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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: Johnston
Nickname: Dragons
Class: 4A
League: CIML
Head Coach: Michael Barta
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 12 years (343-95)
2022 Overall Record: 36-5
2022 League Record: 
2022 League Finish: 1st
2022 Post-Season Finish: 4A State Champions

# of Returning Starters: 3
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 3

# of Starters Lost: 6
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 4

PLAYERS TO WATCH: 
Pierce Anderson, P/INF, 2023 (Kirkwood commit)
Sam Hesselman, P/1B, 2023 (DMACC commit)
Mango Hennes, OF, 2023 (DMACC commit)
Spencer Timmerman, P/UTIL, 2023 (Winona State commit)
Carter Woollums, P, 2023 (DMACC commit)
Caden Wilson, P, 2023 (Kirkwood commit)
Gage Mollendor, P/C, 2023 (DMACC commit)
Carter Bryan, OF, 2023 (DMACC commit)
Kaden Halsrud, P, 2023 (Ellsworth CC commit)
Xander Poock, P, 2023 (Central College commit)
Ben Kinsey, P, 2023 (Buena Vista commit)
Adam Kayko, P/INF, 2024 (Nebraska commit)
Tyne Weeden, OF,  2024 (Kirkwood commit)
Blake Lundholm, SS, 2024
Will Nuss, P/3B, 2025,
Sam Kemmer, P/UTIL, 2025

ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL: 
Cade Moss = Iowa
Ben Wilmes = Iowa
Gabe Swansen = Nebraska
Jake Thilges = VCU
Drew Beazley = South Dakota State
Reece Anderson = South Dakota State
Jackson Stewart = Northern Illinois
Parker Shupe = Northern Illinois
Jacob Draeger = Northern Illinois
Nick Crandell = Western Michigan
Evan Salmon = Indiana Wesleyan
Frankie Cresta = Concordia Nebraska
Zach Kinney = Northwestern
Nick Scanlon = Kirkwood (UNO commit)
Spencer Campidilli = Kirkwood
Miles Risley = Kirkwood
Jake Pemble = Kirkwood
Sam Hennes = Kirkwood
Michael Siemer = Iowa Central CC
Jack Emanuel = Iowa Central CC
Cooper Smith = DMACC
Jackie Smith = DMACC
Jayden Hanson = Wartburg
JT Garcia = Bethany Lutheran
Jacob Wolver = Grandview
Connor Canny = Grandview
Jack Stoye = North Central University

2023 OUTLOOK:
"We lost tremendous talent but more importantly exceptional LEADERSHIP with the 2022 graduates. This year's group has a lot of growth to do in their daily habits, details, and leadership. Their day-to-day growth in these areas will determine our success in a gauntlet of a schedule. Our ability to grow and grind is imperative."
Head Coach Michael Barta