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2024 Spring Team Preview: Archbishop Hoban Knights

January 28, 2024
Dylan Hefflinger
Editor in Chief/Scout

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With 2023 now in the past, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best high school coverage that can be found anywhere in 2024. Starting in February, we began releasing team previews for squads across the state. Ahead, we will have Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings coming your way.

To view the full list of 2024 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2024 Team Preview, click here.

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2024 Spring Team Preview: Archbishop Hoban Knights

Team Name: Archbishop Hoban Knights
Head Coach: Derek Carmichael
Division: I
2023 Record: 19-10
2023 Tourney Finish: Regional Semifinal loss to University School
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/6

Coach Outlook: "Our 2024 class stands out as the most distinguished in our school's history. Our senior class boasts remarkable achievements, including clinching a DII State Title, finishing as runners-up in the state, and securing the school's first D1 District title. The bar is set high as we enter the upcoming season, building on the momentum from last year's Regional Semifinal loss. On the pitching front, we're fortunate to welcome back 3 out of 4 key pitchers from the previous season, each with significant experience in high-stakes high school baseball games. Their expertise will be pivotal as we navigate a challenging regular season schedule. Offensively, our lineup returns of 7 out of 9 starters from last season. Additionally, we have some promising young talent vying for playing time this spring. The dedication and hard work put in during the offseason have positioned us for success, and we eagerly anticipate the competitive season ahead in 2024."

2024 Team Strengths:

  • 7/9 starters returning from a Regional Semifinalist
  • Starting Pitching 3/4 returning
  • Offense
  • Leadership

Top Returning Players:

  • Parker Falkenstein, OF, 2024, Wright State (Video Below)
  • Noah LaFine P, 2024, Vanderbilt
  • Michael Ciavolella, OF/1B, 2024, Eastern Michigan
  • Landan Browning, P/INF, 2024, Dayton
  • Andrew Karhoff, 1B/P2025, Ohio State
  • Masud Jennings, OF, 2024
  • Brady Terzola, INF, 2024
  • Will Givens, INF/P, 2025
  • Blake Bantum, C, 2025

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Parker Falkenstein, OF, 2024, Wright State
  • Noah LaFine P, 2024, Vanderbilt
  • Michael Ciavolella, OF/1B, 2024, Eastern Michigan
  • Landan Browning, P/INF, 2024, Dayton
  • Masud Jennings, OF, 2024

Class of 2025 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Andrew Karhoff, 1B/P2025, Ohio State
  • Will Givens, INF/P, 2025
  • Blake Bantum, C, 2025
  • Justice Buckner INF, 2025
  • Peyton Weigand INF, 2025

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • James Haupt, OF/P - Transfer
  • Grady Falkenstein, INF
  • Zach Karhoff, 1B/P

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Breyan Stewart, C/P
  • Colt Andrews, C
  • Dashel Hemlick, P/INF

A Look Back At The 2023 Season:

To view the 2023 Team Previews, click here.

To view the 2023 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To View the 2023 PBR All-State Teams click below:

    To view the 2023 Preseason All-State Teams, click below:

    To view the Weekly Team Rankings, click below:

      To view the 2023 Ohio Spring Scout Blog, click here.

      A Look Back At The 2022 Season:

      To view the 2022 Team Previews, click here.

      To view the 2022 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

      To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

      To View the 2022 PBR All-State Teams click below:

        To view the 2022 Preseason All-State Teams, click below:

        To view the Weekly Team Rankings, click below:

          To view the 2022 Ohio Spring Scout Blog, click here.

          A Look Back At The 2021 Season:

          To view the 2021 Team Previews, click here.

          To view the 2021 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

          To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

          To View the 2021 PBR All-State Teams click below:

          To view the 2021 Preseason All-State Teams, click below:

          To view the Weekly Team Rankings, click below:

          To view the 2021 Ohio Spring Scout Blog, click below:

                    A Look Back At What Would've Been The 2020 Season:

                    To view each of the parts to the No 'Last Dance' Series, click below:

                    To view the 2020 Team Previews, click here.

                    To view the 2020 Preseason All-State Teams, click here.

                    To view the 2020 Virtual Ohio High School State Tournament/Preseason Team Rankings, click here.

                    A Look Back At The Last Decade:

                    To view the Ohio High School All-Decade Team 2010-2019, click here.

                    A Look Back At The 2019 Season:

                    To view the 2019 Team Previews, click here.

                    To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

                    To view the 2019 All-State Teams, click below.

                    To view the 2019 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

                    A Look Back At The 2018 Season:

                    To view the 2018 Team Previews, click here.

                    To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

                    To view the 2018 All-State Teams, click below.

                    To view the 2018 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

                    A Look Back At The 2017 Season:

                    To view the 2017 Team Previews, click here.

                    To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

                    To view the 2017 All-State Teams, click below.

                    To view the 2017 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

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