The 2026 California high school baseball season is quickly approaching and, as usual, excitement is abound throughout the state. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season and, as is the case each year, there are some very talented players and teams across California.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in their respective CIF Section Championship Game, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. We hope to familiarize our readers with many of the teams across the state as we preview these individual programs across California. We will take you right up to first pitch this season with these team previews, eventually releasing our Preseason Power 25 rankings.

Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across California. Each week we will be releasing our Power 25, Players of the Week, Diamond Notes, podcasts, and much more.

Our 2026 preseason coverage continues today with the Woodcreek Timberwolves.

High School: Woodcreek Timberwolves
Head Coach: Lucas Conn
CIF Section: Sac-Joaquin
Team Strengths: Pitching and defense.
2025 Record: 18-10
Returning Starters: 8

 

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TOP RETURNING UNCOMMITTED PLAYERS

• RHP Ayden Gomez (2026)
• C/1B Cameron Clouse (2026)

• UTIL Cody Scott (2026)
• 1B/C Koen Guernsey (2026)
• OF Trace Murchison (2027)

• INF Blaze Flores (2027)
• 3B/C Ian Martinez (2027)

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TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

• INF Esteban Rodriguez (2028)

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TEAM OUTLOOK

Woodcreek enters 2026 coming off an 18–10 season with a roster built around pitching depth and a dependable, athletic defense. Head coach Lucas Conn returns eight starters and four pitchers from last year’s CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division 2 Playoff team, giving the Timberwolves a strong foundation to build on. The strength of this group lies in its ability to prevent runs, with a solid core of arms supported by a defense that brings stability across the diamond and sets the tone.

On the mound, RHP Ayden Gomez (2026) headlines the returning staff, while Bushnell commit RHP Tyler Thompson (2026) provides another reliable arm capable of handling meaningful innings. Offensively and defensively, Woodcreek leans on a veteran senior class featuring C/1B Cameron Clouse (2026), UTIL Cody Scott (2026), and 1B/C Koen Guernsey (2026), all of whom offer positional versatility and experience in key roles. The junior group adds athleticism and upside, with OF Trace Murchison (2027) manning center field, INF Blaze Flores (2027) maintaining a consistent presence up the middle, and 3B/C Ian Martinez (2027) mixing in at third base and adding further catching depth.

With a strong returning core and a clear identity centered on pitching and defense, the Timberwolves should again be a tough matchup throughout the season. If the offense continues to develop around its veteran leaders and younger contributors like INF Esteban Rodriguez (2028) gain traction, Woodcreek has the makeup to build on last year’s success and push deeper into the postseason picture in 2026.

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Quote from the Coach

“We’re looking forward to this season. We have a great group of young men with both talent and character. Our goal, as always, is to win the CVC and make noise in the playoffs.”

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Find more information on the 2026 Woodcreek Timberwolves program below:

+ @WoodcreekBB
+ High School Previews

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