Opening day for the KHSAA baseball season is quickly approaching and our staff has shifted focus to preparing for the spring! We’ve submitted a preseason questionnaire to high school head coaches across the state. Their responses have been flooding in, and we’re using the detailed insight they’ve provided in our team-by-team preseason analysis! Read along for our next handful of team previews.

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Green County Dragons 

Region 5 | District 18
Head Coach: Brennen Milby
Twitter/X: @GCDragonsBase

Green County enters 2026 as one of the most proven offensive units in the state after a historic 2025 campaign and a deep postseason run.

2025 Recap
The Dragons finished 20–12, capturing the 18th District Championship and advancing to the 5th Region Finals. Offensively, Green County ranked 11th in the state in batting average, 3rd in home runs, and top-30 in doubles and runs scored.

Key Departures

• Hayden Blakeman
• Houston Hodges

Returning Core

• Drew Squires, SS/RHP, 2027

• Andrew Houk, 1B/RHP, 2026
• Cash Jones, RHP/UTIL, 2027
• Larson Matney, OF/RHP, 2027
• Tatum Durrett, LHP/OF, 2026

Six returners hit .310 or better last season, led by Houk (.412 AVG, 9 HR) and Squires (.394 AVG, 6 HR).

Pitching & Depth
Green County returns five of its top seven arms, including Durrett (47.2 IP, 3.23 ERA), with younger arms ready to contribute.

Team Identity
This is an offense-driven group with disciplined approaches, power throughout the lineup, solid pitching depth, and sound defense.

Outlook
Expectation level is four, with the Dragons firmly positioned as region title contenders.

Schedule Highlights

• Taylor County (March 30, May 4)
• Central Hardin (April 4)
• LaRue County (April 21, 28)
• Russell County (April 27, May 12)
• Boyle County (May 2)

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Scott County Cardinals 

Region 11 | District 42
Head Coach: Scott Willard
Twitter/X: @scbaseball

Scott County brings back a defensive-minded roster with pitching depth and experience up the middle.

2025 Recap
The Cardinals finished 21–13.

Key Departures

• Jack Willhite

Returning Core

• Will Rose, SR, SS
• Tyler Wands, SR, P

• Duncan Stevens, JR, C

• Parker Dotson, INF

• Jacob Skinner, OF

Additions

• Austin Davis, SR – Transfer from Bryan Station
• Aleric Bonata, SO – Transfer from Indianapolis

Team Identity
Scott County will rely on defense and pitching as its foundation while developing offensive consistency.

Outlook
Expectation level is three.

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Logan County Cougars 

Region 4 | District 13
Head Coach: Ethan Meguiar
Twitter/X: LC COUGAR BASEBALL

Logan County looks to reload behind a strong sophomore class and pitching depth in 2026.

2025 Recap
The Cougars finished 22–13, winning the 2A Sectional and 13th District Championship.

Key Departures

• Tripp Wadlington
• Tate McLean
• Brady Hinton

Returning Pieces

• Drew McLellan, SR, 1B/DH/P
• TySean Thomeczek, SO, OF/P

• Jonas Hayes, INF
• Landon Gregory, INF
• Brody Bush, INF

Team Identity
Logan County will rely on pitching depth, defensive reliability, and a hungry underclass group stepping into expanded roles.

Outlook
Expectation level is three.

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Raceland Rams 

Region 16 | District 63
Head Coach: Marty Mills
Twitter/X: @Rams__Baseball

Raceland returns a balanced and explosive roster after a dominant regular season in 2025.

2025 Recap
The Rams finished 25–7.

Key Departures

• Kadin Shore
• Eli Lynd
• Connor Thacker

Returning Core

• Gunnar Smith, CF, JR – Speed, contact, SB leader
• Parker Ison, SS, SR – All-Area
• Michael Pennington, MIF, SR – 25 RBI
• Landon Bloss, 3B/1B, JR
• Brigham Davidson, INF, JR

Team Identity
Raceland boasts elite defense, deep pitching, and an offense capable of producing runs in bunches with speed and power.

Outlook
Expectation level is four.

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Montgomery County Indians 

Region 10 | District 40
Head Coach: Sam Sutton
Twitter/X: @MoCoBaseballl

Montgomery County enters 2026 with confidence after an extra-inning 10th Region runner-up finish and one of the most balanced rosters in the region.

2025 Recap
The Indians finished 20–15, losing the 10th Region Championship to Harrison County in extra innings.

Key Departure

• Jordan Howard (only senior, led team in innings, wins, and strikeouts)

Returning Core

• Jayse Mays, SS, 2026 – .419 AVG, .563 OBP

• Evan Copher, 2B/RHP, 2027 – Emerging ace-level arm

• Jaimen Caba, CF/RHP, 2026
• Brody Roland, 1B/RHP, 2028

• Brayden Dore, OF, 2027

Team Identity
Montgomery County features a deep, experienced lineup with speed, average, and power, paired with high-end arms at the top of the rotation.

Outlook
Expectation level is four, with legitimate district and region championship potential.

Schedule Highlights

• Scott County (Opening Night)
• Great Crossing (Home & Away)
• Henry Clay, Madison Central, Franklin County, Dunbar (Road)

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Community Christian Academy Warriors 

Region 1 | District 2
Head Coach: Scott Holmes

Community Christian looks to make strides in 2026 behind returning experience and young positional flexibility.

2025 Recap
The Warriors finished 6–15, with their season ending in district play against McCracken County.

Returning Contributors

• Cooper Reed, SR, P/C
• Miles Jendro, SR, C/OF
• Owen Helm, JR
• Jonah Anderson, SO, OF
• Harrison Poynor, FR, P/SS

Young Talent

• Easton Shadrix, FR, OF
• Weston Sparks, 8th Grade, UTL

Team Identity
Community Christian features positional versatility and will focus on growth, experience, and competitive district play.

Outlook
Expectation level is three.

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