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 #7 ranked Jackson Timberwolves. 

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High School: Jackson Timberwolves   
Head Coach: Joe Fleury
Division: 4A
League/Conference: Wesco
2025 Record (Finish): 20-8-1
2025 Playoff Finish: 4A state semifinals

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 6
No. of Returning Pitchers: 5
Key Players Lost: Drew Pepin, Sam Craig, Hawkeye Delgado, Lucas Poindexter

TEAM OUTLOOK

Starting Pitching: Quin Johns, Austin Halvorson

Bullpen: Derek Sundstrom, Gavin Clark, Ashton Bergman

Top Seniors: Ashton Bergman, Gavin Clark, Quin Johns, Colby Bossert

Top Juniors: Austin Halvorson, Gavin Duckart, Colton White

Underclassmen to watch: '28 Rylan Taguchi, '28 Warren Grisim, '28 Jordan Crawley

Areas to watch: Replacing top arm's innings

Team Strengths: Depth, culture, defense

Coaches Outlook: After finishing third at the state tournament last season, our expectations are straightforward — we’re aiming to win a state championship. We return strong depth across the roster, particularly on the mound, up the middle, and in the outfield, which gives us flexibility and consistency over a long season. This is a veteran group that understands postseason baseball and the level of preparation it demands. We’re built on pitching depth, clean defense, and a lineup that can apply pressure from top to bottom. Last year set the standard; this year the focus is finishing the job." - Joe Fleury and Scott Hameister, coaches

Overall Summary

Jackson enters the 2026 season with high hopes after a deep postseason run last spring. The Timberwolves are anchored by their strong senior class, with OF/LHP and Everett CC commit Ashton Bergman at the forefront. The lefty was the team's leading hitter and an on-base machine last spring and will likely be a sparkplug at the top of the order once again. Senior RHP and Puget Sound commit Quin Johns threw the most innings of any returner on the mound, logging 29.1 IP with a sub-1 ERA in an exceptional junior campaign. Senior Colby Bossert is another experienced bat that will hit near the top, while INF/RHP and Everett CC commit Gavin Clark is an electric arm talent when it all clicks. The junior class also features talent and experience, with catcher Gavin Duckart providing a steady, mature presence behind the dish. RHP/INF Austin Halvorson is a high-upside player who Prep Baseball expects grow into a larger role on the mound this spring. Coaches Joe Fleury and Scott Hameister are circling games against Mount Vernon, Bainbridge, Stanwood and Lake Stevens as key games for the Timberwolves this spring. Expect Jackson to lean on their talented core and once again be among the better 4A sides in the state.

Find more information on the 2026 Jackson program below:

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

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