High school baseball: 2026 5A team-by-team region capsules, predictions

The 2026 high school baseball season is scheduled to get underway this week for teams in Class 5A. To prepare fans for the upcoming season, the Deseret News has compiled capsules for every team in 5A. Every coach was invited to participate and submit information.

The region rankings are based on coaches’ preseason projections.

There are nine new baseball coaches in 5A this year: Jason Spencer (Hillcrest), Preston Vaccaro (Hunter), Andrew Wilde (Kearns), Bill Groves (West), Josh Taylor (Bonneville), Tyler Barfuss (West Field), Mike Hayes (Skyline), Jason Crawford (Salem Hills) and Russ Frame (Timpview).

Here are the 5A teams and players to watch this upcoming season.

Region 4

1. West Jordan Jaguars

Head coach: Travis Johnson (3rd year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 21-6 (first in Region 4 with a 16-2 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 3 in 5A

2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Salem Hills in 5A Super Regionals

2025 offense: 9.6 rpg (No. 1 in 5A)

2025 defense: 4.2 rpg (No. 6 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Cody Johnson, C, Sr.
• Brock Litchfield, SS, Sr.
• Tyson Ashworth, 1B/P, Sr.
• Brendan Wood, OF, Sr.
• Blake DiFrancesco, OF, Sr.
• Bryn Gibson, P/OF, Sr.
• Kekoa Wakley, IF/DH, Sr.

Key newcomers:

• Austin Kessler, MIF, So.
• Jake Henry, MIF/P, Jr.
• Mason Dorenbosch, P/OF, Jr.
• Kaizen Marsing, P, So.

Coach comment: “We have a large solid group of seniors that all had significant varsity time last year returning and some depth building in our younger teams. We will be pitching by committee and will need to manufacture runs to win games in a tough region this year.”

2. Cyprus Pirates

Head coach: Alex Aldana (2nd year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 21-9 (second in Region 4 with a 14-4 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 5 in 5A

2025 postseason: 3-3 record, Eliminated by Viewmont in 5A Bracket Play

2025 offense: 8.4 rpg (No. 5 in 5A)

2025 defense: 3.8 rpg (No. 4 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Brody Densley, 1B, Sr.
• Reiner Hidalgo, SS, Sr.
• Rene Hidalgo, CF, Sr.
• Carter Primm, 2B, Jr.

Key newcomers:

• Turner Wren, C, Jr.
• Noyker Velasquez, LF, Fr.
• Gianni Lucero, 3B, Jr.
• Humberto Nava, C, Jr.

Coach comment: “We are really excited for this season; great combination of seniors, juniors, and freshmen for this year.”

3. Taylorsville Warriors

Head coach: Jentry Beckstead (6th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 11-15 (fourth in Region 4 with a 11-7 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 18 in 5A

2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Northridge in 5A Regionals

2025 offense: 6.7 rpg (No. 15 in 5A)

2025 defense: 6.1 rpg (No. 15 in 5A)

Additional info not provided

4. Kearns Cougars

Head coach: Andrew Wilde (1st year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 3-20 (sixth in Region 4 with a 3-15 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 29 in 5A

2025 postseason: Did not qualify

2025 offense: 3.2 rpg (No. 28 in 5A)

2025 defense: 11 rpg (No. 28 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Boston Slaugh, P/1B, Sr.
• Lyrik Bandera, 1B/DH, Jr.
• Bostyn Ward, Inf/OF/P, So.
• Mason Rodarte, C/3B/P, So.

Key newcomers:

• Mac Stanley, OF/Inf, Sr.
• Traxten Gardner, C/3B, Sr.
• Zack Budge, Mif/OF/P, Jr.
• Cooper Drummond, Cif/OF/P, Jr.
• Bridger Wilde, C/3B, So.
• Diego Martinez, Mif/OF/P, So.
• Ramses Gonzalez, Mif/OF/P, So.
• Connor Gilgen, OF/Mif/P, So.
• Lucas Grable, OF/P, So.

5. Granger Lancers

Head coach: Clint Felion (6th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 6-19 (fifth in Region 4 with a 6-12 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 27 in 5A

2025 postseason: Did not qualify

2025 offense: 4.7 rpg (No. 25 in 5A)

2025 defense: 8.7 rpg (No. 25 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Max Pace, CF, Sr.
• Wyatt Hooper, OF, Sr.
• Quinton Owens, INF/P, Jr.
• Cole See, SS, Jr.

Key newcomers:

• Jake Miller, Utility, Fr.
• Liam Salea, INF, Fr.

6. Hillcrest Huskies

Head coach: Jason Spencer (1st year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 2-21 (sixth in Region 10 with a 0-15 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 25 in 4A

2025 postseason: Did not qualify

2025 offense: 3.3 rpg (No. 25 in 4A)

2025 defense: 11.7 rpg (No. 25 in 4A)

Returning contributors:

• Andy Gonzales, Inf/RHP, Sr.
• Christian Adkins, OF/RHP, Sr.
• Beckham Monson, C/RHP, Jr.
• Luis Villasmil Hernandez, SS/RHP, So.
• Boston Carrell, 1B/OF/LHP, So.
• Bentley Jensen, C/Inf/RHP, So.

Key newcomers:

Additional info not provided

Coach comment: “Our Hillcrest Baseball group is a young team that has already invested a tremendous amount of effort into becoming better athletes, better teammates, and better young men. We’re focused on building a culture and an atmosphere where growth is expected, supported, and earned every day.”

7. West Panthers

Head coach: Bill Groves (1st year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 0-24 (eighth in Region 6 with a 0-20 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 30 in 5A

2025 postseason: Did not qualify

2025 offense: 1.2 rpg (No. 31 in 5A)

2025 defense: 13.6 rpg (No. 30 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• JJ Martinez, CF/P, Sr.
• Taplin Everette, P/1B, Sr.
• Mike Garcia, SS/2B, Sr.
• Kayden Luce, C/P, Sr.
• Kingston Rillon, INF/P, Sr.
• Gideon Steele, OF, Jr.
• Jose Rodriguez, C, So.
• Felix Lozano, INF/P, So.

Key newcomers:

• Enrique Negrete, INF/P, Fr.
• Jaxson Winters, INF/P, Fr.
• Anderson Garrett, INF/P, Fr.

Coach comment: “We’re in a rebuilding phase, but we have great senior leadership and a team committed to improving every day. Our focus is on fundamentals and consistent development.”

8. Hunter Wolverines

Head coach: Preston Vaccaro (1st year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 0-24 (seventh in Region 4 with a 0-18 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 31 in 5A

2025 postseason: Did not qualify

2025 offense: 1.3 rpg (No. 30 in 5A)

2025 defense: 14.9 rpg (No. 31 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Sam Brito, Assistant Coach

Key newcomers:

• Preston Vaccaro, Head Coach
• Kaden Wilson, Assistant Coach
• Addison Beutler, Assistant Coach

Coach comment: “Rebuild the program into a respectable baseball program.”

Region 5

1. West Field Longhorns

Head coach: Tyler Barfuss (1st year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 17-13 (second in Region 11 with a 9-3 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 11 in 4A

2025 postseason: 2-3 record, Eliminated by Dixie in 4A Super Regionals

2025 offense: 7.8 rpg (No. 5 in 4A)

2025 defense: 6.8 rpg (No. 14 in 4A)

Returning contributors:

• Bear Penland, OF/P, Sr.
• Grady Garrett, C, Sr.
• Sam Smith, P/Util, Sr.
• Luke Penland, OF, Sr.
• Boston Kap, OF/P, Sr.
• Bryce Bagby, P/Util, Sr.
• Marshal Moon, Inf/P, Sr.
• Kason Taylor, SS, So.

Key newcomers:

• Jarrett Hill, P/Inf, Sr.
• Wyatt Penrod, C/Inf, Jr.
• Andrew Hurst, P/Util, Jr.
• Ricardo “Chiki” Rodriguez, P, Jr.
• Tyke Johnson, Inf/P, So.
• Braxton Pratt, OF/P, Jr.
• Ace Charlesworth, Util, Jr.
• Wyatt Hansen, Inf/P, So.
• Drake Rhees, P, So.

Coach comment: “Excited to be realigned in Region 5 in the 5A classification with natural rivalries built-in. As a second-year school and program, we are looking forward to continuing to build the culture, traditions, and expectations that will be hallmarks of success for West Field Longhorns baseball.”

2. Fremont Silverwolves

Head coach: Garrett Clark (11th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 19-8 (second in Region 1 with a 12-3 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 6 in 6A

2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Herriman in 6A Super Regionals

2025 offense: 7.8 rpg (No. 4 in 6A)

2025 defense: 3.6 rpg (No. 2 in 6A)

Returning contributors:

• Kasen Pearson, 3B/RHP, Sr.
• Adam Mikesell, LF, Sr.
• Tad Grange, LHP, Jr.
• Ashur Clark, C, So.

Key newcomers:

• Bodee Hawkins, 2B, So.
• Crew Hudman, SS, Jr.
• Calvin Cooper, LHP, Jr.
• Hunter Maycock, RHP, Jr.
• Landon Palmer, CF, Jr.
• Kamden Jamison, RHP/3B, So.
• Beckym Christensen, RHP, Jr.
• Brody Hall, RHP, Jr.

Coach comment: “New era for us at Fremont; with a school split and a shrunken student body, we are excited about our new region and new classification. We are really young, but I am very excited about our talent.”

3. Clearfield Falcons

Head coach: Steve Ross (9th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 13-14 (third in Region 5 with a 9-5 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 13 in 5A

2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Spanish Fork in 5A Regionals

2025 offense: 5.3 rpg (No. 23 in 5A)

2025 defense: 5.7 rpg (No. 13 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Ryan Frei, IF/P, Sr.
• Brody Unck, P, Sr.
• Elijah Rosario, IF, Jr.
• Brody Mower, IF, Jr.
• Drew Bremer, IF, So.
• Brady Reynold, C/P, So.

Key newcomers:

• Brody Deal, IF/P, Sr.
• Chase Marriott, OF, Jr.
• Rebb Benton, P, Jr.
• Hank Campbell, C/P, So.
• Christian Taylor, IF/P, So.

Coach comment: “We are a relatively young team that had a lot of varsity experience last year, so we look forward to that leadership carrying over into this season.”

4. Northridge Knights

Head coach: Blake Redd (3rd year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 17-12 (fifth in Region 5 with a 7-7 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 15 in 5A

2025 postseason: 2-2 record, Eliminated by Brighton in 5A Super Regionals

2025 offense: 7.6 rpg (No. 10 in 5A)

2025 defense: 7 rpg (No. 18 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Isaac Anderson, OF, Sr.
• Kyle Rawlings, OF, Jr.
• Parker Jeppson, 3B/1B, Jr.
• Trevin Redd, MIF/P, So.
• Mick Whitaker, 3B/P, So.

Key newcomers:

• Brock Larsen, P, Sr.
• Jace Whitear, C/OF, Jr.
• Jarek Johnson, UTL/P, Jr.
• Nixon Brimley, 1B, So.
• Elijah Ngo, C, Fr.
• Jax Skola, SS/P, Fr.

Coach comment: “This upcoming season is an exciting one for our program. We’re a young team, but that youth brings tremendous talent and energy.”

5. Box Elder Bees

Head coach: Kasey Cullimore (2nd year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 7-19 (sixth in Region 5 with a 4-11 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 23 in 5A

2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Woods Cross in 5A Regionals

2025 offense: 3.8 rpg (No. 27 in 5A)

2025 defense: 6.7 rpg (No. 17 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Bosten Steacie, P, Sr.
• Maddox Earnest, 1B/P, Sr.
• Korbin Jeppesen, C, Sr.
• Porter Francom, IF/C, Sr.
• Brycen Wight, IF, Jr.

Key newcomers:

• Kadyn Reyes, IF, Jr.
• Damian Starr, IF, Jr.
• Mitchell Bennett, P, Sr.
• Sam Thompson, 1B, Jr.
• Corey Tarsha, OF, Jr.

Coach comment: “We are excited for this season. We have some key contributors returning and will use their experience to help us be successful.”

6. Roy Royals

Head coach: Monty Vorwaller (8th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 11-16 (tied for seventh in Region 5 with a 3-11 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 22 in 5A

2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Jordan in 5A Regionals

2025 offense: 6.4 rpg (No. 16 in 5A)

2025 defense: 7.1 rpg (No. 19 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Cache Summers, IF/P, Sr.
• Logan Vorwaller, IF/P, Jr.
• Parker Skidmore, 1B/OF/P, Sr.
• Jace Barela, IF/OF/P, Jr.
• Josh Bachman, OF, Jr.
• Landon Hogge, IF/P, Sr.

Key newcomers:

• Hudson Peck, IF/P, So.
• Chase Moran, IF/OF/P, So.
• Lincoln Baty, C/IF, Jr.
• Kruz Williams, IF, Sr.
• Jack Ito, 1B/P, Jr.

7. Bonneville Lakers

Head coach: Josh Taylor (1st year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 9-18 (tied for seventh in Region 5 with a 3-11 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 24 in 5A

2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Viewmont in 5A Regionals

2025 offense: 5.3 rpg (No. 24 in 5A)

2025 defense: 7.7 rpg (No. 21 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Colt Randall, P/MI, Sr.
• Jaygen Noble, C/OF, Sr.
• Brycen Munford, P/MI, Sr.
• Trevyn Sears, P/IN, So.

Key newcomers:

• Noah McBride, P/1B, Sr.
• Josh Adams, IN, Sr.
• Whit Christensen, P/IN, Jr.
• Daniel Zornes, P/OF, Jr.
• Kaden Martinez, P/OF, So.
• Chris Redd, Util, So.
• Dylan Taylor, P/IN, So.
• Trey Cunningham, P/IN, Fr.

Coach comment: “I am really excited for this group; we have quite a few younger players who will have the opportunity to contribute at the varsity level.”

Region 6

1. Alta Hawks

Head coach: Daron Connelly (9th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 19-8 (second in Region 6 with a 16-5 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 4 in 5A

2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Spanish Fork in 5A Super Regionals

2025 offense: 8.4 rpg (No. 6 in 5A)

2025 defense: 4 rpg (No. 5 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Ian Alvey, LHP/1B, Sr.
• McCoy Johnson, OF/RHP, Sr.
• TJ Perry, OF/INF, Sr.
• Crew Scheel, OF, Sr.
• John Warren, LHP/OF, Sr.
• Nash Williams, INF/RHP, Sr.
• Abel Velador, C/INF, So.

Key newcomers:

• Simeon Bacciocco, UTL, Sr.
• Kaden Goodsell, INF/RHP, Sr.
• Nacho (Alesandro) Price, UTL, Sr.
• Carson Boyer, INF, Jr.
• Tatum Johnson, RHP/OF, Jr.
• Braden Lucky, OF, Jr.
• Derek Stevenson, INF/RHP, Jr.
• Connor Swicegood, UTL, Jr.
• Zack Szugye, RHP/INF, Jr.
• Paxton Coon, UTL, So.

Coach comment: “We return several starters from last year who have seen significant varsity opportunities since they were freshmen.”

2. Woods Cross Wildcats

Head coach: Paul Ayala (8th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 18-11 (tied for first in Region 5 with a 11-3 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 10 in 5A

2025 postseason: 2-2 record, Eliminated by Olympus in 5A Super Regionals

2025 offense: 8 rpg (No. 7 in 5A)

2025 defense: 4.3 rpg (No. 7 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Beckham Stanger, P/1B, Sr.
• Alex Razee, C/INF, Sr.
• James Hallows, C/1B, Sr.
• Tyson Devore, OF/P, Sr.
• Paxton Healy, OF/P, Jr.
• Creighton Farr, INF/P, So.

Key newcomers:

• Mason Allred, OF, Sr.
• Sam Soria, P/OF, Jr.
• Aj Ayala, INF/P, So.

Coach comment: “Looking forward to competing in a new region. It will be challenging with competition from very good programs.”

3. Olympus Titans

Head coach: Corland Felts (8th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 20-9 (third in Region 6 with a 15-6 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 7 in 5A

2025 postseason: 2-2 record, Eliminated by Salem Hills in 5A Bracket Play

2025 offense: 7.3 rpg (No. 12 in 5A)

2025 defense: 4.3 rpg (No. 7 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Jaxon VandenAkker, 2B/SS, Sr.
• Soren Swing, SS/3B, Jr.
• Thomas Olson, OF, Sr.
• Cayman Sanchez, SS/P, Sr.
• Nate Jones, OF/P, Sr.
• Torben Van Borum, P, Sr.

Key newcomers:

• Tucker Cannon, CF, Sr.
• Nick Sorenson, 1B/IF, Sr.
• Porter Burk, C/2B, Jr.
• Carter Lacsamana, P, Sr.
• Vince Daw, P, Sr.
• Lincoln Fry, P, Sr.
• Chris Hatch, UTIL, Sr.

Coach comment: “Another strong group of seniors that has put in the work and is ready to prove themselves.”

4. Viewmont Vikings

Head coach: Hunter Roybal (5th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 21-12 (tied for first in Region 5 with a 11-3 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 9 in 5A

2025 postseason: 5-3 record, Eliminated by Maple Mountain in 5A Bracket Play

2025 offense: 6.2 rpg (No. 18 in 5A)

2025 defense: 4.6 rpg (No. 10 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Jack Owen, P, Sr.
• Boston Williams, SS, Sr.
• Kimball Essig, UTIL, Sr.
• Bode Peterson, UTIL, So.
• Gehrig Lee, OF, Sr.

Key newcomers:

• Bam Christopherson, UTIL, Jr.
• Henry Felt, UTIL, Jr.
• Cash Stump, UTIL, Jr.
• Braxton Allred, OF, Jr.
• Seth Horsley, P, Jr.
• Marlin Rodriguez, UTIL, So.
• Mays Miller, Inf, Fr.
• Bennet Smith, UTIL, Fr.

Coach comment: “Looking forward to a new group of fresh guys looking to make their mark in varsity baseball.”

5. Bountiful Redhawks

Head coach: Hayden Curtis (2nd year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 11-16 (fourth in Region 5 with an 8-6 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 17 in 5A

2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Skyline in 5A Regionals

2025 offense: 5.9 rpg (No. 21 in 5A)

2025 defense: 7.8 rpg (No. 22 in 5A)

Additional info not provided

6. Brighton Bengals

Head coach: Mark Kleven (8th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 28-5 (first in Region 6 with a 20-1 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 2 in 5A

2025 postseason: 6-3 record, Eliminated by Spanish Fork in 5A Championship

2025 offense: 9.3 rpg (No. 2 in 5A)

2025 defense: 2.6 rpg (No. 2 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Bubba Ellis, OF, Sr.
• Wilder Strong, RHP, Sr.

Key newcomers:

• Broden Fry, INF/RHP, Sr.
• Boston Johnson, LHP/OF, Sr.
• Briggs Biesinger, INF, Sr.
• Hayes Raulston, UT, Jr.
• Oliver Pohlman, C, Jr.
• Easton Gustafson, INF, Jr.
• Mac Gunn, OF/RHP, Jr.
• Silas Smith, OF/RHP, Jr.
• Keeland Clark, INF/LHP, Jr.

Coach comment: “We will be young and inexperienced, with only two returning varsity contributors from last season.”

7. Skyline Eagles

Head coach: Mike Hayes (1st year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 14-15 (fifth in Region 6 with an 11-10 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 16 in 5A

2025 postseason: 2-2 record, Eliminated by Maple Mountain in 5A Super Regionals

2025 offense: 7.3 rpg (No. 13 in 5A)

2025 defense: 6.2 rpg (No. 16 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Peyton Papadakis, C, Sr.
• Mason Papadakis, P, Sr.
• Hayes Marshall, P, Senior
• Cole Muse, 3B, Junior
• Abe Wilson, C, Junior
• Steven Pedroza, SS, Junior

Key newcomers:

• Rhett Hamilton, OF, Junior
• Andrew Johnson, P/1B, Sophmore
• Xaidan Butcher, 2B, Freshman
• Wyatt Crowell, OF, Junior

Coach comment: “Everyone will continue to sleep on Skyline. No one will see us coming.”

Region 7

1. Pleasant Grove Vikings

Head coach: Darrin Henry (16th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 23-6 (second in Region 3 with a 12-3 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 2 in 6A

2025 postseason: 3-2 record, Eliminated by Herriman in 6A Bracket Play

2025 offense: 8.5 rpg (No. 2 in 6A)

2025 defense: 3.9 rpg (No. 3 in 6A)

Returning contributors:

• Keaton Nordick, P/Inf, Sr.
• Mason Henry, P/1B, Sr.
• Maddox Webb, P, Sr.
• Nash Clement, Inf/OF, Sr.
• Ryder Huntsman, P/INF/OF, Jr.
• Tavake Wolfgramm, C, So.
• Talon Page, OF, Sr.

Key newcomers:

• Tobin Degelbeck, SS/P, So.
• Davey Staffieri, INF, Jr.
• Cardon Page, OF, Sr.
• Conner Ybarra, P/OF, Jr.
• Damon Banks, P/1B, Jr.
• Crew Anderson, P/INF, Jr.
• Drew Jensen, C/Inf, Jr.
• Jack Dodson, P/OF, Jr.

Coach comment: “We are excited to compete against some great teams and feel we have a solid team with good pitching and solid defense and hitting.”

2. Spanish Fork Dons

Head coach: Hadley Thorpe (3rd year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 18-17 (sixth in Region 7 with a 6-8 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 20 in 5A

2025 postseason: 9-1 record, Beat Brighton in 5A Championship

2025 offense: 5.5 rpg (No. 22 in 5A)

2025 defense: 4.6 rpg (No. 11 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Nixon Warren, OF/LHP, Jr.
• Matai Johnson, 1B/LHP, Sr.
• Boston Duvall, OF, Sr.
• Sammy Dart, 1B/LHP, Jr.
• Kayden Lambson, 3B/RHP, Jr.
• Pratt Morley, UTIL/RHP, Jr.
• Trigg Cloward, C, So.
• Jason Pintar, 3B/RHP, So.
• Cody McLean, 2B/RHP, So.

Key newcomers:

• Cohen Nelson, SS/RHP, So.
• Tilden Scott, 1B/LHP, So.
• Dylan Chambers, OF, So.
• Ethen Pepper, C/RHP, So.

Coach comment: “We are really excited for this upcoming season. We return 8 of 9 position players and our whole pitching staff is back. We hope to build on the great end of the season we had last year.”

3. Maple Mountain Golden Eagles

Head coach: Jeremy Thomas (5th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 28-3 (first in Region 7 with a 14-0 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 1 in 5A

2025 postseason: 4-2 record, Eliminated by Spanish Fork in 5A Bracket Play

2025 offense: 9 rpg (No. 3 in 5A)

2025 defense: 2.1 rpg (No. 1 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Hayden Hyatt, INF/RHP, Sr.
• Mick Winward, INF/RHP, Sr.
• Nash Ferguson, OF, Sr.
• Lincoln Beenfield, INF/RHP, Sr.
• Cayden Giles, OF/RHP, Sr.
• Kavyn Carter, RHP, Jr.
• Jeremiah Hall, INF/RHP, So.

Key newcomers:

• Mitch Walker, OF/RHP, So.
• Kye Ward, OF/RHP, Fr.

Coach comment: “The Maple Mountain High School baseball program enters the 2025–26 season with strong momentum following a 28–3 overall record and an undefeated 14–0 run in Region 7 play last year. With a solid core of 7 returning varsity players and back to back 28 win seasons, the Golden Eagles are ready to make another run at a state championship.”

4. Salem Hills SkyHawks

Head coach: Jason Crawford (1st year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 15-17 (tied for second in Region 7 with a 8-6 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 19 in 5A

2025 postseason: 5-2 record, Eliminated by Orem in 5A Bracket Play

2025 offense: 6.7 rpg (No. 14 in 5A)

2025 defense: 7.2 rpg (No. 20 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Trig Richards, P/OF, Jr.
• Guss Johnson, OF/P, Sr.
• Bracken Lindley, INF/P, Sr.
• Eli Leyva, OF, Sr.
• Austin Hicks, INF/P, Sr.
• Colton McGhie, OF/P, Sr.
• Jacoby Butler, C, Sr.
• Trey Snyder, C, Sr.

Key newcomers:

• Kash Wallin, INF/P, Sr.
• Kaden Johnson, INF, So.
• Porter Howard, P, Jr.
• Carter Smith, INF, Jr.
• Breck Torres, INF/P, Jr.
• Mason Standifird, INF/P, Jr.
• Kien Grover, P/OF, So.
• Boston Wignall, C, Jr.

Coach comment: “We have an inexperienced group that are eager to get their feet wet. The team plays hard. I am excited to watch them grow through the length of the season. We have good mix of arms, and have some offensive guys. We are excited to get the season going and figure out our identity.”

5. Wasatch Wasps

Head coach: Beau McCoy (2nd year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 17-13 (fifth in Region 7 with a 7-7 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 12 in 5A

2025 postseason: 3-2 record, Eliminated by Cyprus in 5A Super Regionals

2025 offense: 7.7 rpg (No. 9 in 5A)

2025 defense: 5.9 rpg (No. 14 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Max Livingston, OF/P, Sr.
• Jack Salmon, MIF/P, Jr.
• Braxton Faller, MIF/P, Jr.
• Eddie Bluth, OF/P, Jr.
• Austin Brown, CF, So.

Key newcomers:

• Royal Matthews, CIF/C/P, Sr.
• Otis Sweat, C, Sr.
• Crew Baxter, 1B/DH, Sr.
• Miguel Armendariz, OF/P, Sr.
• Sam Pinter, Utl/P, Jr.
• Tyson Dahl, 3B/P, Jr.
• Trevin Tatton, 1B/P, So.

Coach comment: “Our program is ready and excited to compete in one of the best regions in the state. We are returning some key players from last years lineup who had lots of success and with the addition of some new key role players we feel we can make a deep run into this years state tournament.”

6. Springville Red Devils

Head coach: Ryan Briggs (4th year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 11-16 (tied for second in Region 7 with a 8-6 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 14 in 5A

2025 postseason: 0-2 record, Eliminated by Salem Hills in 5A Regionals

2025 offense: 6 rpg (No. 20 in 5A)

2025 defense: 8.1 rpg (No. 23 in 5A)

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7. Payson Lions

Head coach: Riley Daniels (3rd year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 11-19 (fifth in Region 8 with a 1-11 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 19 in 4A

2025 postseason: 2-3 record, Eliminated by Ridgeline in 4A Super Regionals

2025 offense: 5.7 rpg (No. 20 in 4A)

2025 defense: 7.6 rpg (No. 19 in 4A)

Returning contributors:

• Ty Marvin, OF, Sr.
• Brigzen Houser, P/INF, Sr.
• Ruger Braithwaite, P/INF, Sr.
• Bosten Roseman, P/1B, Sr.
• Cole Neves, P/INF, Jr.

Key newcomers:

• Omar Rangel, C/INF, Sr.
• Cooper Wells, OF, Sr.
• Kyler Ewell, P/INF, Sr.
• Yoshi Schaugaard, P/OF, Sr.
• Kole Carter, C, Jr.
• Trevin Madsen, P/UTL, Jr.
• Brooks Baum, UTL, Jr.

Coach comment: “We will be led this year by a great senior group and will rely on their experience to guide us through the move to 5A. We hope to continue building the program at all levels.”

8. Timpview Thunderbirds

Head coach: Russ Frame (1st year)

2026 Schedule

2025 record: 8-16 (eighth in Region 7 with a 2-12 record)

2025 RPI ranking: No. 25 in 5A

2025 postseason: Did not qualify

2025 offense: 6.1 rpg (No. 19 in 5A)

2025 defense: 9.4 rpg (No. 26 in 5A)

Returning contributors:

• Will Cannon, P/1B, Sr.
• True Andersen, P/3B, Sr.
• Ty Wester, CF, Jr.
• Beckham Woodward, SS, So.

Key newcomers:

• Cristopher Santiago, 2B, Jr.
• Cole Engemann, P/3B, Sr.
• Macoy Webb, P/OF/1B, So.
• Riley Anderson, OF, Jr.
• Sam Burns, OF, Sr.
• Joel Rivero, C, So.
• Hayes Frame, C/P, So.
• Tate Baum, P/OF, So.
• Nixon Haering, P/1B, So.

Coach comment: “Excited to compete in such a tough region! We will surprise some people this year!”