Tyler’s Dante Martinez runs to first base during Monday’s baseball opener with Lone Oak at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Mike Carter Field.

TYLER LEGACY RED RAIDERS

Head coach: V.J. Bunner (1st year at Legacy, 0-0; 134-56 overall)

Assistant coaches: Travis Moore, Wesley Parks, Corben Henry, Nick Hobbs and Lawton Anderson

District: 10-6A (Mesquite, Mesquite Horn, North Forney, Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Royse City)

2023 record: 10-18

Returning varsity players: Cooper Moore, Sr., OF/P … Camden Howard, Sr., IF/P … Landon Miller, Sr., OF … Luke Davis, Sr., IF/P

Notable newcomers: Dalin Privett, Sr., IF/P … Noah Felton, Jr., C … Payne Hotman, Fr., UTIL

HALLSVILLE

Mascot: Bobcats

Coach: Chris Whatley

2023 record: 27-8

District: 15-5A (Longview, Pine Tree, Whitehouse, Texas High, Marshall, Mount Pleasant, Tyler)

Key returning players: Blake Cox … Sawyer Dunagan … Ethan Miller … Zane Holder … Kaden Akin … Trentan Johnson

Newcomers to watch: Preston Thomas … Kade chapel … Landon Vineyard … Hawk Haynes … Bryce Grissom … Case Haney … Cade Stuckey … Christian Martin

Looks good: “We will have good experience on the field at prime positions.” – Whatley

Needs work: “Base running.” – Whatley

Did you know: Hallsville has won six straight district championships and has been to the playoffs in each of the past 14 seasons … Cox compiled a 13-1 record on the mound last season … Dunagan was the district’s Offensive MVP and Holder the league’s Defensive MVP last season … Whatley has a 50-17 coaching record

LONGVIEW

Mascot: Lobos

Coach: Jim Goldman

2023 record: 22-18

District: 15-5A (Pine Tree, Hallsville, Whitehouse, Marshall, Mount Pleasant, Texas High, Tyler)

Key returning players: Ronald Woods … Taylor Tatum … Andrew Tutt … Drew Flores … Kieffer Doxey … Campbell Williams … DaTravion Gates … Cole Ramey … Bryson Denning … Leo Rodriguez … Trent Keebaugh … JaColbie Granville … Hector Rodriguez … Trent Alston

Newcomers to watch: Javarey Valentine … Payton Woods … Trent Jackson

Looks good: “Up the middle, outfield speed and athleticism.” – Goldman

Needs work: “Finding a number three pitcher and a closer.” – Goldman

Did you know: Ramey (7-2) and Williams (4-4) combined for half of the Lobos’ pitching wins in 2023 … The Lobos finished fourth in the district race last season, but got hot in the playoffs and advanced to the regional semifinals … Goldman has a career record of 562-336-1

MARSHALL

Mascot: Mavericks

Coach: Joe Koesel

2023 record: 9-19

District: 15-5A (Longview, Pine Tree, Hallsville, Mount Pleasant, Texas High, Tyler, Whitehouse)

Key returning players: Dallan Shaw … Caden Noblit … Jordan Owen … Judson Illingworth … Luke LaBouve … Bryce Alexander … Eli Emery … Aden Lewis

Newcomers to watch: Jack Weaver … Aldo Enriguez … Cannon Thurmon … Jayden Townsend … Caiden Lawson

Looks good: “Team chemistry.” – Koesel

Needs work: “We need to work to improve in each phase every day, and also in the classroom.” – Koesel

Did you know: Shaw is the nephew of longtime East Texas coach Jackie Lloyd, who carved out a 491-199 record as a baseball coach at Harleton and Marshall – including a 301-78 record at Harleton … Koesel has a career coaching record of 483-189

MOUNT PLEASANT

Mascot: Tigers

Coach: Tommy Stewart

District: 15-5A (Longview, Pine Tree, Hallsville, Marshall, Whitehouse, Texas High, Tyler)

Key returning players: Drew Dyke … Colton Jaggers … Mason McMinn … Colby Porter … Harrison Wall … Jake Noble … Bennett Wall … Jayden Tarrant … Christian Johnson … Kortland Stovall

Newcomers to watch: Trent Lane … Trent Milam … Nate Copado … Drew Cross … B.J. Brannon … Landon Cheatum

Looks good: “Pitching and defense should be areas of improvement this year.” – Stewart

Needs work: “Still a lot of youth and learning ahead.” – Stewart

Did you know: Dyke and McMinn were first team all-district picks last season … Wall was the 2022 Sophomore of the Year in the district

PINE TREE

Mascot: Pirates

Coach: Jarod Davidson

2023 record: 6-22

District: 15-5A (Longview, Hallsville, Whitehouse, Marshall, Mount Pleasant, Texas High, Tyler)

Key returning players: Collin Estes … Dean McMillen … Caden Donley … Matthew Cates

Newcomers to watch: Braydon Marsh … Chris Nickoles

Looks good: “Two four-year senior starters in Collin Estes and Dean McMillen returning for their senior seasons.” – Davidson

Needs work: “Corner infield spots are up for grabs.” – Davidson

Did you know: With the passing of a recent bond, Pine Tree ISD is building a new all-turf baseball complex

TYLER LIONS

Head coach: Seth Gibson (2nd year at Tyler High, 6-15-2; 35 wins overall)

Assistant coaches: Eric DeJesus, Mark Martin and Brandon Brown

District: 15-5A (Hallsville, Longview, Pine Tree, Marshall, Mount Pleasant, Texas High, Whitehouse)

2023 record: 6-15

Returning varsity players: Dante Martinez, Sr., P/SS (.337 batting, 15 runs, 15 SB) … Micah Johnson, Sr., P/OF (.285 batting, .456 OBP) … Raymond Tinker, Sr., 1B/P … Malachi Deleon, Soph., OF/2B (.254 batting, 10 SB) … Felipe Velazquez, Soph., P/OF … Oscar Salas, Soph., P/C/SS

WHITEHOUSE WILDCATS

Head coach: Greg Branch (269 wins overall)

Assistant coaches: Cody Hines, Jason Klinger and Colton Peek

District: 15-5A (Hallsville, Longview, Pine Tree, Marshall, Mount Pleasant, Texas High, Tyler)

2023 record: 31-9, regional semifinalist

Returning varsity players: Michael Dudolski, Sr., P/IF (11-1, 104 Ks, 1.26 ERA; Dayton signee) … Garrett Hayes, Sr., P/OF (.468 batting, 10 2B, 36 runs; Tyler Junior College signee) … Keegan McCord, Sr., P/C/UTIL (.352 batting, 4 3B; 9 runners caught stealing; St. Edward’s signee) … Chris Woodley, Sr., P/IF (5-0, 2.55 ERA) … Peyton Blackmon, Sr., P/IF (.290 batting, 16 runs, 22 RBIs) … Winn Harriss, Jr., P/IF (4-1, 2.97 ERA; .423 batting) … JJ Idrogo, Jr., OF (.375 batting, 23 runs, 14 SBs; Ranked No. 1 fastest baseball player in Texas in Class of 2025; Missed 21 games last year with injury)

Other varsity players: Michael Morton, Sr., LHP/OF (2-0, 3.45 ERA) … Tye Davis, Jr., C … Dylan Acker, Sr., DH/1B/RHP … Kyle Adee, Sr., IF … Logan Garrison, Sr., OF

Notable newcomers: Ben Reed, Soph., SS

Additional comments: “This team is a veteran-led team eager to get back on the field after a fourth round series loss to Frisco Wakeland. We are very deep on the mound and have a chance to be one of the most athletic teams in 5A. I love our team chemistry and the culture we have built over the last five years. This group is hard-working, determined and very fun to watch. Our schedule is one of the toughest in the state, but it has to be with all of the talent in our district and region.” — Branch

BROOK HILL GUARD

Head coach: Don English (1st year at Brook Hill, 0-0; 663-428-12 overall)

Assistant coaches: Dalton Smith, Steven Hill and Dan Gold

District: TAPPS Division 2, District 2 (Grace Community, Bishop Gorman, Coram Deo, Bishop Dunne, Dallas Christian)

2023 record: N/A

Returning varsity players: Ben Braatz, Soph., P/IF … Dallas Clements, Soph., C … Ben Crutsinger, Jr., IF … Braxton Durrett, Jr., OF/C … Tommy Hilliard, Soph., P/OF/IF … Luke McNeel, Jr., P … Lex Rich, Sr., P/1B … Gabe Tatum, Soph., P/IF … Blake Whitten, Soph., P/IF … Samuel Williams, Jr., P/OF

Notable newcomers: Cooper Schock, Sr., P/OF (Brownsboro transfer) … Luke Visser, Sr., P/IF … Levi Visser, Soph., P/1B/OF

Additional comments: “We’re a relatively young team with tremendous senior leadership.” — English

GRACE COMMUNITY COUGARS

Head coach: Kyle Hope (5th year at Grace)

Assistant coaches: Wes Johnston and Chris Jones

District: TAPPS Division 2, District 2 (Brook Hill, Bishop Gorman, Coram Deo, Bishop Dunne, Dallas Christian)

2023 record: 18-16

Returning varsity players: Avery Baber, Sr., LHP/OF (2.91 ERA; .367 batting) … JT Williams, Jr., OF (.450 batting) … Lawson Livingston, Jr., OF (.288 batting) … Garrett Smith, Jr., RHP/SS (3.45 ERA; .325 batting) … Sam Reeves, Jr., RHP/IF (0.49 ERA, 3 saves) … Brice Dotson, Sr., 1B (.224 batting) … Turner Thomas, Sr., C/IF/P (1.24 ERA; .255 batting)

Notable newcomers: Eli Loeffelholz, Sr., RHP/OF … Nate Loeffelholz, Jr., 2B … Luke Wallace, Jr., RHP/OF … Gavin Wupperman, Jr., OF/IF … Luke Stewart, Jr., C … Emanuel Sanchez, Soph., RHP/OF … Hunter Lopez, Fr., 2B … David Wallace, Fr., 2B … Daniel Minick, Fr., C

ALL SAINTS TROJANS

Head coach: Jerry Courtney (1st year back at All Saints, 303-161; 381-189 overall)

Assistant coach: Aidan Mason

District: TAPPS Division 3, District 3

2023 record: 0-14

Returning varsity players: Caz Franks, Soph., 3B … Cole Stein, Sr., OF … Hunter Henson, Sr., P … Will Walker, Sr., OF … Cole Phillips, Soph., OF … Hudson Laynce, Jr., OF

Notable newcomers: Carson Wright, Sr., C … Calvi Courtney, Jr., 1B … Sawyer Buske, Fr., OF … Nate Mienk, Fr., SS … Finley Markle, Fr., 2B

CANTON EAGLES

Head coach: Brandon Luce (7th year at Canton, 140-35; 428-164 overall)

Assistant coaches: Joe West and Casey Morrow

District: 14-4A (Kaufman, Mabank, Quinlan Ford, Wills Point)

2023 record: 25-7

Returning varsity players: Nathan Parker, Jr., P/CF … Reed Vannorsdel, Jr., P/2B … Brayden Norrell, Sr., C … Landon Fagile, Sr., P/UTIL … Logan Fagile, P/UTIL … Kaden Smith, Jr., P/SS/2B … Chase Whitehead, Jr., 1B/C

Notable newcomers: Will Robison, Sr., OF … Isaac Gebert, Jr., OF … Jake Wilkerson, Jr., OF/1B … James Stone, Jr., P/OF … Dicen Thomas, Jr., P/OF … Brody Lewis, Soph., P/1B

Additional comments: “The Eagles will have a few big holes to fill from last year’s 25-7 team that lost to state runner-up Liberty Eylau. Despite the big losses, the Eagles return seven starters and 10 lettermen. Pitching and defense should once again be the strength of this Eagle team.” — Luce

PITTSBURG

Mascot: Pirates

Coach: Cody Sewell

2023 record: 8-16

District: 15-4A (Pleasant Grove, Liberty-Eylau, North Lamar, Sulphur Springs, Paris)

Key returning players: “Landon Graham … Andrew Moss … Juan Amador … Carter Lankford

Newcomers to watch: Bryce Ratley … Kord Johnson

Looks good: “Our competitive fire and having 6-7 guys with varsity experience should help us this year.” – Sewell

Needs work: “We, as a team, need to focus on staying healthy on the mound and monitoring how much we throw to be ready to make a push toward the playoffs in a tough district. Also, we have to be a bit better on defense in making the routine plays and limiting the amount of free bases we give up.” – Sewell

Did you know: Three of the team’s four baseball coaches are Pittsburg graduates

ATHENS HORNETS

Head coach: Judd Guidry (1st year at Athens, 0-0)

Assistant coaches: Trey Swartzenberg and Lee LaPrade

District: 16-4A (Brownsboro, Cumberland Academy, Lindale, Chapel Hill, Van)

2023 record: 3-19

Returning varsity players: Nathan Garcia, Sr., IF/P … Zach Mclemore, Sr., IF/OF/P … Jonathon Gonzales, Jr., IF/P … Isaac Cleto, Jr., IF/OF/P … Eli Carnes, Soph., OF … Gus Wickel, Soph., IF/P … David Richardson, Soph., OF

Notable newcomers: Mason Shelton, Jr., C

BROWNSBORO BEARS

Head coach: Rick Connot (44-20 at Brownsboro; 371-233 overall)

District: 16-4A (Athens, Cumberland Academy, Lindale, Chapel Hill, Van)

2023 record: 24-9

Returning varsity players: Hudson Childers, Sr. … Carson Dingler, Sr. … Lincoln Burton, Jr.

CHAPEL HILL BULLDOGS

Head coach: Bryan Schneider (2nd year at Chapel Hill, 8-18)

Assistant coaches: Shane McQueen and Derek Foster

District: 16-4A (Athens, Cumberland Academy, Lindale, Brownsboro, Van)

2023 record: 8-18

Returning varsity players: Connor Griffin, Sr., SS/P (.275 batting, 14 SB; 11 IP, 22 Ks) … Jaxon Cummings, Sr., OF/IF/P (.294 batting) … Tyler Wedgeworth, Sr., UTIL (.364 batting) … Chandler Lawson, Jr., OF/C/P (21 IP, 19 Ks) … Ethan Mendez, Sr., 1B/P (.379 batting; 2.80 ERA, 32 Ks) … Riley Underwood, Jr., 3B/1B/P (.350 batting) … Mason Beck, Sr., 3B/P

LINDALE EAGLES

Head coach: Rich Sanguinetti (9th year at Lindale, 130-73-5)

Assistant coaches: Ashley Dukes, Trevor Podsednik and Brent Ricks)

District: 16-4A (Brownsboro, Cumberland Academy, Van, Chapel Hill, Athens)

2023 record: 23-8-1

Returning varsity players: Ryan Betts, Sr., P/IF (8-2, 1.95 ERA; .301 batting, 11 RBIs, 14 runs) … Kaden Fleming, Sr., SS (.326 batting, 15 RBIs, 28 runs, 13 SB) … Hudson LeGrow, Jr., P/OF (10-2, 2.65 ERA; .333 batting, 7 RBIs) … Jake Curbow, Sr., OF/1B (.304 batting, 20 RBIs, 17 runs, 10 SB) … Jake Powell, Jr., 3B (.321 batting, 18 RBIs, 24 runs) … Carson Plunkett, Sr., DH (.348 batting, 22 RBIs, 12 runs) … Ty McCoy, Jr., IF (.250 batting, 9 RBIs, 17 runs) … Caleb Hart, Jr., C/OF/P (1-0, 2 saves, 3.11 ERA) … Colby Myers, Sr., IF/OF (25 runs, 19 SB) … Aiden Warnell, Jr., OF (.258 batting, 6 RBIs, 6 runs)

Notable newcomers: Daxton Derfelt, Soph., C … Karter Fleming, Soph., OF/P … Jackson Parker, Soph., OF/P

Additional comments: “We are returning eight starters from a regional quarterfinalist. We have lots of experience as we return both starters on the mound and add plenty of young arms. Offensively, we return six guys that hit .300 with several other pieces looking to make an impact.” — Sanguinetti

VAN VANDALS

Head coach: Clayton Haltom (2nd year at Van, 24-11-1; 67-53-2 overall)

Assistant coaches: Justin Stanfield, Ryan Hinch and Gus Brewer

District: 16-4A (Brownsboro, Cumberland Academy, Lindale, Chapel Hill, Athens)

2023 record: 24-11-1

Returning varsity players: Colten Grier, Sr., IF/RHP (.429 batting, 48 hits, 33 RBIs, 20 runs, 8 SB; 5 wins, 56 Ks, 51.1 IP) … Austin Johnson, Sr., IF/RHP (8 SB; 4 wins, 39 Ks, 32.2 IP) … Gabriel Bachert, Sr., OF (.308 batting, 29 runs, 21 SB) … Grady Baetz, Jr. OF/LHP (17 hits, 18 RBIs, 6 SB; 5 wins, 47.1 IP) … Asher Hawkins, Jr., IF (22 hits, 23 runs, 11 SB) … Easton Hinch, Jr., IF (26 hits, 16 RBIs, 30 runs, 16 SB) … Caden Rowe, Jr., OF/RHP (.312 batting, 11 runs, 11 SB) … WyattDale, Jr., OF (23 runs, 8 SB) … Landon Smith, Jr., OF/RHP (.320 batting, 32 hits, 3 HR, 26 RBIs, 36 runs, 12 SB;3 wins, 2 saves, 35 Ks, 25.1 I) … Austin Stephenson, Jr., UTIL … Andrew Flodder, Jr., IF (28 hits, 1 HR, 29 RBIs, 2 SB)

Notable newcomers: Braiden Peyton, Soph., LHP … Connor McCurley, Soph., C/RHP … Caeden Alexander, Jr., RHP/OF … Nathan Vance, Soph., RHP … Cayden Bond, Soph., RHP/IF

CARTHAGE

Mascot: Bulldogs

Coach: Jason Causey

2023 record: 31-9

District: 17-4A (Spring Hill, Henderson, Gilmer, Center, Kilgore)

Key returning players: Dillon Davenport … Ty Chambers … Matthew Smith … Patrick Malone … Cade Moore

Newcomers to watch: Kaden Ritter … Blayton LaGrone … Maddox Martinez … Caden Ross … Carson Crawford …Brooks Soape

Looks good: “Pitching depth and defense.” – Causey

Needs work: ”Offense.” – Causey

Did you know: Causey has a career coaching record of 214-63, including a 73-35 mark at Carthage in three seasons

HENDERSON

Mascot: Lions

Coach: Jordan O’Bannon

2023 record: 8-19

District: 17-4A (Spring Hill, Kilgore, Carthage, Center, Gilmer)

Key returning players: Aden Butler … Dashawn Jackson … Brian Biggs … Macen Jones

Newcomers to watch: Kayne Brantley

Looks good: “I feel good about our pitching heading into the season. I have about eight arms to choose from.” – O’Bannon

Needs work: “Last year we struggled at the plate. We’re looking to get that fixed heading into the season.” – O’Bannon

Did you know: O’Bannon, 23-20 as a head coach, was an assistant at ETBU in 2019

KILGORE

Mascot: Bulldogs

Coach: Eugene Lafitte

2023 record: 15-12

District: 17-4A (Spring Hill, Center, Carthage, Henderson, Gilmer)

Key returning players: Tate Truman … Cade Henry … Tanner Beets … Kolten Hale … Todd House … Joseph Hendrickson … Cade Cox … Colt Bullard

Newcomers to watch: Jackson Tucker Phillips … Danile Garcia … Brody Benson

Looks good: “Strong senior leadership. Pitching depth could be our strength.” – Lafitte

Needs work: “Finding our pitching rotation and team unity.” – Lafitte

Did you know: Lafitte has a career coaching record of 386-105, including a 105-44 mark at Kilgore … Kilgore’s home baseball field, Driller Park, was built in 1947

SPRING HILL

Mascot: Panthers

Coach: Garrett Methvin

2023 record: 27-9-2

District: 17-4A (Carthage, Center, Gilmer, Henderson, Kilgore)

Key returning players: Josiah Mackey … Wyatt McFadin … Carson Tidwell … Andrew Grooters … Jayson Jordan … Landon Bartell … Grant Burton … Cayden Rhodes … Trent Thompson … Cayson Wilkins … Travis Allen

Newcomers to watch: Chandler Crawford … Trig Fields … Dakylan Johnson … Corbin Broyles … Jayce Atkins … Mason Barnes

Looks good: “Pitching and defense continue to look solid and get better each day. If we can repeat and continue to improve ourselves on the mound and in the field from last year, we can win a lot of games. Competition levels are also high. We have several guys competing for spots, and it has brought our overall focus and intensity during practices to a new level.” – Methvin

Needs work: “We have to hit better this year to reach our overall team goals. We did not meet our team goals last year offensively, but a strong offseason development of a great mental approach coming into this year are going to get us where we need to be.” – Methvin

Did you know: Mackey has signed with Dodge City Community College, and Grooters has signed with East Texas Baptist University … Bartell (7-0) and Rhodes (6-3) combined for 13 of the team’s 27 pitching wins last season … Spring Hill will open the season Monday against longtime rival White Oak, the first meeting between the two schools since 2018. The series is tied at 5-5 in the previous 10 meetings

BULLARD PANTHERS

Head coach: Robert Ellis (4th year at Bullard, 74-32; 202 wins overall)

Assistant coaches: Adam Ray and Caleb Gibson

District: 18-4A (Jacksonville, Hudson, Madisonville, Palestine, Rusk)

2023 record: 26-10

Returning varsity players: David Wilson, Sr., P/OF (Oklahoma signee) … Jachin Salas, Sr., P/SS (Centenary College signee) … Ben Coke, Sr., OF (Louisiana-Monroe signee) … Noah Lock, Sr., P/UTIL (Centenary College signee) … Chase Randall, Sr., P/UTIL (San Jacinto College) … Reed Overbeek, Sr., C … Dylan Fowler, Jr., P/1B … Krew Korenek, Jr., P … Kage Korenek, Soph., P/1B … Brayden Vining, Jr., OF

Notable newcomers: Treason Wynne, Sr., P … Dylan Malone, Sr., OF (Brook Hill transfer; Western Texas College signee) … Canaan Andres, Sr., C/UTIL (Transfer from South Carolina) … Kris Fite, Jr., P … Zach Rhea, Jr., P … Jackson Holt, Soph., IF … Brantley Bruno, Fr., P

Additional comments: “This is an exciting group. We can pitch, defend it well and as good offensively 1 — 9 as I have coached at the high school level. We have nine seniors with a ton of playoff experience that have a lot to prove and have put in the work to compete and win.” — Ellis

JACKSONVILLE INDIANS

Head coach: Branson Washburn (5th year at Jacksonville, 29 wins)

Assistant coaches: Richie Vierra and Josh Cuellar

District: 18-4A (Bullard, Hudson, Madisonville, Palestine, Rusk)

2023 record: 8-21

Returning varsity players: Coen Devillier, Sr., P/C (3-6, 83 Ks; .264 batting) … Jayden Boyd, Sr., 1B/DH (.400 batting) … Ryan Walker, Sr., UTIL (1-3, 12 Ks; .296 batting) … Hunter Nance, Sr., P (2-3, 32 Ks; .250 batting) … Karsen Shoemaker, Sr., OF/P (1-2, 22Ks; .217 batting) … Hayden Thompson, Sr., 3B (.243 batting) … Thad Hoffpauir, Sr., OF/P (0-3, 25 Ks; .171 batting) … Max Briley, Sr., IF (.125 batting) … Khai Canady, Jr., IF (.155 batting)

GRAND SALINE INDIANS

Head coach: Alec Bryant (1st year at Grand Saline, 0-0)

Assistant coaches: Devin Davison and Alan Ladd

District: 12-3A (Commerce, Edgewood, Rains, Lone Oak, Paris Chisum, Pattonville Prairiland)

2023 record: 20-12

Returning varsity players: Jace Merce, Sr., P/2B (.300 batting, 24 runs) … Cambren Ivy, Sr., C (.300 batting, 23 RBIs) … Landon Mayne, Jr., P/3B (.387 batting, 29 runs, 30 RBIs; 7-4, 1.06 ERA, 69 Ks) … Carson Brown, Jr., P/1B (.270 batting, 18 RBIs; 2-1, 23 Ks)

RAINS WILDCATS

Head coach: Brandon Kajihiro (3rd year, 49-15-2; 103-69-7 overall)

Assistant coaches: Garrett Moody and Ruston Bult

District: 12-3A (Commerce, Edgewood, Grand Saline, Lone Oak, Paris Chisum, Pattonville Prairiland)

2023 record: 28-5-1

Returning varsity players: Nick Bowman, Sr., P/UTIL (.390 batting, 9 2B, 6 3B, 4 HR, 33 RBIs, 31 runs, 11 SB; 7-1, 0.88 ERA, 100 Ks, 55.2 IP) … Grant Guidry, Sr., C (.551 batting, 19 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 31 RBIS, 33 runs) … Zach Sheppard, Sr., 1B/P (.365 batting, 6 2B, 2 3B, 38 RBIs, 21 runs; 1-1, 4.13 ERA, 27 Ks, 22 IP) … Shawn Robertson, Sr., P/OF (.315 batting, 1 2B, 4 3B, 21 RBIs, 36 runs, 7 SB; 9-1, 0.29 ERA, 102 Ks, 72.1 IP) … Davis Springer, Jr., OF/C (.272 batting, 2 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, 17 RBIs, 16 runs) … Toby Herndon, Jr., SS/P (.156 batting, 4 runs)

Notable newcomers: Brayden Juarez, Sr., IF … Leo Centeno, Sr., UTIL … Riley Ogle, Sr., P/UTIL … Trent Kirby, Jr., OF … Franki Payne, Jr., P/UTIL … Memphis McNew, Jr., P/IF … Hunter Chandler, Soph., C … Samuel Haney, Fr., P

Additional comments: “I am very excited about the returning starters and the new guys ready to contribute. We are looking forward to building on our successes last season.” — Kajihiro

HARMONY EAGLES

Head coach: Cody Whitworth (2nd year at Harmony, 21-9; 134-98 overall)

Assistant coach: Kevin Whitaker

District: 13-3A (Mineola, Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill, Mount Vernon, Quitman, Winnsboro, Winona)

2023 record: 21-9

Returning varsity players: Tucker Tittle, Sr., P/OF (10-2, 1 save, 111 Ks, 32 BB, 0.92 ERA; .411 batting, 6 2B, 34 RBI; Blinn College commit) … Braxton Baker, Sr., C (23.6 SB percentage against; .375 batting, 9 2B, 1 3B, 20 RBI, 20 BB) … Boston Seahorn, Sr., P/IF (8-4, 3 saves, 62Ks, 24 BB, 2.87 ERA; .909 fielding, 73 assists; .446 batting, 7 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, 37 runs, 20 SB) … Riley Patterson, Sr., P/IF (.313 batting, 9 2B, 2 HR, 19 RBIs, 22 BB; Cisco College commit) … Will Young, Sr., OF/P (Injured in 2023) … Haden Johnson, Sr., P/OF (.346 batting, 3 2B, 14 RBIs; Western Texas College commit) … Blayne Hart, Soph., P/OF (.963 fielding) … Ollie Trimble, Soph., P/IF … Aiden Tranholt, Sr., P/OF

Notable newcomers: Jake Rider, Soph., P/IF … Leithen Wilkerson, Jr., P/iF … Amare Jones, Fr., P/OF

Additional comments: “We have a lot of upperclassmen leadership on a team returning from an area championship last season.. We only graduated two seniors off a 21-9 district championship team. I am looking forward to seeing these young men compete. We have a couple young men back off of injury from last year. I really want to see what these men are capable of when we are full strength. We will put some guys on the mound that have proven to be successful in the past and a lineup that most hitters have been starting since their freshmen year. Our district will be really competitive and this region is tough, so we will see what happens. Harmony has a long tradition in baseball to help assist us throughout the year. We will do our best to protect the tradition.” — Whitworth

QUITMAN BULLDOGS

Head coach: Brandon Rogers, 1st year at Quitman, 0-0; 28 wins overall)

Assistant coaches: James Fortner and Laetner Greenhill

District: 13-3A (Mineola, Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill, Mount Vernon, Harmony, Winnsboro, Winona)

2023 record: 15-12

Returning varsity players: Tommy Drinkwine, Sr., P/1B … Cameron Crockett, Sr., OF … Landon Green, Sr., P/OF … Payton Sapp, Sr., 2B … Weston Pence, Sr., P/FH … Davis Watson, Soph., SS … Cannon Peppers, Soph., P/1B/OF

Notable newcomers: Carter Smith, Sr., OF

Additional comments: “I look forward to a new year and new opportunities. Quitman has many returning starters as well as experienced players. We have a chance to build from a solid season last year to reach our goals.” — Rogers

WINNSBORO RAIDERS

Head coach: Blake Worley (5th year at Winnsboro)

Assistant coaches: CJ Williams, Drake Staggs, Ethan Rutter and Wade Cates

District: 13-3A (Mineola, Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill, Mount Vernon, Harmony, Quitman, Winona)

2023 record: 23-13-1

Returning varsity players: Macon Harrison, Sr., C … Ethan Arrington, Soph., P … Daxon Worley, Soph., P/IF … Nolee Carroll, Soph., 3B … Skeet Brumley, Sr., SS/P … Aiden Hammons, Sr., 2B … Camden Capehart, Soph., OF … Chayne Tedford, Jr., OF … Will Wilcox, Sr., P … Jhett Mangum, Jr., OF/P … Braden Sacrey, Sr., P/OF … Ben Sheffield, Soph., DH/1B/OF

Notable newcomers: Mason Harrison, Sr., 1B/P … Reed James, Fr., C/UTIL … Jerik Joyner, Sr., P

DAINGERFIELD

Mascot: Tigers

Coach: Jermaine Mitchell

2023 record: 6-16

District: 15-3A (White Oak, New Diana, Hughes Springs, Gladewater, Sabine)

Key returning players: Jayden Mitchell … Thomas Lester … Sage Blackburn … Tanner Teeter … Weston Collard … Quinn Webb

Newcomers to watch: Isaiah Parker … Tanner Foster … Treston Smauley

Looks good: “I have a few returning starters back from last year.” – Mitchell

Needs work: “Cutting down on errors and being more aggressive at the plate.” – Mitchell

NEW DIANA

Mascot: Eagles

Coach: Bernie Martinez

2023 record: 20-10-1

District: 15-3A (White Oak, Hughes Springs, Daingerfield, Gladewater, Sabine)

Key returning players: Austin Kerns … Ivan Benoit … Cohle Sherman

Newcomers to watch: Keaton Bogue … Colt McDowell … Hadley Overby … Remi Roundtree … Canon Willeford … Levi Green … Landon Melton

Looks good: “Great mixture of senior leadership and a talented junior/sophomore group that is hungry and ready for their opportunity to shine and make an impact.” – Martinez

Needs work: “Offense. Offense. Offense. It has been a work in progress for the last couple of seasons. Hopefully we can figure out how we can score and generate runs to be consistent in executing.” – Martinez

Did you know: Martinez has a 190-170-3 coaching record, including a 130-68-3 record at New Diana … Benoit (8-2) and Kerns (4-0) combined for 12 of the team’s 20 pitching wins last season, and Sherman was a perfect 4 for 4 in save opportunities

SABINE

Mascot: Cardinals

Coach: Michael Mayfield

2023 record: 8-18

District: 15-3A (New Diana, White Oak, Hughes Springs, Daingerfield, Gladewater)

Key returning players: Braylen Hawkins … Jaydan McPherson … Hudson Pepper … Cade Silvertooth … Colt Sparks … Dalton Taylor

Newcomers to watch: Hudson Coker … Jake Cox … Hunter Murry … Garridon Edwards … Cole Lovelace … Rhyder Richardson … Lincoln Royce … Zane Shearer

Looks good: “We have great leadership on the field, and those players are feeding into the younger players and setting the tone early for the season.” – Mayfield

Needs work: “Defense and baserunning.” – Mayfield

WHITE OAK

Mascot: Roughnecks

Coach: Charles Foshee

2023 record: 28-8-2

District: 15-3A (Daingerfield, New Diana, Gladewater, Sabine, Hughes Springs)

Key returning players: Davis Tolliver … Collin Wheat … Jaxson Ludlow … Noah Fritsche … Kelton Cates

Newcomers to watch: Jordy Robertson … Levi Sipes … Logan Langweisch … Tyson McKinney … Will Thomas … Caleb Maxted

Looks good: “Pitching.” – Foshee

Needs work: “Offense and defense.” – Foshee

Did you know: White Oak has been to the playoffs in each of the past 15 seasons

ARP TIGERS

Head coach: Dakota Alexander (3rd year at Arp, 24-25; 49-60 overall)

Assistant coaches: Chris Cliborn and Max Prior

District: 16-3A (Troup, Elysian Fields, Jefferson, West Rusk, Tatum, Waskom)

2023 record: 14-12

Returning varsity players: Jackson Cavazos, Sr., SS/P (.318 batting, 19 BB, 14 runs; .944 fielding) … Zane Borque, Soph., OF/P (.316 batting; 6-3, 0.62 ERA, 76 Ks) … Julian Barocio, Jr., C (.965 fielding) … AB Martin, Jr., 1B/P … Caden Cliborn, Jr., 1B/P

Notable newcomers: Mason Wallace, Soph., IF/P … Matthew Lowe, Jr., IF/P … Landon Smith, Jr., IF/P … Wyatt Johnson, Soph., OF/P

Additional comments: “While we will be a young team, having replaced five starters from 2023, I am extremely excited for the direction of the program. Our kids work hard and are eager to be put to the test.” — Alexander

ELYSIAN FIELDS

Mascot: Yellowjackets

Coach: Blake Wolfe

2023 record: 7-8

District: 16-3A (Arp, Jefferson, Tatum, Troup, Waskom, West Rusk)

Key returning players: Blake Merritt … Chaelton Cook … David Hutson … Blake Widon … Jace Alaniz … Brody Parker … Cole Parker … Lawson Swank … Evan White … John Beavers … Brandon Kennedy

Newcomers to watch: Braedan Adkins

Looks good: “Returning players and their leadership qualities.” – Wolfe

Needs work: “Accepting roles with so many returning players, and taking advantage when getting opportunities.” – Wolfe

TATUM

Mascot: Eagles

Coach: Dustin Russell

2023 record: 23-11

District: 16-3A (West Rusk, Arp, Elysian Fields, Jefferson, Troup, Waskom)

Key returning players: Kohen Kiefer … Ashby Anthony … Carson Gonzalez … Cayden Tatum … Kody Hines … Cooper Whiteus

Newcomers to watch: Cole Watson … Brody Downs

Looks good: “We have a lot of experience returning to our lineup with the addition of a few big time bats. These guys have playoff experience up to a regional semifinal series for the past two years. Defensively, we have multiple players who can play multiple positions, along with several guys who pitch.” – Russell

Needs work: “We are going to have to throw strikes and play solid defense. We have several options for starters on the mound, and will have to find out who will be the most consistent.” – Russell

Did you know: Russell is in his sixth season as coach at Tatum and has a 72-53 record … Last year’s regional semifinal run was the deepest for Tatum in school history

TROUP TIGERS

Head coach: Drew Walley (2nd year at Troup, 14-12)

Assistant coaches: Jordan Blackmon and Billy Howard

District: 16-3A (Arp, Elysian Fields, Jefferson, West Rusk, Tatum, Waskom)

2023 record: 14-12

Returning varsity players: Colby Turner, Sr., P/IF (.381 batting, 15 RBIs) … Ty Lovelady, Sr., Sr., UTIL (.286 batting, 23 SBs) … Tucker Howell, Sr., C (.278 batting; 15 runners caught stealing) … Payton Elliott, Sr., P (3.90 ERA) … Conner Boyd, Sr., OF (.238 batting) … Bryce Wallum, Jr., OF … Carson Davenport, Jr., P/OF (.294 batting, 17 RBIs) … Kash Hardy, Jr., UTIL (.295 batting) … Hayden Huml, Soph., UTIL (.333 batting, 14 RBIs) … Connor Smith, Soph., UTIL

Notable newcomers: Caden Graves, Jr., UTIL … Carter Graves, Soph., UTIL

WEST RUSK

Mascot: Raiders

Coach: Tyler Wilbanks

2023 record: 22-12

District: 16-3A (Arp, Elysian Fields, Jefferson, Tatum, Troup, Waskom)

Key returning players: Darren Nix … Ty Harper … Kullin Tavarez … Luis Sanchez … Garret Sipes … Carson McCarthy … Xander Mason … Cole Jackson … Jase Reasoner

Looks good: “We have some hard working guys that love being around each other.” – Wilbanks

Needs work: “We are going to need some guys that have not played a ton to step up and contribute.” – Wilbanks

Did you know: Wilbanks has a career record of 46-24 as a coach, all at West Rusk … Tavarez (8-1) and McCarthy (3-1) combined for 11 of the team’s 22 pitching wins last season

ORE CITY

Mascot: Rebels

Coach: Brandt Plasterer

2023 record: 16-8

District: 17-2A (Rivercrest, Detroit, Harts Bluff, Linden-Kildare, Maud, McLeod, James Bowie, Avery, Avinger

Key returning players: Jordan Escamilla … Blake Coppedge … Cayden Laster … Gage Cavanaugh … Easton Pena … Maverick Main … Parker Hobbs

Newcomers to watch: Cudder Reynolds … Ayden Thomas

Looks good: “Returning a lot of varsity experience, especially in the infield. We should be solid defensively and will have good overall team speed.” – Plasterer

Needs work: “We have good arms, but have to figure out our roles within the pitching staff.” – Plasterer

Did you know: Last year’s bi-district playoff win was Ore City’s first in seven seasons

BECKVILLE

Mascot: Bearcats

Coach: Alex Davis

2023 record: 25-6

District: 19-2A (Hawkins, Harleton, Big Sandy, Union Grove, Union Hill, New Summerfield, Leverett’s Chapel, Overton, Carlisle)

Key returning players: Aiden Brantley … Aiden Harris … Baker Seegers … Jackson Lambright … Braxton Bullock …Brady Davis … Brock White … Coleman Bullock

Newcomers to watch: Reed Chapman … Reese Davis

Looks good: “Should be good defensively, and pitching will also be a strong point.” – Davis

Needs work: “Will need to be better at the plate.” – Davis

Did you know: Davis has 350 career coaching wins, including a 64-18-1 mark in three seasons at Beckville

BIG SANDY WILDCATS

Head coach: Rolando Moody (1st year, 0-0)

District: 19-2A (Beckville, Carlisle, Harleton, Hawkins, New Summerfield, Overton, Union Grove)

2023 record: 15-9-1

Returning varsity players: Zack Duhart, CF/P … Kayden Smith, P/C/IF … Logan Ollive, SS/2B/P … Tyson Tapley, P/3B … Kaleb Remedies, C/1B/P

Notable newcomers: Logan Brown, C/OF

Additional comments: “We have returning leadership and experience along with some up and coming talent.” — Moody

CARLISLE INDIANS

Head coach: Bret Ralson (1st year at Carlisle, 0-0)

Assistant coach: AJ Hendrix

District: 19-2A (Beckville, Big Sandy, Harleton, Hawkins, New Summerfield, Overton, Union Grove)

2023 record: 9-14

Returning varsity players: Fernando Espinosa, Sr., OF (.396 OPS; .840 fielding) … Cullen Thomas, Sr., 1B/P (10 SB, .344 OPS) … Cash Jones, Sr., IF/OF (.419 OPS, 6 SB) … Trent Eaves, JR., OF (.361 OPS, 10 SB) … Johnathon Rivera, Sr., IF (.535 OPS) … Jesus Enriquez, Soph., P/IF (.360 batting; 4.50 ERA) … Levi Wooten, Sr., P/UTIL (.337 OPS; 2.33 ERA) … Joseph Mejia, Soph., IF/OF (.832 OPS, 17 SB; 6.14 ERA) … Clayton Hart, Sr., OF (16 SB, .728 OPS)

Notable newcomers: Antonio Ibarra, Fr., C/IF/P … Bryan Garza, Fr., IF/P … Brandon Garza, Fr., OF/P … Dakota Grigsby, IF/OF/P … Jaxon Goss, IF/P … Aiden Martin, Soph., IF/C/P

Additional comments: “We will have a competitive team that will surprise a lot of people this year.” — Carlisle

HARLETON

Mascot: Wildcats

Coach: D.J. Beck

2023 record: 37-1

District: 19-2A (Beckville, Leverett’s Chapel, New Summerfield, Overton, Hawkins, Union Grove, Union Hill, Big Sandy, Carlisle)

Key returning players: “Cameron Johnson … Peyton Murray … Tanner Tate … Carson Wallace … Gage Shirts … Mason Clark … Shawn Booth … Evan Vance

Newcomers to watch: Brye Lockhart … Tyler Crossley … Caleb Correa … Kayden Skaggs … Alex Holt

Looks good: “We return a lot of experience that we hope to build off of.” – Beck

Needs work: “Overall leadership is something we need to replace from last year’s team in order to be successful.” – Beck

Did you know: Harleton’s state championship last season was the first for any team sport in school history

HAWKINS

Mascot: Hawks

Coach: John Michael Gattis

2023 record: 10-9

District: 19-2A (Beckville, Big Sandy, Union Grove, Harleton, New Summerfield, Overton, Carlisle, Union Hill, Leverett’s Chapel)

Key returning players: Dawsun Pruitt … Coby Latta … Brayden Givens

Newcomers to watch: Jacob Jones … Paxton Metcalf … Eli Smith

Looks good: “We will have a solid pitching staff with a good defense behind them.” – Gattis

Needs work: “We need to be a lot more aggressive at the plate and take a mindset of swinging early at good pitches.” – Gattis

OVERTON MUSTANGS

Head coach: Chris Cook (1st year at Overton, 0-0)

Assistant coaches: CJ Grimmett

District: 19-2A (Beckville, Big Sandy, Harleton, Hawkins, New Summerfield, Carlisle, Union Grove)

2023 record: N/A

Returning varsity players: Rylan Holleman, Soph., C/P/IF … Bryce Still, Jr., IF/P … Isaiah Hawkins, Sr., OF … Landon Hill, Soph., P/1b … Brody Brown, Soph., UTIL … Mason Rowe, Jr., IF/P … Joey Zalman, Jr., OF/P … Caden Thornton, Sr., IF/P

Notable newcomers: Jacob Osburn, F., C/P/IF … Justin Weir, Fr., OF/P … Kash Holleman, Fr., P/IF/OF

Additional comments: “We have multiple starters returning, so we are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs now that we are older and have more games under our belt.” — Cook

UNION GROVE

Mascot: Lions

Coach: Chad Halcumb

2023 record: 9-13

District: 19-2A (Harleton, Beckville, Carlisle, Overton, Big Sandy, Hawkins, Leverett’s Chapel, Union Hill, New Summerfield)

Key returning players: Jax Daniels … Rylan Roberts … Judson George … Kayden Day … Jacob Griffin … Carter Cooper

Newcomers to watch: Porter Yohn … Andrew Jacobus … Jesse Fulmer … Cason Cowan … Wrigley Roberts

Looks good: “We were really young on the mound last season, so with us returning all of our pitching staff it should be one of our strengths.” – Halcumb

Needs work: “Situational hitting. Getting the guys to buy into their offensive roles and being able to execute at a high percentage.” – Halcumb

Did you know: Assistant coach John Roberts coached Linden-Kildare to a 2A state finals in 2019 … Halcumb has a 140-81 career record and an 86-45 mark at Union Grove

UNION HILL

Mascot: Bulldogs

Coach: Ethan Dorrough

2023 record: 5-18

District: 19-2A (Beckville, Big Sandy, Hawkins, Carlisle, Overton, New Summerfield, Union Grove, Leverett’s Chapel, Harleton)

Key returning players: Logan Dunn … Devin Espinoza … Payton Harkins … Jakoby Sumner … Eli Mendoza … Wyatt Orsburn … Cayden Elledge

Newcomers to watch: E.J. Mowery

Looks good: “Pitching and defense.” – Dorrough

Needs work: “Offense.” – Dorrough

CAYUGA WILDCATS

Head coach: Tony Humphreys (9th year, 121-69-1)

Assistant coach: Kyle Wilkins

District: 20-2A (Frankston, Kerens, LaPoynor, Cross Roads, Martin’s Mill, Neches, Trinidad)

2023 record: 12-11

Returning varsity players: Landon Henry, C/P (.403 batting) … Gus Wilfong, Soph., P/1B/OF (2.20 ERA) … Presley Warden, Sr., 1B … Jakobe Brown, Sr., OF … Colt Mullican, Jr., SS/P … Levi McMahon, Soph., 2B

Notable newcomers: Micah Redwine, Fr., P/OF … Brady Harrison, Fr., P/3B/SS … Harris Reynolds, Soph., C/OF

Additional comments: “We will be very young with freshmen contributing in several spots and our No. 1 is a sophomore lefty coming off a good freshman year. Hopefully we compete well and build with this young group. There are two good classes in the junior high behind them.” — Humphreys

FRANKSTON INDIANS

Head coach: Wes King (5th year at Frankston, 71-31; 144-92 overall)

Assistant coach: Brody Cunningham

District: 20-2A (Cayuga, Kerens, LaPoynor, Cross Roads, Martin’s Mill, Neches, Trinidad)

2023 record: 23-7

Returning varsity players: Walker McCann, Sr., P (12-2, 1.23 ERA) … Ryan Harper, Sr., OF (.421 batting, 40 runs) … Conlan LeMay, Sr., OF (.276 batting, 30 runs) … Carson Bizzell, Soph., IF/P (1.88 ERA; .287 batting, 22 RBIs) … Bradlee Gould, Soph., OF (15 runs) … Tristan McCoy, Soph., IF … Stevie Fry, Soph., C

Notable newcomers: Tucker Palmer, Fr., 1B/DH … Lucas Bizzell, Fr., OF/P … Luke Dugan, Fr., DH … Carter Stibbins, Fr., OF/C

Additional comments: “We’ll be young, but a lot of these guys saw action last year. They’ll be able to carry that over and continue the way we do things.” — King

ALTO YELLOWJACKETS

Head coach: Horacio Soto (1st year at Alto, 0-0)

Assistant coaches: Josh Castillo and Trey Sterns

District: 22-2A (Corrigan-Camden, Cushing, Douglass, Groveton, Apple Springs, Centerville, Kennard, Wells)

2023 record: 19-10

Returning varsity players: Keegan Davis, Sr., C/P (.390 batting, 26 RBIs, 11 SB) … Bryan Hernandez, Sr., OF … Ruben Olvera, Jr., 3B/C (.266 batting, 16 RBIs, 6 SB) … Anthony Battle, Jr., IF/OF (.250 batting, 18 RBIs, 8 SB)

Notable newcomers: Anthony Buckingham, Fr., IF/OF/C … Layden Rogers, Fr., IF/P/C … Jaylen Finley, Fr., IF/OF

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE

Mascot: Sentinels

Coach: Wes Brumit

2023 record: 7-4-1

District: TAPPS 1A District 4 (Longview Christian School, Greenville Christian, Poetry Community)

Key returning players: Sawyer Brumit … Eli Rorabeck … Owen Holcomb … Griffin Holt

Newcomers to watch: Mayes McDill … Carson Armstrong

Looks good: “Defense is solid at every position, and we have plenty of team speed on the base paths.” – Brumit

Needs work: “Team leadership and pitching depth. We lost five seniors from 2023, so we are young.” – Brumit

Did you know: CHCS has made the TAPPS playoffs every season since 2015, its second year of competition, and the Sentinels won the TAPPS 1A state title in 2017

ET HOMESCHOOL

Mascot: Chargers

Coach: Shane Wilson

2023 record: 13-12

Key returning players: Connor Pendergast … Luke Goforth … Ethan Gallant … Caleb Cutler … Cole Sloan … Johnny Robles … Grason Young … Lance Hall

Newcomers to watch: Clayton Pendergast … Derek Pendley … Jadon Pace … Benjamin Green … Garrett Parkison … Scotty McGee

Looks good: “Experience. We have six returning starters that should all be better this year offensively and defensively.” – Wilson

Needs work: “Pitching depth. A couple of injuries will have us working with a short pitching staff early in the season. What could be a strength later will be challenging early.” – Wilson

Did you know: This is the fourth year for the ET Homeschool baseball