The 2026 high school baseball season is quickly approaching, and as usual, excitement abounds 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 Florida.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in the FHSAA state championships, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. Today, we will continue to release our 2026 Preseason Power 25 Team Rankings. We will take you right up to first pitch this season with a new team each day.

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The #17 Spruce Creek Hawks (Class 7A, Region 1) enter the Preseason Power 25 as a Central Florida powerhouse with unfinished business after a dominant 30-4 2025 season that saw them claim District Champions honors. They advanced deep into the playoffs but fell heartbreakingly in the Region 1-7A finals to Hagerty in a best-of-three series, ending a strong run despite talent and experience. The Hawks return a loaded junior class (8 of the top 10 position players and 4 of the top 6 arms are juniors) plus senior starters, setting up a program built for contention with a brutally tough schedule designed to prepare them for another title chase.

Head Coach: Matt Cleveland

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2025 Recap: Finished 30-4 overall (including a 19-game win streak at one point), dominating districts and pushing to the regional finals.

Key Departures: Garrett Grant, LJ Edwards, Tyler Boyesen, Nate Ricko, Devon Crown, Peyson Garcia, Lucas Badalato—solid contributors from the deep run.

Top Returners and Newcomers:

A junior-heavy core with college commits and rising talent, plus seniors anchoring the staff and lineup.

• Top Returning Players:
• (2026) Jordan Livingston - RHP (Jacksonville commit, 10-0 last year as #2)
• (2026) Cooper West - LHP (Gulf Coast State commit, expected starter)
• (2026) Mason Sanders - CF (Gulf Coast State commit, starter last year)
• (2027) Seamus Moylan - C (Mizzou commit, starter since freshman, leader)
• (2027) Justin Cronin - 3B (great all-around player, started as soph)
• (2027) Evan Dyett - LHP (up to 91 mph, South Carolina commit)
• (2027) Collin Strickland - OF (Army commit, middle-order bat)
• (2027) Logan Hill - MIF/P (mid-80s arm, strong defender)
• Others: Jathan DeHaven, Gavin Rape, Ryder Ritch, Luke Loeb, Morgan Corder, Drake Massey, Deacon Massey (talented juniors expected to contribute college-level play)

Projected Starting Pitchers: Jordan Livingston (RHP), Cooper West (LHP), third spot battle between Evan Dyett (LHP, SCar commit), Deacon Massey (6'4 RHP up to 88), or Logan Hill (mid-80s). Depth includes Brody Radwick (Soph LHP, 6'4 up to 88).

Projected Starting Lineup: 3B - Justin Cronin, CF - Mason Sanders, 1B - Morgan Corder (NWFS commit), C - Seamus Moylan, DH - Drake Massey, LF - Collin Strickland, RF - Luke Loeb, SS - Jathan DeHaven/Gavin Rape, 2B - Logan Hill (Sr. Jayden Medel at 1B/DH for depth).

Impact Underclassmen: Brody Radwick (Soph LHP, high-upside arm—could see varsity innings)

Team Outlook:

Strengths: Depth and pitching depth (loaded arms), strong junior class with experience from JV dominance (44-1 over two years).

Coach's Quote: "Our junior class is loaded, but most of them played JV for two years (went 44-1) because of the depth of our program. The schedule is very hard on purpose so they can experience the level they need to get to so we can contend for a state title again. Our seniors did a good job of leading in the fall, so the culture is good, just a matter of how we handle pressure and expectations. Hopefully, the experience pays off in the playoffs and next year. 8 of our top 10 position players are Jrs, and 4 of our top 6 arms are as well."

Standout Players:

• Top Seniors (2026): Jordan Livingston (RHP, Jacksonville), Cooper West (LHP, Gulf Coast State), Mason Sanders (OF, Gulf Coast State), Jayden Medel (1B/DH).
• Top Juniors (2027): Seamus Moylan (C, Mizzou), Justin Cronin (3B), Evan Dyett (LHP, South Carolina), Collin Strickland (OF, Army), Logan Hill (MIF/P), plus Jathan DeHaven, Gavin Rape, Ryder Ritch, Luke Loeb, Morgan Corder (NWFS), Drake Massey, Deacon Massey.

Key Games to Watch: One of the toughest schedules in the state: vs. Lake Mary, Lake Brantley, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Creekside, Timber Creek, First Academy, Jupiter, Park Vista, North Marion, Bartram Trail, West Orange, Deland (rival, expected to be strong this year).

At #15 in the Preseason Power 25, Spruce Creek boasts a junior-loaded roster with commits, pitching depth, and a killer schedule—poised to turn last year's regional heartbreak into a deep playoff run or state title contention in loaded Class 7A.

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