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CLASS 3A

BENET

Quinn Rooney, 1B, Benet, 2027
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 32 in the state. Projectable 6-foot-5, 197-pound frame. Started at first and hit out of the five-hole. Rooney impressed Friday afternoon as he went 2-for-3 at the plate. The left-handed hitter operates from an open stance with a small leg lift. Strong hands from a pure swing that has a whole field approach. Connected on a line drive to left field for a single in his second at-bat. Worked a walk after going down 0-2 in the count during his third plate appearance. In his final appearance, Rooney would connect on the biggest hit of the game as he drove a ball deep into right field for a two-run triple to drive in the winning runs for Benet. Launched a solo home over the right field wall on Saturday during the 3A State Final.