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2026 Anderson County Mavericks Team Preview

January 6, 2026
Prep Baseball Tennessee Staff

The 2026 Tennessee high school baseball season is quickly approaching and, as usual, excitement is abound throughout the state. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season and, as is the case each year, there are some very talented players and teams across Tennessee.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in Murfreesboro at the state tournament championships – but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. We hope to familiarize our readers with many of the teams across the state as we preview individual teams across Tennessee. We will take you right up to first pitch this season with these team previews, eventually releasing our Preseason Power 25 rankings that’ll carry us into the opening week of action.

Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across the state. Each week we will be releasing our Players of the Week and updating the Power 25 rankings.

Our 2026 preseason coverage continues today.

Please note that all Team Previews were submitted by High School Coaches.

High School: Anderson County
Head Coach: Josh Boynton
TSSAA Classification: AAA
District: District 4
2025 Record (Playoff Finish): 31-13 (State Tournament)

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

+ Top Returning Position Players:

C Nolan Benson (2027)


+ Top Returning Pitchers:

  • RHP Wil Ridenour
  • RHP Daniel Unthank
  • RHP Kris Pelliccio (2026, Pikeville)
  • RHP Clay Fletcher

More Names to Know

2027s:

TOP NEWCOMERS

+ Impact Underclassmen:

C Levi Skeen (2028)

2026 OUTLOOK

+ Anderson County enters the 2026 season with high expectations after a strong 31–13 campaign that ended with a trip to the TSSAA State Tournament. Under head coach Josh Boynton, the Mavericks have built a reputation as one of the more consistent programs in Class AAA, and much of last year’s success returns to the field. With a veteran-heavy core and multiple two-way contributors, Anderson County is positioned to once again contend in District 4.

Offensively, the Mavericks bring back a deep and experienced infield led by Roane State CC commit Blake Lowe, along with Wil Ridenour, Clay Fletcher, and Daniel Unthank, each capable of impacting the game at the plate while also providing value on the mound. Behind the dish, Nolan Benson returns as a steady presence and key piece of the lineup, while Jeremiah Owens gives Anderson County athleticism and production in the outfield. This group provides balance, versatility, and lineup flexibility, allowing the Mavericks to apply pressure throughout the order.

On the mound, Anderson County returns a reliable and proven pitching staff. Ridenour and Unthank headline the rotation, while Pikeville commit Kris Pelliccio and Fletcher give the Mavericks multiple right-handed options who can handle meaningful innings. With added depth from young arms and position players like Jackson Harris and a promising underclass class that includes Landry Sharp, Reese Young, and Levi Skeen, the Mavericks have both immediate impact and long-term upside. With experience, depth, and postseason confidence, Anderson County looks poised for another deep run in Class AAA in 2026.

Find more information on Anderson County’s 2026 season below:

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+ Find more 2026 team previews on our TSSAA Season Preview page

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