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: West Feliciana High School

Head Coach: Gannon Achord

Classification: Class 4A (Non-Select D-II)

District: 6-4A

2025 Record: 26-13

2025 Playoff Finish: State Quarterfinalist

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 7

No. of Returning Pitchers: 2

Team Strengths: Offensive Experience

Team Weaknesses: Pitching

Top Upperclassmen (2026 & 2027 Class): 2026 OF Jack Sam Leak, 2026 C Cole Schexnayder, 2026 INF Caden Bell, 2026 OF Myles Callegan, 2027 C Mason Rogillio, 2027 INF/RHP Hollier Pierrelee, 2027 INF/RHP Tanner Savoy, 2027 1B/LHP Preston Bennett, 2027 INF/RHP Peyton Landry

Top Underclassmen (2028 & 2029 Class): 2028 RHP Brooks Hebert, 2028 C Emmett Whitman, 2028 OF Parker Girlinghouse, 2028 RHP Jackson Rachal

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Team Preview

The West Feliciana Saints enter the 2026 season with unfinished business after a heartbreaking three-game quarterfinal series loss to eventual Non-Select Division II State Champion North DeSoto, where all three contests were decided by a single run. That experience has left a sour taste in the mouths of players and coaches alike — and has fueled a focused, hungry offseason in St. Francisville.

The Saints return one of the most dangerous lineups in Class 4A, featuring seven of nine starters back from a team that hit .297 collectively in 2025. Offensive depth and production will once again be the foundation of this club. Coach Gannon Achord’s lineup is balanced with speed, power, and experience, capable of putting up crooked numbers in any inning.

The biggest question mark for 2026 lies on the mound. The Saints lost nearly 160 innings of experience from last year’s staff, leaving several new arms to step into larger roles. While there’s no shortage of raw talent — with several pitchers already touching the mid-80s — finding consistent strike-throwers and developing a true No. 1 will be key if West Feliciana hopes to return to Sulphur.

Top Upperclassmen

-Junior C Mason Rogillio

One of the premier offensive players in Louisiana’s junior class, Rogillio has produced at a high level during his first two seasons for the Saints. A natural leader behind the plate and a feared bat in the middle of the order, he was 1st Team All-District and All-Metro as a sophomore.

 

-Senior 1B/C Cole Schexnayder

A steady senior presence who hit .330 with 11 extra-base hits last spring. Schexnayder provides versatility defensively and mature, competitive at-bats that lengthen the lineup.

-Senior OF Jack Sam Leak

At 6’2”, 195 lbs, Leak brings an impressive blend of size, speed, and power. He’s a 6.8 runner with legitimate juice from the right side and will be one of the Saints’ main run producers again in 2026.

-Junior INF/RHP Hollier Pierrelee

A returning starter who contributes both ways. Works in the mid-80s on the mound and is a reliable defender in the infield.

-Junior RHP/INF Tanner Savoy

Another two-way option with low-to-mid 80s velocity who can swing it with authority. Projected to see innings on the mound and corner infield time.

 

-Junior 1B/LHP Preston Bennett

A crafty lefty who can change speeds and mix shapes effectively, giving the Saints a different look from the left side.

-Junior INF/RHP Peyton Landry

Another talented junior arm in the mid-80s, with the potential to anchor the infield at shortstop.

Top Underclassmen to Watch

-Sophomore RHP Brooks Hebert

A name to remember. The 6’2”, 175-pound right-hander already works in the mid-80s with sharp off-speed. Also the starting quarterback for the football team, Hebert’s athleticism translates well to the mound and he could quickly become a key rotation piece.

-Sophomore C Emmett Whitman

A 6’2”, 185-pound backstop with a physical frame and advanced power at the plate. Adds even more offensive firepower to an already loaded lineup.

 

-Sophomore OF Parker Girlinghouse

A left-handed hitter with top-of-the-scale speed, Girlinghouse could win one of the open outfield jobs and provide an immediate spark at the top or bottom of the order.

-Sophomore RHP Jackson Rachal

Logged 15 varsity innings as a freshman, giving him valuable experience heading into his sophomore campaign.

 

Outlook

With one of the most explosive offenses in Class 4A and a core group of upperclassmen ready to lead, West Feliciana is built to make another deep postseason run. The trio of Rogillio, Schexnayder, and Leak gives Coach Achord a middle of the order few teams can match.

The key to the Saints’ 2026 success will be finding reliability on the mound. If one or two of their talented young arms emerge as consistent weekend starters, West Feliciana will have every opportunity to find themselves playing under the lights in Sulphur this spring.

Expect fireworks from one of the most potent lineups in the state — and don’t be surprised if the Saints are right back in the hunt for a 4A title.

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2026 West Feliciana Baseball Schedule 

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