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As we continue to expand and grow in the Commonwealth and beyond, new things are implemented. In the spring of 2024, our staff will host the biggest set of joined scrimmages in the state. There will be two sets of the Prep Baseball First Pitch scrimmages, with the first set highlighting twelve teams from across the Commonwealth on March 2nd in the Richmond area. 

These scrimmages will have a host school that will bring on two other teams for three, five-inning scrimmages. Each team will play a total of ten innings that day versus other regional and state powers. 

Below we will list the teams out, along with their head coach, 2023 record, and some potential returners that could be impact players in 2024. 

*All information provided below is coming from our Prep Baseball Virginia staff. No information was collected directly from teams, because spring teams have not been decided.*

Host Site 1: Hanover High School

Team 1: Hanover Hawks

• Head Coach: Tyler Kane
• Classification: VHSL 4A
• 2023 Record: 19-8 *VHSL 4A State Champions*
• Key Returners: TJ Woodson, Brady Elrod, Tavis Spiller, Evan Nix, Luke Warner

Team 2: Cox Falcons

• Head Coach: Matt Ittner
• Classification: VHSL 5A
• 2023 Record: 23-3 *VHSL 5A State Champions*
• Key Returners: Austin Irby, Michael Barreiro, Ryan DeLashmutt, Jake Colucci, Christian Dewey, Conner Worth
• New Faces: Parker Wight, Garrison Wight (both transfers)

Team 3: Western Branch Bruins

• Head Coach: Roland Wright
• Classification: VHSL 6A
• 2023 Record: 17-6 *Lost in 6A State Quarters*
• Key Returners: Logan Adams, Gavin Biernot, Parker Coyle, Seth Sadler, Payton Tone, Jacob Wright, Joshua Wright

Host Site 2: Atlee High School

Team 1: Atlee Raiders

• Head Coach: Mike Morris
• Classification: VHSL 4A
• 2023 Record: 16-7 *Lost in 4A Region Semifinals*
• Key Returners: Barrett Bucholz, Chase Chamberlain, Will Haynie, Seth Jones, Parker McRay, Cooper Molloy, Aven Stevens, Noah Yoder

Team 2: Walsingham Trojans

• Head Coach: Ian Heisel
• Classification: VISAA Division III
• 2023 Record: 22-10 *VISAA Division III State Champions*
• Key Returners: Ayden Evans, Luke Harlow, Davis Neighbor, Brody Schultz, Will Wyles

Team 3: McLean Highlanders

• Head Coach: John Dowling
• Classification: VHSL 6A
• 2023 Record: 11-8 *Lost in Region Quarterfinals*
• Key Returners: Ethan Ball, Aidan Carey, Aaron Chandler, Christian Dray, Alex Gonzalez, Jack Nance, Gabriel Pegues, Yuta Shimo, Evan Un

Host Site 3: Glen Allen High School

Team 1: Glen Allen Jaguars

• Head Coach: Dave Savino
• Classification: VHSL 5A
• 2023 Record: 13-4
• Key Returners: James Hall, Will Hemp, Nathan Love, Chad Martin, Daniel Nienaber, Ben Pulliam, Jackson Toole, Colin Whidbee

Team 2: Gainesville Cardinals

• Head Coach: John Miller
• Classification: VHSL 6A
• 2023 Record: 10-12
• Key Returners: Ben Ackerman, Ian Fournier, JW Kohlmeyer, Caden Merritt, Lucas Marrero, Ryan Petro, Owen Potts, Aaron Ritenour

Team 3: Christiansburg Blue Demons

• Head Coach: Dale Nelson
• Classification: VHSL 3A
• 2023 Record: 15-7 *Lost in Regional Semifinals*
• Key Returners: Connor Adams, Cameron Dunn, Rocco Fizzano, Jeremiah Thompson

Host Site 4: St. Christopher's School

Team 1: St. Christopher's Saints

• Head Coach: Tony Szymendera
• Classification: VISAA Division I
• 2023 Record: 14-9 *Lost in VISAA Division I State Quarterfinals*
• Key Returners: Joseph Conner, Jim Douthat, William Hurt, Henry Knighton

Team 2: Turner Ashby Knights

• Head Coach: Daniel Bowman
• Classification: VHSL 3A
• 2023 Record: 13-8 *Lost in Regional Quarterfinals*
• Key Returners: Brooks Bowman, Micah Matthews, Brandon Pettit, Caden Simmers, Brady Spotts

Team 3: John Battle Trojans

• Head Coach: Jimmy Gobble
• Classification: VHSL 2A
• 2023 Record: 14-7 *Lost in VHSL 2A State Quarterfinals*
• Key Returners: Elijah Childress, Porter Gobble, Gavin Ratliff, Noah Sills, Caden Sturgill