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: University Lab High School

Head Coach: Jon Ramsey

Classification: Class 3A (Select D-III)

District: 6-3A

2025 Record: 29-12

2025 Playoff Finish: State Finalist

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 6

No. of Returning Pitchers: 4

Team Strengths: Experience

Top Upperclassmen (2026 & 2027 Class): 2026 INF Lane Mixon (Northwestern State), 2026 RHP Grant Sunstrom (Louisiana Tech), 2026 RHP Brody Mayeux, 2026 OF Jaris Hamilton (Delgado CC), 2026 LHP Nicholas Zeringue, 2026 INF/RHP Trey Sotile, 2027 RHP Grant Vollmer, 2027 INF Shepherd Gammon

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Team Preview

The University Lab Cubs enter the 2026 season with unfinished business after falling just short of capturing a state championship in last spring’s Select Division III state title series. Head Coach Jon Ramsey’s group brings back a wealth of experience across the diamond, headlined by a deep and battle-tested senior class that has been through the grind of postseason baseball.

The Cubs’ biggest asset this spring will undoubtedly be their experience. U-High returns nearly all of its key arms and position players from last year’s state finalist squad, giving Coach Ramsey one of the most seasoned rosters in the classification.

Top Returning Players

-Senior RHP Grant Sunstrom (Louisiana Tech recruit)

The ace of the Cubs’ staff was outstanding last season, logging 72.2 innings with a 7-3 record, 63 strikeouts, a 1.45 ERA, and a stingy .177 opponent batting average. Sunstrom’s poise and command at the top of the rotation make him one of the top right-handers in Louisiana’s 2026 class.

 

-Senior INF Lane Mixon (Northwestern State recruit)

A table-setter and catalyst in the Cubs’ lineup, Mixon hit .301 last season with 22 RBI, 6 doubles, 2 triples, and 24 stolen bases while posting a .373 on-base percentage. His athleticism and ability to impact the game in multiple ways make him a key piece of the offense once again.

 

-Senior RHP Brody Mayeux

The senior right-hander was the team’s No. 2 starter last season and will continue to be relied upon for quality innings behind Sunstrom.

 

-Senior LHP Nicholas Zeringue

A trusted left-hander who filled multiple roles in 2025, Zeringue gives the Cubs valuable versatility and depth on the mound.

 

-Senior OF Jaris Hamilton (Delgado Community College recruit)

A dynamic defender and top-of-the-line athlete, Hamilton anchors the Cubs’ outfield and uses his elite speed to change games both defensively and on the bases.

 

-Senior INF/RHP Trey Sotile

One of the team’s most versatile players, Sotile contributes both in the infield and on the mound, offering leadership and consistency.

-Junior RHP Grant Vollmer

A proven junior arm, Vollmer turned in an excellent 2025 season, going 7-1 with 1 save, 48 strikeouts, a 1.61 ERA, and a .177 opponent batting average across 51 innings. He gives U-High another reliable option in what should again be one of the state’s best pitching staffs.

 

-Junior INF Shepherd Gammon

Gammon was a steady contributor last spring, hitting .269 with 21 RBI and a .424 on-base percentage. Expect him to continue to be a key run-producer in 2026.

 

The 2026 Cubs will feature a mix of seasoned veterans and a few new faces stepping into everyday roles to replace last year’s graduates. With leadership from a large senior class and the experience gained from last season’s championship run, expectations remain high in Baton Rouge.

Coach Ramsey’s message is clear — the goal, as always, is to be playing for a state championship in May. Given the experience, depth, and talent returning, University Lab once again looks primed to make that a reality.

 

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