PBR Iowa High School Preview: Bishop Heelan
May 5, 2022
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As we prepare for the upcoming 2022 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.
Team: Bishop Heelan
Nickname: Crusaders
Class: 3A
League: Missouri River Activities Conference
Head Coach: Andy Osborne
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 14 years (368-176)
2021 Overall Record: 23-14-1
2021 League Record: 19-9
2021 League Finish: 2nd
2021 Post-Season Finish: Lost in Districts
# of Returning Starters: 8
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 6
# of Starters Lost: 2
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 1
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Ian Gill, 1B, 2022
Kaleb Gengler, LHP, 2022 (DMACC Commit)
Shane Sanderson, 3B, 2023
Brady Baker, CF, 2024
ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Colin Kasperbauer - Ohio University
Brenden Roder - Ohio University
Hunter Hope - Morningside University
Jared Sitzmann - Briar Cliff University
Ben Dixon - DMACC
Brant Hogue - Iowa Western
Camden Smith - Viterbo University
Brett Sitzmann - Briar Cliff
2022 OUTLOOK:
“In 2021 we had 5-6 Freshman on the field at one time and they competed admirably against Juniors and Seniors. They learned what it takes to be successful at the varsity level which we believe will put us in a position this summer to take the next step and compete at a statewide level. The return of Ian Gill from injury will play a major role in our success as will the progression of Kaleb Gengler as a top end #1 arm. We are really excited about the potential of this group.” Head Coach