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As we prepare for the upcoming 2023 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.

Team: Saydel
Nickname: Eagles
Class: 3A
League: Heart of Iowa
Head Coach: Steven Gebhart
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 4 years (52-69)
2022 Overall Record: 20-15
2022 League Record: 8-6
2022 League Finish: 3rd
2022 Post-Season Finish: 1 round win over Bondurant (3-2), 2 round loss to Grinnell (1-2).

# of Returning Starters: 7
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 4

# of Starters Lost: 2
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 1

PLAYERS TO WATCH: 
Mason Hicks, RHP/SS, 2023 (Iowa Lake commit)
Jayden Cordova, RHP/INF, 2023
Payton Rummans, RHP/INF, 2024
Jace Embry, C, 2024
Ryan VanHouten, LHP/1B, 2025
Brady Hicks, RHP/SS, 2027

ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL: 
None

2023 OUTLOOK:
"With a number of players returning in 2023, I think we have the foundation to have a really solid season. Hopefully, we will compete for a HOIAC championship and make a run at the State Tournament. I love the group of guys that I have to work with. They love the game of baseball and really work hard to get better at it everyday."
Head Coach Steven Gebhart