Prep Baseball Report

OSSAA 3A State Tournament Preview


Scott Hood
OK/MO/KS/ARK Assistant Scouting Director

The 3A State Tournament field has been set and it is loaded with programs that have been winning consistently all season as well as a few that have gotten very hot down the stretch with young and exciting rosters.  PBR takes a deeper look into each team's season as well as some players to keep an eye on throughout the week.  Games begin Thursday morning at 11 am at Choctaw High School as teams fight to win three games this week with the Champion being crowed in Shawnee on Saturday.

Be sure to follow us on twitter @PBR_Oklahoma for updates from 3A and all the other State tournaments this week.

 

OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SAINTS

OVERALL RECORD: 31-8

RECORD AGAINST STATE OPPONENTS: 0-1

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Micah Simmons, SS/RHP, 2022

Gage Gilchrist, 1B/RHP, 2022, Murray State JC commit

Corbin Kwan, LHP/OF, 2023

Jack Cullen, C, 2023

Carter Sterling, INF, 2023

Tristan Biggs, INF, 2022

Jackson Hill, INF, 2023

 

Coach Cezar's Saints squad saw a ton of success in 2022 with a 31-8 record, an undefeated district slate, and an impressive 8-5 record against teams in higher classes.  They have a talented group of underclassmen backed up with a strong group of productive seniors to round out their roster.  They saw a strong finish to the end of their regular season winning 11 out of their final 12 before taking down Purcell in a winner take all game in the regional on Monday winning 10-0.  Their biggest strength is in their pitching where they where they held their opponents to two runs or less in 24 games throughout the spring.  If they can continue to get this level of pitching and pick up a few clutch hits along the way, the Saints have the type of talent to make a real run at a championship on Saturday.

 

KINGSTON REDSKINS

OVERALL RECORD: 26-7

RECORD AGAINST STATE OPPONENTS: 0-1

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Dakota Weibner, P/1B, 2022

Kelte Finley, SS/RHP, 2023

Grant Holmes, 3B/RHP, 2022

Brady Brister, INF, 2022

Tucker Rumer, P/OF, 2022

Gage Gill, INF/RHP, 2022

 

Coach Henson's Redskins enters the State Tournament with a very senior heavy roster and guys with a ton of experience leading the way to 26 wins and an 11-1 record in district play.  They went 17-2 against other 3A teams and picked up 7 wins to only 3 losses against 4A and 5A teams this spring.  They have shown a knack throughout the year of playing in tight games playing in 14 games this Spring in games decided by three runs or less including picking up three of those tight wins in the regional to make it to the State tournament.  With battle tested seniors throughout the lineup and a couple of arms that have shown the ability to put up zeros on the scoreboard, they will rely on their experience to help them make a run at a title come Saturday afternoon.

 

BETHEL WILDCATS

OVERALL RECORD: 18-7

RECORD AGAINST STATE OPPONENTS: 0-1

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Bryce Tapley, INF/RHP, 2025

Connor Anthony, INF, 2023

Mathew Sharp, C, 2025

Bronc Robbins, INF, 2023

Colton Campbell, OF, 2023

RJ Morris, INF/P, 2024

 

Coach Dearing's Wildcat's squad some might say are ahead of schedule making into the State Tournament field with one of the youngest rosters across all the levels to keep playing baseball this week.  They finished the year at 18-7 and had a long road through the playoffs winning two of three against Kellyville in their Bi-Districts and then pulling off three more convincing wins against Comanche and Davis to make it to the State Tournament.  They went 15-5 against other 3A opponents this year and picked up a solid 3-1 record against 4A competition throughout the year.  Their calling card is led by their youth and athleticism with some of the better athletes in the State in the younger classes.  Even though they are one of the youngest squads in the field, don't take the Wildcats lightly as they have caught some serious momentum winning 5 playoff games in a row and will look to carry that throughout the week.

 

KEYS COUGARS

OVERALL RECORD: 17-12

RECORD AGAINST STATE OPPONENTS: 0-2

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Connor Lee, C/RHP, 2023

Reed Trimble, INF, 2023,

Logan Little, UTL/RHP, 2024

Trenton Nicholas, OF, 2023

Bruce Miller, P/1B, 2022

Cooper Hamilton, OF, 2023

 

Coach Zodrow's Cougars have taken a winding path to the State Tournament after finishing with a 6-8 district record but catching fire in the playoffs picking off Sperry 5-3 in the opener and then taking Eufaula down 7-5 in the important second game of the Regional.  They would then drop a game to Eufaula 10-0 before taking the winner take all game 11-8 punching their ticket to the State tournament.  They have shown the ability to get the bats rolling throughout the year putting up double digit runs in 9 times throughout the season as well as gotten some clutch pitching down the stretch that they will need more of as they continue they ride through the State Tournament.

 

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CONQUERORS

OVERALL RECORD: 33-8

RECORD AGAINST STATE OPPONENTS: 2-1

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Kyle Roberts, INF/RHP, 2022

Jake Butterfield, INF/RHP, 2025

Aiden O'Malley, C, 2023

Will Goodwin, OF/INF, 2023

Easton Martin, OF, 2025

Gabe Miles, P, 2023

Bradyn Strickland, INF, 2023

 

Coach Jarvis' Conquerors have been one of the top 3A teams all season and spent some time in the Power 25 rankings throughout the year working to a 33-8 record and dominating 3A going 24-2.  The roster is well balanced with older productive guys and exciting young freshman for the future and they are playing with a ton of confidence heading into the State Tournament.  They are one of the deeper pitching staffs in 3A with numerous guys showing the ability to shut down lineups and have an explosive lineup that has seen them score double digits in 21 games this Spring.  They will look to continue to get very quality starting pitching and keeping the bats hot as they head into this week's State Tournament with intentions on taking home the hardware on Saturday.

 

WASHINGTON WARRIORS

OVERALL RECORD: 29-9

RECORD AGAINST STATE OPPONENTS: 1-0

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Camden Bates, INF, 2023 Tennessee commit

Kane Springer, C, 2023

Sutton Moore, OF/P, 2023

Dax McCaskill, 1B, 2024

Kade Norman, INF, 2023

Marlon Moore, INF/RHP, 2024

 

Coach Kulbeth's Warriors 2022 squad enters the State Tournament with one of the more impressive resumes not having lost to a 3A school all season and picking up 5 wins throughout the year against 4A squads.  They haven't had much trouble throughout the postseason so far winning all 5 games by a combined 46 runs on the backs of their explosive offense.  They have scored ten or more runs 17 teams this season including 3 times in the postseason already.  They have also done a good job of limiting opponents here recently only allowing 32 runs over their last 15 games. They have some big time prospects on the team with a lot of talent and will look for their impact guys to have big moments as they try and make a run at being the last team standing on Saturday afternoon.

 

SALINA WILDCATS

OVERALL RECORD: 30-8

RECORD AGAINST STATE OPPONENTS: 1-0

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Conner Johnson, RHP/OF, 2024

Greg Willis, RHP, INF, 2023

Treyton Bailey, INF/P, 2023

Payton Burns, SS, 2023

Micah Richards, INF, 2025

Teagan Byrd, OF, 2025

 

Coach Simmons' Wildcats have completely dominated their 3A slate to a tune of 17-0 and have played one of the toughest schedules in the 3A field picking up 9 wins against teams in higher classes as well as taking down a couple of the better 2A programs in the State.  They punched their ticket to the State Tournament after sweeping through their regional with a 13-10 win over Atoka, a 2-1 victory over Antlers, and taking down Atoka one more time 12-6.  With the Wildcats it's all about the physical lineup and the ability to rack up runs and extra base hits in a hurry.  They have scored double digits in 16 contests this Spring and have also done a good job on the mound limiting their opponents to three runs or less a total of 23 times.  With that explosive offense and ability to limit damage of their opponents, look for the Wildcats to be a true contender this week as they try and fight their way to winning a State Title.

 

HERITAGE HALL CHARGERS

OVERALL RECORD: 30-4

RECORD AGAINST STATE OPPONENTS: 2-0

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Austin Lemon, OF, 2023, OSU commit

Brigham Evans, INF/RHP, 2022

Julius Ejike-Charles, OF/P, 2024

Kaeden Woods, INF, 2024

Tyler Offel, INF/C, 2022

Carson Beam, INF, 2024

Nick Keith, INF/RHP, 2022

 

Coach Semore's Chargers took home the top prize in 4A in 2021 and now will look to conquer 3A after posting one of the best winning percentages in the State winning 22 of 23 games in 3A and picking up 5 wins against programs at a higher class.  They enter this postseason with a bit of a younger roster but loaded with talent and guys that have stepped up in the past couple of weeks with big time performances.  The bats come into the State Tournament on fire after scoring 47 runs in their previous 3 games and have been putting crooked numbers up on the board all season long.  With high end athletes and a couple of pitchers gaining confidence with recent good outings, the Chargers will look once again to try and capture another State Title for what would be a back-to back for them in two different classes.

 

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