2023 CHSAA Season Preview: Poudre HS

The Colorado high school season is nearing quickly, and we're here to cover it. Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we'll publish our team previews ahead of the 2023 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, leading into a countdown through the official PBR Colorado Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Team: Poudre
League: Front Range
2022 Record: 5-22 / 1-10 Conference
Classification: 5A
Head Coach: Joe Fontana
Years at the Helm: 2nd

OUTLOOK:

This young group is looking to compete in the Front Range League in 2023. Coach Fontana could be playing 5-6 sophomores this season but does have some seniors who could contribute in pivotal spots in the lineup and defensively. 

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

Seniors:

Trevor McFadden: RHP/1B
21 GP, .214 BA, .737 OPS, 10 RBI, 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR

Christian Etzel: RHP
9 APP, 36 IP, 1-2, 4.47 ERA, 51 Ks

Tru Kreikemeier: C/OF
16 GP, .256 BA, .721 OPS, 9 RBI, 3 2B

JJ Fontana: MI/C/3B/OF
23 GP, .311 BA, .810 OPS, 7 RBI, 3 2B, 1 3B

Juniors:

Ryan Vandever: C/2B
22 GP, .264 BA, .757 OPS, 7 RBI, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR

Impact Underclassmen:

Braydon Bay: RHP/3B
21 GP, .242 BA, .548 OPS, 3 RBI
8 APP, 9 IP, 0-1, 13.22 ERA, 15 Ks

Benny Quast: CF/RHP

Brett Lamb: MI/RHP

Chase Barrett: 2B/OF/RHP

Kysen Mohr: LHP/1B

To Keep up with the Impalas, follow @poudre_baseball on Twitter.
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