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: Glenmora High School

Head Coach: Gary Ashworth

Classification: Class B

District: 5-B

2025 Record: 17-10

2025 Playoff Finish: Regional Finalist

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 8

No. of Returning Pitchers: 7

Team Strengths: Pitching, Defense, & Competitiveness

Top Upperclassmen (2026 & 2027 Class): 2027 RHP/C Brayden Holloway, 2027 RHP/INF Nolen Sweat, 2027 RHP/INF Wyatt Gillispie, 2027 RHP/INF Tanner Cloud, 2027 UTL/RHP Triston Townley, 2027 OF/P Ryan Langston

Top Underclassmen (2028 & 2029 Class): 2028 UTL/P Cullyn Robbins, 2028 OF Collin Broussard, 2028 UTL/P Logan Eaves, 2028 OF J.R. Jones

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Team Preview

The Glenmora Wildcats enter the 2026 season with momentum, maturity, and a renewed sense of purpose. After a 17-win campaign and a second-round playoff appearance in 2025, Coach Gary Ashworth’s group returns a strong core that has doubled down on development—especially in the weight room.

The Wildcats spent their summer committed to “The U” workout program and have continued to build strength, explosiveness, and overall athleticism since returning to campus in August. With pitching, defense, and competitiveness serving as the foundation, Glenmora believes this year’s club has the potential to take a meaningful step forward and make a late-season run.

The biggest point of emphasis heading into 2026 is increasing offensive production. Improving their execution in baserunning, bunting, and situational hitting will be key if the Wildcats want to take the next leap in postseason play.

Team Strengths

Pitching & Defense – The clear identity of the program. Glenmora expects to keep opponents’ run production low with a trusted staff and a dependable defense behind them.

Competitiveness – A gritty group that takes pride in playing with edge and energy.
Strength & Conditioning – A major focus this offseason, resulting in significant gains across the roster thanks to The U workout program.
 
Team Weaknesses / Areas for Improvement

Offensive Consistency – The Wildcats are working to take a step forward at the plate.

Short-Game Execution – Bunting and baserunning will be crucial components as Glenmora looks to manufacture more runs in 2026.

Top Returning Players

-Junior Brayden Holloway

2025 Accolades: District MVP, All-Region, LBCA All-State, All-Cenla

Holloway returns as one of the most decorated underclassmen in Class B and the on-field heartbeat of the Wildcats. The junior has attacked the offseason with purpose—adding weight, explosiveness, and polish to his game on both sides of the ball. A recent selection to the Luccini summer team, Holloway is poised to anchor both the lineup and pitching staff once again while emerging as a true leader for Glenmora.

 
-Junior Nolen Sweat

2025 Accolades: All-District

A multi-sport athlete whose work ethic sets the tone for the program, Sweat refuses to lose developmental time even during basketball season—arriving before school to ensure he gets his reps. His consistency is his calling card: steady defensive play, reliable offensive production, and competitor’s mindset. Expect him to continue being one of the Wildcats’ most dependable two-way contributors.

 
-Junior Wyatt Gillispie

2025 Accolades: All-District, All-Region

Gillispie’s offseason has been defined by progress. He’s made jumps across all his weight-room maxes, and that added strength has translated to noticeable improvements in every phase of his game. Entering his junior year with confidence and maturity, Gillispie looks ready to take on an expanded role and deliver his best season yet.

 
Season Expectations & Final Thoughts

Glenmora believes it has the pieces to make noise in 2026. With a strong junior core, improved physicality, and the competitive edge that has long defined Coach Ashworth’s program, the Wildcats expect to build on last year’s success and position themselves to get hot at the right time.

The goal is simple: Put a product on the field that the school and community can be proud of, play their best baseball down the stretch, and make a deep push in the final 15 days of the season.

If the offense takes the expected step forward, Glenmora could be a dangerous postseason team in Class B.

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