Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2025 spring season. Team previews touch on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down through the official Prep Baseball Washington Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Team Previews are generated through a mixture of coaches' responses gathered through our perennial coaches questionnaires, as well as insight from Prep Baseball Staff. Stay tuned the next several weeks for the unveiling of Team Previews and the complete Power 25.

Today, we spotlight the #21 ranked Kentlake Falcons. 

 

High School: Kentlake Falcons    
Head Coach: Mike Suguro
Division: 3A
League/Conference: NPSL
2024 Record (Finish): 17-7
2024 Playoff Finish: 3A playoffs rd of 16

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 6
No. of Returning Pitchers: 5
Key Players Lost: Ethan Loghry, Gavin Liechty, Alex Williamson

TEAM OUTLOOK

Starting Pitching: Christopher Moore, Devin Tep, Matthew Ledbetter

Bullpen: Juan Hernandez-Mendoza, Josh Manaois

Top Seniors: Devin Tep, Juan Hernandez-Mendoza, JT Futch

Top Juniors: Christopher Moore, Matthew Ledbetter, Josh Manaois

Underclassmen to watch: Lincoln Moore, Austin Pennington

Areas to watch: Bottom half of the lineup bats

Team Strengths: Pitching

Coaches Outlook: “Going into 2025 the Falcons are looking to rebound from a tough loss to eventual 3A runner up Mt. Vernon. We'll will be lead by our pitching with UW commit Christopher Moore, and Centralia commit, southpaw Devin Tep. Excited to see the highly touted freshman Lincoln Moore in action, as he will look to follow in his brothers footsteps as an impact bat right away.” – Mike Suguro, Head Coach

Overall Summary

Kentlake enters the season coming off of an NPSL regular season title and looking to advance further into the state playoffs. Standout junior RHP/SS Christopher Moore will lead the Falcons as always, but the team has some intruiging depth pieces as well. '26 INF/RHP Matthew Ledbetter offers two-way talent, while senior arm Devin Tep looks to step into a larger role. Juan Hernandez-Mendoza is another piece returning after hitting .342 last season. The Falcons will also add one of the top freshman in the state to their infield in Lincoln Moore. Moore is the 25th ranked freshman in the country on Prep Baseball's national rankings. Head coach Mike Suguro is circling Kentlake's rivalry game with Tahoma as a key game this season. Kentlake should have every ability to improve on their 17-7 record last season and will be a team to keep a close eye on throughout the spring.

Find more information on the 2025 Kentlake program below:

+ Follow them on IG: @kentlakebaseball
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Washington Preseason Power 25 homepage

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Pacific Northwest Preseason ID	WA	02/22	NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA
Pacific Northwest Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)	WA	02/22	NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA
Seattle Preseason ID	WA	02/23	Island Crest Park - Mercer Island, WA
Seattle Preseason ID - Session II	WA	03/01	EL1 Sports - Puyallup, WA

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