The Kansas 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 be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2023 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, leading into a countdown through the official PBR Kansas Preseason Power 20 Rankings.

We’ve submitted a Preseason Questionnaire to high school head coaches across the entire state. Their responses have been flooding in and we’re using the detailed insight they’ve provided in our team-by-team preseason analysis.

 

Team: Liberal Redskins
League: Western Athletic Conference
2022 Record: 9-12
Classification: 6A
Head Coach: Eric Olmstead
Years at the Helm: 16

OUTLOOK

Athleticism and versatility is where this Liberal team proves to be the strongest. This will boost them defensively as well as giving them an edge on the base paths.

A young and inexperienced roster is a challenge that this Liberal team will have to overcome down the stretch.

 

IMPACT PLAYERS

J Brooks Kappelmann, Jr, SS/P, .295, 18H, 9 RBI, 15 R, 40.2 IP, 4-4, 45 SO, 3.4 ERA
Zayden Martinez, JR, OF, .333, 17 H, 18, RBI, 17 R
Izzy Rotolo, Sr, OF/C, .333, 18 H, 16 RBIm 24 R, 8-9 SB
Erek Lira, JR, 3B, .250, 15 H, 15 RBI, 15 R
Aidan Schwindt, JR, .194, 7 H, 5 RBI, 9 R

 

PLAYERS TO WATCH

 

 

 

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