GHSA Daily Round Up: Wednesday, April 15th

The high school baseball season is officially underway. This is our favorite time of the year and we can’t wait to cover the state from now until the state championship. Be sure to to be tuned in daily for content on the season.

Everything high school baseball related will be on the GHSA tab on our website. It can be found HERE. This will include the Power 25, Classification Rankings, weekly scout blogs and more.

Here we will take a look at the games our scouts went to from the previous day and highlight key moments, standout players and our takeaways from the game.

Wednesday

Milton @ Seckinger

Score: Milton win, 11-3

Standouts:

Caelen Frederick, OF, 2028, Milton
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2028 OF Caelen Frederick continues to pick up hits at a rapid rate this Spring. <br><br>Keeps his hands back w/ good length & accuracy in the barrel as he fires this backside for the 2B. <br><br>Exudes excellent body control at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds & high-floor profile w/ plenty more to tap… <a href="https://t.co/XMlD5mMfsU">pic.twitter.com/XMlD5mMfsU</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044547939641528471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Carson Mathews, 2B, 2027, Milton
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2027 2B Carson Mathews scorches this into RCF for the RBI 3B. <br><br>Loose, twitchy hands with some present bat speed & excellent ability to rotate. <br><br>Plus runner & tons of athleticism in the dirt at the keystone. <a href="https://twitter.com/PB_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PB_Uncommitted</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Milton_Baseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Milton_Baseball</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/NzOM56dgnG">pic.twitter.com/NzOM56dgnG</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044780125795877312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
David Bowman, SS, 2027, Milton
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2027 SS David Bowman gets the barrel out front & on-plane for the PS knock. <br><br>Simplifies with 2K & stays balanced with strong hands through the zone in a linear path. <br><br>Above-average actions at SS & glove profiles across the dirt. <a href="https://twitter.com/PB_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PB_Uncommitted</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Milton_Baseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Milton_Baseball</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/nv0dQvugSK">pic.twitter.com/nv0dQvugSK</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044777740486807694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Jacob Sherrill, OF, 2028, Milton
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RBI knock here from 2028 OF Jacob Sherrill. <br><br>Fluidity through the zone in an on-plane path as he laces this backside for the RBI double. <br><br>Physical 6-foot-2 frame with upside on the mound as well. <a href="https://twitter.com/Milton_Baseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Milton_Baseball</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/GkfnZXKW5c">pic.twitter.com/GkfnZXKW5c</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044555826719850727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Sam Melanson, SS, 2026, Seckinger
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2026 SS Sam Melanson shoots this back UTM for a quality knock. <br><br>Quick trigger & stays compact with present b2b skills. <br><br>Made countless tough plays across the afternoon & range at the 6 stands out for the <a href="https://twitter.com/PB_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PB_Uncommitted</a> SS. <a href="https://twitter.com/SKG_Baseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SKG_Baseball</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/EK8rOtv4aM">pic.twitter.com/EK8rOtv4aM</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044628295753285814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Kayden Om, 1B, 2026, Seckinger
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great piece of hitting with 2K from 2026 1B Kayden Om. <br><br>Direct path to contact with big-time strength in the physical 6-foot-0, 200-pound frame. <br><br>Smokes this backside for the 2 RBI 2B. <a href="https://twitter.com/PB_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PB_Uncommitted</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SKG_Baseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SKG_Baseball</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/7Uq2DLhjWl">pic.twitter.com/7Uq2DLhjWl</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044551371039396185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Key Moments: The Milton offense rattled off 3-runs in the first behind RBI extra base-hits from Jacob Sherrill and Carson Mathews as they didn’t look back from there. However, Seckinger would respond in the bottom half with 3-runs of their own as Kayden Om came through with a clutch 2-out 2 RBI double to even things at 3-3 after 1-inning. Milton added a run in the 3rd as David Bowman doubled and came around to score, extending the lead to 4-3. Milton would then take advantage of a couple of walks and an RBI single from Caelen Frederick in the 4th as they tacked on 3 more runs to make it 7-3. The lone run in the 5th came via a Carson Mathews as he doubled and scored. Things would remain 8-3 until the top half of the 7th as Milton scratched across 3 more as Miller Pierce, Carson Mathews, Davis Nichols, and Jack Mickels all had base-hits, resulting in an 11-3 final.

Avery’s Takeaway: I was finally able to Milton this year and at a perfect time right before the playoffs start. The blend of underclass and upperclass talent in the lineup stood out. 1-9 has the chance to hurt you on any given night. Senior leadership comes via Miller Pierce and Davis Nichols who supply veteran experience to a somewhat younger core. A pair of juniors in David Bowman and Carson Mathews carry huge roles in the offense as well as offering lockdown defense up-the-middle in the dirt. A talented trio of sophomores; Caelen Frederick, Cade McAllister, and Jacob Sherrill make up the top 5 in the order as they all produced in the 11-3 win over the Jaguars. The Eagles will have confidence on any given night in the playoffs backed by strengths in the starting lineup and quality pieces on the mound.

Pebblebrook @ Harrison

Score: Harrison win, 13-7

Standouts:

Breck Hemphill, OF, 2028, Harrison
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s just different. 💣<br><br>2028 OF Breck Hemphill continues his massive sophomore campaign.<br><br>Effortless bat speed showing as he unloads on the inner-half CB to LCF for the HR.<br><br>Immense physical tools throughout the 6-foot-2, 215-pound frame.<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepBaseballGA</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/ShooterHunt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShooterHunt</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/PpkgnnsLBz">pic.twitter.com/PpkgnnsLBz</a></p>— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/IanSmittyGA/status/2044573395975618845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Tyler Holmes, SS, 2026, Pebblebrook
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2026 SS Tyler Holmes showing a tone-setter profile at the top tonight.<br><br>Short to it with ability to flip the barrel through the zone and fires this into the RF for the 3B.<br><br>Took quality ABs throughout the night. Plus runner to match.<a href="https://twitter.com/PB_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PB_Uncommitted</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/phsfalconsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@phsfalconsports</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/G6nNjTM21R">pic.twitter.com/G6nNjTM21R</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044591342383256007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Damian Phipps, OF, 2026, Pebblebrook
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bat speed on display here from 2026 OF Damian Phipps.<br><br>Gets the front foot down with authority with strength in the hands showing on the rocket back into CF for a hit.<br><br>Plus athlete that shows on both sides of the ball. <a href="https://twitter.com/ACCC_Baseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ACCC_Baseball</a> commit.<a href="https://twitter.com/phsfalconsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@phsfalconsports</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/vH3gCNl8Ln">pic.twitter.com/vH3gCNl8Ln</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044597931261452511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Luke Hutchinson, OF, 2027, Harrison
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Leadoff knocks for 2027 OF Luke Hutchinson.<br><br>Quiet setup with fast hands in a compact path and present bat-to-ball skills.<br><br>Fires this to the pull-side for the hard-hit 1B.<a href="https://twitter.com/PB_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PB_Uncommitted</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HHoyaBaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HHoyaBaseball</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/qNYgTrySOH">pic.twitter.com/qNYgTrySOH</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044588366985863293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Key Moments: The Falcons would come out strong and push across 2 runs due to aggressive base running and some timely hits from Tyler Holmes and Sinsaire Walker. Hoyas would tie it instantly in the 1st buoyed by an RBI 3B from Breck Hemphill. Both teams would go back-and-forth through the middle innings adding runs on both sides before Harrison would take control in the 6th, adding 5 runs thanks to putting seven runners on base including 3 XBH.

Ian’s Takeaway: The breakout year continues for Breck Hemphill, who has led this offense all spring long and would put a cherry on it with the elusive cycle. The sophomore would go 4-for-4 while adding 4 RBI to pace the region win. The lineup was a little mix and matched on senior night but some steady performers showed up again for Harrison with Luke Hutchinson and Cole Beasley adding two hits a piece in the win. The season hasn’t gone the way they’d like for Pebblebrook but the top half of the lineup can be impactful with plus speed and athleticism in the likes of Tyler Holmes, Sinsaire Walker and Damian Phipps who would add 7 hits, 5 R and 5 SB among the trio.

Lovett @ Holy Innocents
Score: Holy Innocents wins, 12-2
Standouts:
Bryce Floyd. RHP, 2028, Holy Innocents
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Golden Bears needed a W for the 🏆 and 2028 RHP Bryce Floyd delivered <br><br>FB: 87-90, ASR; late life <br>SL: 77-79 🛸🛸<br>SPL: 78-82<br><br>Worked out of a couple jams & made pitches when he needed to. Pitches with confidence/composure w/ swing and miss stuff. <br><br>Competitor. <a href="https://twitter.com/ShooterHunt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShooterHunt</a>… <a href="https://t.co/K8jCkMvQB4">pic.twitter.com/K8jCkMvQB4</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044585644769304854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Ryan Dunham, SS, 2028, Holy Innocents
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great piece of hitting here from 2028 SS Ryan Dunham to keep things rolling in the 6th. <br><br>Goes down and gets a tough pitch. Short, direct path to the ball. <br><br>Showed well at SS w/ a couple key outs throughout the game. <a href="https://twitter.com/HIESbears?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HIESbears</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/kwDAciOzTU">pic.twitter.com/kwDAciOzTU</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044571941541982486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Robby Chiaffredo, RHP, 2028, Holy Innocents
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brief but explosive look at 2027 RHP Robby Chiaffredo <br><br>FB: 87-90<br>SL: 78-79<br>CH: 78-80<br><br>Over the top slot w/ a strong pull down. Still some untapped velo in the lower half w/ more OTW 📈<br><br>Will be a huge piece in this <a href="https://twitter.com/HIESbears?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HIESbears</a> bullpen as they head into the playoffs… <a href="https://t.co/7M8uaBkItd">pic.twitter.com/7M8uaBkItd</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044590884038033849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Taylor Fuller, OF, 2026, Holy Innocents
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tie game in the 5th and 2026 OF Taylor Fuller delivers w/ 1 out <br><br>Hits a mistake up in the zone w/ 2 strikes. Level barrel through the zone that continues to get more physical. <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/KSUOwlsBaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KSUOwlsBaseball</a> commit <a href="https://twitter.com/HIESbears?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HIESbears</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/RcmtWfVPZD">pic.twitter.com/RcmtWfVPZD</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044555870101504438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Xavier Wilson, 3B, 2026, Holy Innocents
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2026 3B Xavier Wilson comes through w/ a 🚀off the LF wall to take the lead 4-2<br><br>Physical bat that has performed in each look this spring. <a href="https://twitter.com/PB_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PB_Uncommitted</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HIESbears?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HIESbears</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/WQxXx8Z75j">pic.twitter.com/WQxXx8Z75j</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044556292363038777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Grant Bradley, CIF, 2027, Holy Innocents
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What’s new, 2027 CIF Grant Bradley on the barrel yet again in his breakout junior year. <br><br>L-7, then delivers a key insurance late in a 2K count. <br><br>Added physicality has taken his game to a whole new level. 9 💣’s on the year w/ 30+ RBI’s <a href="https://twitter.com/PB_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PB_Uncommitted</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HIESbears?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HIESbears</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/IBSZaqPldt">pic.twitter.com/IBSZaqPldt</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044580376027304108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Jack Rees, OF, 2026, Lovett
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2026 OF Jack Rees opens up the game w/ a solo shot 💣<br><br>Lets the hands work on a 90mph FB on the outer half and drives it the other way <br><br>Effortless strength and leverage in the 6-foot-5 frame<a href="https://twitter.com/ECUBaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ECUBaseball</a> commit <a href="https://twitter.com/lovettathletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lovettathletics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAHS26?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAHS26</a> <a href="https://t.co/e7cuACKhEx">pic.twitter.com/e7cuACKhEx</a></p>— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballGA/status/2044540394835182052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Key Moments: Lovett opened up the game in a loud way when East Carolina commit, Jack Rees hit a backside home run in the first at bat of the game. Holy Innocents answered back in the bottom half to make it 2-1 on some free bases by Lovett. From there it was a back and forth pitchers duel between Bryce Floyd and Cortland French. Lovett had some momentum in the 3rd after a Jack Rees double. Rees was on 3B with 1 out and Floyd make a really athletic play on the mound where no one was at 1B and he dove and tagged the runner out, while keeping Rees on 3B. Brody Fernadnez was excellent behind the dish for Holy Innocents and came up with a big put out in the 4th on the runner trying to take 2B. From there Lovett had the bases loaded in a tie game and Holy Innocents worked out of it to send it to the bottom half. Taylor Fuller came up big with a triple with 1 out. Xavier Wilson then delivered a rocket off the green monster to make it 4-2. From there Robby Chiaffredo shut things down on the mound and the Golden Bears would end up exploding for 8 runs with singles by Ryan Dunham, Grant Bradley and Dawson Radaszeski. Dunham would deliver the final blow for the walk off run and the region championship.

Huddy’s Takeaway: This was a must see game on the schedule for region championship and another needed look at some uncommitted and underclass talent on both sides. Bryce Floyd bounced back from some shaky starts early in the season and had his best stuff with a championship on the line. He is a must see arm in the sophomore class with a big summer on the way. As for the junior class it was another quality look at uncommitted Grant Bradley that is having a statement year as one of the best uncommitted juniors in the state. I was pumped to see Chiaffredo out of the pen and despite the short look he is going to be one to see over the summer. This Holy Innocents line up is littered with talented sophomores like Ryan Dunham who had a multi hit day and Jude Smith that has some really good AB’s at the top of the order. Brody Fernandez was a new name I got to see and was solid behind the dish and also took some really good swings. On the other side it was good to see Junior Future Gamer Chase Michelson in the heart of the order as a freshman. It will be exciting to see both of these teams in the playoffs with Holy Innocents having a real chance to make a run at a state title.

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Here we will take a look at the games our scouts went to from the previous day and highlight key moments, standout players and our takeaways from the game.

Lagrange @ Trinity Christian

Score: Trinity Christian win, 7-2

Standouts:

Colin Knowles, 2B, 2026, Trinity Christian

2026 2B Colin Knowles gets the barrel on-plane & fires this backside for the RBI double.

Gets the front foot down with fluid hands & excellent barrel feel in an all-fields approach.

Strong glove with plenty of athleticism in the dirt up-the-middle. @PB_Uncommitted… pic.twitter.com/uzX9Pdjtp7

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 15, 2026

Fran-J Confesor, 3B, 2027, Trinity Christian

Massive juice on display from 2027 3B Fran-J Confesor ‼️

Takes an electric turn on the FB & sends it way out to LF for the no-doubt solo HR.

Huge power potential & projection alike for the @PB_Uncommitted junior. @TCSLions_BSBL || @ShooterHunt #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/WseeK2rEwX

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 15, 2026

Zazil Schoop, C, 2027, Trinity Christian

2027 C Zazil Schoop sends a frozen rope into RCF for the 2 RBI double.

Strength in the hands/wrists with impact at contact & transfers weight well through the zone.

Infectious ballplayer & 80 grade makeup with present loud tools on both sides of the ball. Big-league… pic.twitter.com/rWkrSLjeVZ

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 15, 2026

Woods Carter, OF, 2028, Lagrange

Really good swings taken from 2028 OF Woods Carter, including a pair of barrels here.

Keeps his hands inside & barrel stays in the zone forever with an aptitude to work backside. @BaseballGranger || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/VW4XbThExI

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 15, 2026

Riley Cockrell, SS, 2028, Lagrange

2028 SS Riley Cockrell comes through with the RBI knock here.

Simplifies with 2K & stays short to it in a flat path through the zone as he ropes this into LF for the RBI single.

Tone-setter atop the order. @BaseballGranger || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/x2seLSVtMQ

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 15, 2026

Key Moments: The Lions jumped out to an early lead in the first, thanks to a Thomas Thigpen RBI double as the offense didn’t look back from there. Colin Knowles added an RBI double in the 2nd to make it 2-0. Lagrange answered back in the top of the 3rd as they tied it at 2 a piece. Riley Cockrell got Lagrange on the board with an RBI single and Adam Burns tied it with a SAC Fly. Fran-J Confesor jumped all over a fastball during his at-bat in the 3rd inning and sent a towering shot over the LF fence to make it 3-2. Trinity tacked on 2 more runs behind a Zazil Schoop 2 RBI 2B extending the lead to 5-2. Schoop would come through later in the 6th inning for an RBI single and another run came across as well to make it a 7-2 victor for Trinity.

Avery’s Takeaway: I was able to get the chance to see Trinity to open the season and furthermore in a late season victory before playoffs. This is a put together lineup that could make noise in the private classification if they can carry over the momentum and get quality innings on the mound. Upperclassmen Colin Knowles, Thomas Thigpen, Evan Osterman, Fran-J Confesor, and Zazil Schoop power this offense and could do damage on any given night. This was our first look at Lagrange this season and it was clear to see that they have a couple of talented sophomores that will be the core to this team for the coming years led by names like Riley Cockrell and Woods Carter.

Dalton @ Cartersville

Score: Cartersville win, 14-4

Standouts:

Cooper Reynolds, OF, 2027, Cartersville

Banner night for 2027 OF Cooper Reynolds in the big region win.

5-for-5 ‼️; 2 3B, 3 RBI, R including the run-rule backside walk-off 1B

Compact path with bat-to-ball skills and feel to use both gaps well.

Athletic mover in CF.@PB_Uncommitted@CHSHurricaneBSB || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/xfV9GR0vhT

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 15, 2026

David Vargas, SS, 2028, Cartersville

Vargas easily took some of the best swings of the night.

Pull-side 3B and 2B shown here, as the impact in the barrel is growing rapidly.

Chance for a 60+ glove at peak only furthers the ceiling.

#️⃣5️⃣ in @PrepBaseballGA ‘28 rankings.@CHSHurricaneBSB || @ShooterHunt #GAHS26 https://t.co/7ppWYDGILj pic.twitter.com/P2OQKyddvF

— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) April 15, 2026

Charles Chappelle, OF, 2026, Dalton

Loud barrel here from 2026 OF Charles Chappelle.

Works the deep count before firing this over the RF head for the backside rocket 2B.

Loose, strong hands in-zone with barrel feel and bat speed alike.@TuftsBaseball commit. @DHSCatsBaseball || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/J0XUVmYdOP

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 15, 2026

Cole Crawford, C, 2027, Cartersville

Early impact from 2027 C Cole Crawford in this one.

Gets the front foot down with easy bat speed showing as he fires this down the line for the 2-run 2B.

Physical presence at 6-foot-3, 225-pounds for the 4-star ATH on the gridiron. @CHSHurricaneBSB || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/kwH1A5BOGC

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 14, 2026

Nate Russell, RHP, 2026, Cartersville

Senior night W for 2026 RHP Nate Russell.

7 K (13 whiffs), 2 ER over 4.0 IP for the 2025 #PBSFG alum.

FB: 87-89 T90
CB: 72-75; Depth, flashes A-A
SL: 78-79; Tight
CH: 80-82; Late arm-side, plus feel @GSAthletics_BSB commit.@CHSHurricaneBSB || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/ZrdTfXfagG

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 15, 2026

J.B Nichols, RHP, 2029, Cartersville

Impressive showing out of the pen last night for 2029 RHP JB Nichols.

Physical 6-foot-2, 200-pounds while showing repeatability & feel for 4 pitches.

FB: 81-84 T85; Heavy ASR
CB: 72-75; S/M
SL: 75-76
CH: 76-77; Late fade

‘25 Junior Future Gamer@CHSHurricaneBSB || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/F8ELpa0VXF

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 15, 2026

Key Moments: Dalton would come out hot thanks to a Caine Woods leadoff barrel and error would put him at 3B quickly before a Charles Chappelle sac fly. Canes would answer back in a hurry with the first 6 batters reaching base in the bottom half of the inning with Cole Crawford, Cooper Reynolds, and Nolan Elrod all adding RBI hits to take the early 4-1 lead after one and wouldn’t look back from there. 5 more runs in the 2nd and 3rd would put things out of reach early with Elrod, Crawford and David Vargas all coming through with more RBI swings for Cartersville. Nate Russell showed pitchability and ability to escape some jams in the big win. Generated swing-and-miss with all four pitches while striking out 7 over 4.0 IP and JB Nichols was equally impressive to shut the door out of the bullpen with 4 K in 2.0.

Ian’s Takeaway: The offense was running on full cylinders for Cartersville Tuesday night with impact coming throughout the lineup. The trio of Cole Crawford, Cooper Reynolds and David Vargas would be outstanding as they combined 10-for-13 with 5 XBH, 9 RBI, and 6 R while Reynolds would lead the way with his 5-for-5 performance. Nolan Elrod and Brayden Logan provide the veteran leadership while showing the clutch gene often then you see early impact out of underclassmen like Tyler Hickman, Gianni Gandy and more. While the offense has carried this team to a 19-0 record in region play, having a guy you can depend on at the top of the rotation is just as valuable and Nate Russell provides that and then some. Pitch mix is deep with strong command and ability to generate soft contact often with a quality defense behind him. Coach Tucker knows how to get the most out of his team and the Canes are rolling at the right time with their eyes set on yet another final-four run.

Newnan @ Northgate
Score: Northgate wins, 15-5
Standouts:
Max Threlkeld, INF, 2027, Northgate

Region champs ‼️

2027 INF Max Threlkeld comes through w/ his 2nd hit of the night in a big way

Hammers this FB at the bottom of zone in the gap to score 2 and walk it off for the region title

Synced up swing from the left side w/ more otw 📈@PB_Uncommitted @VikingBseball… pic.twitter.com/uQtcM3R298

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 15, 2026

Cooper Spencer, 2028, Northgate

After 3 free bases to load em, 2028 Cooper Spencer shoots one into the left to tie it

Matches plane on the pitch at the bottom of the zone & comes up w/ big 2 out hit for the Vikings. @VikingBseball #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/6Z3M0uHep2

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 14, 2026

Sam Lowe, SS, 2027, Northgate

2027 SS Sam Lowe opens things up a bit here with the bases loaded knock

Capitalizes on some free bases from Newnan and makes the score 7-5.

Sets the tone at the top of this order and is a tough out w/ gamer qualities that continue to standout

Recent @UWABaseball1 commit… pic.twitter.com/6GFevz42Pl

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 15, 2026

Ben Roche, OF, 2026, Newnan

2026 OF Ben Roche comes through here to extend the lead w/ a double to left

Simple toe tap load w/ strength throughout. @PB_Uncommitted @NewnanBaseball #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/bfFHb2xgCi

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 14, 2026

Key Moments:
Newnan jumped out to an early lead after a leadoff single by Hayes Maginnis. Northgate answered back with a big knock by Cooper Spencer with the bases loaded in the 2nd. Newan took the lead back in the 3rd after singles by Caden Truitt and Joey Pfister and back to back doubles by Ben Roche and Reid Davis. It looked like Newnan was in control early with a 5-1 lead, but Northgate was patient at the plate and rattled off 5 free bases in the 3rd, then Sam Lowe finally delivered a hit that would make it 7-5. Turner Houston and Max Threlkeld would follow him up to cap off a 9 run inning for the Vikings. From there Justin Cosme came in and shut the door on the mound. Junior Max Threlkeld would come through again in the 5th to walk it off (run rule) and take home the region title.

Huddy’s Takeaway:

I was at this exact game and exact series nearly a year ago to the date. The table was turned this year and Northgate only needed to win 1 game, whereas Newnan needed the sweep to win the region. The Cougars dog piled on their field a year ago for the title, so Northgate was ready to cap off their stellar 2 loss season this year and they did just that. This Northgate team had freshman up and down the line up this time last year and now those sophomores are ready for the moment and ready to make a run in the playoffs. There have been seniors like Justin Cosme and Sam Marvin that have really stepped up this year on the mound and at the plate. The Vikings are going to be fun to follow in the playoffs, but be sure not to count out the Cougars as they 2 seed with the experience they have in their state championship run last season.

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