The 2026 high school baseball season is right around the corner, and as always, excitement is building across the Bayou State. Programs from every corner of Louisiana have been hard at work this offseason—honing skills, building chemistry, and setting their sights on a return trip to Sulphur for the LHSAA State Championships. As is tradition, the state is once again loaded with talent, from seasoned veterans to rising underclassmen ready to make their mark.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll take an in-depth look at teams from every region as part of our comprehensive season preview series. These previews will lead right up to Opening Day, followed by the release of our Power 25 Rankings and the return of our always-popular Game of the Week feature.

Throughout the spring, Prep Baseball Louisiana will continue to be your one-stop source for everything related to high school baseball across the state. Be sure to check back weekly for our Player and Pitcher of the Week honors, updated Power 25 Rankings, and plenty of additional coverage highlighting the stories, performances, and programs that make Louisiana baseball special.

*Please note that all information is based on team preview questionnaires that were sent out and returned by the participating high school coaches.  If you have not received a questionnaire and would like to fill one out, please email State Director Alex Armand at [email protected]

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High School Name: Archbishop Hannan High School

Head Coach: Cass Hargis

Classification: Class 4A (Select Division II)

District: 7-4A

2025 Record: 22-16

2025 Playoff Finish: State Semifinalist

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 1

No. of Returning Pitchers: 0

Team Strengths: Good mix of guys who can handle the bat.

Top Upperclassmen (2026 & 2027 Class): 2026 CF Colt Manning, 2026 RHP/INF Chanse Boatman, 2026 MIF Brennan Lopez, 2027 INF/RHP Jacob Goubert, 2027 C Carson Massey, 2027 OF/RHP Hunter Lay, 2027 RHP/INF Chris Stone

Top Underclassmen (2028 & 2029 Class): 2028 RHP/MIF Drew Constentino, 2028 LHP/OF Lincoln Foster, 2028 OF Luke Holliday

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Team Preview

Coming off a memorable run to the state semifinals, the Hannan Hawks enter 2026 in the midst of a true reset—but one built on a strong foundation. With longtime head coach Chris Garrett stepping away after a successful four-year run, first-year head coach Cass Hargis takes over a program that’s healthy, organized, and ready to turn the page with a new core.

Team Strengths

Hannan’s biggest asset is its balance and athleticism. This lineup is filled with players who can handle the bat, move around defensively, and contribute in multiple roles. While the Hawks may not overwhelm opponents with raw power or elite velocity, they’re built to pressure defenses with aggressive baserunning, situational execution, and a high baseball IQ. Expect a brand of baseball that emphasizes pace, versatility, and toughness.

Team Weaknesses

If there’s a concern, it’s experience. Much of the production from last year’s semifinal team has graduated, leaving a roster heavy on players who haven’t logged meaningful varsity innings. That said, the staff views this more as an opportunity than a flaw. Early-season reps will be critical, and the expectation is steady growth as the calendar flips toward April.

Top Returning Players

-Senior CF Colt Manning

A true athlete who can really run and gets excellent jumps in center field. Manning showed late last season that he can rise to the moment, gaining valuable experience during the postseason push. He brings a plus arm in the outfield and has the barrel skills to be a catalyst at the top of the lineup, with potential innings on the mound as well.

-Junior C Carson Massey

One of the most important pieces on the roster. Massey started behind the plate as a sophomore and did an outstanding job handling a veteran pitching staff. A quality receiver who can catch-and-throw, he’s also taken a step forward offensively and will be counted on in the middle of the order.

 

Outlook

The 2026 Hawks will look different, but the identity is clear. Senior Chanse Boatman is expected to anchor the rotation, with junior Chris Stone close behind, as Hargis and his staff sort through arms and roles early. Offensively, Hannan plans to play fast and aggressive, leaning on the running game and bunt game to manufacture runs and create chaos.

Players like Manning, senior Brennan Lopez, and juniors Jacob Goubert and Hunter Lay give the Hawks multiple bats with speed and feel, and they’ll be central to creating scoring opportunities.

Early-season growing pains may be part of the process, but buy-in has been strong and improvement has been noticeable in early spring practices. If Hannan continues to stack experience and confidence, expect a team that’s playing its best baseball late—and one that could be dangerous once postseason time rolls around.

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