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 Washington 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 preview the #12 ranked Tahoma Bears. 

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High School: Tahoma Bears   
Head Coach: Jayke Chavez
Division: 4A
League/Conference: NPSL
2025 Record (Finish): 14-9
2025 Playoff Finish: 4A districts

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 7
No. of Returning Pitchers: 5
Key Players Lost: Adam Jay, Bryson Leach, Jacob Lee

TEAM OUTLOOK

Starting Pitching: Neal Burtis, Talon Coker, Sean Evans, Brayden Fenton

Bullpen: Beckett Turnbow, Trey Davies, Kyson Chamberlin, Jasper Sarkany

Top Seniors: Neal Burtis, Beckett Turnbow, Sean Evans, Lucas Post, Timmy McEwen, Anthony Wagner, Jasper Sarkany, Brayden Fenton, Zach Moser

Top Juniors: Trey Davies, Talon Coker, Grayson Turnbow, Rowan Douglas, Max Butcher, Kyson Chamberlin, Hudson Thom

Underclassmen to watch: '28 Eli Grant, '28 Colin Clem

Areas to watch: Offense

Team Strengths: Pitching, returning experience

Coaches Outlook: “The Bear boys are looking to make a run at state this year with the majority of the team returning. Expect high octane pitching, a veteran offense, and an electric defense to help create the path to state." - Jayke Chavez, Head Coach

Overall Summary

Tahoma enters 2026 as a team expected to take a step foward from their district playoff finish a season ago. Though they've faced some middling results in recent years, few teams offer the talent of Tahoma, particularly on the mound. Senior LHP and Oregon State commit Neal Burtis was a big riser last year and returns as the innings leader on the mound. Burtis can dominate any lineup at his best with a fastball into the low 90's, and should provide an option in the outfield or at first base as well. Junior Washington commit Talon Coker was exceptional with Team PNW at last summer's Future Games in Georgia and is a high-ceiling arm. Another standout in Georgia last summer was New Mexico State commit Beckett Turnbow, who can be an electric back-end arm into the low 90's and a sound shortstop/top of the lineup presence with power as a position player. Turnbow, alongside junior INF Trey Davies, should form one of the better middle infield duos in the state. Davies hit .326 in his sophomore campaign in extended run. The offense will once again be the key to success for the Bears. Senior OF and Northwest Nazarene commit Timmy McEwen impressed in a showcase look last summer and could see a larger role this year. Senior Lucas Post and Future Game alum junior Grayson Turnbow are other returners who saw some success last spring. Senior Sean Evans has tools galore and can impact the game in numerous ways when right, while arms such as Brayden Fenton, Kyson Chamberlin, and Jasper Sarkany will all contribute as well. Head coach Jayke Chavez is circling early season matchups with Union, Skyline and Kennedy Catholic as games to watch. Look for the Bears to lean on their experience and pitching to have a strong 2026.

Find more information on the 2026 Tahoma program below:

+ Follow them on IG: @tahoma_baseball 
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Washington Preseason Power 25 homepage

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