The Preseason All-State North was run on Sunday, February 8th, at Doug Kingsmore Stadium at Clemson University.  The Preseason All-State Showcase is an invitation-only event that features the top players across the state.  Every year the Preseason All-State Showcase highlights the Who’s Who of the state. This event is limited and exclusive to the top prospects in South Carolina and serves as a springboard as you enter the high school season.  Prep Baseball has become the authoritative voice of South Carolina high school baseball. Our website has developed into the ultimate promotional vehicle for players.  This setting provides a prime opportunity for prospects to strengthen their Prep Baseball profiles and position themselves for invitations to premier summer events such Carolina Border Battle, SC Top Prospect Games, Prep Baseball Future Games, JR Future Games, and SR Future Games. 

The Preseason All-State Showcase plays a crucial role on the Prep Baseball calendar, serving as an early identification point before the SCHSL season. These events allow our scouting staff, and college recruiters, to establish a strong follow list entering the spring. Our staff strategically hosts preseason events across the state with the goal of identifying emerging prospects who have capitalized on the offseason, while also re-evaluating known players trending upward. Complete player profiles, including tech metrics, statistics, video, and detailed scouting reports, will be published on the Prep Baseball Report website, which is followed by more than 1,000 college programs nationwide. 

The event used two different check in groups to accommodate all players. Each group completed the same evaluation process. Position players took part in a pro style workout that included a laser timed 60, jump metrics recorded with Vald Performance technology, grip strength testing, and height and weight measurements. Players also completed a defensive evaluation. The event finished with batting practice and TrackMan ball flight analysis.

Below we will look at the statistical breakdown for the event.

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SCOUTING REPORTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Colt Babic, Hammond (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS 
Body: 5-10, 184-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Compact uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 76.9 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 97.0 mph. 367' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Well above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: OF: Methodical footwork that helps him field out infront. INF: Stays down on the ball with soft hands.
ATH: 6.62 runner in the 60. 1.64 in the 10 yard split. 28.60 max vertical.

Jackson Bailey, James F. Byrnes (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP 
Body: 6-5, 191-pounds. Athletic wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with rhythmic hands. Lifts front foot during load. Short downhill path through the zone. 68.1 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 92.1 mph. 351' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Moves well through the ball and fields out infront.
ATH: 6.84 runner in the 60. 1.61 in the 10 yard split. 23.90 max vertical.

Benjamin Balliet, Strom Thurmond (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 5-10, 189-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with high rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Long aggressive slightly downhill path through the zone. 71 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 72.0 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-73 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Moves well through the ball and chops his feet.
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.30 max vertical.

Ashton Bodison, James Byrnes Freshman Academy (SC), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/2B 
Body: 6-0, 158-pounds. Lean, wiry build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Extremely narrow and open setup with low hands before impact. Short stride during load. Short downhill path through the zone. 60.8 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 287' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-66 mph. Low slingshot release with short action.
Defense: Moves well through the ball.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.70 max vertical.

Cash Conner, Eastside (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/2B 
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Slightly downhill path through the zone. 62.5 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 66.4 mph. 261' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. OF-82 mph. Above average arm strength with short action.
Defense: INF: Stop and go fielder that stays down on the ball with sure hands. OF: Stop and go fielder that fields out infront.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.90 max vertical.

Luke Cromer, Chapin (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B 
Body: 5-9, 197-pounds. Strong physical build.
Hit: RHH. Weight on the backfoot with quiet hands. Double taps front foot during load. Short level path with quick hands through the zone. 66.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 234' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-74 mph. Average arm strength with short action.
Defense: Charges and moves well through the ball with quick feet.
ATH: 6.78 runner in the 60. 1.63 and 3.84 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.30 max vertical.

Eli Crowe, Broome (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 5-10, 184-pounds. Strong physical build.
Hit: RHH. Extremely wide setup with rhythmic hands. Downhill path through the zone. 64.1 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 283' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-77 mph. Average arm strength with long action.
Defense: Moves well through the ball with quick feet.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 1.41 and 3.74 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.20 max vertical.

Devin Cutts, Legion Collegiate Academy (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 162-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Downhill path with quick hands through the zone. 66.8 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 251' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stays down on the ball.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.65 in the 10 yard split. 25.80 max vertical.

Gannon Davis, Mauldin (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 5-9, 137-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with low hands. Lifts front foot during load. Uphill path through the zone. 59.3 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 190' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-74 mph. Average arm strength with short action.
Defense: Stop and go fielder that stays down on the ball.
ATH: 6.77 runner in the 60. 1.53 in the 10 yard split. 20.70 max vertical.

CJ Edwards, Mauldin (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/1B 
Body: 6-1, 158-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Downhill path through the zone. 65.7 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 211' max distance.
Arm: LH. 
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.

Camden Finley, Clinton (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 197-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide closed off setup with rhythmic hands. Lifts heel during load. Downhill path with quick hands through the zone. Potential for power at next level. 68.1 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 90.0 mph. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. Advanced arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Moves well through the ball and takes direct routes.
ATH: 6.74 runner in the 60. 1.58 and 3.73 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.70 max vertical.

Grasun Gonzales, Legion Collegiate Academy (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Slightly downhill path through the zone. 61.5 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stays down on the ball with sure hands and a quick first step.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.30 max vertical.

Banks Head, Dutch Fork (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP 
Body: 5-10, 161-pounds. Lean, athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with high hands. Double taps front foot during load. Uphill path through the zone. 64 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 307' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-74 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stop and go fielder that fields out infront.
ATH: 7.37 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.20 max vertical.

Ryan Hendricks, D.W. Daniel (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B 
Body: 5-9, 176-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Short slightly downhill path through the zone. 61 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 60.1 mph. 105' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-77 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stop and go fielder that fields out infront.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.60 max vertical.

Stephen Hudgins, Powdersville (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS 
Body: 5-8, 176-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Lifts heel during load. Steep downhill path through the zone. 71.5 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 298' max distance.
Arm: RH. 
ATH: 6.52 runner in the 60. 1.59 and 3.69 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.20 max vertical.

Ben Ivey, J. L. Mann High Academy (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 146-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Short level path through the zone. 63.1 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-76 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Takes direct routes to the ball and fields out infront.
ATH: 6.71 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.53 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.80 max vertical.

Jacob Jennings, Legion Collegiate Academy (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF 
Body: 5-9, 147-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with high rhythmic hands. Level path through the zone. 61 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 67.2 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-75 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stays down and moves well through the ball.
ATH: 6.97 runner in the 60. 1.62 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.60 max vertical.

Colby Kelley, Fountain Inn High (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 6-3, 192-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Short slightly downhill path through the zone. 64.8 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.0 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Above average arm strength with long action.
Defense: Moves well through the ball with quick feet.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.69 in the 10 yard split. 21.60 max vertical.

NOAH LAYTON, Nation Ford (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF 
Body: 5-11, 169-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Uphill path through the zone. 70.4 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 354' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-85 mph. Well above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Moves well through the ball with quick feet.
ATH: 6.44 runner in the 60. 1.52 and 3.58 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.60 max vertical.

Jack Lerstang, Greenville Academy (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP 
Body: 5-10, 149-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: SH. L: Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Lifts front foot during load. R: Wide setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. L: Slightly downhill path through the zone. R: Slightly downhill path through the zone. 66.3 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 313' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph. Above average arm strength with short action.
Defense: Moves well through the ball with quick feet.
ATH: 6.80 runner in the 60. 1.63 and 3.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.50 max vertical.

Briggs Lessmeister, Clover (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-4, 223-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with low hands. Long stride during load. Uphill path with quick hands through the zone. Potential for power at the next level. 75.2 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 mph. 376' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Well above average arm strength with long action.
Defense: Fields out infront.
ATH: 6.78 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.73 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.10 max vertical.

Coleson Marino, Emerald High (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-1, 171-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Long level path with quick hands through the zone. 70 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 351' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stays down on the ball.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.20 max vertical.

Charlie McCrory, Spartanburg (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/3B 
Body: 6-4, 228-pounds. Physical build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Short uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 66.8 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 90.4 mph. 387' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. OF-78 mph. Average arm strength with long action.
Defense: INF: Stays down on the ball with sure hands. OF: Moves well through the ball.
ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60. 1.50 and 3.72 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.90 max vertical.

Christopher Moore, Georgetown (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 5-11, 215-pounds. Physical build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with rhythmic hands. Lifts heel during load. Short slightly uphill path through the zone. 63.8 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-77 mph. Average arm strength with short action.
Defense: Stop and go fielder that fields out infront.
ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60. 1.85 in the 10 yard split. 14.40 max vertical.

Will Nations, Lexington (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/3B 
Body: 6-0, 172-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Slightly downhill path with quick hands through the zone. 66 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 253' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Above average arm strength with long action.
Defense: Moves well through the ball with quick feet.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.67 in the 10 yard split. 26.40 max vertical.

Lyric Owen, James F. Byrnes (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Uphill path through the zone. 64.3 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 79.0 mph. 251' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Moves well through the ball with quick feet.
ATH: 7.19 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.70 max vertical.

Bennett Plane, Brookland-Cayce (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF 
Body: 5-10, 163-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open and wide setup with quiet hands. Short stride during load. Slightly uphill path through the zone. 70.5 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 332' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Stop and go fielder that stays down on the ball.
ATH: 6.84 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.50 max vertical.

Hane Pretulak, Greenville Academy (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF 
Body: 6-0, 174-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup with rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Slightly downhill path through the zone. 68.7 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 269' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-77 mph. OF-82 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: OF: Moves well through the ball and takes direct routes. INF: Stays down on the ball well with quick feet for the position.
ATH: 6.86 runner in the 60. 1.56 and 3.78 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.80 max vertical.

William Russell, Seneca High (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-8, 183-pounds. Lean lanky build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with rhythmic hands. Lifts front foot during load. Short slightly uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 59 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 159' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. OF-87 mph. Well above average arm strength with long action.
Defense: OF: Fields out infront and chops the feet. INF: Stays down on the ball with quick feet for the position.
ATH: 7.00 runner in the 60. 1.62 and 3.86 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.20 max vertical.

Brayden Simpson, Broome (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS 
Body: 5-9, 166-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with low hands. Lifts front foot during load. Uphill path through the zone. 63.2 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-74 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Moves well through the ball and chops the feet.
ATH: 6.65 runner in the 60. 1.54 and 3.66 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.10 max vertical.

Kellan Spencer, Boiling Springs (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wide setup with quiet hands. Short stride during load. Short level path with quick hands through the zone. 66.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 59.8 mph. 242' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Moves well through the ball.
ATH: 7.06 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.00 max vertical.

Ray Steed Jr, South Pointe (SC), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Lean lanky build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with quiet hands. Lifts front foot during load. Downhill path through the zone. 68.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-79 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Fields out infront.
ATH: 7.07 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.80 max vertical.

Charlie Todd, Chapin (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF 
Body: 6-1, 178-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 67.4 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.0 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Moves well through the ball.
ATH: 6.73 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.72 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.30 max vertical.

Dylan Tomberlin, Central Pageland (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF 
Body: 5-11, 168-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Weight on the backfoot during setup with rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Uphill path through the zone. 67.8 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-75 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Fields out infront and stays down on the ball.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.90 max vertical.

Landon Vessell, Hillcrest (SC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP 
Body: 5-11, 159-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Downhill path with quick hands through the zone. 68.8 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 90.2 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-77 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Fields out infront.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.59 and 3.85 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.50 max vertical.

Landen Wicker, Mid Carolina (SC), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B 
Body: 5-11, 154-pounds. Lean lanky build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Downhill path through the zone. 63.8 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Quick feet that help field out infront.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.80 max vertical.