VHSL Region Quick Hits: 5/22 and 5/23

May 23, 2024
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This week is the 2024 VHSL Region Tournaments will get underway as we approach the end of the season and the crowning of six new State Champions. Be sure to follow @PrepBaseballVA for all of our live coverage of this year's playoffs. Here are highlights from our coverage of mid-week action.

Deep Run

Vincent Porcaro SS / RHP / Deep Run, VA / 2026

'26 Vincent Porcaro (Deep Run High School)

Drives this pitch to LF for a RBI single. @PrepBaseballVA #Region6A #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/UwolA2O08R
— Prep Baseball Mid-Atlantic Scouting (@PrepBaseMAS) May 22, 2024

Grassfield

Giacomo Franco LHP / Grassfield, VA / 2026

'26 Giacomo Franco (Grassfield High School)
Drives this pitch for an RBI Double. Grass field leads 7-0 in the top of the 4th. @PrepBaseballVA #Region6A #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/IhO7uiEPP9
— Prep Baseball Mid-Atlantic Scouting (@PrepBaseMAS) May 22, 2024

Ryan Hoeft C / 2B / Grassfield, VA / 2024

'24 Ryan Hoefet ( Grasfield High School ||Georgia Highlands JC)

Drives this pitch to CF for a single. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen #Region6A pic.twitter.com/ZYlfqhOgPj
— Prep Baseball Mid-Atlantic Scouting (@PrepBaseMAS) May 22, 2024

Bradley Zayac RHP / 3B / Grassfield, VA / 2024

'24 Bradley Zayac (Grassfield High School || ECU)

Bradley Zayac with 10 SO 5IP letting up 0 runs until the top of the 4th inning. Leading Grassfield to a 11-1 win.

FB 91-92
CB 75-76
CH 85-87@PrepBaseballVA #Region6A #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/479ksZpt7A
— Prep Baseball Mid-Atlantic Scouting (@PrepBaseMAS) May 23, 2024

Gainesville

Matthew Eidemiller 2B / SS / Gainesville, VA / 2026

2026 Matthew Eidemiller (@G_villeBaseball) tries to get Gainesville going in the bottom half of the first, lining this single back up the middle #Region6B #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/QynSuzU9Gw
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

2026 Matthew Eidemiller (@G_villeBaseball) with his second knock of the day, this time legging out an infield single. Ball bounces away, allowing two to score

Gainesville up 2-1, top 4#Region6B #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/4URQwSyaim
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Caden Merritt OF / OF / Gainesville, VA / 2025

2025 #BaseCo commit Caden Merritt comes in in the 5th fired up and ready to shut it down. Fastball sitting 86-88 and slider looking real sharp, striking out the side@G_villeBaseball leads 4-3, now bottom 5 #Region6B #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/2AvA7iml29
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

2025 #BaseCo commit Caden Merritt closes the door for @G_villeBaseball. 6 Ks in 3 innings, and only 1 earned run.

Gainesville wins this #Region6B matchup, 7-4#BeSeen pic.twitter.com/Yt9FsubPmZ
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 23, 2024

Aaron Ritenour OF / OF / Gainesville, VA / 2026

2026 Aaron Ritenour helps to pad the @G_villeBaseball lead with this laser out to RCF for a two run triple

Gainesville now leads 6-3, still bottom 5#Region6B #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/DHxpYvb8h9
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Riley Trainer 1B / OF / Gainesville, VA / 2024

2024 Riley Trainer takes the lead right back for @G_villeBaseball with this 2 RBI single, knocking the Mt View starter out of the game

4-3 Gainesville, still bottom 4 #Region6B #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/RR6vVMNARn
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Mountain View

Robert Chapman C / 2B / Mountain View (Stafford), VA / 2024

2024 @HSC_Baseball commit Robbie Chapman trying to get a @MtViewBaseball comeback going in the 7th, sending one to the RCF gap for an RBI double

7-4, Gainesville still leads#Region6B #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/jfNwiEl925
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 23, 2024

Timothy Hootselle C / 2B / Mountain View, VA / 2025

2025 Timothy Hootselle (@MtViewBaseball) was ready for this fastball and lines it for a single #Region6B #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/WS6LVSS7fn
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Matthew McCauley LHP / 1B / Mountain View (Stafford), VA / 2026

2026 Matthew McCauley comes out of the pen and gets @MtViewBaseball out of a jam. K’d the first batter and then got a fly out to right

Fastball sitting 85-87 so far

4-3 Gainesville leads, top 5#Region6B #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/zy4lLN2ijs
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Caleb Ramsey OF / RHP / Mountain View, VA / 2025

In the top of the 4th, @MtViewBaseball tied the game with 2027 Hunter Haught letting out an infield single. The next AB, 2025 GMU commit Caleb Ramsey gives them the lead with shot back up the middle

3-2 Mt View leads, bottom 4 #Region6B #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/MWMaHNwRaF
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Spencer Way CF / N/A, VA / 2025

2025 Spencer Way (@MtViewBaseball) goes with a pitch to punch one through the left side for a single

Gainesville would get out of the inning. Still 1-0 Mt View now in the third #Region6B #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/fXnaUPm1dB
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

EC Glass

Cooper Campbell RHP / OF / EC Glass, VA / 2024

‘24 Cooper Campbell #GoRams commit (@ECGlassBaseball)

Campbell picks up his last K on the night to complete his 1 hit CG as the Hilltoppers advance in region 4D with a 4-0 win over Salem.#Region4D https://t.co/2GtMPE5CbI pic.twitter.com/k9g20Jj7vJ
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 23, 2024

Kaleb Brehm, 2025 **Does not have a Prep Baseball profile**

‘25 Kaleb Brehm (@ECGlassBaseball)

Brehm sneaks this ball through the right side to get the Hilltoppers on the board in the bottom of the second.#Region4D pic.twitter.com/AqEYEkCRa8
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Salem

Carter Black OF / LHP / Salem (Salem), VA / 2025

‘25 Carter Black (@SalemSpartanBB)

Black comes in for relief with two outs in the bottom of the 6th and gets a fly out to get out of the inning.

Hilltoppers lead 4-0 heading to the top of the 7th.

FB 80-82#Region4D pic.twitter.com/HAS0SbmAdH
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Trace Monroe LHP / Salem, VA / 2025

‘25 Trace Monroe #BaseCo commit (@SalemSpartanBB)

Monroe has settled in after picking up two K’s in the 5th. Has worked the FB to the corners. Feel for SL has increased later in outing.

FB 84-87
SL 74-77#Region4D pic.twitter.com/qWH3o3dUU1
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Chase Rutledge SS / Salem, VA / 2026

‘26 Chase Rutledge (@SalemSpartanBB)

Rutledge picks up Salem’s first hit with a single into center in the top of the 6th.#Region4D pic.twitter.com/dEluQoFe3F
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

First Colonial

Keegan Haesler 1B / First Colonial, VA / 2025

Haesler with another 2K hit. Just flat hits. Bat to ball skills & covers the zone.

First Colonial has blown this one open.#BeSeen #Region5A https://t.co/aEOg8fB4uD pic.twitter.com/w9wiBnQCnh
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Jaethan Inman SS / RHP / First Colonial , VA / 2025

‘25 Jaethan Inman (First Colonial) goes down & hooks this one for a 2 RBI single.

Patriots now up 10-0 in B4.#Region5A #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/33JHQOoPTt
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Nic Morlang RHP / OF / First Colonial, VA / 2025

#DirtyTerps commit ‘25 Nic Morlang gets the start for First Colonial.

After back to back walks to start the game, he went on to strike out the side. FB 83-86 & a 71-72 mph gradual 11/5 CB.#Region5A #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/JkSlYBcv6h
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

After the first 2 hitters of the game, ‘25 Nic Morlang dominated.

The #DirtyTerps commit K’d 9 in 5 IP and allowed only 2 hits.

First Colonial wins 10-0 and advances to play winner of Cox/Kellam on Friday. #Region5A #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/PPGKiZcLBK
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Wes Stubbe C / 3B / First Colonial, VA / 2025

‘25 Wes Stubbe widens out w/ 2K and First Colonial cashes in again w/ 2 outs.

2-0 Patriots lead in B2.#Region5A #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/2xjlpcBLas
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

McLean

Ethan Ball 3B / SS / McLean, VA / 2025

Popped out tonight for the #Region6D quarterfinals.

‘25 Ethan Ball (#Hokies) impressed in BP. Has had a huge year for @McLeanathletics

Generates bat speed & gets it turned in a tight window. 2 sport standout/QB1. Carry to middle & pull.@ShooterHunt @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/0Yl4KhW5yq
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) May 21, 2024

Ball with his 2nd hit of the day. Just out front of this offspeed pitch, but muscles it to RF for a single.

Zone control & swing decisions have been really strong in his 2 AB’s.#Region6D #BeSeen https://t.co/qfbhQv1fJ6 pic.twitter.com/rxxhITm6kC
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024

‘25 Ethan Ball (#Hokies) with his 3rd hit of the night for @McLeanathletics .

Not a clean run time here (step slow out the box) but a 4.22. Really good play from Noah Toole kept it in the infield.

Ball has been really aggressive early in counts. Shows +B2B#BeSeen #Region6D pic.twitter.com/OuQrrdRNg7
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Alex Gonzalez RHP / SS / McLean, VA / 2025

.@CameronEck has raved about this arm. Glad I got a chance to see last night.

‘25 Alex Gonzalez was dominant for @McLeanathletics

📊 6.1 IP 0 H 10 K
🔴 FB 85-88 T89 early / held 84-87 T88 in 7th
🔴SL 77-80 (<2795 RPM) 🌪️
🔴CH 80-82 (RH & LH)https://t.co/0CfKEjkbmJ

More📝 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/D8rzqSu35B
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) May 22, 2024

‘25 Alex Gonzalez (@McLeanathletics)

4 K’s through 2 IP. FB/SL/CH and uses all 3. K’d side in 1st.#Region6D pic.twitter.com/7NrpA3q2Qc
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024

After a walk and a pair of HBP’s, Oakton loads the bases, but ‘25 Alex Gonzalez gets this K on a SL to leave it at 6-0.

Headed to B6 w/ @McLeanathletics leading 6-0.#Region6D #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/j4mHxpRuN2
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Jack Nance RHP / OF / McLean , VA / 2024

‘24 Jack Nance comes in to finish off the @McLeanathletics No-Hitter.

Faced 2 hitters and showed FB/CB/CH. FB was 86-87 in small sample size.

‘25 Alex Gonzalez worked 6.1 IP of no hit ball.

McLean wins 6-0 and advances to face Madison in the #Region6D semi’s.#BeSeen pic.twitter.com/tJinI3pT9D
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Aydin Prell 3B / 2B / McLean, VA / 2025

Another QAB from a @McLeanathletics hitter.

‘25 Aydin Prell with his 2nd hit of the game. This one hits the bag and bounces into RF.

Highlanders have broken this one open at 6-0.#BeSeen #Region6D pic.twitter.com/LOKf6I0yvk
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Gabriel Pegues OF / OF / McLean, VA / 2025

‘25 Gabriel Pegues (@McLeanathletics) singles on a 2K breaking ball and puts McLean up 2-0 in B4.

Premium runner, strong athlete, and improved B2B.

Highlanders would extend their lead one hitter later on an error. Score now 4-0#BeSeen #Region6D pic.twitter.com/nCcVdZ4KMx
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024

Yuta Shimo OF / 2B / McLean, VA / 2024

‘24 Yuta Shimo loads the bases for @McLeanathletics with this single to RF.

One of the best hit tools in the ‘24 VA/DC class.#BeSeen #Region6D pic.twitter.com/O7Bly9c6wE
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024

Jackson Dailey, 2025 **Does not have a Prep Baseball profile**

‘25 Jackson Dailey fights this 2K breaking ball into CF for a single. @McLeanathletics has done a really nice job top to bottom of putting together deep quality AB’s & finally cash in on a single by JW Harrington.

Highlanders lead 1-0 B4#Region6D #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/mRvj2dubuX
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024

Oakton

Noah Toole SS / RHP / Oakton , VA / 2024

‘24 Noah Toole (@OHSCougarsBSB)

@RadfordBaseball commit, multi sport ⭐️, & Concorde District Player of the Year. Long levers w/ RTF, 2-way talent, and switch hitter. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen #Region6D pic.twitter.com/RotWL4MHrN
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) May 21, 2024

‘24 Noah Toole (@OHSCougarsBSB ll @RadfordBaseball)

Has worked through some deeper counts and traffic for 2 scoreless. 3 pitches w/ best feel for FB/CB.

FB 87-89 T90-91 a handful of times
CB 75-78
CH 80-82#Region6D #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/pQq8UImpfS
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024

Herndon

James Beasley RHP / 1B / Herndon , VA / 2024

‘24 James Beasley #Princeton commit (@HerndonBaseball)

Beasley has settled in here in the later innings. Up to 92 early. Settled in at 87-90. FB is heavy with late life. Has gained feel for SL.

#Region6D pic.twitter.com/M2fXRqqAvb
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024

Mitchell Cazenas / Herndon, VA / 2025

‘25 Mitchell Cazenas (@HerndonBaseball)

Cazenas sees this pitch on the outer half and sends it backside for a single in the top of the first.#Region6D pic.twitter.com/NCOH1VyPmA
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024

Lukas Lambrinides 1B / Herndon, VA / 2025

‘25 Lukas Lambrinides (@HerndonBaseball)

With a runner in scoring position Lambrinides gets the barrel to a ball on the inner half and sends it out of left for a two run 💣 to tie it up at 2-2 in the top of the fifth.#Region6D pic.twitter.com/WbmjV2fwDM
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024

Joseph Palma 3B / SS / Herndon, VA / 2025

‘25 Joseph Palma (@HerndonBaseball)

Palma stays on the breaking ball and sends it out to left for a single.#Region6D pic.twitter.com/YfbEQ8klIk
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024

Kyler Rodgers SS / 2B / HERNDON HIGH, VA / 2025

‘25 Kyler Rodgers (@HerndonBaseball)

Rodgers rips the hands through the zone for a single through the left side.#Region6D pic.twitter.com/tkypNBZNAT
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024

Madison

Chase Dorsey SS / 2B / James Madison, VA / 2026

‘26 Chase Dorsey (@coachpudge8)

Dorsey legs out an infield single to lead off the bottom of the 7th. Has made plenty of plays at SS.

Knotted up at 2-2#Region6D pic.twitter.com/pb7YyhukkS
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Niko Papathanasiou 1B / Madison, VA / 2025

‘25 Niko Papathanasiou (@coachpudge8)

Papathanasiop catches a loud barrel here to center that is ran down for an out.

Strong, physical LHH with power to all fields.#Region6D pic.twitter.com/cN4vEJTFGi
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Carter Tuft OF / 2B / James Madison, VA / 2024

‘24 Carter Tuft (@coachpudge8)

With a runner at second, Tuft sends this pitch up the middle to score the game winning run.

James Madison defeats Herndon 3-2 in the bottom of the eighth to advance in Region 6D.#Region6D https://t.co/8dagh1mzQh pic.twitter.com/d4w6g5UEbl
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 22, 2024

Cael Yates C / Madison, VA / 2025

‘25 Cael Yates (@coachpudge8)

Yates has worked through four scoreless. FB has late run. Has landed both breaking balls for K’s.

FB 82-85 T86 (3x)T87(1x)
SL 76-79
CB 71-73#Region6D pic.twitter.com/a0UdLnBFF6
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) May 21, 2024