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The Rock 15U Summer Championship: Takeaways

June 18, 2025
Scouting Staff

5-Star Wisconsin - Wick 

RHP Benton Vande Berg (Markesan, 2028)  
A 5-foot-7, 165-pound frame with a defined lower-half, Vande Berg showed well in his outing against GRB Rays North Green. The right-hander was working fast on the mound, showing a two-pitch mix, with feel for the zone. The fastball was sitting 80-82 mph, playing well at the top of the zone, while the curveball was at 70 mph with a 12-6 shape, with late break. Vande Berg throws from an easy, repeatable motion that is followed by clean, quick, short arm action. 

LHP/1B Aaron Zimmer (Winneconne, 2028)
Long-levered 6-foot-3, 190- pound frame. Showed minimal swing and miss batting out of the leadoff spot. Smooth, level left handed swing. 

C/INF Wyatt Marten (Oshkosh West, 2028)
Vocal leader behind the plate. Soft hands, advanced block and throw. Selective at the plate, showed consistency to find the barrel. 

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1B/RHP Jack McNamara (Brother Rice 2028) 
The LHH got the start at designated hitter in this one most notably hitting a single up the middle. Standing at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds McNamara has an imposing frame with long levers and a sturdy build. At the plate he has a slightly open stance with a small leg lift and a fluid swing. He also showed advanced arm strength on the mound with an easy operation, topping out at 84 mph. 

OF/LHP Colin Gary (Aurora Christian 2028)
Standing 5-foot-10, 150 pounds with a lean frame. The left-handed pitcher showed well against the USA Prime lineup getting the start on the mound. Gary has a high leg lift, lands slightly closed with an over the top slot. He displayed two offerings in this one, a fastball that sat between 75-77 mph and a curveball sitting between 61-62 mph. His fastball showed some carry through the zone while the curveball had depth breaking downward.

SS/2B Mikey Menza (Hinsdale Central 2028)
Menza, a LHH middle infielder, showed well on Saturday his most notable moment came when he drove a triple into right field. The Freshman has a narrow stance, a quick load, and a simple whippy swing. Standing 5-foot-8, 148 pounds with a compact frame and room to grow. Menza also showed well defensively displaying athletic movements and some range on the infield. 

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LHP Dylan Jones (Lemont, 2028)
Jones would make multiple appearances on the mound this past weekend showcasing a sinking fastball up to 86 mph and a pair of secondary offerings, with the sharp breaking ball acting as the more promising pitch. Working from stretch-only delivery and a 3/4 arm slot, the left-handed arm showed developing pitchability and command across his two outings. A must-know name in Illinois’ emerging 2028 class, Jones should only continue to get better as he develops physically. Athletic 6-foot, 140-pound frame. 

LHP Collin Lawlor (Marist, 2028)
Fresh off an impressive freshman season for Marist, Lawlor would get the Sunday bracket-play start for his Sparks squad, showing well across six innings of work in which he would collect 11 strikeouts while only allowing two earned runs and no walks. Confident in the zone throughout the outing, Lawlor would finish with a 75.3% strike rate, showing advanced pitchability and a confident mound presence. Working from a deceptive low-3/4s slot, the rising sophomore would show a two-pitch mix, mostly working off a fastball up to 81 mph and a mid-60s breaking ball. 6-foot, 175-pound frame. 

OF Caleb Mease (Wheaton Warrenville, 2028)
Presenting a 5-foot-10, 184-pound frame, Mease would show quality feel for the barrel throughout the weekend with above-average strength that consistently played up. A controlled, aggressive approach at the plate, the rising sophomore showed poise in the box with obvious feel and intent across his at-bats. Would finish the weekend 11-for-17 with three doubles, two triples, a home run, seven RBIs, seven runs scored, and one walk. Must-know name in Illinois’ emerging 2028 class. 

INF Peter Pignatiello (Benet Academy, 2028)
An alumni of the 2024 Junior Future Games, Pignatiello has continuously gotten better over the past year, developing both as a pure athlete and ballplayer. Presenting an athletic left-handed swing with a direct bat path and obvious twitch, the rising sophomore had a confident presence in the box with his competitive nature consistently playing up throughout the weekend. Would finish the tournament 7-for-18 with four doubles, a triple, three RBIs, and seven runs scored. Defensively, Pignatiello would provide looks at both shortstop and third base with above-average, athletic actions at both positions with range to both sides and confident hands. Also showed above-average instincts on the basepaths. Developing 5-foot-9, 155-pound frame with present athleticism and room for added strength. Must-know name in Illinois’ 2028 class. 

OF Carson Ramoley (Brother Rice, 2028)
The younger brother of Kentucky Commit Nolan Ramoley (2026), Carson would showcase an intriguing profile of his own, with an intriguing right-handed bat and rangy actions in centerfield. Presenting a 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame, Ramoley has obvious athleticism and wiry strength that add to his present tools at the plate. Would finish the weekend 4-for-9 with three doubles, three RBIs, two runs scored, and two walks. Name to follow in Illinois’ emerging 2028 class. 

OF Mason Marable (Brother Rice, 2028)
Showcased advanced athleticism in the outfield as well as at the plate. Strong base, opposite field, line drive approach. Showed a knack for finding the barrel and effortless movements rounding the bases. 

Cangelosi Sparks North Black 2028

SS Gavin Hartigan (Nazareth, 2028)
Hartigan showcases an athletic 5-foot-7, 157-pound frame. Hartigan has wiry strength and twitchy actions in game. Defensively he has soft and quick hands, he showed range to the glove hand side against Mash 15u while making a diving play up the middle to get the runner out at first. At the plate he has an aggressive approach and takes quality swings. He had multiple hits on the weekend and had loud outs. 

SS Ian Moore (Oak Park - River Forest, 2028)
The younger brother of MLB Draft Prospect Ethan Moore (Tennesee Signee) showcases a similar set of skills similar to his brother. The 5-foot-9, 155-pound switch hitter has good bat-to-ball skills, gap-to-gap approach, and got off quality swings. He showcased quality at bats and hard contact throughout the weekend. Defensively he has athletic actions, soft hands, and range to the glove hand side. He made a handful of routine plays throughout the weekend. 

RHP Jack Postma (Barrington, 2028)
The 6-foot-3, 186-pound right hander had an impressive outing with the arm against White Sox Scout 15u. He went four innings with four strikeouts, only allowing two runs scored. He offered a two pitch mix with his fastball ranging from 82-84 mph and topping out at 85 mph, pairing that with his 76-78 mph fading change up. On the mound he has a clean delivery, loose high ¾ arm slot, and good tempo in between pitches. Postma is a high follow in the 2028 class for years to come. 

OF Quinn Champion (Nazareth, 2028) 
Champion presents an athletic 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame. Champion showcases athletic actions defensively and tracks balls well in the outfield. Offensively he has a simple gap-to-gap approach, zone awareness, and quality at bats. He consistently put the ball in play throughout the weekend and had multiple hits. 

C Hunter Lockefeer (St. Viator, 2028)
Lockefeer has an athletic 5-foot-9, 147-pound frame. Lockefeer is an athletic catcher who showed well defensively and offensively this weekend. Lockefeer received the ball well behind the plate paired with a strong arm that threw out base runners. At the plate the LHH stayed on the barrel all weekend collecting multiple extra base hits and driving in runs. 

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INF Madden Asbaty (Jones College Prep, 2028)
Presenting a strong 6-foot, 185-pound frame, Asbaty would showcase an intriguing left-handed hitting infielder profile throughout the past weekend. At the plate, the rising sophomore had quality feel for the barrel and developing bat speed, ultimately finishing the weekend 4-for-9 with a triple, five RBIs, three runs scored, and one walk. Defensively, showed developing actions on the dirt with evident baseball IQ that allowed his present toolset to play up.

OF Blake Velazquez (Holy Trinity, 2028)
Presenting a wiry 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame, Velazquez emerged as a must-know name in Illinois’ 2028 class after showcasing a quality left-handed swing and above-average defensive actions in centerfield. At the plate, the rising sophomore presented an athletic swing, quiet presence in the box, and an all-fields approach. Defensively showed rangy actions in the outfield with above-average arm strength. 

3B Josh Alvarez (Andrean, 2028) 
Strong 5-10, 174 build with room to grow. Showed off his power at the plate Saturday afternoon with two doubles on the day. Big leg kick and short bat path at the plate. He drives this one to his pull-side gap for an RBI double. 

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OF Nolan Blackburn (Lincoln-Way West, 2028)
Blackburn would present an intriguing left-handed bat throughout the weekend with developing feel for the barrel and a line-drive approach. An athletic 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame, there is plenty of room for Blackburn to add strength. Name to follow in Illinois’ emerging 2028 class.

OF Grady Ruane (Lockport, 2028) 
Showcasing a long-levered 6-foot, 170-pound frame, Ruane was all over the barrel in Thursday’s game. The right-hander possessed a wider stance, utilizing a toe-tap trigger into a shorter stride, displaying quick hands and present pull-side strength. Ruane went 2-for-3 at the plate with two hard hit singles, and a foul ball home run that just missed leaving fair. Two-sport athlete, plays basketball as well

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RHP Landon Connolly (Naperville Central, 2028)
Connolly would work two and a third innings of relief during Elite Baseball’s Sunday bracket-play matchup, only allowing one earned run and one hit. An athletic mover on the mound with a deceptive 3/4 release, the rising sophomore would showcase an 81-83 mph fastball and a short breaking 63-65 mph curveball. 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame with room for added strength. 

OF/1B Kaleb Dolan (Oswego, 2028)
Possessing a strong and athletic 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame, Dolan had a strong showing at the plate. He features a high leg lift and soft hands as he drives the barrel through the ball. Finished the weekend 11-for-24 with three doubles, four triples, 10 RBIs, eight runs scored, and a walk. 

1B Isaac Gehant (Yorkville, 2028)
Gehant would show a strong right-handed bat throughout the weekend with a controlled approach at the plate, ultimately finishing the weekend 4-for-7 with a double, three RBIs, five runs, and seven walks. Strong 5-foot-10, 185-pound frame. Name to follow in Illinois’ 2028 class. 

RHP AJ Rogers (Wheaton Warrenville South, 2028)
Connolly would get the start in Elite Baseball’s Sunday bracket-play matchup, ultimately working four and two-thirds innings while only allowing one earned run and collecting three strikeouts. A quiet presence on the mound, the right-handed arm would work from an over-the-top slot, showcasing an upper-70s-low-80s fastball and an upper-60s curveball with gradual 12/6 shape. 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame.

RHP Luke Torrence (Aurora Central Catholic, 2028)
Featuring a strong and athletic 6-foot-1, 181-pound frame, Luke Torrence started on the mound for Elite Baseball Training West. He threw four innings allowing zero earned runs, four hits, and two walks. His running fastball was thrown 80-82 mph complemented by a sweeping 72-73 mph slider. He moves easily on the mound with a loose arm and a low 3/4 slot. 

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OF Evan Steinbrunner (Hersey, 2028)
Standing in at a wiry 6-foot, 172-pound frame, Steinbrunner started in center field and batted leadoff in Saturday’s 9-1 win. The left-handed hitter operated out of a balanced setup, working into a medium lift/place stride, with quick hands that worked into a compact swing. He showed an advanced two strike approach at the plate, controlling the barrel to send a hard hit line drive single to right field. 

1B Max Dabbs (Stevenson, 2028)
Coming in at a projectable 6-foot-6, 180-pound frame with long levers present, Dabbs got the start at first base and batted in the four-hole in Saturday’s 9-1 win. He operated out of a wider stance, showing a short lift/place stride. The left-hander possessed strong hands at the plate that worked into a flatter path, with present bat speed. Dabbs went 2-for-3 at the plate with a backside double and two RBIs

RHP Connor Saip (Crystal Lake Central, 2028)
Possessing an athletic 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame, Saip got the start on the mound and batted in the six-hole in Saturday’s 9-1 win. The right-hander operated out of a controlled delivery, utilizing a high leg kick into a drop-and-drive finish, working intently down the mound, and showing a loose ¾ arm action. Saip was able to keep hitters off-balance with his three-pitch mix, finishing with seven strikeouts in four innings. His fastball played heavy and sat 76-79 mph for the entirety of his outing. He also used a tight slider at 67-68 mph, and a changeup at 75-76 mph. Saip also had an RBI-single at the plate to finish 1-for-3 on the day.

2B/RHP Peter Ney (Lakes Community, 2027)
Ney possessed a lean, athletic frame with room for additional strength. He started at second base and batted in the eight-hole in Saturday’s 9-1 win. The right-handed hitter had a strong day on both sides of the ball, finishing 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored, and coming in out of the pen for one inning of scoreless relief. The right-hander worked out of a controlled delivery, working in-line down the mound, with a loose ¾ arm action. He showed swing-and-miss stuff with his two-pitch mix, collecting two strikeouts in just one inning of work. He was able to place his mid-70s fastball around the zone, and his sharp 11/5 curveball showed out-pitch potential.

C Patricio Velazquez (Libertyville, 2028) 
Displayed a quality two strike approach at the plate to find something to barrel, drove a ball to his pull side for an RBI. Short stride to stay on time at the plate and get hands through to stay inside the baseball. Quality catch/throw behind the plate as well. Name to follow in the coming years. 

3B Santiago Garcia (Hersey, 2028) 
A strong 6-1, 170 pound frame and whole field approach at the plate. Swung a hot bat driving one to the opposite field for a single. He tallied three hits on the day and looked the part at third base as well, showing range to glove side and an arm with strength across. 

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C Isaiah Wolter (Oswego East, 2028)
One of the top catchers in Illinois’ 2028 class, Wolter would show well across two-games on Saturday. During his first game of the day, the right-handed hitter would go 4-for-4 with a triple and two RBIs, while in his second game he would walk in his only plate appearance. A strong right-handed bat, Wolter showed quality feel for the barrel and above-average bat speed. Defensively, the backstop showed advanced actions with soft hands, quality flexibility, above-average catch-and-throw traits, and developing blocking. 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame with present strength. 

CF Jack Mackey (Neuqua Valley, 2028)  
An athletic, long-levered 5-foot-10, 140-pound frame, Mackey was loud on the barrel all game Friday afternoon. The righty went 3-for-4 with a triple and two singles, showing pull-side power. Setting up with a wide base with a simple approach and quick bat led by strong hands, creating an uphill swing path. Mackey was a run producer for the ESP Select and also showed well with the glove. Having present range in center, with speed taking efficient routes to the ball. 

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1B Nolan Eckhart (Westosha Central, 2028)
Eckhart would showcase a physical left-handed bat throughout the weekend, with an above-average feel for the barrel and developing bat speed. Finished the tournament 6-for-8 with six RBIs, two runs scored, and three walks. Imposing 5-foot-10, 245-pound frame with present strength throughout. 

SS Spencer Knoell (Lutheran, 2027)
The switch-hitter, Knoell, would showcase an intriguing up-the-middle profile throughout the weekend with athleticism that played up on both sides of the ball. From the left side, the rising sophomore presents an open stance with some rhythm in setup, utilizing an athletic toe tap to get into a position of launch with a level bat path. From the right side, Knoell presents a balanced base, utilizing a short stride to get into a position of launch. While taking at-bats from both sides this past weekend, he would finish 3-for-9 with three runs scored and one walk. 5-foot-9, 136-pound frame with plenty of room for added strength. 

OF Braden Lueck (Union Grove, 2028) 
Presenting an athletic 5-foot-11, 155-pound frame, Lueck would show a quality feel for the barrel throughout the weekend. Finished the tournament 6-for-12 with two doubles, five RBIs, and five runs scored. A name to follow as Lueck continues to add polish and strength to his present toolset. 

RHP/INF Brayden Scalf (Horlick, 2028)
Scalf would emerge as a must-know two-way prospect in Wisconsin’s emerging 2028 class. On the mound, the right-handed arm would get the Friday evening start and would only allow one earned run across three and two-thirds innings. The rising sophomore would come at hitters with a fastball up to 85 mph with some carry. At the plate, the right-handed bat showcased an aggressive, loft-based approach throughout the weekend with a developing feel for the barrel. 6-foot-1, 181-pound frame with some present strength.

OF Hunter Schneiker (Waterford, 2028)
Presenting a wiry 6-foot, 155-pound frame, Schneiker would emerge as a name to follow in Wisconsin’s 2028 class with an aggressive right-handed swing and room for physical development. He presents an upright, balanced base, utilizing a toe tap to get into a position of launch. There is still room for polish as the rising sophomore grows into his present frame.

2B Owen Sulko (Tremper, 2028)
Presenting a developing 6-foot-1, 167-pound frame, Sulko showed a strong right-handed bat throughout the weekend. A quiet presence in the box who consistently took intelligent, intentful swings, there is a present feel for the barrel that could turn into an above-average power tool as the rising sophomore adds more strength to his present frame. Would finish the tournament 3-for-8, with a double, three RBIs, seven runs scored, and four walks.

GRB Northstar 15U Neon

C Vincent Pacyga (Robbinsdale Armstrong, 2029)
Playing up a year, Pacyga would show a polished profile both at the plate and behind the dish, with evident baseball acumen that allowed his present toolset to continually play up throughout the weekend. A controlled, gap-to-gap approach at the plate, the right-handed bat showed present feel for the barrel that could get better as the rising freshman enters the high school ranks. Finished the tournament 4-for-7 with an RBI and three runs scored. Defensively, Pacyga was a confident presence behind the plate with developing hands and arm strength. 5-foot-8, 155-pound frame with present strength and athleticism. Name to follow in Minnesota’s emerging 2029 class. 

DH/RHP Sam Van Epern (Robbinsdale Armstrong, 2029)
Van Epern would show an intriguing two-way profile this past weekend, with a polished right-handed swing and a solid two-pitch mix on the mound. At the plate, the rising freshman showcased a controlled, line-drive approach, acting as a middle-of-the-order presence throughout the weekend. On the mound, the right-handed arm would show an upper-70s fastball that would top out at 80 mph and was thrown alongside a mid-60s slider with tight breaking action. An athletic mover on the mound, Van Epern worked from a deceptive ¾  arm slot, showcasing flashes of swing-and-miss stuff. 6-foot, 180-pound frame with present strength and developing athleticism.

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OF Evan Harbort (Cambridge, 2028)
The No. 16th ranked player in Wisconsin’s 2028 class, Harbort would show feel for the barrel throughout the weekend, with a line-drive oriented approach and opposite-field tendencies. A strong 6-foot-3, 193-pound frame, Harbort’s bat-to-ball skills at this stage offer an intriguing dynamic for his power and hit tools as he continues to polish his present toolset. Would finish the weekend 11-for-19 with two doubles, 10 RBIs, and five runs scored. 

OF Ian Justman (Asheaubenon, 2028)
Justman would offer an intriguing left-handed bat throughout the weekend, with an above-average feel for the barrel and the ability to hit all different levels of pitching. A quiet presence in the box with a line-drive oriented approach and opposite field tendencies, Justman would finish the weekend 5-for-10 with a triple, seven RBIs, seven runs scored, and eight walks. Athletic 6-foot, 171-pound frame with room for added strength.

Kallen Magli (Deforest, 2028)
Simply put, Magli just hits and ultimately offered one of the more polished bats of the entire weekend, offering a dynamic offensive mindset out of the top-of-the-order and advanced feel for the barrel. A confident presence in the box with above-average bat speed, Magli is a must-know name in Wisconsin’s emerging 2028 class. Would finish the weekend 9-for-18 with four doubles, two triples, two home runs, eight RBIs, nine runs scored, and one walk. With wiry strength and bat-to-ball skills, Magli has the makings of above-average hit and power tools. A sub-6.9 runner in past events, athleticism is also a present asset of Magli’s profile. 5-foot-8, 168-pound frame.

LHP Braxton Thiede (Jefferson, 2028)
Thiede would get the Saturday evening start for his GRB squad and would ultimately throw a four-inning no-hitter in which he collected four strikeouts. The rising sophomore would offer a two-pitch mix that tunneled well off each other in the form of a low-80s fastball with some sink and an upper-60s curveball with gradual break. A controlled, confident presence on the mound, Thiede presents a strong 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame. Also, an above-average bat would go 2-for-3 on the day with an RBI and a run scored. The No. 12th ranked player in Wisconsin’s 2028 class, Thiede continued to cement himself as a name to know across the Badger state.

LHP Samuel Patterson (Sauk Prairie, 2028)
Patterson would make multiple appearances on the mound throughout the weekend and would show a fastball up to 84 mph and an upper-60s curveball with swing-and-miss traits. A deceptive mover on the mound, Patterson has the makings of a high-leverage left-handed arm as he adds more polish. Strong 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame.

GRB Rays North Green 

LHP Mason Borseth (Pulaski, 2028)
The No. 23rd ranked player in Wisconsin’s 2028 class would continue to show an intriguing left-handed arm during his Sunday start. Working from a lower slot, the rising sophomore showed a quality three-pitch mix which included a mid-70s fastball with run, an upper-60s change with heavy horizontal break, and a mid-to-low-60s breaking ball with frisbee-esque shape. An uncomfortable at-bat for left-handed hitters, Borseth’s two strikeouts would both come in left-left matchups. An athletic 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame, there is plenty of room for added strength.

RHP Ethan Sehmer (Lakes Community, 2028)  
Sehmer stands on the mound as a long-limbed, filled-out 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame. The right-hander showed well with a two-pitch mix, filling up the zone and able to generate soft contact. The fastball plays a slight arm-side run, sitting 80-83 mph, and the slider sits 67-68 mph with sweep, missing barrels with ease. Sehmer works on a line out of his motion, followed by an arm getting long extension, then coming out of a ¾ slot. Able to get velo with low effort, while working with a good pace on the mound.   

CF Dom Savino (Huntley, 2028) 
An athletic 5-foot-8, 145-pound frame, Savion showed well Thursday afternoon, ending 1-for-4, but was consistently on the barrel, and caught eyes with his glove. With the bat, the left-handed hitter sets up with a wide open base, a small leg kick, with active, quick hands that start high and drop down. The lefty had a feel for the barrel along with the ability to get down the line in a hurry. Savino also showed out with the glove, the center fielder showcased his range and speed, making a number of plays, including a diving catch on a line drive up the middle. 

RHP Oliver Lindstrom (Oliver Lindstrom, 2028)  
A filled-out, athletic, 5-foot-11, 190-pound frame, Lindstrom showed well on both sides of the diamond Saturday afternoon. The right-hander tossed three strong innings until a shaky fourth saw his exit, but he struck out two and threw three scoreless innings. Lindstrom was working with a two-pitch mix with the fastball sitting 80-81 mph and the curveball sitting 71-73 mph with late break. He was confident on the mound, attacking hitters from a ¾ slot with clean arm action with late whip. With the bat, Lindstrom was all over the barrel, going 2-for-2 with a single, double, and walk. Setting up with a neutral open set base, present rhythm with the hands, that work on a flat path. Lindstrom has a simple contact approach, able to drive balls around the field. 

GRB Rays North Yellow 

SS Grayson Manteufel (Appleton North, 2028) 
Manteufel started the weekend off on the right foot, going 1-for-2 with a double and two walks, while also showing well with the glove. The athletic 5-foot-10, 135-pound frame sets up as a right-handed hitter with an athletic base and a simple load, featuring a contact approach. With two strikes, he shortened up and drove a ball opposite field for a stand-up double. At short, Mantefuel has clean actions with a loose arm. He works with confidence, with low-effort throws on a line beating runners with ease. 

GRB Rays Illinois Green

OF Carver Cohn (McHenry, 2028)
Fresh off an impressive varsity season for McHenry, Cohn wouldn’t miss a beat during a shortened weekend, acting as one of the more imposing bats of the weekend. Finished the tournament 2-for-5 with two triples, four RBIs, four runs scored, and five walks (50% BB rate). An advanced bat with above-average bat speed and poise in the box, Cohn has the makings of an elite switch-hitting talent at the next level. Defensively, continued to show rangy actions in centerfield with good reads and routes. The No. 18 player in the nation is a must-know name for amateur evaluators. Athletic 5-foot-9, 163-pound frame.

1B Tommy Gasner (Huntley, 2028)
Gasner would showcase a physical left-handed bat throughout the weekend, acting as a middle-of-the-order presence and offering a promising, developing power tool. Finished the tournament 8-for-22 with four doubles, five RBIs, three runs scored, and a walk. Presenting a strong 6-foot, 198-pound frame, Gasner is a must-know name in Illinois’ emerging 2028 class. 

GRB Rays Illinois Yellow

C Trae Kole (Cary-Grove, 2028) 
A strong  6-foot-1, 195-pound frame behind the plate. Has a short stride to be on time with the barrel at the plate. Continued to barrel up baseballs all day, driving this one to the opposite field gap for a double. Kole also singled back up the middle earlier in the game.

SS/2B Wyatt Miller (Huntley, 2028) 
Athletic 5-foot-8, 148-pound frame with room to continue to develop and add strength. Looks comfortable at the plate swinging a hot bat today, quick hands, with a whole field approach at the plate. He showed off his speed as well, tripling and doubling to his pull-side earlier, and driving one down the opposite field line for a double, tallying seven bases on the day. Looks the part defensively as well with sound footwork and attacking the ball at second. 

1B Jackson Berndt (Cary-Grove, 2028)
Possessing a strong-bodied 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame, Berndt showed off some easy pull-side power at the plate in Friday’s game. The right-hander worked out of a wider setup, toe-tapping into a shorter stride, with a short, compact swing that created loft. Berndt put together multiple quality at-bats Friday, going 2-for-3 with a pull-side three-run home run to deep left field, three RBIs, two runs scored, and a walk. A 2028 Illinois power bat to keep an eye on.

OF Chace Waterson (Woodstock, 2028)
Coming in at an athletic 5-foot-7, 164-pound frame, Waterson had an impressive day at the plate in Saturday’s pool play game, finishing 2-for-3 at the plate with two XBHs and a walk-off sacrifice-fly. The right-hander operated out of a balanced setup, showing a compact swing that works through the zone with a slightly uphill path. Waterson finished with a triple, a double, three RBIs, and two runs scored. 

GRB Rays Illinois White

C Vincent Jean-Louis (Huntley, 2028)
Jean-Louis would offer an intriguing profile behind the plate with above-average defensive awareness and evident baseball acumen that allowed for the rest of his present defensive toolset to consistently play up. At the plate, the right-handed hitter presents an athletic, slightly open base in setup, utilizing a short stride to get into a position of launch. Developing 5-foot-8, 140-pound frame with room for added strength.

INF Jacob Muniz (McHenry, 2028)
Muniz would have an impressive day during GRB’s Saturday matchup, going 2-for-3 with a run scored out of the leadoff spot. A contact-oriented left-handed bat, the rising sophomore showed above-average bat-to-ball skills and a developing feel for the barrel. 5-foot-7, 125-pound frame with present athleticism and room for added strength.

GRB Rays Yellow

3B/RHP Tanner Bergey (Jefferson, 2028)
Currently ranked No. 25 in Wisconsin’s 2028 class. Standing in at a projectable 6-foot-6, 170-pound frame, Bergey showed some impressive stuff on both sides of the ball. The right-hander showed off some easy pull-side power at the plate, sending a ball to deep left field for a ground-rule double. He also hopped on the mound, operating out of a controlled, tall/fall delivery, working in-line down the mound, with a loose, high ¾ arm action. His fastball played firm and sat 77-81 mph, touching 82 mph in his first inning. He also had a tight slider at 70-71 mph and a developing changeup at 68-69 mph. 

GRB STIKs Black

OF Hudson Bremberger (Pewaukee, 2028)
An athletic, top-of-the-order presence for his GRB STIKs squad, Bremberger showcased a compact, simple, right-handed swing that was consistently on the barrel with a line-drive approach. Would finish the weekend 5-for-11 with a triple, four RBIs, two runs scored, and three walks. An athletic 5-foot-9, 170-pound frame with some wiry strength, Bremberger is a name to follow in Wisconsin’s 2028 class.

1B Jack Bunyan (Port Washington, 2028)
Bunyan would show an intriguing right-handed bat throughout the weekend, with a loft-based approach and developing strength that allowed his present offensive toolset to play up. Finished the tournament 3-for-9 with a double, an RBI, two runs scored, and three walks. Athletic 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame with some present strength.

SS Eli Hart (Bay Port, 2028)
The No. 2 player in Wisconsin’s 2028 class, Hart would showcase an intriguing right-handed bat and up-the-middle profile for his GRB STIKs squad. At the plate, the right-handed bat showcased above-average bat speed and a line-drive approach, ultimately finishing the weekend 3-for-10 with a double, a home run, five RBIs, five runs scored, and six walks. Hart would also show athletic actions on the dirt with fluid footwork and developing hands. 6-foot, 175-pound frame. 

RHP Brady Lauer (Germantown, 2028)
Lauer would throw a seven-inning complete game during his Saturday start, not allowing a run or a walk. Along the way, the right-handed arm would only allow three hits while collecting 10 strikeouts on a 74.1% strike rate. Confident in the zone throughout his outing, Lauer showed athletic mechanics with a feel to repeat. Working from a ¾ release, the rising sophomore would show a three-pitch mix, including an upper-70s-low-80s fastball, a sharp 10/4 upper-60/ curveball, and a low-70s changeup that flashed arm-side fade. Athletic 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame with room for added strength.

C Braedon Paczocha (Mukwonago, 2028)
The No. 1 player in Wisconsin’s 2028 class, Paczocha would continue to impress with an advanced defensive skillset. With above-average catch-and-throw and developing hands, the rising sophomore has a confident floor as a high-leverage defensive backstop. At the plate, the right-handed bat would offer our staff more polished looks in the box with obvious intelligence within his approach. Finished the weekend 6-for-13 with a double, a triple, six RBIs, a run scored, and a walk. Developing 5-foot-10, 176-pound frame with present athleticism. 

RHP/INF/OF Maxwell Webb (Port Washington, 2028)
The No. 5 player in Wisconsin’s 2028 class, Webb would showcase an intriguing two-way profile throughout the weekend. During his Thursday start, the rising sophomore would work four innings,  collecting seven strikeouts while only allowing two earned runs. A smooth, repeatable mover, Webb worked from an over-the-top slot with a riding low-80s fastball and low-70s breaking ball. At the plate, the right-handed bat would also show some quality actions with developing feel for the barrel and a quiet presence in the box. Long-levered 6-foot, 160-pound frame with room for added strength.

3B/RHP Jacob Madlung (Arrowhead, 2028) 
A strong 6-foot-3, 187-pound frame. Had two hits on the day, with one back up the middle for a base hit. A big frame with good bat-to-ball skills and whole field approach at the plate. Looked the part at third, aggressive defender at third with range to the glove side and a strong arm across the infield. 

RHP Tyson Resch (Menomonee Falls, 2028) 
A strong 5-foot-11, 195-pound frame. Resch had a great outing today on the mound. Effective low ¾  release had hitters confused all afternoon. With an 82-84 mph fastball paired with a 70-72 mph breaking ball mixed in had a lot of swing/miss and soft contact. Showed rare comfort in his offspeed, throwing it in strike counts, 0-0 and 3-1. Finished the day with five innings pitched, five strikeouts, and only surrendering one hit.

Great Lakes 2028s National

LHP/OF Sawyer Shewmake (Mounds View, 2028)
Coming in at a wiry, long-levered 6-foot, 180-pound frame, Shewmake got the start on the bump in Friday’s 2-1 win. The left-hander tossed six and one-third innings with only one run allowed on three hits, collecting three strikeouts. He worked out of an easy drop-and-drive delivery, displaying a short, high ¾ arm action. Shewmake’s fastball was 78-81 mph and was spotted on the corners. He also utilized a 1/7 curveball at 64-65 mph and a fading changeup at 73-74 mph. Would also show a solid left-handed bat with some feel to elevate, finishing the weekend 4-for-10, with a double, two triples, three RBIs, four runs scored, and one walk.

3B/OF Beau Bruhnding (Mounds View, 2028)
Standing in at a compact 5-foot-5, 140-pound frame with some strength present, Bruhnding showcased some loud swings this weekend, finishing with an XBH in multiple games on Friday. The left-handed hitter worked out of a wider stance, utilizing a short lift/place stride, with strong hands that worked into a compact swing. Bruhnding displayed some easy pull-side strength in both games on Friday, sending a hard hit triple into the right-center field gap in their first game, and adding a double down the right field line in their second game.

SS Cam Overbey (East Ridge, 2028)
Possessing a wiry 6-foot, 150-pound frame, Overbey looked the part in the leadoff role this weekend for Great Lakes 2028 National. The right-handed hitter operated out of a balanced setup, showing quick hands that worked into a level path, looking to drive the ball on a line. Overbey finished 1-for-2 and 2-for-4 in Friday’s doubleheader, with a double, an RBI, and two runs brought in.

OF/3B Grady Buettner (Hill-Murray, 2028)
Athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame with room for added strength. Buettner was all over the barrel this weekend for Great Lakes 2028 National. The right-hander operated out of a balanced setup, utilizing direct hands that flowed into a slightly uphill path, looking to elevate the ball. Buettner finished 2-for-3 and 2-for-4 in Friday’s doubleheader, finishing with two doubles, three RBIs, one run scored, and a stolen base.

GTS 15U

1B River Jedlicka (Big Foot, 2028)
Impressed in the double header on Thursday morning, in game one, Jedlicks crushed a homer to left, also laced a double to left in the fourth. Later, in game two had another double, finishing with three extra base hits on the day. Jedlicka has a physical, mature frame with strength throughout and flashed all sorts of power throughout both games.

Halos Scout 2028

SS Tate Hagen (Arrowhead, 2028)
The No. 15 player in Wisconsin’s 2028 class would show a quality top-of-the-order, up-the-middle profile with present athleticism throughout his developing 5-foot-10, 140-pound frame. A line-drive oriented bat, Hagen showed a developing feel for the barrel throughout the weekend. Defensively, the rising sophomore was an asset for his Halos squad, with confident, athletic actions on the dirt. 

DH Landon Hagland (Germantown, 2028)
Presenting a wiry 6-foot, 157-pound frame with room for added strength, Hagland showed an athletic left-handed swing throughout the weekend with an all-fields approach and developing feel for the barrel. Name to follow in Wisconsin’s 2028 class as he continues to physically develop and add polish to his all-around game. 

3B Audie Matter (Brookfield East, 2028)
Matter would showcase an intriguing LHH/3B profile throughout the weekend, with above-average actions on both sides of the ball. A quiet field presence and line-drive oriented bat, Matter was a top-of-the-order presence for his Halos squad, finishing the tournament 5-for-11 with a double, three RBIs, and one run scored. Defensively, Matter showed advanced actions at the hot corner with range to both sides and quality body control that allowed him to make all sorts of plays throughout the weekend. Athletic 5-foot-9, 161-pound frame with room for added strength. Must-know name in Wisconsin’s 2028 class.

DH Tavin Nass (Franklin, 2028)
A physical presence, standing in a muscular 5-foot-9, 185-pound frame, which at past events measured in at 10% body fat & 96 lbs of skeletal mass, Nass would show an intriguing right-handed bat throughout the weekend with above average feel for the barrel and a developing power tool. Finished the tournament 3-for-10 with a double, two runs scored, and a walk.

Hit Dogs Illinois Busch 2028

RHP Milan Bansal (Hinsdale Central, 2028)
Bansal would show an intriguing profile on the mound during his Sunday start, showcasing a quality two-pitch mix. The fastball would sit 79-81 mph and was thrown alongside a low-70s slider with some depth. Athletic 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame with room for added strength.

1B Luke Crowder (Benet Academy, 2028)
Presenting a wiry 6-foot-1, 165-pound frame, Crowder showed a twitchy profile throughout the weekend. At the plate, the left-handed bat showed advanced feel for the barrel with a controlled, aggressive approach, confident presence in the box, and above-average bat speed. Would finish the weekend 14-for-24 with four doubles, a triple, 15 RBIs, five runs scored, and one walk. Defensively showed an athletic profile at the cold corner. Must know name in Illinois’ emerging 2028 class.

1B/RHP James Sobkowiak (Downers Grove South, 2028)
The No. 8 player in Illinois’ 2028 class, Sobkowiak would showcase one of the more intriguing two-way profiles of the weekend with loud stuff on the mound and a solid left-handed bat. On the mound, the right-handed arm would make multiple high-leverage relief appearances for his Hit Dogs squad. Working from a high ¾  release, the rising sophomore showed a lively fastball that would be up to 87 mph and was thrown alongside a developing low-70s slider. A competitor on the mound, there is obvious room for physical and biomechanical optimization that should lead to even more velocity in the future. At the plate, the left-handed bat would showcase a whole-fields approach with above-average barrel control and bat speed. Finished the weekend 8-for-21 with three triples, nine RBIs, 11 runs scored, and four walks. Wiry 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame with room for added strength.

SS/RHP Landon Sopkin (Minooka, 2028)  
An athletic and powerful, 5-foot-7, 135-pound frame, Sopkin showed out during his Friday morning game. The righty went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a Little League home run. Living on the barrel, Sopkin lined a double over the center fielder’s head, played the left-center gap for another double, and lined a ball past the center fielder for his Little League home run. Set up with a wide base and a powerful lower half, quick hands able to work the barrel to the ball with ease, Sopkin keeps it simple and lives on the barrel. He also showed maturity with an impressive two-strike approach, widening out his stance even more and keeping his swing simple and short, but still able to drive the ball, with his second double coming off two strikes. Sopkin will be one of many to follow from this Hit Dogs Illinois team. Would also show well during various appearances on the mound with a fastball up to 84 mph and an upper-60s breaking ball.

RF Lawton Close (Naperville North, 2028)  
A lean and athletic 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame, Close showed well Friday morning, going 1-for-3 with a triple. The switch-hitter was set up as a lefty for the extent of his game Friday morning. From the left-handers box, Close sets up with a wide base, with a toe tap load, followed by quick hands that create an uphill path. An athletic runner, able to get down the line and take efficient turns. In the outfield, Close has clean actions, followed by a strong arm working on a line and through the target. 

RHP/INF Colton Francisco (Minooka, 2028) 
Showing well on both sides of the field, standing in as a lean athletic 5-foot-9, 155-pound frame, Francisco was dominant Friday afternoon. The right-hander started the game, tossing five innings, allowing one earned run on three hits and walking none, while striking out three. He was fastball heavy with it, sitting 75-78 mph, able to generate weak contact. Although a dominant outing, the right-hander impressed with the bat even more. Going 3-for-3 with three triples, he was on the barrel while also showing off his speed getting to third with ease. Francisco sets up as a left-handed hitter, with an open stance with a big leg kick, gaining ground, followed by quick, compact hands working through the ball with ease. 

Hitters UDC 2028

OF Evangelo Georganas (Hinsdale Central, 2028)
Georganas would show an intriguing left-handed bat throughout the weekend with gamer traits littered throughout his present toolset. At the plate, the rising sophomore showed an athletic, line-drive oriented swing that would finish the weekend 5-for-8 with an RBI and three runs scored. Defensively, showed rangy actions with a good first step in the outfield. 5-foot-7, 172-pound frame with present strength throughout. Name to follow in Illinois’ 2028 class.

SS Nicholas Pignatiello (Bishop McNamara, 2027)
Presenting an athletic 5-foot-11, 145-pound frame with room for added strength, Pignatiello would show an intriguing right-handed swing throughout the weekend. In setup, the rising junior presents an upright stance, utilizing a short stride to get into a position of launch with a slightly uphill bat path. Would finish the weekend 4-for-9 with an RBI, two runs scored, and two walks.

RHP Sonny Mateja (Montini Catholic, 2028)
Mateja would show an intriguing arm talent during his Saturday start, with developing command and mound presence to pair with a quick right-handed arm. The rising sophomore would show a quality two-pitch mix including an 80-82 mph fastball and an upper-60s slider with sharp breaking action, both of which flashed swing-and-miss traits. An athletic 5-foot-11, 140-pound frame with room for added strength, Mateja should be a name to follow as he adds more polish to his profile on the mound.

Hitters 2028 

SS/RHP Maddex Welzien (West Bend West, 2028)  
Standing in as a lean, high-waisted 6-foot, 155-pound frame, Welzien continued to look like one of the cleanest shortstops in the Midwest throughout the tournament. The right-hander was all over the barrel throughout the weekend, going 6-for-13 with a triple, three doubles, three RBIs, four runs scored, and four stolen bases. Defensively, Welzien continued to show steady actions up the middle, with a fluid transfer and quick release across the diamond. Welzien also showed well during his Saturday morning start. The right-hander was working with feel for a two-pitch mix with the fastball sitting 80-82 mph, and the slider sitting 71-72 mph with depth, both able to collect multiple whiffs, working well off each other. Coming from a repeatable, simple motion, followed by a quick and clean short arm action from the ¾ slot, Welzien was attacking hitters in the zone. Welzien is a low-effort, easy mover with lots of room to grow and county to climb. An overall outstanding showing on both sides of the ball, as Welzien continues to show why he is one of the top two-way players in Wisconsin’s 2028 class.

INF Yanni Douros (Shorewood, 2028)  
An athletic 5-foot-9, 158-pound frame, Douros gave an intriguing look Saturday morning with the bat. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 with a line drive single, pull-side, and a walk. Set up in the back of the box with a wide base, gets a long leg stride covering the box, followed by strong hands staying compact and creating a flat path to the ball. It's a simple swing with a contact approach, able to do damage.  

OF Mitchell Owen (Oak Creek, 2028) 
A long-limbed, wiry, 6-foot-3, 160-pound frame, Owen gave an intriguing look Saturday morning. The right-handed hitter was making loud contact, and when on the barrel, was driving balls, with a line out and a two-strike opposite field double. It’s a quick bat that stays short to the ball, and when on can drive the ball to deep parts of the field. 

LHP/1B Anthony Harvey (Richmond-Burton, 2028)
The lefty had a great outing on the mound today. Over the top arm slot with a good, balanced finish on the mound. Fastbakk sat 81-82 mph, feel for off-speed with 70-73 mph curveball and 75 mph changeup. Harvey pitched five innings, giving up zero runs and tallying eight strikeouts on the day. 

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SS Vaughn Howser (St. Francis, 2028)
Standing in at a wiry, 5-foot-8, 140-pound frame, Howser looked the part in the leadoff role throughout the weekend for Hounds Baseball Grein. The right-hander worked out of a tall setup, showing direct hands that flowed into a level path, displaying the ability to maneuver the barrel. Howser finished 2-for-3 with a hard-hit triple into center field. 

C Louie Dusek (Hinsdale South, 2028)
Possessing a strong 6-foot, 155-pound frame with room for added strength, Dusek played a major role in earning Hounds Baseball a win in Saturday’s game. The right-handed hitter operated out of a balanced setup, displaying strong hands that worked into a flatter path that created length through the zone. Dusek went 3-for-3 at the plate with two XBHs and a walk-off single. 

OF Evan Schaefer (Lyons Township, 2028)
Coming in at an athletic 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame, Schaefer lived on the barrel in Saturday’s pool play game. The right-hander operated out of a narrow setup, showing some pre-pitch rhythm with loose hands that flowed into a level path with some bat speed. Schaefer finished 3-for-4 at the plate with two doubles and two runs scored. 

RHP William Hunt (Benet Academy, 2028)
Showcasing a high-waisted 6-foot, 160-pound frame, Hunt gave our staff an intriguing look out of relief in Saturday’s pool play game. The right-hander worked out of a controlled up-tempo delivery, showing off a whippy ¾ arm action. Hunt tossed one and two-thirds hitless innings out of the pen with two strikeouts. His fastball showed firm actions and sat 78-81 mph, and his slider was 65-68 with a 10/4 shape.

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CF Parker Banks (Randolph, 2028)  
A filled-out, athletic, 5-foot-11, 170-pound frame, Banks showed well during his Thursday night game. The lefty went 2-for-3 with a hard ground ball back up the middle and a line drive opposite field for a triple. Setting up in the back of the back, with an open stance, feet shoulder width apart. The hands work quick and strong through the ball, able to drive the ball to all parts of the field. Banks also moves down the line well, gaining extra bases with ease. 

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3B Parker Soldner (Clintonville, 2029) 
Strong 5-7, 165-pound frame showed his ability to hit Friday night. He was barreling the baseball all game and drove this one to his pull-side gap for a stand-up double, his second double of the game. Young for his age, playing up, he has the potential to continue to grow and add strength, a name to look out for in the future. 

Mash 15U 

SS Colin Blume (Rosemount Senior, 2028)  
An athletic 5-foot-7, 138-pound frame, Blume was a solid leadoff presence for the Mash 15U late Friday night. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-3 with two singles and a walk while also showing well at short. Blume sets up with a wide open base, with a long toe tap load, and compact hands that create a flat barrel path, able to work all parts of the field. He worked an opposite field line drive single, as well as a pull-side single over the shortstop's head for an RBI. Then with the glove, he is an athletic defender with clean actions and quick feet. 

CF Charlie Fenlon (Cretin Derham Hall, 2028)  
A wiry and athletic 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame, Fenlon continued to show why he is a top-ranked prospect out of the Minnesota class of 2028. The left-hander ended his game Friday night going 2-for-3 with a triple, single, and a walk. Fenlon was working with confidence and an advanced feel for the barrel. Setting up, he has a neutral base, with a simple two-tap load, followed by aggressive rhythmic hands that whip the bat through the zone. The ability to work pull-side with authority is present as a lined a triple down the line and worked back up the middle for a single. With the glove, Fenlon showed his ability to cover ground in center, along with a strong left-handed arm working on a line. 

IF Darwin Blackdeer Prado (Eagan Senior High, 2028)
Showed good bat-to-ball skills at the plate Saturday morning. Barrelling baseballs for two hits on the day, one the other way for an RBI single. Quick hands and whole field approach at the plate. He looked the part over at third today as well, making difficult plays look routine. Aggressive defender, soft hands, with an arm that will play.  

C Rowan Deming (Cretin-Derham Hall, 2028) 
Strong 6-foot-3, 189-pound frame and a polished hitter. Looked very comfortable at the plate Saturday morning, showing off his power at the plate. Deming went 2-for-3 with a double and a no-doubt home run, both to his pull side.

LHP Ben Telega (St. Cloud Tech, 2028)
Took the mound this morning, where he punched out six through three innings pitched. The strong 6-foot-2, 226-pound lefty showed feel for his offspeed throughout the outing. The fastball topped out at 81 mph, sitting 79-80 mph, and paired nicely with his 66-67 mph breaking ball. Worked out of trouble multiple times and held baserunners in check, mixing in an effective slide-step on the mound as well. 

RHP Josh Becker (Rosemount Senior, 2028)
The 5-foot-11, 190-pound right-hander impressed on the mound this weekend. Becker pounded the strike zone with a 78-80 mph fastball topping 82 mph. Becker paired this fastball with a hard-breaking 68 mph curveball that consistently picked up swing and misses.

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1B Caden Green (Annandale Senior, 2028)
Green would showcase a strong left-handed bat throughout the weekend, with a confident presence in the box and a developing power tool. Would finish the weekend 4-for-9 with a double, two triples, two RBIs, two runs scored, and two walks. Athletic 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame with some present strength.

OF Owen Boyd (Farmington, 2028)
Boyd had an impressive day at the plate in Thursday’s game, going 2-for-3 at the plate with a pull-side triple to left field. The right-hander possessed loose hands with the ability to maneuver the barrel. Boyd ended up collecting one RBI, one run scored, and a walk as well.

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SS Charlie Loe (Hudson, 2028)
Possessing a wiry, high-waisted frame, Loe lived on the barrel in Saturday’s game, going 3-for-4 at the plate with a double down the left field line. The right-handed hitter operated out of a narrow, balanced setup, toe-tapping into a minimal stride, showing loose hands with strong bat-to-ball skills. 

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RHP Vincent Bohle (Mounds View, 2028) 
Dominated in his start on Thursday afternoon. The right-hander tossed five innings, allowing four hits and one earned run. Of the 12 outs Bohle recorded, 11 were via the strikeout. Bohle kept hitters off balance throughout the game with a fastball 76-80 mph T81 mph and flashed a curve at 65-68 mph. Bohle missed barrels and caused a number of swings and misses in the contest. The clean, ¾ slot made it hard for hitters to hit the ball hard, with a simple and smooth delivery. 

RHP Jude Heyer (Eden Prairie, 2028)  
A wiry, long-limbed, high-waisted, 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame, Heyer was dominant on the mound Saturday afternoon. The right-hander tossed five no-hit innings, while striking out seven, showing feel for a two-pitch mix. The fastball was sitting 81-84mph, playing with glove-side run, and the curveball was sitting 68-71mph with funky spin, dropping off with late break. Out of the delivery, Heyer sets up into his lower half and springs out of it on his finish. This is paired with quick, short-arm action with a late snap, helping give the ball life out of the hand. He’s athletic on the mound, and there’s a lot to like about his frame and how he executes on the mound 

Prime Athletics 2028’s

C Michael Potempa (Grant, 2028)
Possessing an athletic and projectable 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame, Michael Potempa is someone to keep an eye on in the future. At the plate in the fourth inning, Potempa doubled on a line drive to left field to score a run. He is loose with a consistent barrel action. Behind the plate, Potempa had a natural look with athletic actions. 

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RHP Brayden Bethel (Marion, 2028)
Displaying a lengthy and projectable 6-foot-3, 191-pound frame, Brayden Bethel is someone to keep an eye on in the future. Bethel threw two and two-thirds innings in relief, striking out four. His fastball was thrown 80-82 mph, complemented by a swing-and-miss 68-69 mph curveball. He is explosive on the mound, riding his back leg with an over-the-top slot. 

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RHP Carter Hoeffler (Muskego, 2028) 
An athletic, high-waisted 5-foot-9, 135-pound frame with room to grow, Hoeffler showed well on both sides of the diamond this weekend. First showing out on the mound, the right-hander tossed a gem going seven innings, allowing only four hits and one walk, while striking out nine. It’s an easy fluid motion, with clean and quick short-arm action. All game, he was working with confidence, keeping a fast pace and pounding the zone, getting ahead early and collecting whiffs. The fastball was sitting 77-79mph with slight ride, and the curveball was 65-67mph, with 11/5 shape, able to keep hitters off-balanced. The frame and movement patterns leave the potential to keep on growing and have velo follow. With the bat, Hoeffler didn’t break out till his Saturday morning game, with a loud line drive double down the left-field line. The righty sets up in the back of the box with a two-tap load and hands with rhythm. He stays compact and works through the ball, able to drive them pull-side with ease. At shortstop, it's the same story as on the mound: an easy, fluid mover with clean actions. As Hoeffler continues to grow into his frame, it will be an interesting follow for the Badger state class of 2028. 

INF Cooper Hall (Cedarburg, 2028) 
A lean, long-levered, projectable 6-foot, 162-pound frame, Hall was on the barrel all weekend long, showing why he has some of the highest upside of the freshman class. The righty stands tall in the box with a neutral base, hands set up high by the ears, with a long load, gaining ground. Using his lower half efficiently, synchronized with quick hands that create a direct path, working through the ball. The power comes with ease and works to all parts of the field, as he went down the right field line for a stand-up double and smoked a ball back up the middle for a line drive single. 

CF Bryson Hoeffler (Muskego, 2028)  
An athletic 5-foot-7, 153-pound frame, Hoeffler showed well during his Thursday afternoon game. The left-handed hitter sets up in the back of the box, with a knee tap load, followed by strong, quick hands that drop down, staying on time to create a flat path able to drive the ball to all parts of the field. A contact approach, able to drive the ball into the gaps, Hoeffler went opposite field for a line drive double. 

RHP Cooper Schnitzler (Oak Creek, 2028) 
An athletic, easy mover, standing in at 5-foot-8, 145 pounds, Schnitzler impressed on the mound Saturday afternoon. The right-hander tossed five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks, while striking out nine. A repeatable, quick motion with a high kick, and loose, quick arm action working from a ¾ slot. Schnitzler worked with a two-pitch mix, with the fastball sitting 78-80mph that tended to run glove-side, and a curveball sitting 64-65mph with late break able to collect whiffs. Pounding the zone, Schnitzler was able to work ahead in counts and keep hitters guessing. 

OF/RHP Carter Unger (Kewaskum, 2028)
Athletic 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame with room to grow. Projectable athlete with a short toe tap at the plate to stay on time and leverage power. Barreled a baseball up the middle for a base hit. Defensively aggressive in the outfielder with an arm that will play. On the mound, he showed a fastball up to 87 mph along with a slider with sharp breaking action. 

RHP Cole Pettijohn (East Troy, 2028) 
Athletic 5-foot-10, 169-pound frame with long levers. Took the mound Thursday afternoon with a fastball that cruised 77-79 mph paired with a 70 mph curveball and 74 mph changeup. He was all over the strike zone, attacking hitters all day. Finished the day with seven innings pitched, zero runs, zero walks, and five strikeouts. 

OF Max Kostowicz (Franklin, 2028) 
A strong 5-foot-9, 150-pound build with room to continue to develop and add strength. At the plate has quick hands and stays inside the baseball, driving a single the other way for a base hit. Shows range and speed in the outfield with aggressive movements to attack the baseball. 

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LF Jake Rich (Jacobs, 2028) 
An athletic and speedy 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame. Rich gave a good look with the bat and glove Friday afternoon. The lefty collected a triple and double with a simple contact approach in the box. He sets up with a wide base and gets his hands in a spot that creates a direct and flare path that works through the ball. Rich has excellent speed, able to stretch singles into doubles and doubles into triples. Although impressing with the bat, Rich caught eyes with the glove. Early in the game, he took away extra bases with a sliding play on a line drive slicing away from him. Showing excellent speed and range in left, would have no problem controlling the outfield in center. 

C Alex Mayzer (Burlington Central, 2029)  
Standing in as a powerful, 6-foot, 165-pound frame with a defined lower-half, Mayzer caught eyes during his Friday afternoon game. Ending his day going 2-for-3 with two doubles, one walk, and a hard line out to right field, Mayzer was on the barrel all game long. The righty sets up with a wide base with rhythm in the hands, and an easy, powerful swing led by quick hands getting the barrel to the ball. The power came easily as he one-hopped the wall at MATC. Behind the dish, Mayzer was solid with strong throws on a line with a 2.17 pop in between innings. 

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1B Andrew Boucher (Downers Grove North, 2028)
Athletic 6-foot-3, 170-pound frame with room to add strength. Shows easy power with quick hands at the plate. Drove a ball to pull side for a triple, showing off his speed as well. Defensively solid as well, showed good feel and confidence at first base. Had a play at the foul ball fence with range, looked comfortable navigating the infield pop-up. 

3B Austin Leipart (Providence Catholic, 2028) 
An athletic 5-foot-10, 142-pound frame with room to add strength. Leipart is a duel threat on the mound and at the plate. Seeing first as an arm Saturday night, where he showed an effortless fastball sitting 81-83 mph, T85 mph. Smooth on the mound with feel for a changeup and mixed in a 70 mph slider as well. Striking out 11 batters through seven innings pitched. Looked the part at the plate as well, all over the barrel this weekend. With a three-hit day Thursday morning, where he doubled to his pull side, singled to both right and left, and added two stolen bases on the day as well. Good barrel control and quick hands at the plate with a whole field approach, an athlete that still has potential to add strength, and a name to look out for in the future. 

LHP Adam Redmond (Lincoln Way West, 2028) 
Athletic makeup with a 5-foot-11, 150-pound frame with long levers. Started on the mound Thursday morning and was impressive with feel for offspeed. Fastball cruised 81-82 mph paired with a sharp 70 mph breaking ball and deceptive 75 mph changeup. He finished the day going five innings with three strikeouts and no earned runs. 

C Camren Campbell (Plainfield South, 2028) 
Showed his power at the plate Saturday night with a pull-side two-run no-doubt home run. High leg kick, quick hands at the plate. Strong 5-foot-8, 170-pound frame with good catch/throw behind the plate as well. 

OF/RHP Grant Goergas (Downers Grove North, 2028)
A strong 5-foot-8, 165-pound outfielder with good feel at the plate. Drove a single to center in his first at bat, followed up by a single by the first baseman. Aggressive on the base paths as well, showing an ability to steal bases and get into scoring position for his team. 

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1B Noah Zappia (Aurora Christian, 2028)
Standing at a projectable 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame with long levers present, Zappia had a strong day at the plate in Friday’s 7-6 win. The left-handed hitter operated from a balanced setup, showing pre-pitch rhythm with loose hands that flowed into a flatter path. Zappia was able to maneuver the barrel well, finishing 2-for-3 on the day with a backside double to left-center.

OF Henry Melby (Marist, 2028)
Coming in at a lean, athletic 5-foot-11, 145-pound frame, Melby showed off some easy pull-side power in Friday’s 7-6 win, leaving the yard to deep left field for a solo home run. The right-handed hitter operated out of a simple setup, showing strong hands into a direct path that created loft. Melby finished 1-for-3 at the plate with an RBI and three runs scored. The right-hander also looked the part in centerfield, making all of his plays and showing off a loose arm.

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CF/LHP Leyton Chopra (Glenwood, 2028) 
Athletic 5-10, 130-pound frame drove one to the opposite field for an RBI single. Later also barreled a ball back up the middle for a base hit. Effortless swing with quick hands at the plate to pair with speed on the bases. Looks the part defensively as well, with a loose arm in center, playing aggressively out there. 

1B Aaron VanOpdorp (Normal Community, 2028) 
A strong 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame at first base. Hit the ball well today with a short stride and whole field approach at the plate. He drove this one the other way for a single.

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3B Bradley Jones (Mahomet-Seymour, 2028) 
Strong 5-11, 180-pound frame with room to continue to develop and add strength. Jones was consistently on the barrel all weekend with power. Jones was able to drive the ball gap to gap as he has a quiet, balanced approach with quick hands to the ball. Jones also showed a good two-strike approach at the plate from a three-hole hitter. Stays inside the baseball and drove one the other way for an RBI single. 

LHP Caden Castleman (Elpaso, 2028) 
The lefty had a great outing on the mound with an impressive stat line. Standing in as a 6-foot, 220-pound frame, he was dominant early on the mound, attacking the strike zone. Showed good feel for his offspeed pitches, going to them early and often. His fastball sat at  75-77mph, and his deceptive slider sat at 67-69 mph. He also threw in a curveball, 62-63 mph, to keep hitters guessing. He produced a number of whiffs and finished the day with five innings pitched, 10 strikeouts, and one earned run. 

CF Chase Cunningham (Normal University, 2028)
Cunningham is a true center fielder and leadoff batter. Cunningham uses his speed to track down balls in the outfield as well as putting pressure on the defense on the basepath. At the plate, Cunningham has a quiet toe tap with quick hands and a barrel that stays through the zone for a long time, allowing him to consistently make hard contact.

LHP Brandt Harris (Bloomington Central Catholic, 2028) 
The 5-foot-11, 178-pound left-hander impressed with his pitch ability this weekend against strong competition. Harris’s ability to consistently hit spots inside and outside with a 77-79 mph fastball with arm-side run allowed him to thrive against a tough lineup. Another key to Harris’s success was pairing his fastball with a 63-65 mph curveball, keeping hitters off balance. Harris’s pitch ability makes him an arm to follow.

RHP Blake Harris (Gridley, 2028) 
A 6-foot-6, 200-pound frame, the right-hander is an athletic mover down the mound. Harris has a ¾ arm slot with a short, controlled arm. Harris’ extension down the mound makes his 78-82 mph fastball with ride difficult to hit. He also flashed a 66 mph curveball. 

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SS Jackson Turko (Glenbard East, 2028)
Standing at a lean 5-foot-8, 130-pound frame, Turko showed quality actions out of the leadoff spot throughout the weekend. The left-handed hitter worked out of a balanced setup, displaying loose hands that worked into a direct path, showing a line-drive gap-to-gap approach. Turko had a strong day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored. The left-handed hitter also showed an aggressive approach on the bases, collecting two stolen bases.

OF Jacob Dacanay (Glenbard East, 2028)
Possessing a wiry, athletic frame, Dacanay showed off the ability to control the barrel in Saturday’s game. The right-handed hitter operated out of a wider setup, working into a short lift/place stride, with quick hands that worked into a slightly uphill path. Dacanay was able to find a barrel into the left center field gap for a triple, finishing 1-for-3, with two RBIs, two runs scored, and a walk. The right-hander also showed some speed on the bases, finishing with three stolen bases.

Top Pick Academy Red 

SS/RHP Kanon Baxley (Kaneland, 2028)
The No. 7 player in Illinois’ 2028 class, Baxley, would showcase one of the nation’s more promising two-way profiles throughout the weekend. On the mound, the right-handed arm would get the Saturday start for his squad, throwing three innings, only allowing one earned run while collecting six strikeouts. With one of the most advanced breaking balls in the 2028 class, Baxley’s curveball would sit in the low-70s with 2600-2800 rpm throughout the outing, but has seen as high as 3279 rpm in prior showcase settings. Additionally, the rising sophomore’s fastball would sit at an easy 83-86 mph. A loose, quick arm, Baxley should only become better as he adds more strength and polish to his profile on the mound. As a position player, he also showed a quality right-handed bat with an above-average feel for the barrel and some present bat speed. An asset defensively at shortstop, he would also show confident footwork and advanced arm strength for the position. Athletic 5-foot-9, 159-pound frame.

LHP Brady Habas (St. Charles East, 2027)
Possessing a lengthy and projectable 5-foot-11, 150-pound frame, Brady Habas was dominant on the mound. Habas threw five innings, allowing one earned run, one hit, and three walks while striking out six. His fastball was sitting 78-80 mph, complemented with a 62-63 mph curveball to keep hitters off balance. On the mound, he has a slight back knee bend with a short leg lift. He explodes down the mound and throws with an over-the-top arm slot. 

MIF Sawyer Valdez (Sycamore, 2029) had a loud start to the weekend, connecting on the barrel for two extra base hits in game one. Valdez, a 5-foot-7, 157-pound athlete, had a double to deep left field in his first at bat, hit by a pitch in his second at bat, then another double down the line in left in his final at bat. Valdez flashed bat speed and barrel control in game one and is one to follow down the line. 

Top Tier North 2028s 

2B Alex Govoni (Loyola, Academy, 2028)  
A strong well well-proportioned, 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame, Govoni was on the barrel all game long Saturday afternoon. The right-handed hitter was making loud outs with a hard ground ball and line out, not finding his first hit until his third at-bat when he launched a ball over the left-field fence. Setting up in the box, it’s a simple swing with a wide base, toe tap load, but the hands work strong and fast, staying compact and working through the ball. Govoni has present strength and feel for the barrel in the box, making him one of the names to know in the Illinois class of 2028. 

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SS Kameron Cox (Montini Catholic, 2028)
An alumni of the 2024 Junior Future Games, Cox has always shown well defensively with bouncy actions on the dirt, confident hands, and fluid footwork, but the Montini Catholic product has also continuously gotten better at the plate, becoming a bona fide top-of-the-order presence for his Top Tier squad. With above-average bat speed, pull-side tendencies, and developing feel to elevate, Cox has the makings of a top-echelon shortstop with both offensive and defensive tools. An athletic 5-foot-10, 172-pounds, Cox is a must-know name in Illinois’ emerging 2028 class.

RHP Jacob Hite (St. Laurence, 2028)
Hite would show well in relief during Top Tier’s quarterfinal matchup, throwing three innings, only allowing one earned run, and collecting four strikeouts. A clean, athletic mover on the mound, the right-handed arm would show an upper-70s fastball and low-70s offspeed. Athletic 6-foot, 170-pound frame with room for added strength.

Top Tier South Stanford

LHP Cooper Hill (2028)
Cooper Hill started on the hill for Top Tier. He allowed zero runs, zero walks, and one hit through two innings while striking out two. His fastball was sitting 74-77 mph, complemented with a hard biting 65-67 mph curveball and a deceptive 68-70 mph changeup. His arsenal had hitters off balance all day. He is a projectable pitcher as he is athletic and moves well on the mound. 

LF Nolan Anderson (Minooka, 2028)
Nolan Anderson had an impressive day at the plate for Top Tier as he saw the ball well. He collected two hits and three RBIs on the day. Anderson has a strong and projectable frame. At the plate, he has a relaxed setup with consistent barrel action as he sprays the field.

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C/RHP Gavin McKelvie (Batavia, 2028)
McKelvie would offer an intriguing two-way profile this past weekend, highlighted by a strong 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame with present strength that played up both at the plate and on the mound. The right-handed bat would show above-average feel for the barrel and feel to elevate. On the mound, the right-handed arm would show a 79-81 mph fastball and low-70s breaking ball.

CF Johann Lasn (York, 2028)  
On the barrel all day long, Friday was a lean, long-levered, 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame, Johann Lasn. The right-handed hitter ended his day 3-for-3 with a triple and two singles. He was working the whole field with the triple coming on a line drive over the center fielder's head, and an opposite field line drive which drove in a run. Setting up with a wide, closed-off stance, a small two-tap load, with quick hands that create a direct path working through the ball.  

Windy City 

RF Dominic Feliciano (St. Patrick, 2028) 
Feliciano started his weekend off hot, going 4-for-4 with four singles in Windy City’s first game of the weekend. The left-handed hitter sets up with a wide base, small toe tap load, with rhythm in the hands that stay compact and create a flat, direct path to the ball. A whole field approach able to work both gaps with a pair of opposite line drives. In the outfield, he shows athletic actions paired with a strong arm that works on a line. 

3B Cody Forbes (Notre Dame, 2028)
Forbes in a shorter, but filled-out, athletic frame, with a powerful lower-half, setting up as a right-handed hitter. He sets up with a wide open stance, with a small toe tap load, getting into a strong lower-half. The hands are twitchy, set up high by the ears, and create an uphill path, working through the ball. Collecting a double down the line, along with a loud line-out to center, Forbes has feel for the barrel with present strength in the box. 

Windy City Hit Dogs

Jack Coates (Jacobs, 2028)
Coates would show a strong right-handed swing throughout the weekend, with an aggressive, loft-based approach at the plate and a developing feel for the barrel. Would finish the weekend 6-for-14 with a double, a triple, two home runs, eight RBIs, six runs scored, and one walk. Presenting an imposing frame with present strength that plays up at the plate, Coates should be a name to follow in the emerging Illinois 2028 class.

OF Brock Vincent (Jacobs, 2028)
Vincent would provide an athletic left-handed bat throughout the weekend for his Hit Dogs squad with a developing feel for the barrel, above-average bat speed, and obvious foot speed. Would finish the weekend 5-for-17 with two doubles, four RBIs, three runs scored, and two walks. An athletic 5-foot-7, 157-pound frame, Vincent is a name to follow in the emerging Illinois 2028 class. 

RHP Ryan Carzoli (McHenry, 2028)  
A highly projectable long-limbed lean, 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame, Carzoli stood out during his start Thursday night against Halos Scout. The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing zero runs on four hits and one walk, while striking out seven. On the mound, Carzoil has confidence attacking hitters and working ahead. With an easy fluid motion, followed by a loose, clean arm action from a lower ¾ slot, the righty grabs velo with low effort. The fastball was sitting 80-82mph, playing well at the top of the zone, while the slider was 70-72mph with sweep and slight depth, missing barrels. Carzoil set himself apart from the rest and made his name known as a follow through the Illinois class of 2028. 

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3B Jack Joiner (Wheaton North, 2028)
Joiner, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound third baseman, was on the barrel all game Friday afternoon, finishing 3-for-3 with two doubles and two runs scored. 

Wow Factor Stoppers

C Monty Chalabi (Notre Dame College Prep, 2028)
Presenting a strong 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame, Chalabi would continue to impress in front of our staff with a direct bat path and above-average feel for the barrel. Confident defensive actions behind the plate. Name to follow in the emerging Illinois 2028 class. 

INF Dylan Williamson (Loyola Academy, 2028) 
Presenting a strong 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame with some present athleticism, Williamson immediately stands out from a physical perspective. At the plate, the right-handed bat presents an athletic, slightly open base, utilizing a toe tap to get into a position of launch. Still learning how to manage his body, Williamson did show athletic actions at the cold corner. Name to follow in Illinois’ 2028 class.

RHP Noah Correa (Chicago Saint Patrick, 2028)
At 5-foot-11, 147-pound right-hander is a twitchy, athletic mover on the mound who has plenty of room to fill out. Correa ran his fastball up to 83 mph while sitting 80-82 mph. Correa also used a 64-66 mph curveball that he used to get swing and misses and keep hitters off balance. Correa has a ¾ arm slot with a quiet, fluid, repeatable motion. 

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RHP/3B Brady Jones (Metarmora, 2028) 
A high-waisted, long-levered 6-foot-4, 195-pound frame, Jones was a standout on the mound during his Friday night start. The right-hander tossed five and ⅔ hitless innings, striking out seven while only walking two. Working with feel for a two-pitch mix, Jones was filling up the zone, working with confidence, and missing barrels with ease. The fastball was sitting 82-84 mph, playing well at the top of the zone, while the curveball was sitting 67-69 mph with a 12-6 shape. Jones was tossing from an easy repeatable motion, followed by a loose arm from a high ¾ slot, getting velo with little effort. The left-handed hitter also showed off some easy power at the plate, finishing with a hard-hit double in Thursday’s game.

SS Ryder Rennette (Dunlap, 2028)  
A wiry, athletic, 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame, Rennette showed well all weekend long, including his Saturday night performance. The left-handed hitter went 2-for-3 with two doubles, sitting on a curveball and driving it through the pull-side gap for his first, then roping one down the right field line. A mature hitter seeing starts as a freshman on varsity, Rennette sets up with an athletic base, medium leg kick covering ground, with rhythmic hands that work quick, creating a strong uphill path, able to drive the ball pull-side. At shortstop, Rennette is a confident, easy defender with clean and fluid actions. Present range, making several plays, including a diving stab with ease. The arm is loose, working with strength on a line. As he continues to fill into his body, Rennette will be one to follow from the Illinois class of 2028. 

1B Braxton Hightower (Peoria Notre Dame, 2028)
Standing in as a sturdy 5-foot-11, 225-pound frame with strength present throughout, Hightower put together some loud swings throughout the tournament. The right-handed hitter worked out of a tall setup, showing strong hands that create length and bat speed through the zone. Hightower was all over the barrel in Friday’s game, finishing 2-for-3 at the plate with a double and a triple. A rising sophomore power bat to keep an eye on.

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