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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: Mankato East
Nickname: Cougars
Class: AAA
League: Big 9
Head Coach: Micah Degner
Years as Head Coach at School: 5th year (44-24)
2022 Overall Record: 14-9
2022 League Record: 7-4
2022 League Finish: 4th
2022 Post-Season Finish: Lost in section semifinals

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

# of Starters Lost: 6
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 2

PLAYERS TO WATCH: 
Logan Swalve, P/OF, 2023 (Gustavus commit)
Nicholas Werk, SS/RHP, 2024 (South Dakota State University commit)
Dylan Kopesky, C/IF, 2023 (Crown College commit)
Cael Willaert, C/P/IF, 2023 (Bethany commit)
Riston Wojcik, P/IF, 2023 (Bethany commit)

ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Owen Atherton - Northwestern-St. Paul
Jaeden Kenward - Gustavus
Jared Grams - Riverland
Matthew Werk - South Dakota State University

2023 OUTLOOK:
"Though we graduated 6 starters from last year's team, we return a good core group with varsity experience, including 3 pitchers who saw significant innings and 2 senior catchers. Our pitching depth should be a strength for us this season. But ultimately, our success will depend on the ability of our whole lineup to get on base and drive in runs."
Micah Degner, Mankato East Head Coach