VA/DC Preseason Power 25: No. 2
March 10, 2023
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#2 Highland School Hawks
The reigning VISAA Division II State Champions are back and maybe better than ever. There will be some questions to answer at the plate, as they lost the production of Connor McAuley (Randolph-Macon), Garrett Pancione (Radford), Julian La Bella (Eastern Mennonite), and George Rizzo (George Washington), but there is plenty of offensive talent underneath for the Hawks. Blagen Pado (Longwood), Luke Craddock (ECU), Ryan Gimbel (Eastern Mennonite), Joey Rogers, Justin Summers (Dayton), and Kehler Hamilton (Elon) are just a few of the names you need to know in the Hawks' offensive lineup. It is fair to say that Highland is the favorite in VISAA Division II, as well as one of the best teams in the state.
And @Highland_BSBL are your @VISAABaseball DIII State Champions.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) May 21, 2022
The Hawks made an impressive run all season long and it continued in the playoffs.
Final score 10-7. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/HsVWxGbC49
Key Returners:
Blagen Pado
Class of 2023 / CF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: CFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: HighlandState: VA
- Summer Team: Snyder Bucks
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Height: 5-10Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Luke Craddock
Class of 2025 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Pro 5 AcademyState: VA
- Summer Team: Dirtbags 16U National
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Height: 6-2Weight: 225lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ryan Gimbel
Class of 2023 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: HighlandState: VA
- Summer Team: Snyder Bucks
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Height: 6-2Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Brennen Card
Class of 2024 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: HighlandState: VA
- Summer Team: Snyder Bucks-McCauley
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Height: 6-3Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L