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2026 OSSAA Team Preview: Norman North Timberwolves

February 23, 2026
Prep Baseball Oklahoma Staff

The Oklahoma high school baseball season kicks off on Feb. 23 for classes A and B and Mar. 1 for classes 2A-6A, opening day for regular season action under OSSAA regulations. Leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2025 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down to the official Prep Baseball Oklahoma Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Perennially, we’ve submitted a preseason questionnaire to high school head coaches across the entire state. Their responses have been flooding in and we’re using the detailed insight they’ve provided in our team-by-team preseason analysis.

Our 2026 preseason coverage continues today.

High School: Norman North
Head Coach: Brian Aylor (22 years)
Classification: 6A
2025 Record (Finish): 17-21 // Lost in Regionals

2026 SEASON OUTLOOK

No. of Returning Position Players: 6
No. of Returning Pitchers: 6

Top Returners:

  • Terry Pursell: RHP, SR, 6'0 205.
    • Should be one of the top arms in 6A.
  • Gavin Bailey: 2B/RHP, 5'10 180, R/R.
  • Luke Spencer: SS/RHP, SR, 6'2 165 R/R.
    • Luke is our returning SS and has really grown and matured into a great leader and player.
  • Charles Copus: C, JR, 6'0 190, R/R.
    • Charlie is one of the top catchers in Oklahoma.
  • Jacob Reyes: OF, JR, 6'2 165, R/R.
    • Really matured from last year and should bat in the middle of the order.
  • Kolbe Mallory: 1B/DH, JR, 5'9 240, L/R.
    • Kolbe has the ability to change the scoreboard with one swing of the bat. He can produce a lot of power.
  • Porter Smith: RHP, JR, 6'0 200.
    • Porter is one of our top returning arms from last year. We're looking for him to have a big season.
  • Ty Lashbrook: 3B/RHP, 5'10 195, R/R.
    • Ty has made big improvements to his game from last year He is one of our greatest competitors. We're looking for him to have a great season

Top Newcomers:

  • Chase Garner: CF/LHP, JR, 6'0 165, L/L.
    • I believe he will be one of the top players in Oklahoma.
  • John Paul Lundquist: OF, SO, 6'2 190, R/R.
    • One of the top two-sport athletes in Oklahoma. The brother of Jackson and Will Lundquist.
  • Asher Kirkland: P, SR, 6'0 175.
    • Will be one of our top arms this year. Really has made a big leap from last season.
  • Ace Lewis: OF/P, JR, 6'5 205.
    • Sky's the limit for Ace and his ability once he puts it all together.

Key Players Lost:

Coach’s Insight: “The record last season is not indicative of the growth these players had. Most of the lineup last year was comprised of players who were playing varsity Baseball for the first time. We now return a significant amount of players with experience. The trials this team went through last season have prepared them for what is ahead. We will be returnning most of their starters in addition to a few new additions who are expected to have big years. The pitching staff is deep and experienced. We will be a very athletic ball club with speed and strength throughout the lineup. We'll have a grueling schedule this year. We have been sent East for the 3rd time in 4 years and will go head to head against some of the top teams in Oklahoma. ” – Brian Aylor, head coach

Outlook: Norman North comes into 2026 primed for a bounce back after and uncharacteristic year with youth all around the diamond and the rotation. On the mound, they'll be led by senior Terry Pursell who has shown massive upside and give them an opportunity to beat anyone in the state on Monday night. With the inexperience a year ago, this year's squad will have improved depth with both returners and newcomers that have competed at the varsity level. Offensively, they return numerous pieces that showed the potential to impact games. Junior Charles Copus should anchor that lineup as a steady presence defensively, but also offensively in the middle of the lineup coming off a year in which he showcased the ability to drive in runs conistently. The Timberwolves showed the ability to respond to adversity with toughness a season ago and a schedule that asks them to travel east in District 3 will be no different. Expect a bounce back season for Norman North in 2026.

Find more information on the 2026 Norman North program below:

+ Visit Prep Baseball Oklahoma’s 2026 OSSAA Team Previews page to learn more.

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