Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2026 spring season. Team previews touch on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down through the official Prep Baseball Oregon Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Team Previews are generated through a mixture of coaches' responses gathered through our perennial coaches questionnaires, as well as insight from Prep Baseball Staff. Stay tuned the next several weeks for the unveiling of Team Previews and the complete Power 25.

Today, we spotlight the #18 ranked Summit Storm. 

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High School: Summit Storm   
Head Coach: Aaron Boehm
Division: 5A
League/Conference: Intermountain
2025 Record (Finish): 23-6
2025 Playoff Finish: 5A state champions

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 2
No. of Returning Pitchers: 4
Key Players Lost: Slater de Brun, Alex Via, Nolan Boehm, Carter Hess, Preston Sexson, Tanner McIntyre, Riley Via

TEAM OUTLOOK

Starting Pitching: Andrew Guthrie, Ryker Hartlaub

Bullpen: Cian Rode, Jackson Parker, Griz Sutherland, Langston Bollert, Henry Gruetzmacher

Top Seniors: Jackson Parker, Cian Rode

Top Juniors: Charlie Wiscovich, Andrew Guthrie, Griz Sutherland, Langston Bollert, Henry Gruetzmacher

Underclassmen to watch: '28 Ryker Hartlaub, '28 Evan Guadalupe

Areas to watch: Inexperience, lineup

Team Strengths: Pitching depth potential, young talent

Overall Summary

Summit enters 2026 as one of the bigger wild card teams in the state. One one hand, few teams will lose more talent from the previous season than the Storm, headlined by the graduation of first round draft pick Slater de Brun and D1 arm Alex Via. On the other hand, the 5A state champs do return a few pieces and have some talented newcomers that could easily propel them to the pinnacle of 5A ball once again this spring. Senior Jackson Parker returns to the middle of the order as a difference making bat, and could see more extended run on the mound in his final year. Junior Charlie Wiscovich is the other returner to the varsity lineup, manning the shortstop position well last spring. Junior Griz Sutherland could see more extended run as well after putting together a quality look at last summer's Prep Baseball PNW State Games. Junior Andrew Guthrie also has varsity pitching experience and will likely be leaned upon heavily on the bump. After this, newcomers will need to contribute for Summit to have significant success. A pair of talented sophomores ranked in the top 10 for their class look poised to help in this regard. LHP Ryker Hartlaub is a strike thrower who induces weak contact and can handle bulk innings. INF Evan Guadalupe is a talented infield prospect with some developing gap to gap power and top of the order traits. Both players were seen at last fall's West Coast Super Sophomore Games and can make an impact in 2026. Head coach Aaron Boehm has scheduled intriguing games against Grants Pass, Ridgeview and Bend to highlight the spring schedule. Look for Summit to lean upon new contributors to once again be a competitive side in 2026.

Find more information on the 2026 Summit program below:

+ Follow them on IG: @summit_baseball_official
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Oregon Preseason Power 25 homepage

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