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2026 KSHSAA Team Preview: St. Thomas Aquinas Saints

February 16, 2026
Prep Baseball Kansas Staff

The Kansas high school baseball season kicks off on Mar. 19, opening day for regular season action under KSHSAA regulations. Leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2026 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down to the official Prep Baseball Kansas Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Perennially, we’ve submitted a preseason questionnaire to high school head coaches across the entire state. Their responses have been flooding in and we’re using the detailed insight they’ve provided in our team-by-team preseason analysis.

Our 2026 preseason coverage continues today.

High School: St. Thomas Aquinas
Head Coach: Rick Sabath (2 years at STA // 20+ years total)
Classification: 5A
League: Eastern Kansas League
2025 Record (Finish): 27-4 (State Champions)

2026 SEASON OUTLOOK

No. of Returning Position Players: 7/9
No. of Returning Pitchers: 6

  • Top Returners:
  • Lincoln Boyle (2026) - P/OF, 6’5, 245, L/R
    • Arkansas commit
    • BAA .400, 5 HR, 40 RBI
    • 8-2, 68 SO, 1.83 ERA
  • Brady Stewart (2026) - IF/OF, 6’1, 220, L/R
    • South Carolina commit
    • BAA .369, 3 HR, 14 XBH
  • James Forgy (2026) - C/P, 6’0, 215, R/R
    • Cowley JC commit
    • BAA .360, 1.40 ERA, 11 SO, 10 IP
    • Gold Glove caliber catcher
  • Will Ray (2026) - P/OF, 6’0, 200, R/R
    • Cowley JC commit
    • BAA .333, 2 HR, 31 RBI
    • 5-0, 2 Saves, 57 SO, 2.03 ERA
  • Nic Sabers (2026) - P/1B, 6’3, 225, R/L
    • Kirkwood CC commit
    • 6-0, 37 SO, 2.29 ERA
  • Henry Goodwin (2026)
    • Kansas City Kansas CC commit

Top Newcomers:

  • Jackson McDonald (2028) - 1B/OF, 6’2”, 250, R/R
    • Top 10 player in class of 2028.
  • Jett Wood (2027) - IF, 5’10”, 195, R/R
    • Great defensive SS with great barrel contact and pop at the plate.
  • Tommy Costello (2027) - OF/IF, 5’10”, 195, R/R
    • Leader, great defensive CF, great contact at the plate.
  • Ryder Holmstrom (2028) - IF/OF, 5’11”, 195, R/R
    • Great defensive MIF, great speed, great pop and contact at the plate.

Key Players Lost:

Coach’s Insight: “Most players are returning, and over the past three years they have established a strong, positive culture. Each athlete is fully committed to maximizing their potential and contributing to the team in whatever role they are assigned. The program is player-led, with teammates holding one another to high standards and maintaining a strong sense of accountability. It is an environment that is both enjoyable to watch and rewarding to be a part of. The team will be losing key contributors in Westin Boyle and Cru Huenfeld. Both were significant offensive threats in the lineup, but more importantly, they served as leaders who helped establish a strong, positive environment in the dugout. Their lasting impact will continue to influence the program, empowering other players to step into leadership roles and fill their shoes both on and off the field.” – Rick Sabath, head coach

Find more information on the 2026 St. Thomas Aquinas program below:

+ Follow them on X: @stasaints_bsb
+ Visit Prep Baseball Kansas’ 2026 KSHSAA Team Previews page to learn more.

+ If you are a high school coach and didn’t receive our questionnaire, please click HERE to fill out the form

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