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High school baseball: 2026 2A team-by-team region capsules, predictions
High school baseball: 2026 2A team-by-team region capsules, predictions
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High school baseball: 2026 2A team-by-team region capsules, predictions
South Sevier pitcher Peyton Ingram (6) is lifted into the air by his South Sevier head coach Eric Baker after their win over Kanab during the 2A high school boys baseball championship at Miller Park Complex on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo on Saturday, May 10, 2025. South Sevier claimed victory in the championship by winning the first game 17-8 and finishing the "if necessary" game with a score of 10-1. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
James Edward
Sun, March 1, 2026 at 6:22 PM UTC·
11 min read
The 2026 high school baseball season is scheduled to get underway this week for teams in Class 2A. To prepare fans for the upcoming season, the Deseret News has compiled capsules for every team in 2A. Every coach was invited to participate and submit information.
The region rankings are based on coaches’ preseason projections.
There are one new baseball coach in 2A this year: Brian Donohue (Water Canyon).
Here are the 2A teams and players to watch this upcoming season.
[Region 2A North baseball projections]
Region 2A North baseball projections
2A North
1. American Leadership Eagles
Head coach: Dustin Johnson (9th year)
2025 record: 7-18 (tied for second in Region 14 with a 4-5 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 15 in 3A
2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Juab in 3A Super Regionals
2025 offense: 5.1 rpg (No. 13 in 3A)
2025 defense: 8.9 rpg (No. 13 in 3A)
Returning contributors:
Jesse Coxson, 1B/OF, Sr.
Curtis Castleberry, OF, Sr.
Ethan Barney, P/OF, Sr.
Aryn Moody, C/1B, Sr.
Houston Wilson, OF/P, Sr.
Hunter Courtney, 2B/OF, Sr.
Justus Brost, 3B/P, Jr.
Ian Heaps, OF/P, Jr.
Travin Hales, MI/P, Jr.
Daxen Stream, SS/2B, Jr.
Korver Swenson, P/2B/OF, Jr.
Cody Mason, C/CI, Jr.
Logan Young, 2B/P/OF, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Jayden Young, OF/SS, So.
Ryker Durrant, P/1B, So.
Boston Fenn, P/CI, Fr.
Coach comment: “I am excited to see how our guys come out and play this year together. We have a lot of talent in all classes and expectations are high as we compete in 2A for 2026.”
2. Duchesne Eagles
Head coach: Ryan Goodliffe (9th year)
2025 record: 11-15 (tied for third in Region 2A East with a 7-5 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 10 in 2A
2025 postseason: 2-2 record, Eliminated by San Juan in 2A Bracket Play
2025 offense: 7.1 rpg (No. 9 in 2A)
2025 defense: 7.3 rpg (No. 10 in 2A)
Additional info not provided
3. South Summit Wildcats
Head coach: George Fauci (2nd year)
2025 record: 7-16 (fifth in Region 13 with a 2-8 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 13 in 3A
2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Morgan in 3A Super Regionals
2025 offense: 4.8 rpg (No. 14 in 3A)
2025 defense: 10.3 rpg (No. 16 in 3A)
Returning contributors:
Hayden Simons, P/1B, Sr.
Owen Mair, P/SS, Sr.
Ian Mair, 3B, Jr.
Key newcomers: Additional info not provided
Coach comment: “Excited for baseball this year. We were young last year as a team. The team is hungry and driven.”
4. Millard Eagles
Head coach: Dakota Bullock (5th year)
2025 record: 5-21 (seventh in Region 2A West with a 3-11 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 13 in 2A
2025 postseason: 2-2 record, Eliminated by Gunnison Valley in 2A Bracket Play
2025 offense: 5.1 rpg (No. 12 in 2A)
2025 defense: 11.7 rpg (No. 13 in 2A)
Returning contributors:
Zach Higgins, P/IF, Sr.
Bodie Memmott, IF, Sr.
Kamdyn Frampton, OF/P, Sr.
Key newcomers: Additional info not provided
Coach comment: “Handful of guys that worked extremely hard this offseason, Hopefully we are able to ride them and our other guys catch up. As always, 2A looks to be very competitive.”
5. North Summit Braves
Head coach: Beau Morrill (6th year)
2025 record: 1-21 (seventh in Region 2A East with a 0-12 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 15 in 2A
2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Duchesne in 2A One-loss bracket
2025 offense: 2.5 rpg (No. 14 in 2A)
2025 defense: 13.8 rpg (No. 14 in 2A)
Returning contributors:
Jaxon Preator, P/C/Util, Sr.
Kestin Richins, P/SS, Sr.
Cael Crittenden, CF, So.
Kasin Richins, P/SS, So.
Key newcomers:
Max Shaw, C/OF, Fr.
Coach comment: “I’m excited for the new season we will be young and we will also have 3 seniors to guide our sophomores’ and freshmen.”
[Region 2A East baseball projections]
Region 2A East baseball projections
2A East
1. Gunnison Valley Bulldogs
Head coach: Chad Avery (3rd year)
2025 record: 18-9 (tied for first in Region 2A East with a 11-1 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 6 in 2A
2025 postseason: 2-3 record, Eliminated by Milford in 2A Bracket Play
2025 offense: 7 rpg (No. 10 in 2A)
2025 defense: 4.3 rpg (No. 5 in 2A)
Returning contributors:
Braxton Pickett, P, Sr.
Waylon Sorenson, P/C, Sr.
Landry Edwards, P/OF, Sr.
Daxton Knudsen, SS, Jr.
Dillon Dyreng, 1B, Jr.
Porter Comin, 2B, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Kason Brackett, UTIL, So.
Coach comment: “Gunnison Baseball looks to continue building and improving this season. With all of our top contributors returning, the team brings experience and leadership as we work toward competing at a high level.”
2. South Sevier Rams
Head coach: Eric Baker (8th year)
2025 record: 26-6 (fourth in Region 2A West with a 10-4 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 5 in 2A
2025 postseason: 8-1 record, Beat Kanab in 2A Championship
2025 offense: 11.1 rpg (No. 1 in 2A)
2025 defense: 2.7 rpg (No. 1 in 2A)
Returning contributors:
Cannon Barney, OF, Sr.
Houston Blake, INF, Sr.
Jax Christiansen, P/INF/OF, Sr.
Key newcomers: Next man up
Coach comment: “Looking forward to competing and growing with a young team. Should be a lot of fun this year.”
3. San Juan Broncos
Head coach: Jens Nielson (8th year)
2025 record: 21-6 (tied for first in Region 2A East with a 11-1 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 1 in 2A
2025 postseason: 2-2 record, Eliminated by South Sevier in 2A Bracket Play
2025 offense: 9.9 rpg (No. 2 in 2A)
2025 defense: 4.4 rpg (No. 6 in 2A)
Returning contributors:
Baylor Nielson, C/P/SS, Sr.
Jagger Nieves, Utility, Sr.
Nache Young, IF/OF, Sr.
Brandt Bingham, IF/OF, Sr.
Remy Whatcott, IF/DH, Sr.
Cash Palmer, IF/DH, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Jonas Jeppesen, OF, Sr.
Grady Lacy, OF, Sr.
Keilan Hutchins, P/IF, Jr.
Trai Bass, C, Jr.
Beau Yeomans, P/IF, So.
Jonah John, P/OF, So.
Kreed Herring, P, Fr.
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