike Stewart (Sr - OF)
Season Outlook from Coach Tamminen: Tough league as always. Hoping to compete at a high level and get better as season goes along.
1) Issaquah (4 first place votes) - 16 points
2) Newport (1) - 13 points
3) Redmond - 9 points
4) Skyline - 8 points
5) Eastlake - 4 points
Coaches were asked to rank their division in order of projected finish, excluding their own teams. 4 points were awarded for 1st, 3 for second and so on down to 1 point for 4th.
Team Capsules (listed alphabetically)
Eastlake Wolves
Head Coach: Kevin Agnew (2nd year, 27-46 career record)
2011 Summary: 1-11 KingCo (5th in Crest division), 6-14 overall
Returning starters: Casey Fithian (Sr – C), John Armour (Sr – OF), Robert Nolan (Sr – IF), Andrew Stull (Sr – P)
Other returners: Grant Beahm (Jr – OF), Griffin Davis (Jr – IF), Josh Barokas (Jr – P/IF), Michael Staudinger (Jr – IF)
Top newcomers: Mick Vorhoff (Soph – P), Ryan Pladson (Jr – IF/P), Mason Pierzchalski (Soph – IF), Ryan Teasell (Jr – IF), Mitch Loofburrow (Jr – P/OF)
Season Outlook from Coach Agnew: We have great senior leadership. We have two quality starters that we will rely on heavily. Our offense will be young, but talented, and anchored by two seniors at the top in Armour and Fithian. If we can play solid defense and execute offensively we will have a shot to make the playoffs.
Issaquah Eagles
Head Coach: Rob Reese (19th year, 306-137 career record)
2011 Summary: 6-8 KingCo (4th in Crest division), 8-14 overall, Lost in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Jake Bakamus (Sr - SS), Blake Miller (Sr - OF), Jack Gellatly (Soph - 3B), Ethan Kalin (Sr - P/1B), Andrew Kemmerer (Sr - P/C), Brandon Mahovlich (Sr - P/OF), Mitchell Morimoto (Soph - OF)
Other returners: Scott Boydston (Sr - P), Ryan Guiberson (Jr - P/1B), Trenton Nagasawa (Sr - 2B), Danny Rawlings (Sr - OF), Zach Walker (Jr - C), Cole Westover (Sr - P)
Top newcomers: Derek Chapman (Soph - OF), Ryan Dixon (Jr - P/1B), Blake Jones (Soph - SS), Sam Reynolds (Sr - OF), Nick Sutherland (Soph - 3B), Kyle Thomas (Jr - 2B), Justin Vernia (Jr - P)
Season Outlook from Coach Reese: Eagles return 14 players from last season. Entire pitching staff plus 7 starters are back. Pitching staff should keep the Eagles in game while some young hitters develop early. Starting SS Jake Bakamus will return in the next 2 weeks from a torn ACL . His leadership will help solidify an infield with 3 sophomores currently starting. Eagles are led by Gonzaga signee Brandon Mahovlich.
Newport Knights
Head Coach: Hal DeBerry (4th year, 36-15 career record)
2011 Summary: 11-3 KingCo (T-1st in Crest division), 19-6 overall, KingCo tourney runner-up, lost in 4A state quarterfinals
Returning starters: Nate Anderson (Sr - CF), Curtis Kojima (Sr - OF), Mason Paul (Sr - IF), Billy Sahlinger (Sr - SS/P), Aaron Sandefur (Sr - 3B/P)
Other returners: Kyle Goemmer (Sr - IF), Ioannis Kritsonis (Sr - 2B)
Top newcomers: Mack Barry (Jr - C), Jacob Chinery (Sr - OF/P), Trevor Creek (Sr - 1B/P), James Ferris (Jr - OF), Connor McCarthy (Sr - 3B/P), Levi Novak (Sr - P), Jordan Omoto (Sr - DH), Jacob Rosen (Jr - 1B/P), Ben Schuler (Sr - C)
Season Outlook from Coach DeBerry: We will blend a solid group of returners with several new faces. The ability to improve as we go will determine where we finish in a typical KINGCO league; an absolute battle in every game on the schedule.
Redmond Mustangs
Head Coach: Dan Pudwill (8th year, 124-46 career record)
2011 Summary: 11-3 KingCo (T-1st in Crest division), 20-9 overall , 4th place finish in 4A state tournament
Returning starters: Cody Beliel (Sr - 2B), Peter Hendron (Sr - P/1B/OF), Patrick McGrath (Sr - SS)
Other returners: Adam Cline (Sr - P), Steven Danek (Sr - OF/P), Peyton Lutz (Sr - OF/P), Alex Miller (Sr - P)
Top newcomers: Brandon Burditt (Soph - OF), Lucas Eliason (Soph - C/3B/P), Kyle Francis (Soph - 1B/P), Brent Firth (Jr - 1B/3B)
Season Outlook from Coach Pudwill: Though 13 seniors are rostered, we are a very young team in terms of varsity experience. We do have some depth on the mound but not much elsewhere. We will have to work, scratch, and claw to find our way into the playoffs.
Skyline Spartans
Head Coach: Chris Tamminen (8th year)
2011 Summary: 8-6 KingCo (3rd in Crest division)
Returning starters: Brandon Fischer (Sr - OF), Connor Gilchrist (Sr - OF/P), Clayton Huber (Sr - IF/P), Matt Lunde (Sr - P), Conner Reinersten (Sr - OF), Jimmy Sinatro (Sr - C), Matt Sinatro (Jr - IF)
Other returners: None listed
Top newcomers: Pat Harrod (Sr - IF), Chris Moellendorf (Sr - OF), Mike Stewart (Sr - OF)
Season Outlook from Coach Tamminen: Tough league as always. Hoping to compete at a high level and get better as season goes along.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Baseball Just Around the Corner
Exactly two weeks from today, high schools across the state of Washington will begin preparing for the 2012 baseball season. The first day of spring sports is Monday, February 27th with jamborees and non-league contests starting the weekend of March 10th. League play for the KingCo 4A conference kicks off on Tuesday, March 20th, while 3A starts play the week of April 2nd.
The league looks strong as usual, fresh off a banner year in 2011. Always considered one of the strongest conferences in the state, KingCo proved that sentiment again last season. The 4A league saw two of its teams in the final four (Redmond & Bothell), with the Bothell Cougars taking home the WIAA state championship. KingCo 3A is also home to the defending 3A state champion Mount Si Wildcats, who topped Shorewood in a dramatic title game at Cheney Stadium last May.
It promises to be another exciting year of KingCo baseball - be sure to check back with the blog in the next few weeks for updates, team previews and other interesting tidbits about the upcoming baseball season!
The league looks strong as usual, fresh off a banner year in 2011. Always considered one of the strongest conferences in the state, KingCo proved that sentiment again last season. The 4A league saw two of its teams in the final four (Redmond & Bothell), with the Bothell Cougars taking home the WIAA state championship. KingCo 3A is also home to the defending 3A state champion Mount Si Wildcats, who topped Shorewood in a dramatic title game at Cheney Stadium last May.
It promises to be another exciting year of KingCo baseball - be sure to check back with the blog in the next few weeks for updates, team previews and other interesting tidbits about the upcoming baseball season!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
KingCo 3A - Season Preview
KingCo 3A- Pre-Season Coaches Poll
1) Mount Si (3 first place votes) – 36.5 points
2) Lake Washington (2) – 36.5 points
3) Mercer Island – 32.5 points
4) Bellevue – 31 points
5) Liberty – 23.5 points
6) Sammamish – 22.5 points
7) Juanita – 17 points
8) Interlake – 14 points
Coaches were asked to rank their division in order of projected finish, excluding their own teams. 7 points were awarded for 1st, 6 for second and so on down to 1 point for 7th. Three teams did not vote.
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Team Capsules (listed alphabetically)
Bellevue Wolverines
Head Coach: Jordan Nilsen (2nd year)
2010 Summary: 7-11 KingCo (5th), 9-15 overall, eliminated in KingCo playoffs
No information submitted from Bellevue.
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Interlake Saints
Head Coach: Marc Linn (1st year)
2010 Summary: 2-16 KingCo, 2-18 overall
No information submitted from Interlake.
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Juanita Rebels
Head Coach: Sherman Leach (1st year)
2010 Summary: 9-9 KingCo, 9-12 overall, eliminated in KingCo playoffs
No information submitted from Bellevue.
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Lake Washington Kangs
Head Coach: Derek Bingham (8th year, 93-46 career record)
2010 Summary: 7-9 KingCo 4A (T-4th Crown Division), 11-13 overall, eliminated in final round of KingCo 4A tourney
Returning starters: Theo Alexander (Jr – OF), Bob Cruikshank (Sr – SS/P), Spencer Jackson (Sr – P/IF), Zach Johnson (Jr – 1B/P), Kory Kohlwes (Sr – OF), Chris Moore (Sr – OF/P), Wesley Russell (Sr – IF/P)
Other returners: Victor Mayorquin (Jr – OF), Nori Shimizu (Sr – P/OF)
Top newcomers: Duke Fanning (Sr – P/IF), Nick Johnson (Soph – IF/P), Neil O’Connor (Sr – 1B/P), R.J. Rusch (Jr – C), Stevie Semler (Soph – C)
Season Outlook from Coach Bingham: LW is bringing back the majority of last year’s young team which peaked with a deep run in the KingCo 4A playoffs. The strengths of our team this year will be depth and senior leadership. With solid seasons from the returners, contributions from the newcomers and a little luck, the Kangs could be in the mix for a potential KingCo title run.
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Liberty Patriots
Head Coach: Steve Darnell (3rd year, 34-11 career record)
2010 Summary: 14-4 KingCo (T-1st), 14-6 overall, eliminated in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Ryan Maio (Sr – P/3B/OF)
Other returners: Jacob Hofferber (Sr – P/1B), Jason Hubbard (Sr – SS), Ben Wessel (Jr – P/1B), Scott Zerda (Sr – OF)
Top newcomers: Mitch Askins (Sr – OF), Jack Brady (Jr – OF), Harrison Diemert (Sr – C), Blake Reeve (Jr – P/3B), Izak Styskal (Jr – OF/P), Chris Weik (Sr – 2B)
Season Outlook from Coach Darnell: Liberty graduated 13 seniors from the 2010 team, so 2011 presents opportunities for our returning varsity and last year’s junior varsity players. Ryan Maio, Jacob Hofferber, Blake Reeve and Harrison Diemert will be called upon to provide critical leadership. Competitiveness and sacrifice are hallmarks of any successful team and this year’s Patriots have a unique competitive spirit that enables them to make sacrifices for the good of the team. These attributes will serve them well in the KingCo 3A/2A League where many teams will be battling it out to make the playoffs and earn one of the state playoff berths.
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Mercer Island Islanders
Head Coach: Cory Smith (2nd year, 18-7 career record)
2010 Summary: 14-4 KingCo (T-1st), 18-7 overall, KingCo tournament champions, eliminated in State quarterfinals
Returning starters: Max Dammeier (Jr – P/1B), Ben Emanuels (Sr – UTIL), George Jiranek (Sr – P/OF), Cameron Ogard (Jr – C/DH), David Oppenheim (Jr – OF), Jordan Richartz (Sr – OF), Evan Thompson (Sr – IF)
Other returners: Connor Perryman (Sr – OF/P), Derek Eng (Sr – 1B/P)
Top newcomers: Hunter Goldberg (Jr – P/IF), Brian Higgins (Soph – C/OF), Nick Holstead (Jr – IF), Isak Morris (Soph – P/OF), Phil Pugel (Jr – P/OF)
Season Outlook from Coach Smith: With 7 returning starters, including two proven starting pitchers, the Islanders should challenge for the KingCo titie and advance to the State Playoffs for the second straight year.
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Mount Si Wildcats
Head Coach: Elliott Cribby (1st year)
2010 Summary: 14-4 KingCo (T-1st), 17-6 overall, eliminated in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Max Brown (Sr – OF), Dustin Breshears (Sr – 2B), Shane Dixon (Sr – 3B), Reece Karalus (Jr – P/UTIL), Robb Lane (Sr – C), Trevor Lane (Jr – P/UTIL), Tim Proudfoot (Sr – SS)
Other returners: Ryan Atkinson (Jr – IF), Travis Hilleary (Sr – P), Trevor Taylor (Jr – P/UTIL)
Top newcomers: Daniel Besmer (Jr – OF), Justin Blenheim (Sr – OF/P), Andrew Dunklee (Sr – P), Justin Henak (Jr – IF/P), Hudson Luxich (Sr – P), Griffin McClain (Soph – P), Nate Sinner (Sr – OF), Zach Stevens (Sr – UTIL), Derek Welsh (Sr – P)
Season Outlook from Coach Cribby: Team returns 12 seniors. It builds off a KingCo 3A League title from 2010. With a new coaching change the team looks to continue its winning ways.
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Sammamish Totems
Head Coach: Tim Ahern (3rd year, 15-35 career record)
2010 Summary: 3-15 KingCo (6th), 6-19 overall, KingCo tournament runner-up, eliminated in district play-in game by 3A State champion O’Dea.
Returning starters: Navdeep Gill (Sr – UTIL), Ryan Hashimoto (Jr – P/OF), Paul Heywood (Jr – P/IF), Aaron Lawrenson (Sr – IF), Chris Strain (Sr – 1B), Craig Sweet (Sr – C)
Top newcomers: Michael Colombi (Jr – SS), Joe Giacchetti (Fr – P/IF), Tyler Hormel (Jr – OF), Eric Nhan (Jr – OF), Jacob West (Jr – P)
Season Outlook from Coach Ahern: SHS baseball looking to build off last years strong finish. Returning majority of the lineup from a season ago, most complete program top to bottom seen in Ahern’s 3 years at SHS.
Monday, March 21, 2011
KingCo 4A - Crest Division Preview
Crest Division - Pre-Season Coaches Poll
1) Redmond (3 first place votes) - 15 points
2) Newport (2) - 14 points
3) Skyline - 9 points
4) Issaquah - 8 points
5) Eastlake - 4 points
Coaches were asked to rank their division in order of projected finish, excluding their own teams. 4 points were awarded for 1st, 3 for second and so on down to 1 point for 4th. One team did not vote.
Team Capsules (listed alphabetically)
Eastlake Wolves
Head Coach: Kevin Agnew (1st year)
2010 Summary: 1-15 KingCo (5th in Crest division), 1-18 overall
Returning starters: Casey Fithian (Jr - C), Connor Hanson (Sr - IF)
Other returners: Andrew Carey (Sr - OF), Alex Chen (Jr - OF), Alex Dean (Sr - P), Robert Nolan (Jr), Ethan Potter (Sr - P/OF), Andrew Stull (Jr - P)
Top newcomers: John Armour (Jr - OF/C), Nick Kassuba (Jr - IF/P), David Stariha (Sr - IF), Michael Staudinger (Soph - OF), Ryan Tucker (Sr - P)
Season Outlook from Coach Agnew: Our kids are working very hard and are excited to compete against their Kingco competition. We have an experienced group of pitchers and a nice mix of young position players. Casey Fithian will return as our starting catcher. He provides quality leadership for our team and we look to him for production as a middle order guy. Andrew Carey will lead our outfielders. He returns after a strong junior year and he is another guy that provides leadership and will be a middle order hitter. All together our team is working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. This year our league and our division are going to be extremely tough. Our kids are looking forward to the challenge and are ready to get going.
Issaquah Eagles
Head Coach: Rob Reese (18th year, 298-123 career record)
2010 Summary: 12-4 KingCo (T-1st in Crest division), 17-6 overall; Eliminated in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Jake Bakamus (Jr - SS), Ben Rosellini (Sr - LF)
Other returners: Ethan Kalin (Jr - P/1B), Brandon Mahovlich (Jr- P/3B), Blake Miller (Jr - CF), Gavin Schumaker (Sr - 2B)
Top newcomers: Scott Boydston (Jr - P), Jack Gellatly (Fr - IF), Matt Gonn (Jr - P/OF), Ryan Guiberson (Soph - 1B/P), Andrew Kemmerer (Jr - P/C), David McIlvaine (Jr - IF), Trenton Nagasawa (Jr - IF), Danny Rawlings (Jr - OF/P), Justin Reynolds (Sr - 2B), Zach Walker (Soph - C), Cole Westover (Jr - P/3B)
Season Outlook from Coach Reese: Lost 13 seniors from 2010 team. Have only 3 seniors this year. Rebuilding year. Strong junior class but lack experience. Pitching depth could be a problem early.
Newport Knights
Head Coach: Hal DeBerry (2nd year)
2010 Summary: 11-5 KingCo (3rd in Crest division); Eliminated in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Daniel Altchech (Sr - Util), Nate Anderson (Jr - CF), Nick Clifford (Sr - 1B/OF), Jared Fisher (Sr - RHP/1B), Billy Sahlinger (Jr - SS/RHP), Cole Wiper (Sr - RHP/IF)
Other returners: Brandon Richards (Sr - C), Eric Jensen (Sr - RHP), Lee Stoops (Sr - C)
Top newcomers: Ioannis Kritsonis (Jr - IF), Curtis Kojima (Jr - OF), Matt Murray (Sr - RHP/3B), Zak Holcomb (Sr - RHP/1B), Aaron Sandefur (Jr - 3B/RHP), Mason Paul (Jr - IF), Keith Van Court (Sr - OF/1B), Joseph Victor (Sr - OF)
Season Outlook from Coach DeBerry: The Knights return a solid nucleus of players from the 2010 campaign, with six returning position players who saw significant time last season. The pitching staff will be deep and experienced, with four returners who pitched last season. Pitching and defense are the strengths of the ball club; our offensive progression will be a key in where we finish in a very tough Crest Division.
Redmond Mustangs
Head Coach: Dan Pudwill (7th year, 104-37 career record)
2010 Summary: 12-4 KingCo (T-1st in Crest division), 19-6 overall; KingCo tournament champions, eliminated in State quarterfinals
Returning starters: Zach Abbruzza (Sr - P/IF), Michael Conforto (Sr - IF), Dylan Davis (Sr - P/OF), Peter Hendron (Jr - P/OF), Patrick McGrath (Jr - IF), T.J. Whidby (Sr - P/IF)
Other returners: Jake Levin (Sr - P/IF), Colin McBride (Sr - C/OF)
Top newcomers: Conner Bozman (Jr - OF), Peter Irvin (Sr - P)
Season Outlook from Coach Pudwill: We should be able to score runs this year. The key is to maintain consistency on the mound and solidify our defense. Hopefully, if we do those things, we can find a way out of Kingco and into the state tourney.
Skyline Spartans
Head Coach: Chris Tamminen (8th year)
2010 Summary: 7-9 KingCo (4th in Crest division), 12-12 overall; KingCo tournament runner-up, eliminated in first round of State
Returning starters: Weston Blackburn (Sr - IF), Zach Liddle (Sr - IF), Nate Litka (Sr - IF), Jimmy Sinatro (Jr - C)
Top newcomers: Connor Gilchrist (Jr - P/OF), Clayton Huber (Jr - P/1B), Matt Lunde (Jr - P), Brandon Lundenberg (Sr - P), Tyler Neudorfer (Sr - IF), Connor Reinerstein (Jr - OF), Travis Snider (Sr - P/OF)
Season Outlook from Coach Tamminen: Have a good group of kids. Hope they learn quickly how they need to play at this level. A group that will get better as we go.
1) Redmond (3 first place votes) - 15 points
2) Newport (2) - 14 points
3) Skyline - 9 points
4) Issaquah - 8 points
5) Eastlake - 4 points
Coaches were asked to rank their division in order of projected finish, excluding their own teams. 4 points were awarded for 1st, 3 for second and so on down to 1 point for 4th. One team did not vote.
Team Capsules (listed alphabetically)
Eastlake Wolves
Head Coach: Kevin Agnew (1st year)
2010 Summary: 1-15 KingCo (5th in Crest division), 1-18 overall
Returning starters: Casey Fithian (Jr - C), Connor Hanson (Sr - IF)
Other returners: Andrew Carey (Sr - OF), Alex Chen (Jr - OF), Alex Dean (Sr - P), Robert Nolan (Jr), Ethan Potter (Sr - P/OF), Andrew Stull (Jr - P)
Top newcomers: John Armour (Jr - OF/C), Nick Kassuba (Jr - IF/P), David Stariha (Sr - IF), Michael Staudinger (Soph - OF), Ryan Tucker (Sr - P)
Season Outlook from Coach Agnew: Our kids are working very hard and are excited to compete against their Kingco competition. We have an experienced group of pitchers and a nice mix of young position players. Casey Fithian will return as our starting catcher. He provides quality leadership for our team and we look to him for production as a middle order guy. Andrew Carey will lead our outfielders. He returns after a strong junior year and he is another guy that provides leadership and will be a middle order hitter. All together our team is working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. This year our league and our division are going to be extremely tough. Our kids are looking forward to the challenge and are ready to get going.
Issaquah Eagles
Head Coach: Rob Reese (18th year, 298-123 career record)
2010 Summary: 12-4 KingCo (T-1st in Crest division), 17-6 overall; Eliminated in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Jake Bakamus (Jr - SS), Ben Rosellini (Sr - LF)
Other returners: Ethan Kalin (Jr - P/1B), Brandon Mahovlich (Jr- P/3B), Blake Miller (Jr - CF), Gavin Schumaker (Sr - 2B)
Top newcomers: Scott Boydston (Jr - P), Jack Gellatly (Fr - IF), Matt Gonn (Jr - P/OF), Ryan Guiberson (Soph - 1B/P), Andrew Kemmerer (Jr - P/C), David McIlvaine (Jr - IF), Trenton Nagasawa (Jr - IF), Danny Rawlings (Jr - OF/P), Justin Reynolds (Sr - 2B), Zach Walker (Soph - C), Cole Westover (Jr - P/3B)
Season Outlook from Coach Reese: Lost 13 seniors from 2010 team. Have only 3 seniors this year. Rebuilding year. Strong junior class but lack experience. Pitching depth could be a problem early.
Newport Knights
Head Coach: Hal DeBerry (2nd year)
2010 Summary: 11-5 KingCo (3rd in Crest division); Eliminated in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Daniel Altchech (Sr - Util), Nate Anderson (Jr - CF), Nick Clifford (Sr - 1B/OF), Jared Fisher (Sr - RHP/1B), Billy Sahlinger (Jr - SS/RHP), Cole Wiper (Sr - RHP/IF)
Other returners: Brandon Richards (Sr - C), Eric Jensen (Sr - RHP), Lee Stoops (Sr - C)
Top newcomers: Ioannis Kritsonis (Jr - IF), Curtis Kojima (Jr - OF), Matt Murray (Sr - RHP/3B), Zak Holcomb (Sr - RHP/1B), Aaron Sandefur (Jr - 3B/RHP), Mason Paul (Jr - IF), Keith Van Court (Sr - OF/1B), Joseph Victor (Sr - OF)
Season Outlook from Coach DeBerry: The Knights return a solid nucleus of players from the 2010 campaign, with six returning position players who saw significant time last season. The pitching staff will be deep and experienced, with four returners who pitched last season. Pitching and defense are the strengths of the ball club; our offensive progression will be a key in where we finish in a very tough Crest Division.
Redmond Mustangs
Head Coach: Dan Pudwill (7th year, 104-37 career record)
2010 Summary: 12-4 KingCo (T-1st in Crest division), 19-6 overall; KingCo tournament champions, eliminated in State quarterfinals
Returning starters: Zach Abbruzza (Sr - P/IF), Michael Conforto (Sr - IF), Dylan Davis (Sr - P/OF), Peter Hendron (Jr - P/OF), Patrick McGrath (Jr - IF), T.J. Whidby (Sr - P/IF)
Other returners: Jake Levin (Sr - P/IF), Colin McBride (Sr - C/OF)
Top newcomers: Conner Bozman (Jr - OF), Peter Irvin (Sr - P)
Season Outlook from Coach Pudwill: We should be able to score runs this year. The key is to maintain consistency on the mound and solidify our defense. Hopefully, if we do those things, we can find a way out of Kingco and into the state tourney.
Skyline Spartans
Head Coach: Chris Tamminen (8th year)
2010 Summary: 7-9 KingCo (4th in Crest division), 12-12 overall; KingCo tournament runner-up, eliminated in first round of State
Returning starters: Weston Blackburn (Sr - IF), Zach Liddle (Sr - IF), Nate Litka (Sr - IF), Jimmy Sinatro (Jr - C)
Top newcomers: Connor Gilchrist (Jr - P/OF), Clayton Huber (Jr - P/1B), Matt Lunde (Jr - P), Brandon Lundenberg (Sr - P), Tyler Neudorfer (Sr - IF), Connor Reinerstein (Jr - OF), Travis Snider (Sr - P/OF)
Season Outlook from Coach Tamminen: Have a good group of kids. Hope they learn quickly how they need to play at this level. A group that will get better as we go.
KingCo 4A - Crown Division Preview
Crown Division - Pre-Season Coaches Poll
1) Inglemoor (4 first place votes) - 24 points
2) Woodinville (1) - 20 points
3) Bothell (1) - 19 points
T-4) Ballard - 11 points
T-4) Roosevelt - 11 points
6) Garfield - 6 points
6) Garfield - 6 points
Coaches were asked to rank their division in order of projected finish, excluding their own teams. 5 points were awarded for 1st, 4 for second and so on down to 1 point for 5th.
Team Capsules (listed alphabetically)
Ballard Beavers
Head Coach: John Lamm (3rd year, 10-29 career record)
2010 Summary: 6-10 KingCo (5th in Crown division)
Returning starters: Frank Airey (Soph - C), Brendan Foor (Sr - 3B/SS), Rory Graf-Brennen (Soph - 2B), Oliver Guarino (Sr - OF), Danny Thompson (Sr - P), Steven Weber (Jr - 1B)
Other returners: Eric Frank (Sr - P), Joe Jacobson (Soph - P), Ben Welch (Soph - SS)
Top newcomers: Stuart McGeorge (Soph - OF), Alex Stamey (Soph - 2B)
Season Outlook from Coach Lamm: We are still very young; if we can find a #2 pitcher we will be all right.
Bothell Cougars
Head Coach: Paul Moody (13th year at Bothell, 28th year in KingCo, 327-271 career record)
2010 Summary: 10-6 KingCo (2nd in Crown division), 17-8 overall; Lost to Kelso in winner-to-state district game
Returning starters: Henry Baillargeon (Sr - P), Dain Gilbert (Sr - 3B), Jordan Kynaston (Sr - P), Brian McAfee (Sr - P/3B/DH), Kevin McShane (Sr - P/1B), Jon Mercer (Sr - SS), Ryan Morgan (Sr - OF), Mitchell Viydo (Sr - 2B)
Other returners: Brad Monson (Sr - OF/P)
Top newcomers: Zach Anderson (Jr - 1B), Rex Carlin (Jr - P/OF), Zach Farmer (Sr - OF), Nik Gray (Jr - OF), Eric Gregory (Sr - OF), Jordan Johnson (Sr - C), Samuel Lee (Soph - C), Brady Mickelson (Jr - 2B/P), Mark Woods (Jr - SS)
Season Outlook from Coach Moody: Bothell returns a solid group of infielders and a couple of starting pitchers from last year. We hope to compete good enough to make the Kingco playoffs and with any luck move on to the state tournament.
Garfield Bulldogs
Head Coach: Chris Moedritzer (1st year head coach after 3 years as assistant)
2010 Summary: 5-11 KingCo (5th in Crest Division), 8-11 overall
Returning starters: Hayes Gorecki (Soph - P/UTIL), Chandler Honican (Soph - IF), Ruben Palmer (Sr - CF), Spencer Scott (Sr - P/C/3B), John Trupin (Jr - P/1B), Zach Ward (Jr - P/1B/LF)
Other returners: Hank Droege (Jr - P/1B), Liam McFeely (Jr - P/IF), Ian Zapolsky (Sr - P)
Top newcomers: Grant Bronsdon (Jr - OF), Cody Browne (Jr - OF), Valentino Coleman (Sr - P/3B), Collin Evenson (Jr - P/OF), Jordan Gipson (Sr - OF), Sam Kennard (Jr - C/IF), Joe Markman (Sr - C), Ricky Nakamura (Jr - OF/P), Joe Renner (Jr - P/3B), Charlie Tarnoff (Jr - P/IF)
Season Outlook from Coach Moedritzer: The Bulldogs hope to pick up where they left off after a strong finish to the 2010 season. A strong junior class leads the way with 11 Varsity players. Garfield has more pitching depth this year than it has traditionally had in the past, as well as a solid catcher and middle infield anchoring the defense. The offense lost a few big bats to graduation, but the returners have significantly improved their hitting in the offseason. The schedule figures to be different with Garfield switching from the Crest to the Crown division, but the goal of making the Kingco 4Apostseason tournament remains the same.
Inglemoor Vikings
Head Coach: Bryan McNaghten (4th year, 47-27 career record)
2010 Summary: 14-2 KingCo (Crown division champions), 18-5 overall; eliminated in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Dustin Doucette (Sr - P), Mitchell Gonsolus (Sr - SS), Emmett Maki (Sr - P/1B), Peter Meuisi (Sr - 3B/OF), Conor Savage (Sr - OF), Obi Taylor (Sr - P/1B), Garrett Vandiver (Sr - OF/2B), Blake Wilson (Jr - C/OF)
Other returners: Alex Morrow (Sr - P/3B), Adam Mosebar (Sr - C)
Top newcomers: Ken Holen (Soph - OF), Sean Howard (Sr - P), Eric Rodgers (Sr - P), Lucas Wimmer (Jr - P/3B)
Season Outlook from Coach McNaghten: Senior led team untested in a couple key spots – success will be determined by ability to fill those spots. Pitching & senior leadership appears to be strengths of the Vikings.
Roosevelt Roughriders
Head Coach: Jason Bowie (4th year)
2010 Summary: 3-13 KingCo (6th in Crown division), 4-16 overall
Returning starters: Blair Davidson (Sr - C), Graylin Derke (Jr - P/3B), David Holt (Sr - P/IF), Tate Maider (Soph - C), Reid Martinez (Sr - P/IF/OF), Tim Moore (Sr - P/IF/OF), Zach Naon (Jr - OF), Cody Shaul (Jr - 1B)
Other returners: Jack Brennan (Sr - OF), Eli Mathieu (Sr - P/2B)
Top newcomers: Spencer Maniccia (Soph - P/1B), Anthony Laguardia (Soph - 2B)
Season Outlook from Coach Bowie: The Riders are welcoming back all three of their starting pitchers from last season. Those pitchers are part of the 8 of 9 overall position players returning from last year as well. Defense and pitching will be the key as the Riders try for their first playoff berth since joining the KingCo in 1997. With some senior leadership and good pitching, Roosevelt has their best chance ever to secure a playoff berth this season.
Woodinville Falcons
Head Coach: Terry Agnew (20th year)
2010 Summary: 8-8 KingCo (3rd place in Crown division), 12-8 overall
Returning Varsity players: Clarke Bader (Jr - C), Shea Donlin (Jr - SS), T.C. Florentine (Jr - OF), Spencer Greer (Jr - P), Ryland Longoni (Sr - OF), Sean Sellers (Sr - 3B), Doug Sullivan (Sr - C/1B), Carl Svanevik (Sr - OF), Beau Vintertun (Jr - 2B)
Top newcomers: Cody Bauman (Jr - P), Max Carter (Jr - OF), Caleb Hamilton (Soph - P/IF), Kalei Kover (Sr - P), Matt Laitala (Jr - IF), Marty Luckenbach (Jr - P), Stephan White (Soph - P), Nate Wilham (Jr - IF/OF)
Season Outlook from Coach Agnew: Woodinville has a good group of players returning to the team this year.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Jamborees, Non-League Games on the Horizon
We are now two weeks into the baseball season, which means it is jamboree time for many of the KingCo 3A and 4A teams. A couple 4A teams got a head start on things, opening their non-league slates on Friday. It would appear that pitching is definitely ahead of hitting at this point in the season, with both games involving KingCo teams turning out to be low scoring contests.
Friday's Scores
Roosevelt 1, Bishop Blanchet 0
Eastside Catholic 3, Skyline 2
Monday starts a heavy non-conference week chock-full of 3A/4A crossover games. 13 games will be played next week pitting 3A schools against 4A schools. Five of those games are on Monday, highlighted by a matchup between two 2010 KingCo champions, when 3A co-champ Mount Si travels to Hartman Park to take on defending 4A champion Redmond.
Here's a quick look at next week's interleague games:
Monday, 3/14
Bellevue @ Bothell, 3:45 PM
Eastlake @ Interlake, 4:00 PM
Mercer Island @ Garfield, 4:00 PM
Mount Si @ Redmond, 6:00 PM (Hartman Park)
Juanita @ Woodinville, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 3/15
Sammamish @ Garfield, 4:00 PM
Wednesday, 3/16
Mount Si @ Bothell, 3:45 PM
Mercer Island @ Newport, 4:00 PM
Redmond @ Juanita, 7:00 PM (Lee Johnson Field)
Thursday, 3/17
Ballard @ Interlake, 3:30 PM
Friday, 3/18
Issaquah @ Liberty, 3:45 PM
Juanita @ Inglemoor, 3:45 PM
Ballard @ Sammamish, 4:30 PM
Check in with the KingCo Baseball Blog all next week for updates on these contests as well as conference previews for both the 3A and 4A leagues.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Crest Division Preview
Eastlake Wolves
Head Coach: Skip Hulet (2nd year at Eastlake, 36-47 career record)
2009 Summary: 5-11 KingCo (5th in Crest), 9-11 overall
Returning starters: Alex Boyce (Sr. - OF), Matt Dusche (Sr. - OF), Quinn Hawksworth (Sr. - 3B), Kyle Henselman (Sr. - DH), Nick Hooper (Sr. - P), Kelby McCorkle (Sr. - OF), Andrew Mitchell (Sr. - 2B)
Other returners: Joseph Johnson III (Sr. - P/C), Sam Nasci (Sr. - 1B), Michael Parrott (Sr. - IF), Joe Shaffer (Sr. - P)
Top newcomers: Andrew Carey (Jr. - C/OF), Alex Dean (Jr. - P), Casey Fithian (Soph. - C), Connor Hanson (Jr. - SS), Ethan Potter (Jr. - P/OF), Andrew Stull (Soph. - P/3B)
Season outlook: The Wolves must pitch well and defend to win.
Garfield Bulldogs
Head Coach: Joe Lucia (3rd year)
2009 Summary: 3-13 KingCo (last in Crest), 4-16 overall
Returning starters: Jack Jajewski (Sr. - SS), Joseph Lucia (Sr. - C/2B/OF), Rubin Palmer (Jr. - OF), Peter Summerville (Sr. - C/1B/3B)
Other returners: Sean Foster (Sr. - P), Max Savery (Jr. - 3B), Kyle Snow (Sr. - P/OF), John Trupin (Soph. - P/1B), Ian Zapolski (Jr. - P/2B)
Top newcomers: Vince DaVille (Sr. - DH), Hank Droege (Soph. - P/IF), Hayes Gorecki (Fr. - P/IF/OF), Liam McFeely (Soph. - 2B), Frank Pavia (Sr. - P/3B)
Season outlook: The Bulldogs have more talent in 2010 than they've had in the past four years. That combined with a strong coaching staff and improved practice facilities has Garfield thinking playoffs.
Issaquah Eagles
Head Coach: Rob Reese(17th year, 281-117 career record)
2009 Summary: 8-8 KingCo (4th in Crest), 14-12 overall, T-5th in State
Returning starters: Marcus Gaan (Sr. - 3B), Grant Gellatly (Sr. - SS), Ethan Kalin (Soph. - P), Devin O'Donnell (Sr. - C), Mike Paulson (Sr. - 1B/P), Spencer Rogers (Sr. - OF/P), Gavin Schumaker (Jr. - 2B), Shane Yarnell (Sr. - P/1B)
Other returners: Pete Balzarini (Sr. - C/OF), Matt Houser (Sr. - P)
Top newcomers: Jake Bakamus (Soph. - OF), Kyle Bondo (Sr. - 2B/OF), Adam Dondoyano (Jr. - 2B), Hunter Healey (Sr. - OF), Blake Miller (Soph. - OF), Connor Petrie (Sr. - P), Tyler Propst (Sr. - P), Ben Rosellini (Jr. - OF), Connor Young (Sr. - OF/P)
Season outlook: Issaquah returns 5 pitchers, including all 3 starters from a State qualifier in 2009. Additionally, 6 of 8 position players return, along with senior Grant Gellatly, who returns after missing his entire junior year to injury. Good nucleus of returners, but will need to replace the offense provided by the 1, 2 and 4 hitters of last year's lineup, who were all lost to graduation.
Newport Knights
Head Coach: Hal DeBerry (1st year)
2009 Summary: 9-7 KingCo (third in Crest), 16-9 overall, KingCo runner-up, 4th place State finish
Returning starters: Daniel Altchech (Jr. - C), Nick Clifford (Jr. - 1B), Jared Fisher (Jr. - P/1B), Victor King (Sr. - OF), Billy Sahlinger (Soph. - 2B), Trace Tam Sing (Sr. - SS), Cole Wiper (Jr. - P/UTIL)
Other returners: Jeff Gonzales (Sr. - P), Erik Jensen (Jr. - P)
Top newcomers: Nate Anderson (Soph. - OF), Reid Dilley (Sr. - 3B), Joey Gale (Sr. - P), Kevin Martin (Jr. - OF), Dan Spray (Jr. - IF), Lee Stoops (Jr. - C)
Season outlook: The 2010 Knights return 10 letterman from their 4th place finish at State in '09. First year skipper Hal DeBerry takes over for Brian Fischer. The strength of the 2010 team will be the overall depth of the pitching staff. Jared Fisher, Cole Wiper, Jeff Gonzales and Erik Jensen all saw Varsity action last season. Newcomers Joey Gale and Billy Sahlinger round out the staff. Offensively, the team will be led by veterans Victor King and Washington State signee Trace Tam Sing. Defensively, Newport should be fairly solid up the middle, with returning starters Tam Sing and Sahlinger joined by catcher Daniel Altchech and new center fielder Nate Anderson.
Redmond Mustangs
Head Coach: Dan Pudwill (6th year, 85-31 career record)
2009 Summary: 14-2 KingCo (Crest division champs), 18-5 overall
Returning starters: Zach Abbruzza (Jr. - P/IF), Ryan Beliel (Sr. - P/C), Josh Bircher (Sr. - IF), Michael Conforto (Jr. - IF), Dylan Davis (Jr. - P/OF), Matthew Kimmel (Sr. - P/OF)
Other returners: Chad Hui-Peterson (Sr. - IF), Colin O'Brochta (Sr. - P/OF), T.J. Whidby (Jr. - P/IF)
Top newcomers: Peter Hendron (Soph. - P/OF)
Season outlook: Redmond returns nine players from last year's Crest division championship team, and will look to build on that success. The hope is the Mustangs can take the next step and find themselves fighting their way out of KingCo and into the 4A State tournament.
Skyline Spartans
Head Coach: Chris Tamminen (7th year)
2009 Summary: 11-5 KingCo (2nd in Crest)
Returning starters: Sean Penberthy (Sr. - OF)
Top newcomers: Dave Brown (Jr. - C), Aaron Caditz (Sr. - IF), Jim Carnes (Sr. - P), Connor Gilchrist (Soph. - OF), Connor Lawhead (Sr. - P), Nate Litka (Jr. - IF), Tyler Neudoefer (Jr. - IF), Jayce Nelson (Sr. - P), Jim Sanatro (Soph. - IF), Mike Smith (Sr. - OF)
Season outlook: The Spartans return just one starter from last year's team and hope the new guys can step up and compete at a high level.
Head Coach: Skip Hulet (2nd year at Eastlake, 36-47 career record)
2009 Summary: 5-11 KingCo (5th in Crest), 9-11 overall
Returning starters: Alex Boyce (Sr. - OF), Matt Dusche (Sr. - OF), Quinn Hawksworth (Sr. - 3B), Kyle Henselman (Sr. - DH), Nick Hooper (Sr. - P), Kelby McCorkle (Sr. - OF), Andrew Mitchell (Sr. - 2B)
Other returners: Joseph Johnson III (Sr. - P/C), Sam Nasci (Sr. - 1B), Michael Parrott (Sr. - IF), Joe Shaffer (Sr. - P)
Top newcomers: Andrew Carey (Jr. - C/OF), Alex Dean (Jr. - P), Casey Fithian (Soph. - C), Connor Hanson (Jr. - SS), Ethan Potter (Jr. - P/OF), Andrew Stull (Soph. - P/3B)
Season outlook: The Wolves must pitch well and defend to win.
Garfield Bulldogs
Head Coach: Joe Lucia (3rd year)
2009 Summary: 3-13 KingCo (last in Crest), 4-16 overall
Returning starters: Jack Jajewski (Sr. - SS), Joseph Lucia (Sr. - C/2B/OF), Rubin Palmer (Jr. - OF), Peter Summerville (Sr. - C/1B/3B)
Other returners: Sean Foster (Sr. - P), Max Savery (Jr. - 3B), Kyle Snow (Sr. - P/OF), John Trupin (Soph. - P/1B), Ian Zapolski (Jr. - P/2B)
Top newcomers: Vince DaVille (Sr. - DH), Hank Droege (Soph. - P/IF), Hayes Gorecki (Fr. - P/IF/OF), Liam McFeely (Soph. - 2B), Frank Pavia (Sr. - P/3B)
Season outlook: The Bulldogs have more talent in 2010 than they've had in the past four years. That combined with a strong coaching staff and improved practice facilities has Garfield thinking playoffs.
Issaquah Eagles
Head Coach: Rob Reese(17th year, 281-117 career record)
2009 Summary: 8-8 KingCo (4th in Crest), 14-12 overall, T-5th in State
Returning starters: Marcus Gaan (Sr. - 3B), Grant Gellatly (Sr. - SS), Ethan Kalin (Soph. - P), Devin O'Donnell (Sr. - C), Mike Paulson (Sr. - 1B/P), Spencer Rogers (Sr. - OF/P), Gavin Schumaker (Jr. - 2B), Shane Yarnell (Sr. - P/1B)
Other returners: Pete Balzarini (Sr. - C/OF), Matt Houser (Sr. - P)
Top newcomers: Jake Bakamus (Soph. - OF), Kyle Bondo (Sr. - 2B/OF), Adam Dondoyano (Jr. - 2B), Hunter Healey (Sr. - OF), Blake Miller (Soph. - OF), Connor Petrie (Sr. - P), Tyler Propst (Sr. - P), Ben Rosellini (Jr. - OF), Connor Young (Sr. - OF/P)
Season outlook: Issaquah returns 5 pitchers, including all 3 starters from a State qualifier in 2009. Additionally, 6 of 8 position players return, along with senior Grant Gellatly, who returns after missing his entire junior year to injury. Good nucleus of returners, but will need to replace the offense provided by the 1, 2 and 4 hitters of last year's lineup, who were all lost to graduation.
Newport Knights
Head Coach: Hal DeBerry (1st year)
2009 Summary: 9-7 KingCo (third in Crest), 16-9 overall, KingCo runner-up, 4th place State finish
Returning starters: Daniel Altchech (Jr. - C), Nick Clifford (Jr. - 1B), Jared Fisher (Jr. - P/1B), Victor King (Sr. - OF), Billy Sahlinger (Soph. - 2B), Trace Tam Sing (Sr. - SS), Cole Wiper (Jr. - P/UTIL)
Other returners: Jeff Gonzales (Sr. - P), Erik Jensen (Jr. - P)
Top newcomers: Nate Anderson (Soph. - OF), Reid Dilley (Sr. - 3B), Joey Gale (Sr. - P), Kevin Martin (Jr. - OF), Dan Spray (Jr. - IF), Lee Stoops (Jr. - C)
Season outlook: The 2010 Knights return 10 letterman from their 4th place finish at State in '09. First year skipper Hal DeBerry takes over for Brian Fischer. The strength of the 2010 team will be the overall depth of the pitching staff. Jared Fisher, Cole Wiper, Jeff Gonzales and Erik Jensen all saw Varsity action last season. Newcomers Joey Gale and Billy Sahlinger round out the staff. Offensively, the team will be led by veterans Victor King and Washington State signee Trace Tam Sing. Defensively, Newport should be fairly solid up the middle, with returning starters Tam Sing and Sahlinger joined by catcher Daniel Altchech and new center fielder Nate Anderson.
Redmond Mustangs
Head Coach: Dan Pudwill (6th year, 85-31 career record)
2009 Summary: 14-2 KingCo (Crest division champs), 18-5 overall
Returning starters: Zach Abbruzza (Jr. - P/IF), Ryan Beliel (Sr. - P/C), Josh Bircher (Sr. - IF), Michael Conforto (Jr. - IF), Dylan Davis (Jr. - P/OF), Matthew Kimmel (Sr. - P/OF)
Other returners: Chad Hui-Peterson (Sr. - IF), Colin O'Brochta (Sr. - P/OF), T.J. Whidby (Jr. - P/IF)
Top newcomers: Peter Hendron (Soph. - P/OF)
Season outlook: Redmond returns nine players from last year's Crest division championship team, and will look to build on that success. The hope is the Mustangs can take the next step and find themselves fighting their way out of KingCo and into the 4A State tournament.
Skyline Spartans
Head Coach: Chris Tamminen (7th year)
2009 Summary: 11-5 KingCo (2nd in Crest)
Returning starters: Sean Penberthy (Sr. - OF)
Top newcomers: Dave Brown (Jr. - C), Aaron Caditz (Sr. - IF), Jim Carnes (Sr. - P), Connor Gilchrist (Soph. - OF), Connor Lawhead (Sr. - P), Nate Litka (Jr. - IF), Tyler Neudoefer (Jr. - IF), Jayce Nelson (Sr. - P), Jim Sanatro (Soph. - IF), Mike Smith (Sr. - OF)
Season outlook: The Spartans return just one starter from last year's team and hope the new guys can step up and compete at a high level.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Crown Division Preview
Ballard Beavers
Head Coach: John Lamm (2nd year, 4-16 career record)
2009 Summary: 4-12 KingCo (5th in Crown), 4-16 overall
Returning starters: Charlie Beaudoin (Sr. - P/1B/OF), Kyler Korsmo (Sr. - DH), Steven Weber (Soph. - 1B)
Other returners: Brendan Foor (Jr. - IF), Ryan Garrett (Sr. - P), Danny Thompson (Jr. - OF)
Top newcomers: David Doeer (Sr - OF), Rory Graf-Brennan (Fr. - 2B), Oliver Guarino (Jr. - OF)
Season outlook: The Beavers lost 12 seniors from last years team and return no starting position players. They will be young in 2010 with 4 freshman on the roster and are in the process of changing expectations of what it takes to play 4A baseball at Ballard HS.
Bothell Cougars
Head Coach: Paul Moody (28th year (13th at Bothell), 310-253 career record)
2009 Summary: 10-6 KingCo (T-2nd in Crown), 13-9 overall
Returning starters: Evan Hudson (Sr. - P), Jordan Kynaston (Jr. - P), Michael Marriott (Sr. - IF), Brian McAfee (Jr. - P), Kevin McShane (Jr. - P), Gene Watson (Sr. - OF)
Other returners: Kevin Knapp (Sr. - OF), Jason Smith (Sr. - C)
Top newcomers: Henry Baillargeon (Jr. - P), Dain Gilbert (Jr. - 3B), Eric Gregory (Jr. - P), Jon Mercer (Jr. - IF), Anthony Miner (Sr. - P), Ryan Morgan (Jr. - OF), Mitchell Viydo (Jr. - IF), Geoff Watson (Sr. - C)
Season outlook: Bothell graduated several senior starters and will build around a pitching staff led by Evan Hudson.
Inglemoor Vikings
Head Coach: Bryan McNaghten (3rd year)
2009 Summary: 8-8 KingCo (4th in Crown), 16-10 overall, 4A State participant
Returning starters: Marc Dickerson (Sr. - OF), Mitchell Gonsolus (Jr. - IF), Scott Meyers (Sr. - OF), Obi Taylor (Jr. - P), Spencer Trautman (Sr. - P), Ethan Yeo (Sr. - C)
Other returners: Craig Jacobson (Sr. - IF)
Top newcomers: Dustin Doucette (Jr. - P), Emmett Maki (Jr. - P), Peter Meiusi (Jr. - IF/OF), Conor Savage (Jr. - IF/OF), Garrett Vandiver (Jr. - IF/OF)
Season outlook: The Vikings should have a solid ball club in 2010, although depth is a question mark. To return to State, Inglemoor will need their untested pitching to step up.
Lake Washington Kangs
Head Coach: Derek Bingham (6th year, 82-33 career record)
2009 Summary: 12-4 KingCo (1st in Crown), 19-6 overall record, KingCo 4A Champions, T-5th in 4A State tournament
Returning starters: Alex Donnelly (Jr. - OF)
Other returners: Trevor Dunlap (Sr. - P), John Shimabukuro (Sr. - IF/OF), Colin Tremblay (Sr. - C)
Top newcomers: Theo Alexander (Soph. - OF), Bob Cruikshank (Jr. - SS/P), Phil Gray (Sr. - IF), Spencer Jackson (Jr. - IF/P), Zach Johnson (Soph. - P/1B), Kory Kohlwes (Jr. - OF), Chris Moore (Jr. - OF), Wesley Russell (Jr. - P/IF), Nori Shimizu (Jr. - P)
Season outlook: The Kangs lost 14 seniors from their '09 KingCo championship team, including 8 of 9 starters and their entire pitching rotation. A young and inexperienced team, Lake Washington will need its newcomers to step up to contend for another league title and a return trip to state.
Roosevelt Roughriders
Head Coach: Jason Bowie (4th year)
2009 Summary: 2-14 KingCo (last in Crown)
Returning starters: Andrew Johnson (Sr. - IF), Reid Martinez (Jr. - OF)
Other returners: Spencer Stevenson (Sr. - P/1B), Colin Noteboom (Sr. - P/OF), David Holt (Jr. - P/IF), Tim Moore (Jr. - P/OF)
Top newcomers: Zach Naon (Soph. - OF/P), Graylin Derke (Soph. - P/IF), Cody Shaul (Soph. - IF/P), Riley O'Leary (Soph. - IF), Tate Maider (Fr. - C)
Season outlook: Roosevelt lost 12 seniors from last year's club and will be a very young team with only two returning starters. Although a youthful bunch, they are looking to be competitive in the Crown division. Pitching will make or break the season for the 'Riders.
Woodinville Falcons
Head Coach: Terry Agnew (19th year)
2009 Summary: 10-6 KingCo (T-2nd in Crown)
Returning starters: Jake Dammrose (Sr. - OF), Connor Jones (Sr. - P/IF), Dan McMillan (Sr. - 1B/DH), Matt Stefansson (Sr. - C), Luke Taylor (Sr. - P/IF)
Other returners: Spencer Brueske (Sr. - P/OF), Garrett Johnson (Sr. - P), Devin Jones (Sr. - P), Sean Sellers (Jr. - IF)
Top newcomers: Clarke Bader (Soph. - C), Shea Donlin (Soph. - IF), T.C. Florentine (Soph. - OF), Spencer Greer (Soph. - P), Ryland Longoni (Jr. - OF), Tim Roberts (Sr. - OF), Carl Savanavik (Jr. - OF), Doug Sullivan (Jr. - C), Beau Vintertun (Soph. - IF), Jeff Wyner (Soph. - P/OF)
Season outlook: The Falcons should be competitive with a mix of returning players and a strong class of sophomores.
Head Coach: John Lamm (2nd year, 4-16 career record)
2009 Summary: 4-12 KingCo (5th in Crown), 4-16 overall
Returning starters: Charlie Beaudoin (Sr. - P/1B/OF), Kyler Korsmo (Sr. - DH), Steven Weber (Soph. - 1B)
Other returners: Brendan Foor (Jr. - IF), Ryan Garrett (Sr. - P), Danny Thompson (Jr. - OF)
Top newcomers: David Doeer (Sr - OF), Rory Graf-Brennan (Fr. - 2B), Oliver Guarino (Jr. - OF)
Season outlook: The Beavers lost 12 seniors from last years team and return no starting position players. They will be young in 2010 with 4 freshman on the roster and are in the process of changing expectations of what it takes to play 4A baseball at Ballard HS.
Bothell Cougars
Head Coach: Paul Moody (28th year (13th at Bothell), 310-253 career record)
2009 Summary: 10-6 KingCo (T-2nd in Crown), 13-9 overall
Returning starters: Evan Hudson (Sr. - P), Jordan Kynaston (Jr. - P), Michael Marriott (Sr. - IF), Brian McAfee (Jr. - P), Kevin McShane (Jr. - P), Gene Watson (Sr. - OF)
Other returners: Kevin Knapp (Sr. - OF), Jason Smith (Sr. - C)
Top newcomers: Henry Baillargeon (Jr. - P), Dain Gilbert (Jr. - 3B), Eric Gregory (Jr. - P), Jon Mercer (Jr. - IF), Anthony Miner (Sr. - P), Ryan Morgan (Jr. - OF), Mitchell Viydo (Jr. - IF), Geoff Watson (Sr. - C)
Season outlook: Bothell graduated several senior starters and will build around a pitching staff led by Evan Hudson.
Inglemoor Vikings
Head Coach: Bryan McNaghten (3rd year)
2009 Summary: 8-8 KingCo (4th in Crown), 16-10 overall, 4A State participant
Returning starters: Marc Dickerson (Sr. - OF), Mitchell Gonsolus (Jr. - IF), Scott Meyers (Sr. - OF), Obi Taylor (Jr. - P), Spencer Trautman (Sr. - P), Ethan Yeo (Sr. - C)
Other returners: Craig Jacobson (Sr. - IF)
Top newcomers: Dustin Doucette (Jr. - P), Emmett Maki (Jr. - P), Peter Meiusi (Jr. - IF/OF), Conor Savage (Jr. - IF/OF), Garrett Vandiver (Jr. - IF/OF)
Season outlook: The Vikings should have a solid ball club in 2010, although depth is a question mark. To return to State, Inglemoor will need their untested pitching to step up.
Lake Washington Kangs
Head Coach: Derek Bingham (6th year, 82-33 career record)
2009 Summary: 12-4 KingCo (1st in Crown), 19-6 overall record, KingCo 4A Champions, T-5th in 4A State tournament
Returning starters: Alex Donnelly (Jr. - OF)
Other returners: Trevor Dunlap (Sr. - P), John Shimabukuro (Sr. - IF/OF), Colin Tremblay (Sr. - C)
Top newcomers: Theo Alexander (Soph. - OF), Bob Cruikshank (Jr. - SS/P), Phil Gray (Sr. - IF), Spencer Jackson (Jr. - IF/P), Zach Johnson (Soph. - P/1B), Kory Kohlwes (Jr. - OF), Chris Moore (Jr. - OF), Wesley Russell (Jr. - P/IF), Nori Shimizu (Jr. - P)
Season outlook: The Kangs lost 14 seniors from their '09 KingCo championship team, including 8 of 9 starters and their entire pitching rotation. A young and inexperienced team, Lake Washington will need its newcomers to step up to contend for another league title and a return trip to state.
Roosevelt Roughriders
Head Coach: Jason Bowie (4th year)
2009 Summary: 2-14 KingCo (last in Crown)
Returning starters: Andrew Johnson (Sr. - IF), Reid Martinez (Jr. - OF)
Other returners: Spencer Stevenson (Sr. - P/1B), Colin Noteboom (Sr. - P/OF), David Holt (Jr. - P/IF), Tim Moore (Jr. - P/OF)
Top newcomers: Zach Naon (Soph. - OF/P), Graylin Derke (Soph. - P/IF), Cody Shaul (Soph. - IF/P), Riley O'Leary (Soph. - IF), Tate Maider (Fr. - C)
Season outlook: Roosevelt lost 12 seniors from last year's club and will be a very young team with only two returning starters. Although a youthful bunch, they are looking to be competitive in the Crown division. Pitching will make or break the season for the 'Riders.
Woodinville Falcons
Head Coach: Terry Agnew (19th year)
2009 Summary: 10-6 KingCo (T-2nd in Crown)
Returning starters: Jake Dammrose (Sr. - OF), Connor Jones (Sr. - P/IF), Dan McMillan (Sr. - 1B/DH), Matt Stefansson (Sr. - C), Luke Taylor (Sr. - P/IF)
Other returners: Spencer Brueske (Sr. - P/OF), Garrett Johnson (Sr. - P), Devin Jones (Sr. - P), Sean Sellers (Jr. - IF)
Top newcomers: Clarke Bader (Soph. - C), Shea Donlin (Soph. - IF), T.C. Florentine (Soph. - OF), Spencer Greer (Soph. - P), Ryland Longoni (Jr. - OF), Tim Roberts (Sr. - OF), Carl Savanavik (Jr. - OF), Doug Sullivan (Jr. - C), Beau Vintertun (Soph. - IF), Jeff Wyner (Soph. - P/OF)
Season outlook: The Falcons should be competitive with a mix of returning players and a strong class of sophomores.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Practices in Full Swing
Teams from across the state started practices on March 1st and are preparing for impending jamborees. Non-league contests start for most KingCo teams next week, with conference play starting on Tuesday, March 23rd.
We will be adding team previews to the mix this season. The plan is to have those posted the weekend prior to conference play kicking off. Once league play starts, this blog will be your one-stop for everything KingCo 4A baseball in 2010.
Check back next week for periodic updates on non-league results from around the KingCo 4A conference.
We will be adding team previews to the mix this season. The plan is to have those posted the weekend prior to conference play kicking off. Once league play starts, this blog will be your one-stop for everything KingCo 4A baseball in 2010.
Check back next week for periodic updates on non-league results from around the KingCo 4A conference.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Preparing for 2010
The long off-season is just about over, with baseball practice starting statewide next Monday, March 1st. 2009 was a banner year for the KingCo 4A conference, with three of its teams advancing to the state quarterfinals, including Newport who made the Safeco Field final four. The league should be strong again, as many underclassmen played starring roles on their teams a year ago.
KingCo league play kicks off on Tuesday, March 23rd with a full slate of games. Between now and then, the blog will feature team previews and preseason polls, as well as recap non-league games from around the conference. As it was in 2009, the KingCo baseball blog will be your place for the latest results, news and notes from around the league.
Good luck to all in 2010!
KingCo league play kicks off on Tuesday, March 23rd with a full slate of games. Between now and then, the blog will feature team previews and preseason polls, as well as recap non-league games from around the conference. As it was in 2009, the KingCo baseball blog will be your place for the latest results, news and notes from around the league.
Good luck to all in 2010!
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