2026 KY High School Team Previews: #20-16

March 10, 2026
Wil Hannah | Jamie Tessoff
KY Assistant Director | KY Scouting Director

We are less than ONE WEEK from opening day for the 2026 KHSAA season! The Prep Baseball KY staff has been hard at work ranking the top 25 teams in the Bluegrass State. We are now previewing our top ranked teams as part of our Power 25 countdown. Our next round of preview belongs to #20-16!

#16: University Heights Blazers

Region 2 | District 8
Head Coach: Michael Crow
Twitter/X: @UHeightsBB

2025 Recap
University Heights posted a strong 20–11 record in 2025, capturing the 8th District title and finishing as the 2nd Region runner-up to Lyon County. With a reputation for competing in the always-tough 2nd Region and a collection of impressive arms, the Blazers look poised to remain a factor in Hopkinsville.

Key Departures

2025 Eli Finch

Returning Core

2026 Thomas Hallmark

2026 Jackson Flynn
2026 Cadence Gibson

2026 Hayden Hunt - Indiana State commit

2026 Ryan Luckey
2026 Jaiden Miles

2026 Joshua Pace

2027 AJ Hogart

2027 Aiden Jones
2027 Courtland Gibson

New Contributors

2028 Timothy Hallmark
2028 Jackson Estes

Schedule Highlights

Mar 21: vs. Bowling Green
Mar 21: vs. Owensboro Catholic
Mar 27-29: Prep Baseball KY High School Invitational - Somerset, KY
Apr 17: vs. Christian County
Apr 20: @ Christian County
Apr 28: vs. McCracken County
May 11: @ South Warren
May 15: @ McCracken County

#17: Christian County Colonels

Region 2 | District 8
Head Coach: Cole Isom
Twitter/X: @CCHSBaseball270

Christian County enters 2026 with as much depth as any roster in the region, featuring competition at every position and a growing collection of arms that give the Colonels a chance to make a postseason push.

2025 Recap
The Colonels finished 15–15, with their season ending in the first round of the Region 2 tournament. While inconsistency plagued stretches of the year, the experience gained has translated into increased internal competition heading into 2026.

Key Departures

Aiden Lewis

Returning Core
Christian County returns a large and versatile group headlined by multiple arms and athletic position players:

Gage Montes, JR, RHP/INF
Sebastian Dazey, JR, RHP/UT

Andrew Fincham, JR, RHP
Blake Boehman, JR, 1B/OF

Johnny Lewis, JR, CF

Layton Creamer, SO, C
Eddie Davis, SO, RHP/OF

Youth & Depth
The Colonels will also rely on an influx of young talent, including Preston Stokes, Austin Outland, Nolan Young, and Rowan Driver, giving the roster rare depth across all classes.

Team Identity
This is a deep, competitive roster with legitimate options in all phases of the game. Christian County believes it is well equipped offensively, defensively, and on the mound to compete with anyone if execution remains consistent.

Outlook
With expectations set at five, the Colonels view 2026 as an opportunity to make a deep postseason run.

Schedule Highlights

@ McCracken County (March 17)
Spring Break (Florida & Indiana trips)
@ UHA (April 17)
McCracken County at home (May 12)

#18: Breckinridge County Fighting Tigers

Region 3 | District 11
Head Coach: Jeremy Bennett
Twitter/X: @BCtigerbaseball

Breckinridge County returns one of the most athletic lineups in the region.

2025 Recap
Finished 23–10, falling in the 3rd Region Finals.

Returning Core

Adam Howell, CF, 2026 – Elite defender, 26 SB

Tristan Wicker, RHP, 2027 – 1.05 ERA, 95 K

Hayden Henry, UTIL/RHP, 2027

Harper Lucas, 2B, 2027

Team Identity
Strong defense and speed headline the Tigers, with pitching depth being the main question.

Outlook
Expectation level is four.

Schedule Highlights

Mar 16: vs. Owensboro Catholic
Mar 27-29: Prep Baseball KY High School Invitational - Somerset, KY
Apr 7: vs. Christian County
Apr 8: vs. Greenwood
Apr 18: vs. Taylor County
May 6: vs. Owensboro Catholic

#19: Greenwood Gators

Region 4 | District 14
Head Coach: Jason Jaggers
Social: Instagram – greenwoodbaseball

Greenwood enters the season coming off a championship-level district run and another deep regional appearance, continuing to set the standard for consistency and culture in Region 4.

2025 Recap
Finished 28–7, winning the District Championship with shutout victories over South Warren (6–0) and Warren Central (15–0). Advanced to the Region Semifinals before falling 2–0 to Warren East.

Returning Leaders

Jackson Lee, IF/P, 2026 – Kentucky Wesleyan commit. High-IQ leader who thrives in pressure moments and anchors the infield and pitching staff.

Chaze Huff, OF/1B/P, 2026 - Middle-of-the-order bat returning healthy and expected to take on a larger role on the mound.

Henry Justice, OF/P, 2026 - Power threat who brings run production and pitching depth.
Whitt Glosick, IF/P, 2026 - Versatile defender and high-contact bat who will see expanded innings on the mound.

Team Identity
Greenwood will again lean on pitching, defense, and a contact-oriented offense that applies pressure on the bases. Senior leadership, versatility, and a strong program culture define this group.

Outlook
Expectation level is four. Despite graduating multiple starters and pitchers, Greenwood’s returning experience and competitive schedule should have them postseason-ready once again.

Schedule Highlight
Battle-tested slate featuring Louisville Trinity, Highlands, St. X, South Warren (home-and-home), Bowling Green (home-and-home), and Paducah Tilghman, making it one of the tougher schedules in the state.

#20: Bowling Green Purples

Region 4 | District 14
Head Coach: Nathan Isenberg
Twitter/X: @PurplesBaseball

Bowling Green enters 2026 as one of the most talented rosters in the state, returning elite-level seniors after an injury-plagued 2025 season cut short in district play.

2025 Recap
The Purples finished 20–12, suffering a disappointing first-round district loss to South Warren despite high expectations.

Key Departures

Drew Isenberg (Rend Lake CC)
Evan Schallert (Rend Lake CC)
Markell Yates (Campbellsville University)

Returning Star Power
Bowling Green brings back one of the most accomplished senior cores in Kentucky:

Jack Cowan, SR, LHP/OF – Belmont commit; All-State caliber, top-10 player in KY.

Landon Gilbert, SR, SS/RHP – Cleveland State CC commit; top-25 player in KY.

Matt Mosley, SR, 3B/RHP – Rend Lake CC commit; elite defender, top-50 player.

James Yarbrough, SR, C/OF – One of the best defensive players in the state.

Supporting Cast

Grayson Rodgers, JR, 1B
Colt Isenberg, SO, MIF/RHP

Hudson Nottmeier, SR, CF
Logan Johnson, SR, RF

Team Identity
Health will be the determining factor. If the Purples stay intact, they possess high-end arms, defensive excellence, and proven postseason experience capable of carrying them deep into June.

Outlook
With expectations at five, Bowling Green is a legitimate state contender if healthy.

Schedule Notes
Matchups include Owensboro Catholic, UHA, Apollo, LaRue County, Campbellsville, Farragut (TN), Christian County, and district rivals Greenwood and South Warren.