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With the season right officially underway, our staff will continue to release previews for teams from around the state. In this edition we highlighted 11 teams in Southwest Michigan.

All information has been provided to us through our preseason coaches questionnaire, please email [email protected] if you have not received this poll and are a varsity head coach in the state of Michigan. 

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Bangor Vikings

Head Coach: Nick Cox

Division: 3

2025 Record: 18-17

2025 Tournament: Lost in District Semifinals

Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/7

2026 Team Strengths:

• Experience
• Defense
• Pitching
• Speed

Key Returners:

• Jaret McCoy, SS/RHP, 2027
  .395 AVG, 42 R, 62 SB / 45 IP, 9-2, 2.49 ERA, 87 K
• Jaxon Webb, OF/P, 2026
• Nick Hardester, 1B, 2026
• Terrance Payne, UTL/P, 2026
• Wyatt Schneider, OF/P, 2026
• Jorge Dominguez, 3B/P, 2026
• Brendon Jackson, C/P, 2026
• Luke Remington, C/P, 2027
• Isaiah Irvine, MIF/P, 2027
• Landen Valentine OF 2027

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Colon Magi

Head Coach: Ted Stoll

Division: 4

2025 Record: 10-7

2025 Tournament: Lost in District Semifinals

Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/4

2026 Team Strengths:

• Leadership
• Defense 

Key Returners:

• Dalton Williams, OF/RHP, 2026
  .442 AVG, 16 2B, 16 R, 22 SB
• Aden Delp, INF/C, 2026
  .404 AVG, 1 HR, 20 RBI, 20 R, 14 SB
• Jeremiah West, SS/RHP, 2028
  .489 AVG, 23 R / 4-1, 2.8 ERA, 45 K, 20 BB
• Colin Trattles, INF, 2026
• Cater Persons, INF/P, 2027

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Kalamazoo Loy Norrix

Head Coach: Zach Rickli

Division: 1

2025 Record: 23-12

2025 Tournament: Lost in District Final

Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/5

Team Strengths:

• Defense
• Culture
• Baseball IQ

Key Returners:

• Trey Iocca, INF, 2026, Glen Oaks CC
  .336 avg, 8 2b, 2 3b, 1 HR, 20 RBI, 27 R, 8 SB
• Boston Grueter, C, 2027
  .280 avg, 6 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 26 RBI, 12 R, 10 SB
• Jackson Deluca, UTL/RHP, 2027
• Connor Doren, INF, 2026
  .258 avg, 7 2B, 17 RBI, 30 R, 12 SB
• Sam Oberlee, LHP/OF, 2026, Glen Oaks CC
  6-3, 2.51 ERA, 53 K, 30 BB
• Corey Stanfill, RHP/UTL, 2027
  .351 avg, 4 2B, 2 3B, 8 RBI, 13 R, 4 SB / 4-2, 3.00 ERA, 32 K
• Dylan Duguay, OF/P, 2026
• Thomas Shockey, P, 2026

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Michigan Lutheran

Head Coach: Travis Hamilton

Division: 4

2025 Record: 21-13

2025 Tournament: Lost in District Semifinals

Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/4

2026 Team Strengths:

• Leadership
• Defense 
• Starting Pitching

Key Returners:

• Anthony Ealey, OF, 2026
• Grayson Anderson, INF, 2026
• Ethan Eggert, RHP/INF, 2027
• Daniel VanerLugt, LHP/OF, 2027
• Khannor Hamilton, RHP/SS, 2027
• Lincoln Coburn, RHP/3B, 2028

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Paw Paw Red Wolves

Head Coach: Derek Vanderburg

Division: 2

2025 Record: 23-11

2025 Tournament: Lost in District Final

Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/5

Team Strengths:

• Defense
• Starting Pitching
• Team Culture

Key Returners:

• Caden Bowen, OF/LHP, 2026, Madonna
  .329 AVG, 2 3B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 35 R, 21 BB, 17 SB / 12.2 IP, 1.10 ERA, 3-0, 1 SV, 26 K

2026 LHP/OF @CadenBowen2026
ATH Stampede (@BartacusSHU19)

Drives a triple deep into the right center gap #WestMIChallenge #pb45 pic.twitter.com/lEpsxSgMg1

— Prep Baseball Michigan Scouting Coverage (@PrepBaseMIScout) July 6, 2025

• Remington Dempsey, 3B/RHP, 2026
  .344 AVG, 25 RBI, 18 R, 13 BB / 25 IP, 4-0, 2.80 ERA, 31 K
• Ryan Holmes, MIF, 2026, Glen Oaks CC
  .374 AVG., 519 OBP., 20 RBI, 46 R, 30 BB, 23 SB
• Bryn Carlsen, RHP, 2026
  32.2 IP, 4-4, 2.57 ERA, 54 K
• Carson DeYoung, OF/P, 2026
• Maverick Johnson, 1B, 2027
  .364 AVG, .520 OBP, 22 RBI, 27 R, 31 BB
• Gavin Allers, C, 2028
• Hayden Criger, MIF, 2028

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Portage Central Mustangs

Head Coach: Andrew Iasci

Division: 1

2025 Record: 8-22

2025 Tournament: Lost in Pre-Districts

Returning Starters: 7

2026 Team Strengths:

• Starting Pitching
• Athleticism
• Varsatility

Key Returners:

• Rylan McNally, INF/RHP, 2026, Kalamazoo College
  .371 AVG, 6 2B, 1 3B, 20 RBI, 19 R / 36 IP, 46 K, 12 BB, 4.55 ERA
• Noah Klein, RHP, 2026, GVSU (Football)
  36 IP, 30 K, 19 BB, 3.11 ERA
• Nolan Bloomquist, IF/OF, 2026, Calvin College (Football)
  .267 AVG, .337 OBP, 23 H, 3 2B, 12 SB
• Kai Torre, IF/OF, 2027
  .265 AVG, .411 OBP, 22 H, 23 SB
• Scotty Brown, OF, 2027
  .316 AVG, .360 OBP, 24 H, 14 RBI
• Camden Schultz, 1B/RHP, 2026
  .294 AVG, .413 OBP / 11.1 IP, 3.70 ERA
• Cooper Martinson, OF/RHP, 2026
  .316 AVG, .360 OBP, 24 H, 14 RBI
• Keegan Popp, LHP/1B, 2027
• Braydin Meninga, C, 2028

Newcomers to Watch:

• Austin Taylor, MIF/RHP, 2029

2029 RHP/MIF Austin Taylor
(Portage Central)

Taylor started strong on the hill for #TeamMichigan w/a scoreless first inning of work.

Featured a high 7’s heater with a mid 6’s 12/6 BB 👍🏻#PBJFG25 | @AustinTaylorB77 pic.twitter.com/LZx7whPUzX

— Prep Baseball Michigan (@PrepBaseballMI) July 26, 2025

• Porter Ward, MIF/RHP, 2029

SS/RHP Porter Ward
2029. Portage Central HS (MI)

Steps in from the right-side and drills this ball to the LCG for a standup double while plating a run across. @porterward27221 | @PrepBaseballMI pic.twitter.com/MaBnBFwSHK

— Prep Baseball Ontario (@PrepBaseballON) July 27, 2025

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Portage Northern Huskies

Head Coach: Adam Cardona

Division: 1

2025 Record: 14-15

2025 Tournament: Lost in District Semi-Finals

Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/3

2026 Team Strengths:

• Speed
• Defense
• Leadership

Key Returners:

• Brice Welke, IF/RHP, 2026, Glen Oaks CC

2026 SS Brice Welke@Brice_Welke | ATH Stampede

Welke smashes one over the outfielders heads to record a double and bring in a run!!!#WestMIChallenge #pb56 pic.twitter.com/nVI4QgLEpB

— Prep Baseball Michigan Scouting Coverage (@PrepBaseMIScout) July 5, 2025

• Evan McIntyre, OF, 2026, Kellogg CC

2026 OF Evan McIntyre (MI) comes through with a clutch knock late to add on an insurance run.

Stays compact with fast hands through the zone as he fires this into LF for an RBI 1B. 91 EV.

Physical 6-foot-5 frame. @PB_Uncommitted @PrepBaseballMI @MIEliteSelects #16uNat25 pic.twitter.com/Nkc9itAMnF

— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 30, 2025

• Braylon Rolfe, RHP, 2026, RHP, Spring Arbor
• Leo Rodriguez, OF, 2026
• Ethan Wabindato, C, 2026
• Nick Downey, IF, 2026
• Dylan Smith, IF/OF, 2027
• Austin Keene, IF/RHP, 2027
• Gavin Reiter, RHP, 2026
• Drew Klok, LHP, 2027

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Saugatuck Trailblazers

Head Coach: Jaden Grigg

Division: 3

2025 Record: 12-18

2025 Tournament: Lost in District Semifinal

Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/2

2026 Team Strengths:

• Athleticism
• Team Chemistry
• Defense

Key Returners:

• Sam Bos, OF/P, 2026
• Morgan Davis OF, 2026
• Holden Burd IF, 2027
• Jack Drummond OF, 2027
• Braison Jones IF/P, 2027
• Nolan LaLonde C/IF/P, 2028

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South Haven Rams

Head Coach: Joe Dubina

Division: 2

2025 Record: 15-10

2025 Tournament: Lost in District Semifinals

Returning Starters/Pitchers: 8/5

2026 Team Strengths:

• Pitching
• Leadership
• Hitting
• Versatility 

Key Returners:

• Isaac Chalupa, OF/1B/RHP, 2026
  .412 AVG, 9 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 12 SB, 27 RBI, 25 R / 17.2 IP, 2.02 ERA
• Charlie Hiatt, 1B/LHP, 2026
  .324 AVG, .465 OBP, 4 2B, 14 RBI, 21 R
• Max Verseput, RHP/3B
  .333 AVG, 9 2B, 1 HR, 19 RBI, 15 R / 52 IP, .942 ERA, 5-3, 67 SO, 17 BB
• Wyatt Dotson, OF/RHP, 2026, Lake Michigan College
  .261 AVG, 7 2B, 2 HR, 19 RBI, 18 R
• Jonathan Bevevino, C/UTL, 2026
• Jadon Schneider, IF/OF/RHP, 2026
• Jacob Bosma, IF/P, 2026
• Quin Hayes, OF, 2026

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Stevensville-Lakeshore Lancers

Head Coach: Dave Machemer

Division: 2

2025 Record: 23-7

2025 Tournament: Lost in Districts

Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/3

2026 Team Strengths:

• Starting Pitching
• Defense

Key Returners:

• Ryley Danopolis, 2B, 2026
  
• Quinn Carmody, IF, 2026
• Isaiah Timmons, OF, 2027
• Mason Bell, RHP, 2026
• Logan Arnt, OF/P, 2027
• Kaden Griffths, OF, 2027
• Wyatt Chrispell, INF, 2026
• Ian Winklemen, RHP, 2027
• Camden McMichael, RHP, 2028
• AJ Smit, RHP, 2028

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Three Rivers Wildcats

Head Coach: Scott Muffley

Division: 2

2025 Record: 25-15

2025 Tournament: Lost in Quarterfinals

Returning Starters: 6

2026 Team Strengths:

• Hitting

Key Returners:

• Mason Awe, UTL, 2026, Kalamazoo College (Football)
  .462 AVG, 12 XBH, 23 RBI, 26 R, 12 SB
  
• Aidan Williams, RHP/UTL, 2027
  49.2 IP, 6-2, 1.69 ERA, 49 K
• Tate Rohrer, C, 2027
• Brady Penny, CF, 2026, Glen Oaks CC
• Drake Dibble, SS/RHP, 2027
• Gabriel Young, 3B/RHP
• Carson Bowley, OF

Underclassmen to Watch:

• Rylan Corte, MIF, 2028
• Tyson Rohrer, LHP/OF, 2028

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