Arkansas High School Preseason Outlook: Batesville Pioneers
February 10, 2022
The Arkansas high school season is coming in February, and we're here to cover it. Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day February 28th, we’ll be putting out our team previews ahead of the 2022 spring season, spotlighting on programs spanning across the different state classifications, leading into a countdown through the official PBR Arkansas Preseason Power 25 Rankings.
We’ve submitted a Preseason Questionnaire to high school head coaches across the entire state. As their responses keep coming in and we’re using the detailed insight they’ve provided in our team-by-team preseason analysis.
Our 2022 preseason coverage continues today.
Team: Batesville Pioneers
2021 Record:20-9
Classification: 5A East
Head Coach: Kelly Rush
OUTLOOK
Returning a big group of players, Pioneers jump conferences up into the 5A however their roster looks to be able to handle the level jump. Their goals this season is to be competitive in every game. Compete for a conference championship and the Ultimate goal every year is to be there in the end playing for state title
IMPACT PLAYERS
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Austin Gage Wood RHP / 3B / Batesville, AR / 2022
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Tyas Rush SS / 2B / Batesville, AR / 2022
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Caleb Teague RHP / OF / Batesville, AR / 2022Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 18
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Jack Lanier C / OF / Batesville, AR / 2022
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New impact players
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Mark Brissey RHP / 3B / Batesville, AR / 2025
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