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REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS: 2007, 2008, 2018, 2024

WCAC CHAMPIONS: 1993, 2007, 2009, 2012

VISAA STATE CHAMPIONS: 1994, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2012 17 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES SINCE 2004

NATIONALLY RANKED: 2005, 2007-2010, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2024

OVER 100 ALUMNI TO COLLEGE AND PRO BASEBALL

Paul VI Panthers Baseball

2026 Panthers Baseball MEDIA GUIDE CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA

St. Paul VI Catholic High School

Head of School Laura Swenson

Principal Thomas Opfer ‘96

Chaplain Father Jonathan Fioramonti

Dean of Curriculum Apolonio Latar

Dean of Faculty Melanie Kiernan ‘92

Dean of Instruction Ana Aldana

Deans of Students Tony Salgado and Cynthia Washington

Chief Financial Officer Michelle Pochick

Director of Counseling Sandra Stankiewicz

Director of Security Brian Ruck

Athletic Director/Varsity Baseball Coach Billy Emerson

Associate Athletic Director Ken Kuberski

Assistant Athletic Director Glenn Farello

Athletic Operations Assistant Nick Holler ’19

Athletic Administrative Assistant Linda Zanelotti

St. Paul VI Catholic High School 42341 Braddock Road, Chantilly, VA 20152

703-352-0925 Admissions: admissions@paulvi.net

School

From the Head of School

Dear PVI Baseball Community,

Spring is in the air and with that it is time to “Play Ball!” Baseball is undoubtedly one of America’s favorite pastimes for many reasons, and it is no different here at St. Paul VI Catholic High School. Thanks to the hard work of our coaches and many volunteers, our field is ready, the nets are hung, and it is time to enjoy a hotdog, chat with a friend in the stands, catch a foul ball, and cheer on our PVI Panthers!

At PVI, the coaches and the Athletic Department staff work tirelessly to create a program that combines the many facets of our Catholic mission. Our student-athletes are encouraged to use their God-given talents to the best of their abilities, in the classroom, on the field, and through service to others. PVI student-athletes represent what can be accomplished through discipline, teamwork, and faith.

Positive support under the responsibility of good sportsmanship is expected of all students, families, and spectators. A good rule of conduct should be to let each participant do the job he or she has been trained to do: players play, coaches coach, umpires make calls, and fans cheer in a positive manner.

Thank you for your support of our PVI Baseball program. May the spring season bring success and safety for all, and a good number of home runs! Go Play Ball, Panthers!

Peace and blessings,
Laura

Panthers Baseball Titles & National Rankings

2024 Nationally Ranked

2024 WCAC Regular Season Champions

2024 Southeastern Baseball Classic Champions

2018 WCAC Regular Season Champions

2018 Nationally Ranked

2016 Southeastern Baseball Classic Champions

2016 Nationally Ranked

2012 VISAA State Champions

2012 WCAC Champions

2010 DC SportsFan Challenge Champions

2010 Nationally Ranked

2009 VISAA State Champions

2009 WCAC Champions

2009 Southeastern Baseball Classic Champions

2009 Nationally Ranked

2008 VISAA State Champions

2008 Nationally Ranked

2008 WCAC Regular Season Champions

2008 Southeastern Baseball Classic Champions

2007 Nationally Ranked

2007 WCAC Regular Season Champions

2007 WCAC Champions

2005 Nationally Ranked

2005 WCAC South Champions

2004 VISBA State Champions

1999 WCAC South Champions

1994 VISBA State Champions

1993 WMAC Champions

2025 Awards

Congratulations to the 2025 Panthers on their selection for the following awards:

All-MET SELECTIONS

Second Team: Thomas Jewett (INF)

Honorable Mention: Aiden Gallagher (C/P)

VISAA ALL-STATE SELECTIONS

First Team: Aiden Gallagher, Thomas Jewett, Carter Perdue

Second Team: Landon McGinn, Owen Peltier

PBR ALL-VA/DC SELECTIONS

Second Team: Thomas Jewett, Carter Perdue

Underclass: Ryan Bahr

All-WCAC SELECTIONS

First Team: Thomas Jewett (INF), Landon McGinn (P)

Second Team: Ryan Bahr (INF), Aiden Gallagher (UTL), Will Tighe (OF), Carter Perdue (P), Matthew Roussey (P)

Honorable Mention: Ryan Minogue, Cole Karas, Owen Peltier

VBCA SENIOR ALL-STATE

Matthew Roussey

Panther Patrons

Thank you for your generosity to PVI Baseball!

Aileen Garcia

Aimee O’Connor

Alex and Sarah Vaxmonsky

Anonymous (x4)

Arlene and Michael Munoz

Brett ’06 and Jennie Moore

Carney Foundation (William and Sherri McMenamin)

Charles Shepherd IV and Sharon Moynihan

Christopher and Angela Colio

Christopher and Sandra Vaughan

Corey and Mary Beth Perdue

David and Abigail Barrie

Geoff and Rhonda Rayes

Geoffrey and Kathryn Keller

George and Christine Eastment

Greg and Kimberly Blough

Greg and Monica Christman

Gregory and Rachel Roberts

Hinsdale Design Build (Timothy and Donna Davidovich)

John and Larissa Madden

Ken and Alma Wiegand

Kevin and Jennifer Peltier

Lynda Maloney

Matthew and Adrianne Jewett

Pat and Julia Vaughan

Robert and Addie Lucas

Scott and Katelyn Montgomery

Sean and Cindy Gallagher

Steven and Kelly Pickeral

Travis and Kim Blake

William ‘93 and Caroline ‘93 Neely

William and Wendy Heaney

Zachary ‘07 and Casey ‘07 Costello

From the Desk of Head Coach Billy Emerson

Dear PVI Baseball Supporters,

Welcome to PVI Baseball 2026! My coaching staff and I are honored to coach at such a great school with a warm and caring community and staff. Personally, I have been amazingly blessed to be a part of PVI for the last 24 years and I am looking forward to the continued success of our baseball program.

Twenty four years ago, we all set out to rebuild a great high school baseball program. Since that time, Paul VI Baseball has risen to area and national prominence. Players, parents, supporters and coaches alike have worked tirelessly to keep our dreams alive and to provide the best for our studentathletes. We have accomplished much of what was planned and built one of the top baseball programs in the Mid-Atlantic region.

After winning our first state championship in a decade in 2004, we have been regularly atop area rankings, nationally ranked and a staple of the Virginia state rankings over the past 23 years. The 2009 Panthers became the first and only team to win the WCAC and state titles in the same season, followed by a repeat of those championships in 2012. PVI Baseball has won 17 championship titles in the last 20 full seasons and has been nationally ranked 9 times since 2005. Along the way, we have played and won as many games as any team in Virginia, having compiled an astounding record of 443-204 (.685) since 2003.

Another byproduct of our progress is the collection of over 100 studentathletes who have continued their baseball careers in college. More will join the collegiate baseball ranks following this season and all of our alumni (college players or not) have enjoyed success in their post high school endeavors. We like to feel that we played a part in that success and that the life lessons learned on the diamond at PVI will forever be applied to our players’ daily lives. We are very proud of our former players, their families and their contributions to our success.

The more we accomplish, the more driven we are to succeed. Our ultimate goal, just as it was in 2002, is to build the best high school baseball program in America with the best young men in America. Within our structure, our players are held to higher standards in and out of school. One of our goals is to build quality human beings through the sport of baseball by stressing the importance of faith.

A major focus of our athletic program is to help our student-athletes to develop lasting life skills to use as they move on in college, in a career, as productive members of society, as husbands and wives, and as parents. When you surround a child with the gospel, discipline, integrity, and truth you can make a difference in his or her life forever. That is the core of our mission. It is easier to build boys and girls than it is to mend men and women.

Finally, I’d like to remind all of our spectators to be “good sports.” Be a fan, but let the coaches coach and let the players play. Let’s create a positive environment for all involved, one where student-athletes and parents get the most out of their experiences, one where winning isn’t the only thing, and one where opponents and officials are not taunted or humiliated. We want

an environment where the emphasis is on positive relationships and learning important life lessons through hard work, competition, and faith.

I hope all of you are as excited as our players and staff about this season and the potential of this year’s team. All year, the players have been working hard in the classroom, the weight room, on the track and on the field to bring you a championship season. This year’s group could someday be the best team in PVI history!

In further strengthening our program, we will continue to foster strong relationships with the PVI community and parochial schools to let every young man know that PVI has the best baseball program, not only in the WCAC, but also in the entire area.

Thank you to all the businesses and patrons who have donated to our program over the years. I would also like to thank those of you who have put in so much effort to make our program great. From fieldwork, to donations, communications, event planning, media guides, scorekeeping, announcing and more…without the parents of PVI Baseball, we’d be nowhere! Your involvement is greatly appreciated! I especially want to thank my wife, Lisa, my two daughters, Amanda and Haley, my son, William IV, and my whole family. You all afford me the time and support to do my best.

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the Director of Athletics and Varsity Baseball Coach at PVI. I am humbled by our community’s sense of togetherness. Thanks for coming and we’ll see you at the next game!

We are truly ONE TEAM! #TeamPVI

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St. Paul VI Catholic High School opened in the fall of 1983 and fielded its first baseball team at the JV level in the spring of 1984. The Panthers played their first season of Varsity baseball the following year in the spring of 1985.

PVI has competed in the highly regarded Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) since 1986. The WCAC, formerly known as the Washington Metro Athletic Conference (WMAC) until the fall of 1993, is comprised of 13 Catholic high schools from Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Three different WCAC baseball teams (including Paul VI) have been nationally ranked since 2005.

Beyond conference play, PVI competed for the Virginia Catholic High School League (VCHSL) Championship from 1985 to 1991. In 1992, the Virginia Independent Schools Baseball Association (VISBA) was formed to provide a state championship for all private high schools in Virginia. In 2006, VISBA became VISAA, which stands for Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association. Today, VISAA includes almost 80 private schools throughout the state.

In 40 seasons of Varsity Baseball, the Panthers have captured 20 titles including the WMAC Tournament/Conference Championship (1993), six WCAC Regular Season Conference/Divisional Championships (1999, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2018, 2024), five VISBA/VISAA State Championships (1994, 2004, 2008, 2009 & 2012), four Southeastern Baseball Classic Championships (2008, 2009, 2016, 2024), the DC Sportsfan Challenge Championship (2010) and three WCAC Tournament Conference Championships (2007, 2009 & 2012). All 20 championships were won in the past 33 years including 17 from 2004 thru 2025.

LOCAL

History & Records

Washington Post – Top 10: 1993, 1994, 1999, 2005-10, 2012-18, 2024-25

FINAL RANK: 1993 (#9), 2005 (#7), 2006 (#6), 2007-08 (#2), 2009 (#9), 2012 (#3), 2018 (#10+), 2024 (#9), 2025 (#10)

ESPN/RISE Magazine – DC Area Top 10 Rankings: 2005-2014

MAX PREPS – DC Area Final Rank: 2009 (#1)

NOVA Baseball Magazine - DC Area Final Rank: 2016 (#9, #1 in season)

NOVA Baseball Magazine - DC Area Final Rank: 2017 (Received votes; #2 in season)

NOVA Baseball Magazine - DC Area Final Rank: 2018 (#7; #1 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Power 25+: 2016 (#26; #4 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Power 25+: 2017 (#19; #12 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Power 25+: 2018 (#8; #6 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Power 25+: 2022 (#8; #20 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Power 25+: 2023 (#30; #9 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Power 25+: 2024 (#8; #1 in season)

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) - VA/DC Power 25+: 2025 (#11; #4 in season)

Prep Baseball Rpt (PBR) - VA/DC Private School Top 10: 2022 (#8 in season)

Prep Baseball Rpt (PBR) - VA/DC Private School Top 10: 2023 (#9; #4 in season)

Prep Baseball Rpt (PBR) - VA/DC Private School Top 10: 2024 (#4; #1 in season)

Prep Baseball Rpt (PBR) - VA/DC Private School Top 10: 2025 (#4; #3 in season)

VISAA - State Final Top 8 (prior to tournament): 1992-94, 1996-2001, 2004-19, 2022-25 (Ranked #1 in 2005 & 2008; tourney canceled in 2020-21 due to COVID)

NATIONAL & REGIONAL

ESPN High Elite National 25: 2008 (#9)

ESPN High Elite Regional Rank: 2008 (#6 in the SOUTH)

ESPN High Elite Final National 25: 2008 (#16)

ESPN High Elite Final Regional Rank: 2008 (#8 in the SOUTH)

SchoolSports.Com (Rivals) – National Top 25: 2005 (#17), 2008 (#6)

PGCrosschecker.Com – National Top 50: 2007 (#41), 2008 (#9)

PGCrosschecker.Com – National Final Top 100: 2007 (#68)

PGCrosschecker.Com – South Preseason Regional Top 40: 2007 (#26)

PGCrosschecker.Com – National Final Top 100: 2008 (#12)

BCA Baseball America – National Top 25: 2008 (#17)

BCA Baseball America – National Top 25: 2024 (#21)

BCA Baseball America – National Final Top 50: 2008 (#32)

BCA Baseball America – Preseason National Top 50: 2010 (#48), 2016 (#48)

BCA Baseball America District Rank: 2009 (#7), 2012 (#5)

For District 2 (VA, DC, MD, PA, DE, NJ, WV)

USA Today – National Super 25: 2008 (#6)

USA Today – Regional Rank: 2008 (#4 in the SOUTH),

USA Today – Regional Rank: 2018 (#8 in the NE & Mid Atlantic)

ESPN/RISE – National Top 25: 2008 (#3)

ESPN/RISE – Regional Rank: 2008 (#1 in the EAST), 2009 (#16 in the EAST)

History & Records (continued)

Yearly Team/Coach Records Through 2025

YEAR / (W-L)

/ HEAD COACH / POSTSEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Notes Conference semifinals or higher and/or State Tournament appearances. Championships listed in bold

1984 (8-8) Rich Taylor (JV Level Team)

1985 (12-7) Rich Taylor and 1986 (11-9) Rich Taylor

1987 (13-10) Art Von Herbulis - VCHSL Quarterfinal

1988 (9-12) Art Von Herbulis

1989 (11-11) and 1990 (13-12) Mickey Leap

1991 (16-11) Mickey Leap - WMAC Final

1992 (15-14) Mickey Leap - WMAC Semifinal, VISBA Semifinal

1993 (20-9) Mickey Leap - WMAC Conf Champions, VISBA Semifinal

1994 (18-13) Mickey Leap - VISBA State Champions

1995 (9-20) Mickey Leap

1996 (13-16) Mickey Leap - WCAC Final, VISBA Quarterfinal

1997 (14-13) Mickey Leap - VISBA Quarterfinal

1998 (15-13) Dan Lehman - VISBA Semifinal

1999 (20-11) Dan Lehman - WCAC South Division Champions, WCAC Semifinal, VISBA Semifinal

2000 (16-9) Dan Lehman - WCAC Semifinal, VISBA Quarterfinal

2001 (15-14) Dan Lehman - VISBA Quarterfinal

2002 (11-17) Keith Newcombe (7-8) & Tom Hall (4-9)

2003 (17-12) Billy Emerson

2004 (17-12) Billy Emerson - VISBA State Champions

2005 (26-5) Billy Emerson - WCAC South Division Champions, WCAC Final, VISBA Semifinal

2006 (24-8) Billy Emerson - WCAC Final, VISAA Final

2007 (27-4) Billy Emerson - WCAC Regular Season Champions, WCAC Conference Champions, VISAA Semifinal

2008 (27-3) Billy Emerson - SBC Champs, WCAC Regular Season Champions, WCAC Semifinal, VISAA State Champions

2009 (22-9) Billy Emerson - SBC Champions, WCAC Conference Champions, VISAA State Champions

2010 (19-10) Billy Emerson - DC Sportsfan Challenge Champions, WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Semifinal

2011 (17-12) Billy Emerson - VISAA Final

2012 (23-11) Billy Emerson - WCAC Conference Champions, VISAA State Champions

2013 (18-11) Jeff Nolan - WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Quarterfinal

2014 (19-8) and 2015 (16-10) Jeff Nolan - VISAA Quarterfinal

2016 (24-8) Jeff Nolan - SBC Champions, WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Final

2017 (19-11) Billy Emerson - WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Quarterfinal

2018 (24-7) Billy Emerson - WCAC Regular Season Champions

WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Semifinal

2019 (12-15) Billy Emerson - VISAA First Round

2020-21 (6-9) Billy Emerson - No titles or playoffs due to Covid-19

2022 (15-12) Billy Emerson - VISAA Quarterfinal

2023 (20-12) Billy Emerson - WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Semifinal

2024 (24-7) Billy Emerson - SBC Champs, WCAC Regular Season Champions, WCAC Semifinal, VISAA Semifinal

2025 (27-9) Billy Emerson - WCAC Final, VISAA Final

OVERALL VARSITY RECORD: 1985-2025 (40 seasons*)

694 wins, 426 losses ( .620 )

*2020/2021 considered as 1 season; 1 game played and won in 2020

NUMBER OF WINNING SEASONS: 33

AVERAGE SEASON: 17.4 wins, 10.7 losses (40 Varsity Seasons)

TOP FIVE SEASONS in SCHOOL HISTORY

Ranked by winning percentage (postseason accomplishments listed).

#1 2008 – 27-3, .900, SBC Champions, Regular Season Champions, Conference Semifinalists, State Champions

#2 2007 – 27-4, .871, Regular Season Champions, Conference Champions, State Semifinalists

#3 2005 – 26-5, .839, Division Champions, Conference Finalists, State Semifinalists

#4 2024 – 24-7, .774, SBC Champions, Regular Season Champions, Conference Semifinalists, State Semifinalists

#5 2018 – 24-7, .774, Conference Semifinalists, State Semifinalists

MOST WINS: 27 (2007, 2008, 2025)

HIGHEST WINNING PERCENTAGE: .900 (2008)

CONFERENCE SEMIFINAL APPEARANCES: 20 (1991-1993, 1996 & 1999, 2000, 2005-2010, 2012-2013, 2016-2018, 2023-2025)

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME APPEARANCES: 9 (1991, 1993, 1996, 2005-2007, 2009, 2012, 2025)

OVERALL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RECORD: 4-6 (Champions in 1993, 2007, 2009 & 2012)

STATE TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES: 30 (1987, 1992-1994, 1996-2001, 2004-2019, 2022-2025)

STATE SEMIFINAL APPEARANCES: 19 (1992-1994, 1998-1999, 2004-2012, 2016, 2018, 2023)

OVERALL STATE TOURNAMENT RECORD: 32-21 (Champions in 1994, 2004, 2008, 2009 & 2012)

History & Records

Paul VI Won-Loss Record vs All Opponents for 2001 thru 2025

Big Walnut (OH), Bishop Hartley (OH), Bishop Sullivan, Blanchester (OH), Bluffton (SC), Blythewood (SC), Briar Woods, Broad Run, Brooke Point,  Conway (SC), Dominion, Dominion Ridge, Dr. Phillips (FL), Edison, Fairfax, Fork Union Military Academy, Gilbert (SC), Great Neck (NY),  Hamilton Township (OH), Hanover, Hardee (FL), Hesperia (CA), Hilton Head (SC), Horace Mann, Hylton, Jeb Stuart, Jefferson Davis (TX),  Jesuit (CA), John Carroll School (MD), Juan Diego (UT), Lamar (SC), Lancaster (OH), Latta (SC), Laurel Highlands (PA), Life Christian Academy,  Linfield Christian (CA), Loyola Blakefield (MD), Madison (OH), Marlboro County (SC), Miami Senior (FL), Mount Dora (FL), Mount Vernon NW Guilford (NC), Paramount (CA), Perrysburg (OH), Peters Township (PA), Riverbend, Robinson, Seton School, South Lakes. Valley Stream (NY), West Florence (SC), Williamsport (MD), Woodberry Forest

* - SINGLE GAME OPPONENT LOSSES: Barnwell (SC), Battlefield, Cape Henry Collegiate, Faith Lutheran (NV), Glenn (NC), Louisville Male (KY), Madison, North Charleston (SC), Perry (AZ),  San Dimas (CA), St. Alban's (DC), St. John Neumann (FL), Stratford (SC), TL Hanna (SC), Trinity Collegiate (SC), Unicoi County (TN), Woodbridge.

All opponents are Virginia schools unless otherwise designated

Other PVI Baseball Facts and Figures:

* The Panthers have won 20 or more games in 11 of their last 19 full seasons.

* The Panthers have reached…

• 13 of the last 19 WCAC Semifinals

• 6 of the last 19 WCAC Finals, winning 3

• 15 of the last 20 VISAA State Semifinals

• 8 of the last 20 VISAA State Finals, winning 4

* The Panthers have been nationally ranked 9 times in their last 19 full seasons.

History & Records (continued)

Team Performances

Best seasons by statistical category. Covers the years 2001 through 2025.

GENERAL

GAMES PLAYED: 1st) 36 in 2025 2nd) 34 in 2012 3rd) 32 in 2006, 2016 & 2023

GAMES WON:

1st) 27 in 2007, 2008 & 2025 3rd) 26 in 2005

WINNING PERCENTAGE:

1st) .900 (27-3) in 2008 2nd) .871 (27-4) in 2007 3rd) .839 (26-5) in 2005

BATTING

BATTING AVERAGE:

1st) .372 in 2008 2nd) .371 in 2005 3rd) .363 in 2006

RUNS SCORED:

1st) 284 in 2006 2nd) 269 in 2005 3rd) 265 in 2008

HITS:

1st) 310 in 2005 2nd) 308 in 2008 3rd) 301 in 2006

DOUBLES:

1st) 70 in 2008 2nd) 67 in 2005 3rd) 60 in 2004

TRIPLES: 1st) 21 in 2005 2nd) 17 in 2008 3rd) 15 in 2007

HOME RUNS: 1st) 33 in 2007 2nd) 31 in 2008 Tie for 3rd) 23 in 2005 & 2006

RUNS BATTED IN:

1st) 253 in 2006 2nd) 237 in 2008 3rd) 227 in 2007

STOLEN BASES: 1st) 90 in 20225 Tie for 2nd) 86 in 2004 & 2024

STOLEN BASE PERCENTAGE:

1st) 98.1% (52 of 53) in 2015 2nd) 94.25% (82 of 87) in 2018 3rd) 93.5% (86 of 91) in 2004

ON BASE PERCENTAGE: 1st) .462 in 2008 2nd) .460 in 2006 3rd) .452 in 2005

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE: 1st) .609 in 2008 2nd) .584 in 2005 3rd) .559 in 2007

OPS (Slugging % + On Base %) 1st) 1.071 in 2008 2nd) 1.036 in 2005 3rd) 1.005 in 2006

HR FREQUENCY (HR every X At Bats) 1st) 24.73 in 2007 2nd) 26.74 in 2008 3rd) 36.04 in 2005

WALKS: 1st) 194 in 2025 2nd) 150 in 2024 3rd) 142 in 2009

HIT BY PITCH: 1st) 66 in 2025 2nd) 48 in 2024 3rd ) 38 IN 2007

PITCHING

ERA (Earned Runs Allowed per 7 IP) 1st) 1.35 in 2016 2nd) 1.44 in 2018 3rd) 1.73 in 2005

WHIP (Walks + Hits Allowed per Inning Pitched) 1st) 0.921 in 2005 2nd) 0.933 in 2018 3rd) 0.994 in 2016

STRIKEOUTS per GAME (Strikeouts per 7 IP) 1st) 9.03 in 2005 2nd) 8.09 in 2011 3rd) 7.86 in 2003

WALKS ALLOWED per GAME (Walks per 7 IP) 1st) 1.36 in 2005 2nd) 1.86 in 2016 3rd) 2.06 in 2013

STRIKEOUT to WALK RATIO (K/BB): 1st) 6.62 in 2005 2nd) 3.97 in 2016 3rd) 3.49 in 2018

TOTAL STRIKEOUTS: 1st) 245 in 2005 Tie for 2nd) 234 in 2018 & 2016

COMPLETE GAMES: 1st) 13 in 2012 2nd) 12 in 2006 3rd) 10 in 2005

COMPLETE GAME PERCENTAGE (CG as % of Games Started): 1st) 38.2% (13 of 34) in 2012 2nd) 37.5% (12 of 32) in 2006 3rd) 32.3% (10 of 31) in 2005

SHUT OUTS: 1st) 13 in 2018 2nd) 11 in 2016 Tie for 3rd) 10 in 2015 & 2007

INNINGS PITCHED: 1st) 236 in 2025 2nd) 228 in 2012 3rd) 222 in 2016

SAVES: 1st) 10 in 2008 Tie for 2nd) 9 in 2014 & 2024

4/12/25 vs. Good Counsel: 2 Pitchers: Aiden Gallagher (4, Win) & Will Emerson (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

4/03/25 vs. Life Christian Academy: Aiden Gallagher — 7 innings

3/26/24 vs. Juan Diego: 4 Pitchers: Tyler Russ (2), Matthew Roussey (2, Win), Will Emerson (1) & Brenden Moehnke (1) — 6 innings (mercy rule)

4/06/23 vs. Archbishop Carroll: 2 Pitchers: Matthew Roussey (4, Win) & Quentin Piccioni (1) — 7 innings

4/11/18 vs. Gonzaga: Carter Spivey — 7 innings

4/10/18 vs. Bishop O’Connell: Thomas Russell — 8 innings

3/16/18 vs. Trinity Christian: 2 Pitchers: Thomas Russell (3, Win) & Richie Smiechowski (3, Save) — 6 innings (mercy rule)

3/29/17 vs. Bishop Ireton: Thomas Russell — 5 innings (mercy rule)

4/23/16 vs. Bishop Ireton: 2 Pitchers: Liam McDonnell (5, Win) & Carter Spivey (1) — 6 innings (mercy rule)

3/10/16 vs. Potomac School: 2 Pitchers: Tim Newell (4, Win) & Graeme Wright (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

3/28/15 vs. West Potomac: 2 Pitchers: Robert Riddick (4, Win) & Michael Coritz (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

3/24/15 vs. St. Mary’s Ryken: 3 Pitchers: Jack Cunningham (4, Win), Kevin Kelly (2) & Trey Ramsey (1) — 7 innings

4/16/13 vs. Bishop Ireton: Braedon Lawson — 6 innings (mercy rule)

4/12/12 vs. Hartsville: Braedon Lawson — 5 innings (mercy rule)

3/17/09 vs. Fredericksburg Christian: 2 Pitchers: Eric McGee (4, Win) & Josh Ruffin (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

5/13/08 vs. Collegiate School: Mike Mitchell — 5 innings (mercy rule)

3/28/06 vs. St. Mary’s Ryken: 2 Pitchers: Drew Shaw (4, Win) & Jack Sullivan (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

4/12/05 vs. St. Mary’s Ryken: Scott Eastment — 5 innings (mercy rule)

4/21/04 vs. Archbishop Carroll: 4 Pitchers: Ryne Bromley (1), J.D. Polcari (2, Win), Mike Geraghty (1) & J.T. Richardson (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

3/27/02 vs. Good Counsel: Steve Jones — 6 innings (mercy rule)

3/22/01 vs. Seton School: Steve Grodek — 5 innings (mercy rule)

4/07/98 vs. St. Cloud (Florida): Chris Bettini — 5 innings (mercy rule)

3/22/97 vs. Bishop McNamara: Chris Bettini — 7 innings

4/02/86 vs. Episcopal: Mike Ludwick — 7 innings

5/03/85 vs. Congressional: Mike Ludwick — 7 innings

PERFECT GAME

3/14/09 vs. Hearts: Two Pitchers: Tyler Costello (4, Win) & Koji Marks (1) — 5 innings (mercy rule)

Individual Coaching Records

1985-1986 – Rich Taylor 23-16 – .590 in 2 years at Varsity Level

31-24 –.564 in 3 total years (including one 8-8 JV Season in 1984)

1987-1988 – Art Von Herbulis 22-22 – .500 in 2 years

1989-1997 – Mickey Leap 129-119 – .520 in 9 years

1993 Conference Champions, 1994 State Champions

1998-2001 – Dan Lehman 66-47 – .584 in 4 years

1999 Division Champions

2002 – Keith Newcombe 7-8 – .467 in 1/2 year

2002 – Tom Hall 4-9 – .308 in 1/2 year

2003-2012 & 2017-2025 – Billy Emerson 363-166 –.686 in 18 years

2004 State Champions, 2005 Division Champions, 2007 Regular Season Champions, 2007 Conference Champions, 2008 SBC Champions, 2008 Regular Season Champions, 2008 State Champions, 2009 SBC Champions, 2009 Conference Champions, 2009 State Champions, 2010 DC Sportsfan Challenge Champions, 2012 Conference Champions, 2012 State Champions, 2018 Regular Season Champions, 2024 Regular Season Champions, 2024 SBC Classic Champions

2013-2016 – Jeff Nolan 77-37 – .675 in 4 years

2016 SBC Champions

PVI BASEBALL INDIVIDUAL SEASON BATTING RECORDS

PVI BASEBALL INDIVIDUAL CAREER BATTING RECORDS

Keep working hard, Landon! We love you!

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PVI BASEBALL INDIVIDUAL CAREER PITCHING RECORDS

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(9-1) 32009-11 .900 3 Will Naylor (54%) 32003-05

4 Drew Shaw (17-2) 32006-08 .895Mike Mitchell (47%) 22007-08 7 4 Owen

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5 Carter Perdue ( 13-2 ) 32023- .867 Scott Eastment (41%)

Roussey (10-2)22024-25

7 Thomas Russell (14-3) 22017-18 .824Steve Jones (33%)

Salzano (14-3) 32011-13 .824Brett Moore (32%)

9 Eric McGee (8-2) 22009-10 .800 9 Thomas Russell (35%) 22017-18 6Jonathan Bitto (59%) 32009-11

Tim Newell (8-2) 32014-16 .800JD Polcari (32%) 32004-06

2 More Pitchers tied at .800 Win %. Drew Shaw (26%) 32006-08

Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA)

Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) is comprised of approximately 90+ different private high schools spanning the Commonwealth of Virginia. Schools are assigned to one of three different divisions, based upon school size. Division I is made up of the largest schools. Schools fielding VISAA Division I baseball teams include:

Benedictine

Catholic

Bishop Ireton

Bishop O’Connell

Cape Henry Collegiate Collegiate

Episcopal Flint Hill

Miller School

Fork Union Military

Norfolk Academy Paul VI

Saint John Paul the Great Potomac

St. Anne’s-Belfield

Trinity Episcopal

St. Christopher’s

Woodberry Forest

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes

The diversity of VISBA participation precludes organized conference-style play during the regular season. A polling process based on team record and opponents is used to establish the top teams in each division at several points during the regular season. At the close of the regular season, a single elimination tournament is conducted for the top nine teams to determine the state champion for each division.

Washington Catholic Athletic Conference

Paul VI is a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC), widely regarded as one of the most competitive high school conferences in the metro area. WCAC teams regularly rank among the best in their sports, both locally and nationally. WCAC baseball is especially competitive, with multiple conference teams typically ranked among the area’s finest. The 11 high schools fielding WCAC baseball teams include:

Archbishop Carroll

Bishop Ireton

Bishop McNamara

Bishop O’Connell

DeMatha

Gonzaga

Good Counsel

The Heights

Paul VI

St. John’s

St. Mary’s Ryken

*probational member

The Heights Cavaliers
Fairfax County / Loudoun County
John Paul the Great Wolves (Prince William County)

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Panthers in College

PVI Baseball alumni who are playing or played college baseball

NCAA Div. I

Brenden Moehnke ’25 - Iona University

Greg Quintana ’25 - Lafayette College

Logan Eisenreich ’24 - Virginia Tech

Alex Peltier ’24 - East Carolina University

Tyler Russ ’24 - United States Air Force Academy

Cortland Lawson ‘19 - Tennessee

Tyler Casagrande ‘18 - Arizona

Carter Spivey ‘18 - East Carolina University

Thomas Russell ‘18 - Navy

Jack Weeks ‘18 - Georgetown

Michael Morgan ‘17 - James Madison University

Liam McDonnell ‘17 - James Madison University

Kevin Kelly ‘16 - James Madison University

Devon Adams ‘16 - Old Dominion University

Clayton Baine ‘16 - Radford University

Jack Cunningham ‘16 - Boston College

Michael Coritz ‘16 - U.S. Naval Academy

Trey Ramsey ‘15 - Princeton

George Capen ‘13 - College of the Holy Cross Braedon Lawson ‘13 – St. Joseph’s University

Thomas Van de Houten ‘13 - William & Mary

Mitch Aker ‘12 - William & Mary

Mark Gunst ‘12 - James Madison University

Damon Frezza ‘11 - Bucknell University

Ben Garner ‘11 - James Madison University

Robbie Kidd ‘11 - University of Tennessee

Lansing Veeder ‘11 - St. Joseph’s University

Tyler Costello ‘10 - Radford University

Eric McGee ‘10 - Penn State

Josh Ruffin ‘10 - Duke University

Chad Morgan ‘09 - Virginia Tech

Cody Reeves ‘09 - Towson University

Brett Bowers ‘08 - East Carolina University, George Washington University

Mike McMenamin ‘08 - Virginia Tech

Matt Murakami ‘08- University of Maryland, George Washington University

Peter Verdin ‘08 - University of Georgia

Greg Wiegand ‘08 - University of Dayton

Zach Costello ‘07 - University of Delaware, Radford University

Rob Lamas ‘06 - Virginia Military Institute, Radford University

Brett Moore ‘06 - Winthrop University, Mt. Saint Mary’s

Alex Gregory ‘05 - Radford University

Will Naylor ‘05 - Radford University

Sean Fitzgerald ‘04 - Marshall University

Dan Bracht ‘02 - George Mason University

Karl Weimer ‘01 - Lehigh University

Todd Boesson ‘00 - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Tom McCarty ‘00 - College of Charleston

NCAA Div. I (cont.)

Matt Carullo ‘99 - Georgetown University

Chip Grawey ‘99 - University of North CarolinaWilmington

John McCarty ‘98 - College of Charleston

Dan Woodley ‘98 - James Madison & Western Carolina

Mike Venafro ‘91 - James Madison University

NCAA Div. II

Brian Robbett ‘11 - Greensboro College

Dan Brosnan ‘05 - Wheeling Jesuit University

Chuck Evans ‘05 - Morehouse College

Trey McMenamin ‘05 - Wingate University

Ryne Bromley ‘04 - Shepherd University

Greg Jones ‘00 - Emory University

Jimmy Torrell ‘98 - Emory University

NCAA Div. III

Will Emerson ’25 - Roanoke College

Ryan Minogue ’25 - Penn State, Harrisburg

Matthew Roussey ’25 - Chrisopher Newport

Will Tighe ‘25 - Shenandoah University

Mattox Flatt ’24 - Eastern Mennonite

Ryan Henson ’24 - Mary Washington

Kevin Adamson ‘22 - Keystone College

Owen Mead ‘22 - Marymount

Garrett Appleton ‘21- Lynchburg

Remigio Ferrara ‘21 - Marymount

Patrick Ashby ‘20 - Stevenson University

John Barrie ‘19 - Marymount University

Nick Ortega ‘19 - Elizabethtown College

Sam Freeborne ‘18 - University of Mary Washington

Will Salva ‘17 - Roanoke College

Jason Volpicelli ‘17 - Washington & Lee

Tim Newell ‘16 - Immaculatta University

Brady Moore ‘14 - Lynchburg College

Andy Page ‘14 - Millsaps College

Jon Wiltshire ‘14 - Millsaps College

Joe Salzano ‘13 - Catholic University of America

Tyler Alger ‘12 - Merchant Marine Academy

Alex Bryant ‘11 - St. Mary Washington University

Dan Savage ‘09 - Lynchburg College

Charles Beacom ‘09 - Ferrum College

Torey Mancari ‘09 - University of Mary Washington

Koji Marks ‘09 - Methodist University

Justin Puentes ‘09 - Lynchburg College

JD Polcari ‘06 - Salisbury University

JT Richardson ‘05 - Ferrum College

Brian Short ‘05 - Frostburg State University

Mike Geraghty ‘04 - Catholic University of America

Steve Grodek ‘03 - Mary Washington College

Aaron Ward ‘03 - Norwich University

NCAA Div. III (cont.)

Pat Commins ‘02 - Denison University

Steve Jones ‘02 - Ithaca College

Tim Bottomley ‘00 - Catholic University

Chris Bettini ‘98 - St. Mary’s College

Multiple/Mixed/NAIA/NJCAA

Jackson Sirois ’24 - University of Virginia (NCAA Div. 1), University of Maryland (NCAA Div. 1)

Michael Vertino ‘23 - Notre Dame College (NCAA Div. 3), Maryville College (NCAA Div. 3)

Brendan Cecka ‘22 - St. Mary’s College of Maryland (NCAA Div. 3), Marymount University (NCAA Div. 3)

Alex Hebenstreit ‘22 - Harford College (NJCAA D1), Saint Bonaventure (NCAA Div. I)

Carlos Irizarry ‘22 - Penn State Harrisburg (NCAA Div. 3), Bryant University (NCAA Div. 1)

Daniel Quintana ‘21 - James Madison University (NCAA Div.1), Shepherd University (NCAA Div. II), Radford University (NCAA Div. 1)

Rixon Webb ‘21- Richard Bland (NJCAA Div.I)

Jimmy Clark ‘19 - Chesapeake CC, Frederick CC (NJCAA Div.1)

Steven Adamson ‘17 - Mercyhurst North East (NJCAA), Alderson Broaddus (NCAA Div. II)

Matt Herzog ‘15 - Louisburg College (NJCAA)

Lucas Martinez ‘13 - Cal State San Bernadino (NCAA Div. II, Vanguard University (NAIA)

Reed Bromley ‘08 - Tennessee Wesleyan College (NAIA), Catawaba Valley CC (NJCAA), Frederick CC (NJCAA)

Tim McCormick ‘08 - St. John’s University (NCAA Div. I), Frederick CC (NJCAA)

Mike Mitchell ‘08 - St. John’s University (NCAA Div. I), Frederick CC (NJCAA), University of Maryland Baltimore County (NCAA Div. I)

Drew Shaw ‘08 - Temple University (NCAA Div. I), Eastern University (NCAA Div. III)

Scott Eastment ‘05 - Georgetown University (NCAA Div. I), Frostburg State University (NCAA Div. III)

T.J. Guinan ‘04 - Catonsville C.C. of Balt. Co. (NJCAA Div. II), Lander University (NCAA Div. II)

Jose Herrera ‘04 - University of Toronto (CANADA)

Gabe Ralston ‘03 - Frederick C.C. (NJCAA Div. II), Lebanon Valley College (NCAA Div. III)

Panthers in the Pros

Paul VI Baseball has a rich history of sending players to the next level. Paul VI alumni have played in the SEC, the ACC and many other top conferences in the nation. Several have experienced the thrill of playing in the NCAA Regionals. Three have been drafted by MLB clubs and three have become pros. PVI is proud to have sent so many players to the college level and beyond.

PVI BASEBALL ALUMNI WHO HAVE PLAYED OR BEEN DRAFTED BY PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL:

Mike Venafro ‘91 - Texas Rangers 29th Round (from James Madison University 1995); Played in the Major Leagues for the Rangers ‘99-01, A’s ‘02, Rays ‘03, Dodgers ‘04 and Rockies ‘06. Mentioned in the movie Moneyball.

Alex Gregory ‘05 - New York Mets 17th Round (from Radford University 2009); Played in the Minor Leagues (NY-Penn & South Atlantic) for NY Mets affiliates; Brooklyn Cyclones in 2009 and Savannah Sand Gnats in 2010.

Brett Moore ‘06 - Undrafted (from Mount St. Mary’s University 2012); Played in the Independent Minor Leagues (Can Am Assoc & Pecos League) for NTSL; Federals & Carlsbad Bats in 2011 and Santa Fe Fuego in 2012.

Peter Verdin ‘08 - Washington Nationals 36th Round (from University of Georgia 2011); Did not sign and returned to UGA. Did not play professionally.

Ben Garner ‘11 - Los Angeles Angels Free Agent (from James Madison University 2016)

Mitch Aker ‘12 - Arizona Diamondbacks Free Agent (from William & Mary and Utica Unicorns/USPBL 2016).

Robbie Kidd ‘11 - Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers/United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL). Free Agent 2016.

Matt Kianka ‘11 - Fargo Morehead Redhawks/American Association (from University of South Carolina Beaufort), Free Agent 2016.

George Capen ‘13 - Seattle Mariners, Free Agent from Holy Cross

Kevin Kelly ‘16 - 19th Round Cleveland Indians (from JMU), now playing in the Major Leagues for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Steven Adamson ’17 - South Carolina Dragons, South Shore Professional Baseball League

Carter Spivey ’18 - Cleveland Guardians. Free Agent from East Carolina via Frontier League.

Cortland Lawson ’19 - Harrisburg Senators, Washington Nationals Double-A Affiliate

ALEX GREGORY
PETER VERDIN
MITCH AKER
BRETT MOORE
BEN GARNER
ROBBIE KIDD
MATT KIANKA
GEORGE CAPEN
KEVIN KELLY
STEVEN ADAMSON

FROM PVI TO MLB

KEVIN KELLY ’16 IS PITCHING FOR MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL’S TAMPA BAY RAYS

“I think the education and discipline taught at Paul VI helped me to be a better person.”

“PVI influenced me greatly, from lifelong friends to education to athletics.”

~Kevin Kelly PVI Class of 2016

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Tribute to Panther Field in Fairfax

Baseball had been played at Panther Field since 1937, when the Fairfax High School Rebels first took the field at their newly built school. The construction of the campus was performed by the Works Progress Administration, providing badly needed jobs during the Great Depression. After World War II, the athletic complex was named “War Memorial Field” in honor of Fairfax graduates and other veterans lost during that conflict. The Fairfax staff developed a reputation during those years for thorough, careful maintenance of the baseball field, and it was used extensively for tournaments and other amateur play.

In the 1960s, when Fairfax High School moved to its current site, this facility was used as the North Campus of George Mason University. While the Patriots played here, fencing was improved and dugouts and batting cages installed. The dirt berm in left field that is a hallmark of the field—and the bane of many an outfielder over the years—was also installed to cover a low brick wall that had been a previous source of injuries.

The Diocese of Arlington purchased the facility in 1982, and the Paul VI Panthers first played here in the spring of 1983. Improvements from that period include the grandstand and lighting in left field, the pressbox, the flagpole, and the “Panther Pause” concession stand. The name “Panther Field” was added in 1999. Still recognized as one of the finest scholastic baseball venues in Northern Virginia and the WCAC, Panther Field continued its renewal process. A new scoreboard was installed in 2001; the playing surface underwent extensive rehabilitation in 2002, with installation of new dirt and sod in the infield and Bermuda grass in the outfield; and new netting was added above the backstop in 2003.

After completion of the new school gymnasium in the fall of 2003, the complex received a significant face lift entering the 2004 season. The dugouts were renovated and lengthened, and the press box was expanded to include clubhouse and locker facilities. 2005 saw improvements to the backstop netting and clubhouse interior, and a complete rebuild of the batting cages was completed in 2006. Significant portions of the year-to-year maintenance was performed on a volunteer basis by players, parents, and fans at two or three “Field Day” weekends in late February and early March. The continuing

generosity and hard work of the boosters, sponsors, and fans permitted Panthers Baseball to host opponents at one of the finest high school baseball facilities in the area at the time.

At the time, Paul VI was one of only two schools in the conference able to host a night game at all. Day games are great, but nothing beats the thrill and excitement of a game under the lights! Panther Field was an exciting and professional environment to practice and play. Home crowds regularly filled the bleachers around the complex!

WE MISS YOU, PANTHER FIELD!

PANTHER FIELD DIMENSIONS

Right Field Foul Line: 342’ Right Field Fence: 8’

Right Center Field: 367’ Center Field Fence: 16’

Center Field: 430’ Left Field Fence: 4’ (Plus Berm)

Left Center Field: 345’ Infield Surface: Bermuda & “Camden Yards Mix”

Left Field Foul Line: 305’ Outfield Surface: Bermuda Grass

BUT

LOOK AT THIS!!!

Scott Eastment Memorial Park

#TheScottie

PVI’s athletic facilities in Loudoun County are unparalleled in the Greater Washington Metropolitan area. The baseball facility includes a major league size, fully lighted, artificial turf (Field Turf) baseball field with a press box, PA system, bleachers, and batting cage areas.

As of now, St. Paul VI Catholic High School is the only WCAC school with a lighted, artificial turf field on campus, and one of only two schools in the area to have such a luxury.

Our Chantilly campus also features the Panther Athletic Center: housing two gymnasiums, a wrestling room, coaches and administrative offices, a weight room/fitness center, multiple locker rooms, classrooms, a dance studio, athletic training room, concessions, and much more!

HOME SWEET HOME

Panthers Baseball at “The Scottie”

The Panthers have won over 70% of their games at Scott Eastment Memorial Park all-time.

2021: 5-6 (COVID shortened season)

2022: 9-4

2023: 13-5

2024: 13-2

2025: 17-4

57-21 (.731) overall (52-15 since the COVID pandemic ended)

Left Field: 329” Left Center Field: 396” Center Field: 370” Right Center Field: 380” Right Field: 329”

Varsity Head Coach

BILLY EMERSON

24th year at PVI (20th as Varsity Head Coach)

Billy Emerson returned as varsity head coach seven years ago after guiding the JV to a perfect 20-0 record in 2016, following three years completely away from coaching. His 2018 Varsity Panthers finished 24-7, winning the WCAC regular season title, before falling in the WCAC semifinals and the state semifinals, and were ranked locally and nationally. His 2019 Panthers qualified for the state tournament for a record 16th consecutive season, and his 2020 Panthers showed promise, winning their first and only game before COVID-19 ended the season. He was a finalist for 2019 NOVA Baseball Magazine Coach of the Year. In 2021, Emerson’s Panthers were limited to a 14 game schedule, with no option for post-season play. His 2022 team won 15 games and reached the state quarterfinals and in 2023 his Panthers returned to their normal spot among the area’s best, winning 20 games for the 9th time in the last 16 seasons, reaching both the WCAC and state semifinals. Emerson’s 2024 Panthers won the Southeastern Baseball Classic, the WCAC Regular Season Title, and garnered PVI’s 9th national ranking since 2005, finishing 24-7. Emerson was also named WCAC’s Coach of the Year in 2024. In 2025, Emerson’s Panthers were WCAC and state runner-up, finishing 27-9 and tying the school record for wins.

After a standout area high school and college baseball career that ended at George Mason University, Emerson was drafted into professional baseball in 1994 and played for the Class ‘A’ Newark Buffalos of the Frontier League. In 1995 he was offered several opportunities to continue playing professional baseball but opted to complete his college degree, and work as a scout for the Houston Astros while beginning a career in education and coaching.

Emerson’s first varsity head coaching job was at T.C. Williams High School where he led the Titans to their best season in school history in 1998, earning him honors as Northern Virginia’s Coach of the Year. Emerson stepped away from his head coaching duties in 1999 to accept a promotion as Assistant Athletic Director at his alma mater: James Madison High School in Vienna, VA. During this time he kept a hand in baseball, assisting at Madison and in the Clark Griffith Collegiate Baseball League.

Emerson left Madison in the summer of 2002 to become Head Coach at Paul VI. His first 10 seasons at PVI were extremely successful, yielding an average of 22 wins per season, 3 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Championships, 4 VISAA State Championships, and multiple national rankings. He is the all-time leader in coaching wins at PVI with a record of 339-156 (.685), and has an overall varsity head

coaching record of 360-195 (.649) through 2023. He has been named “Coach of the Year” by the WCAC, The Washington Post (All Met), The Washington Examiner, the Washington DC Homeplate Club, the VISAA, and was one of eight finalists for Baseball America National Coach of the Year in 2008. His players have garnered numerous All-Conference, All-State, and All-Met honors along the way, including Academic AllState selections, as well as the 2008 and 2009 State Player of the Year selections. Emerson has guided hundreds of student-athletes to college and professional baseball in the past three decades.

Emerson spent seven summers in the Clark Griffith Collegiate Baseball League as an Assistant Coach, Manager, and General Manager. From 2006-2009, he managed 315 games (high school and collegiate combined), winning 226. Emerson was the only coach in America to guide a nationally ranked high school team and a nationally ranked summer collegiate team in the same year, (2008 and 2009). He was recently the head coach of the Red Foxes in the Potomac League, a collegiate summer league that plays at Capital One Park in Tysons Corner, Virginia. He also coached the “South Team” in the Mid-Atlantic High School All-Star Game from 2005-2008 and has worked in scouting and operations for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers and the Washington Nationals. In the summer of 2010, Emerson assumed his role as Athletic Director at PVI where he has led a nationally recognized athletic program that has produced over three dozen Conference or State Championships and over 300 college student-athletes during his tenure.

In 2023, Emerson was inducted into the Paul VI Athletic Hall of Fame. He has been married to his wife Lisa for 29 years. The couple resides in Vienna and are the proud parents of Amanda (PVI ‘17), Haley (PVI ‘19) and William IV (PVI ’25). Emerson’s father Bill is a legendary Hall of Fame Bluegrass musician.

The Emerson File Through

2025

20.5* seasons as a Head Coach (17.5* at PVI)

Four Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) State Championships: 2004, 2008, 2009, 2012

Four Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Regular Season Championships: 2007, 2008, 2018, 2024

Three WCAC Championships: 2007, 2009, 2012

Career coaching record of 387-204 (.655)…366-165 (.689) at PVI (all time wins leader at PVI)

Named Coach of the Year in three different decades (1998, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2024)

Named WCAC Coach of the Year three times (2005, 2007, 2024), VISAA State Coach of the Year twice (2008, 2012), Washington Post All-Met Coach of the Year (2007) and was one of eight finalists for Baseball America’s National Coach of the Year (2008), Washington Examiner (2008), Fairfax Journal (1998), Alexandria Gazette Packet (1998)

Coached nationally ranked teams in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018, 2024

Longest tenured and most successful Athletic Director in Paul VI history

Inducted into St. Paul VI Catholic High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2023

* .5 due to COVID shortened seasons in '20 and '21.

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PVI Baseball’s Southeastern Baseball Classic Legacy

The Southeastern Baseball Classic at Jimmy White Park in Hartsville, SC has been one of South Carolina’s most prestigious invitational tournaments since 1997. The tournament has produced many NCAA star players, future pros and a dozen MLB players. Paul VI has won four out of 12 Southeastern Baseball Classics and reached the championship game seven times.

2007 3-1 3rd place

2008 4-0 Champions

2009 4-0 Champions

2010 2-2 4th place

2012 2-2 Runner Up

2013 2-2 5th place

2016 4-0 Champions

2017 3-1 Runner Up

2018 3-1 Runner up

2022 0-4 8th place

2023 2-2 5th place

2024 3-1 Champions

32-16 (.667) in 12 trips to the Southeastern Baseball Classic 4 championships, 3 runner ups

The Panthers are the only four-time champions in the history of the tournament. No other school has won it more than twice. Along with 12 SBCs, Paul VI has visited Hartsville two other times for single game matchups versus the host school Hartsville Red Foxes (in 2019 and 2025), losing both times for an overall record of 32-18 (.640) at Jimmy White Park against many high-level, top flite baseball programs over the year.

In 14 trips to Hartsville, PVI has become a favorite of the locals — developing lifelong friendships with many of the wonderful people of Hartsville, South Carolina. The Panthers will return to defend their 2024 championship this year (no SBC was held in 2025).

Varsity Coaches

MIKE GALLAGHER

VARSITY ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH

4th Year at PVI

Mike Gallagher has spent the majority of his baseball career in the Northern Virginia area where his accomplishments include being an All-District high school player, American Legion All-Star and AllConference collegiate player at Shenandoah University. For five years, Gallagher coached at Hayfield High School in Alexandria, VA where he served as a varsity assistant, head JV coach, and head varsity coach. In 2006, Mike was named the 2006 Patriot District Coach of the Year for the Hayfield Hawks, leading the Hawks to a school-record 17 wins and an overall record of 17-6 (13-3). He also served as the head varsity baseball coach at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, VA from 2007–2013. Coach Gallagher was named the 2008 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Coach of the Year after leading the Cardinals to the school’s first-ever WCAC title game. The Cardinals repeated their trip to the WCAC finals in 2009. The Cardinals also qualified for the VISAA State Tournament three times during his tenure. Most recently, Mike has been the head varsity baseball coach at James W. Robinson High School from 2019-2022. He is also the Co-Director and Owner of Metro Baseball Academy in Lorton, VA and the Metro Senators travel baseball program. He resides in Manassas, VA, with his wife Kristin and his two children Ryan and Phoebe. While still a high school player at Hayfield, Gallagher played against Coach Emerson’s TC Williams team that included current PVI JV coach Tony Salgado.

GREG KNOWLES

VARSITY ASSISTANT

8th Year at PVI, 6th coaching

Coach Knowles has been coaching baseball at the youth and high school level for more than two decades. In addition to coaching at the high school level, Coach Knowles has coached at the college level in The Potomac Collegiate Summer League for the past two summers. Coach Knowles has also taught high school science for 26 years.

Prior to his coaching and teaching career, Coach Knowles pitched five seasons in the minor leagues for the St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore Orioles organizations. Before his professional career Coach Knowles was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers following his senior year of high school but chose to attend the University of Miami and pitch for the Hurricanes. While at Miami, he played summer ball in the Great Lakes League and the premiere Cape Cod League.

Greg has been married to his high school sweetheart, Kerry, for 33 years. The couple have three children: Haley, Nathan, and Carson, and one goofy Dobermann named Penny.

JEFF LIZAMA VARSITY COACH

2nd year at PVI

Jeff Lizama returns to the PVI coaching staff for his second season. A graduate of West Springfield High School, he was a team captain for both the varsity football and baseball teams. Playing under VHSL Hall of Fame, baseball coach Ron Tugwell, Lizama was a two-way player, earning First Team All-District, First Team All-Region, First Team All-State, Washington Post First Team All-Met, and USA Today All-AmericanHonorable Mention.

Coach Lizama received a baseball scholarship to Radford University, where he met his wife, Mandy. He later transferred to and graduated from George Mason University. Since then, he has coached several baseball teams in Loudoun County at various age levels.

He and his wife, Mandy, have been married for 16 years and live in South Riding. They have two children, Ava (12) and Kai (14), a freshman at PVI. Off the field, Coach Lizama enjoys skiing with his family and is an avid fisherman.

JEFF YARBROUGH

VARSITY ASSISTANT

2nd Year at PVI

Jeff Yarbrough joined the PVI program last year as a Varsity Assistant Coach. Jeff has lived in Northern Virginia his entire life, graduating from Falls Church High School.

After high school, he continued his education and baseball career at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland where he played with Coach Emerson. He then earned a scholarship to play baseball at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he was one of the leaders in offensive statistics his two years at VCU. He earned a bachelor’s degree in administration of justice at VCU and began a career in law enforcement.

Jeff lives in Leesburg, VA and has two children, Tyler and Reese. Tyler is a sophomore at James Madison University and Reese is a freshman at Virginia Tech.

2026 Varsity Team

2026 PAUL VI PANTHERS

Head Coach: Billy Emerson (44)

Associate

Assistants: Jeff Yarbrough (18), Greg Knowles (22), Jeff Lizama (25)

Student Assistant: Gus Radkowski ’27

PAUL VI PANTHERS BASEBALL

2026 VARSITY SCHEDULE

SOUTHEASTERN BASEBALL CLASSIC - Hartsville, SC

WCAC Tournament: APRIL 30 – MAY 10 VISAA State Tournament: MAY 11 – 16 Scrimmages are in italics

Varsity & JV Assistant Coaches

PHIL QUINTANA

VARSITY/JV ASSISTANT COACH

5th Year at PVI

Phil Quintana (Coach Q) has been coaching at various levels for over 30 years and enters his fifth year with PVI to assist with the development of the pitchers.

Growing up in East Northport, NY, he was a three sport varsity athlete and member of the 1990 Soccer State Championship Team at John H. Glenn High School. He earned All-League Baseball Honors as a third baseman and pitcher, earning a scholarship to play baseball at Dowling College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. After college, he played professionally for the Newark Barge Bandits of the North Atlantic League in 1996 where he went 2-0 as a relief pitcher, led his team, and was third in the league (min 10 games) with a 1.45 ERA. In the late 1990’s, he began coaching baseball as the head pitching coach at Suffolk Community College and then on to Dowling College (NCAA Division II) as the head pitching coach and assistant head coach, where he earned an MBA. Phil is a career commercial banker, currently the Regional President for Summit Community Bank.

Phil’s oldest son, Daniel (PVI ‘21) played baseball at James Madison University before transferring to Shepherd University, where he continues to play baseball. Phil’s youngest son, Gregory (PVI ‘25) played for the PVI Varsity Baseball team. He now attends Lafeyette College where he also plays baseball. Phil, his wife Karri, and the family live in Haymarket with their dog DJ.

Holden Colio

HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 170 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: November 8 HOMETOWN: Purcellville

NICKNAME: Coolio

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Tennessee

OTHER

SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: basketball, golf

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: my first varsity hit in Florida

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: VA Renegades

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGE: Upper Loudoun

FAVORITE...

FOOD: sushi

TV SHOW: Breaking Bad

SPORTS TEAM: Giants (baseball)

MOVIE: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

BASEBALL PLAYER: Mike Trout

QUOTE: “Do it right the first time.”

Cole Karas

Junior/OF1

Senior/C/OF

HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 165 BATS: L THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: December 26

NICKNAME: Beads

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Undecided

HOMETOWN: Centreville

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: poker, golf, fishing

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: all my hits against St. John’s

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Richmond Braves

LITTLE LEAGUE: SYA

FAVORITE...

FOOD: BBQ

TV SHOW: Beavis & Butthead

SPORTS TEAM: Bills, Sabres, Yankees

MOVIE: Cars

BASEBALL PLAYER: Ichiro Suziki

QUOTE: “Tyjawn” ~Cherry

Teddy Montgomery Senior/LHP3

HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 175 BATS: L THROWS: L

BIRTHDAY: February 26 HOMETOWN: Reston

NICKNAME: Teddy

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Alabama

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: football

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: four pitch inning

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: NOVA Premier

LITTLE LEAGUE: Reston-Herndon Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: pizza

TV SHOW: The Office

SPORTS TEAM: Washington Nationals

MOVIE: Fight Club

BASEBALL PLAYER: Bryce Harper

QUOTE: “If you don’t make it, it’s your own darn fault.”

James Neely

Junior/IF/RHP

HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 160 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: November 14 HOMETOWN: Centreville

NICKNAME: Neels

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Virginia Tech

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: recreational poker, basketball

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: 20-0 JV season

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Virginia Renegades

LITTLE LEAGUE: SYA East

FAVORITE...

FOOD: fried chicken sandwich

TV SHOW: Ted Lasso

SPORTS TEAM: Virginia Tech, Washington sports teams

MOVIE: Gladiator 2

BASEBALL PLAYER: Trea Turner

QUOTE: “Happy birthday Barrie”

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Owen Peltier

Senior/OF 5

HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 190 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: May 30 HOMETOWN: Haymarket

NICKNAME: Pelt

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: VMI, baseball commit

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: poker

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: all school games vs. DeMatha

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars Baseball

LITTLE LEAGUE: GHBL

FAVORITE...

FOOD: hamburgers

TV SHOW: Stranger Things

SPORTS TEAM(s): Red Sox

MOVIE: Benchwarmers

BASEBALL PLAYER: David Ortiz

QUOTE: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. ~Wayne Gretzky” ~Michael Scott

Thomas Jewett

HEIGHT: 5’7” WEIGHT: 185 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: December 29 HOMETOWN: Manassas

NICKNAME: TJ

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Radford

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: fishing

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: walking off Gonzaga freshman year

SUMMER TEAM: Stars

LITTLE LEAGUE: GMBL

FAVORITE...

FOOD: chicken sandwich

TV SHOW: Outer Banks

SPORTS TEAM(s): Phillies, Eagles

MOVIE: The Blind Side

BASEBALL PLAYER: Bryce Harper

QUOTE: “Nobody bats 1,000.” ~Coach Emerson

Senior/INF

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Ryan Vaxmonsky

Senior/IB-OF 7

HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 205 BATS: L THROWS: L

BIRTHDAY: November 8

NICKNAME: Vax

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Undecided

HOMETOWN: Great Falls

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: hunting, fishing, poker

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: calling a homerun pre at-bat

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Dirtbags

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Great Falls Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: fried chicken

TV SHOW: Duck Dynasty

SPORTS TEAM: all Miami teams

MOVIE: Miracle

BASEBALL PLAYER: Pete Alonso

QUOTE: “Practice like you have never won; play like you have never lost.” ~MJ

Carter Perdue

Senior/RHP 8

HEIGHT: 6’4” WEIGHT: 205 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: December 26

NICKNAME: Couj

HOMETOWN: Chantilly

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: East Carolina University

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: video games, poker

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: winning against St. John’s freshman year

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Dirtbags

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: CYA

FAVORITE...

FOOD: chicken parmesan

TV SHOW: Dexter

SPORTS TEAM: Steelers

MOVIE: Wolf of Wall Street

BASEBALL PLAYER: Jeff Lizama

QUOTE: “I win. Google me!” ~Curt Cignetti

Landon McGinn

Senior/RHP 9

HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 200 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: August 13

NICKNAME: Ginn/Ginny

HOMETOWN: Leesburg

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Radford University

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: golf, fishing, pickup basketball

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: 20-0 JV season

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars Showcase

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Central Loudoun Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: hibachi

TV SHOW: Family Guy

SPORTS TEAM: Nationals, Caps

MOVIE: Lone Survivor

BASEBALL PLAYER: Max Scherzer

QUOTE: Colossians 3:23

Conner Pettit

Senior/INF

HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 168 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: June 12 HOMETOWN: Sterling

NICKNAMES: Nonner

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: University of Virginia

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: pickleball, ping pong

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: 20-0 JV season

SUMMER/FALL TEAMS: NOVA Premier

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Lower Loudoun Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: pizza

TV SHOW: The Office

SPORTS TEAMS: Nationals

MOVIE: Elf

BASEBALL PLAYER: Bobby Whit Jr.

QUOTE: “Failing is part of success.”

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Andrew Vaughan

Junior/INF/OF11

HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 180 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: May 5 HOMETOWN: Aldie

NICKNAME: Vaughan

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: University of Virginia

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: trading

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Ryken 1 p.m. game

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: VA Dirtbags

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South FAVORITE...

FOOD: steak

TV SHOW: Cobra Kai

SPORTS TEAMS: Orioles, Ravens

MOVIE: Sandlot

BASEBALL PLAYER: Francisco Lindor

QUOTE: Deuteronomy 31:6

Sunny Palvai

Senior/IB/OF

HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 188 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: September 15 HOMETOWN: Ashburn

NICKNAME: Nunny

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Harvard

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: playing with my dog

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: first varsity hit

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars Showcase Baseball

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: Hot Cheetos

TV SHOW: Curious George

SPORTS TEAM: Richmond Flying Squirrels

MOVIE: Barbie Movie

BASEBALL PLAYER: Owen Peltier

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QUOTE: “You know it’s cold outside when you go outside and it’s cold.”

Leo Blough Senior/OF-INF13

HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 170 BATS: L THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: October 1

NICKNAME: The Pope

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: NC State

HOMETOWN: Sterling

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: basketball, ping pong

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: going undefeated sophomore year

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: NOVA Premier Blue

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Lower Loudoun Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: quesadillas

TV SHOW: Invisible

SPORTS TEAM: Orioles, Commanders

MOVIE: Austin Powers

BASEBALL PLAYER: Gunnar Henderson

QUOTE: “You’re killing me, Smalls.”

Jackson Stelma

Sophomore/C/INF 14

HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 178 BATS: S THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: September 9

NICKNAME: Stelma

HOMETOWN: Aldie

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Florida State University

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: MLB the show, weightlifting

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: diving play at 3rd base

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars Victus

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: steak

TV SHOW: Cobra Kai

SPORTS TEAM: Yankees

MOVIE: Wolf of Wall Street

BASEBALL PLAYER: Max Scherzer

QUOTE: “Failure is part of success.”

Christopher Barrie Senior/C-OF15

HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 220 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: December 11

NICKNAME: Barrie, Cherry

HOMETOWN: Sterling

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: George Washington University

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: JV 20-0 season

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: NOVA Premier

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Lower Loudoun Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: macaroni and cheese and ham

TV SHOW: PVI TV

SPORTS TEAM: Yankees

MOVIE: Sandlot

BASEBALL PLAYER: Jeff Yarbrough and Tony Salgado

QUOTE: “Do not pray for easy lives, my friends. Pray to be stronger men.”

Robert Quincy Lucas

Junior/OF/RHP

HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 190 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: September 15

NICKNAME: RQL

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Notre Dame

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: basketball

HOMETOWN: Round Hill

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT: winning States during Little League All Stars

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: NOVA Premier 17U

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Upper Loudoun Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: sushi

TV SHOW: Johnny Test

SPORTS TEAM(s): Commanders

MOVIE: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

BASEBALL PLAYER: Daniel Murphy

QUOTE: “Iron sharpens iron as one man sharpens another” ~Proverbs 27:17

Ryan Bahr

Sophomore/INF-RHP17

HEIGHT: 6’5” WEIGHT: 205 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: November 20 HOMETOWN: Brambleton

NICKNAME: Bdot

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Virgina Tech

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: basketball

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: homerun in state semifinal

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South

FAVORITE...

FOOD: chicken

TV SHOW: Prison Break

SPORTS TEAM: Washington teams

MOVIE: Grown Ups

BASEBALL PLAYER: Juan Soto

QUOTE: “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”

Jackson Roberts

Junior/RHP/1B

HEIGHT: 6’5” WEIGHT: 215 BATS: L THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: June 17 HOMETOWN: Leesburg

NICKNAME: Alan Jackson

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: James Madison University

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: fishing

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: first pitching appearance

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Dirtbags

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: CLLL

FAVORITE...

FOOD: pasta

TV SHOW: Outer Banks

SPORTS TEAM: Cubs, Bears

MOVIE: The Rookie

BASEBALL PLAYER: Jody Davis

QUOTE: “You a fake 4-star. I got 5.” ~Amari Cooper

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Lucas Driscoll

Senior/RHP 27

HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 188 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: February 3

NICKNAME: Drizzy

HOMETOWN: Chantilly

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Centre College

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: video games, 1 v. 1-ing Dave in basketball

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: bases loaded, one out, and got a double play in semifinal against Ryken

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: NOVA Premier

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League FAVORITE...

FOOD: Doc Pelt’s chili

TV SHOW: Stranger Things

SPORTS TEAM: Nationals

MOVIE: Sandlot

BASEBALL PLAYER: Christopher Barrie

QUOTE: “Mudita” ~Coach Emerson

Brayden Cubbage

Junior/INF/RHP

HEIGHT: 5’8” WEIGHT: 140 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: March 20 HOMETOWN: Haymarket

NICKNAME: Cubby

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Undecided

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: basketball, pickleball

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: coming soon...

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: GHBL FAVORITE...

FOOD: steak

TV SHOW: The Last Dance

SPORTS TEAM: Yankees, Cowboys

MOVIE: Grown Ups 2

BASEBALL PLAYER: Jazz Chisolm

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QUOTE: “We didn’t lose, we just ran out of time.” ~Michael Jordan

Noah Munoz

Senior/RHP

HEIGHT: 5’8” WEIGHT: 140 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: August 18 HOMETOWN: Brambleton

NICKNAME: Notti, Moony

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: undecided

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: powerlifting

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: immaculate inning

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South

FAVORITE...

FOOD: sushi

TV SHOW: Breaking Bad

SPORTS TEAM: Nationals

MOVIE: Inception

BASEBALL PLAYER: Francisco Lindor

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QUOTE: “Some people land on high ground; other people have to build up.”

Bryson Pickeral

Junior/RHP

HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 210 BATS: N/A THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: November 14 HOMETOWN: South Riding

NICKNAME: Pick

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Virginia Tech

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: running poles

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: perfect game against DeMatha

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars 2027 Marucci

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South

FAVORITE...

FOOD: chicken parmesan

TV SHOW: House

SPORTS TEAM: Virginia Tech Hokies

MOVIE: The Batman

BASEBALL PLAYER: Chase Burns

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QUOTE: “Haters are gonna hate, lovers are gonna love, so be a lover, not a hater.” ~Bryson

Aiden Gallagher

Senior/RHP/C/1B/OF

HEIGHT: 6’4” WEIGHT: 220 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: October 29 HOMETOWN: Reston

NICKNAME: Gally

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: James Madison University

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: football, basketball

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: no hitter last year

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Renegades, Dirtbags

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Reston/Herndon Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: burger

TV SHOW: SpongeBob

SPORTS TEAM: Nats, Steelers

MOVIE: The Sandlot

BASEBALL PLAYER: Max Scherzer

QUOTE: You know you’re looking up when you see the sky.

Logan Quinn

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Junior/LHP 37

HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 170 BATS: L THROWS: L

BIRTHDAY: July 28 HOMETOWN: Bristow

NICKNAME: Quinn, LQ

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: Virgina Tech

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: ping pong, pool

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: pitching, tie game, no runs freshman team against Gonzaga

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars Baseball

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Manassas Baseball

FAVORITE...

FOOD: chicken wings

TV SHOW: Breaking Bad

SPORTS TEAMS: Patriots, Red Sox

MOVIE: Star Wars Return of the Jedi

BASEBALL PLAYER: Jurran Durran

QUOTE: “Job’s not finished.”

Ryan Mendrysa

Sophomore/OF 45

HEIGHT: 5’11’ WEIGHT: 183 BATS: R THROWS: R

BIRTHDAY: February 12 HOMETOWN: Aldie

NICKNAME: Moehnke

COLLEGE OF CHOICE: James Madison University, Virginia Tech, UNC Wilmington

OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES: skiing

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: homerun at Ryken in 12U championship

SUMMER/FALL TEAM: Stars Victus

LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH LEAGUE: Loudoun South Little League

FAVORITE...

FOOD: spaghetti and meatballs

TV SHOW: Outer Banks

SPORTS TEAM: Yankees, Packers

MOVIE: Hoosiers

BASEBALL PLAYER: Aaron Judge

QUOTE: “A legend stays a legend.”

“Never allow the circumstances of your life to become an excuse. People will allow you to do it. But I believe we have a personal obligation to make the most of the abilities we have.” - Jim Abbott
Love you, Q! Mom, Dad, Jack, Finley, Vovo, Noni, Happy, Miche, and Pia

Congratulations, Seniors!

Leo Blough
Lucas Driscoll Aiden Gallagher
Thomas Jewett
Christopher Barrie
Landon McGinn Teddy Montgomery Noah Munoz Sunny Palvai Cole Karas
Carter Perdue Conner Pettit Ryan Vaxmonsky
Owen Peltier

Ryan, it has been a true blessing and a privilege to watch you grow through the game you love. We are so proud of the player you are and the person you are becoming. Keep chasing your dreams and reaching for the stars. We will always be cheering you on from the stands. Love, Mom & Dad

Congratulations, Noah!

From T-ball to senior year–what a journey it’s been. We’ve cherished every inning along the way!

To the coaches: thank you for the mentorship and for believing in him since day one.

To the team, and especially the Class of 2026: play hard, stay hungry, and make this final season one for the books. Go Panthers!

Love, Mom, Dad, Roman, Brownie & Moose

Wishing our grandsons, Noah ’26 and Roman ’29, and the entire PVI Varsity and JV Baseball teams an amazing season! Go Panthers!

Conner Pettit

Congratulations!! We are so proud of you!! Love always, Mom, Dad, & Kinsey

LEO BLOUGH #13

Leo – it has been a joy to watch you play baseball since you were 5 years old . So many wonderful memories from games, travel tournaments, and victories on the JV and Varsity teams – with many more to come this year! We are so proud of you! We love you!!

Go Panthers!

Love, Mom, Dad, Ryan & Dublin

TEDDY MONTGOMERY

Teddy - it has been such a joy to watch you play the game that you have loved since you were 5 years old. Through baseball we have watched you mature, learn how to embrace challenges, celebrate successes, and be the best teammate. We've loved travelling with you, cheering you on from the bleachers, and watching you build friendships that will last a lifetime. We are so proud of you and the young man that you are becoming. We love you!! Go Panthers!

Love, Mom, Dad, Phoebe, Evan and Nelly

Aiden,

From the moment you first picked up a baseball, we knew this game would always be part of your life. You play with focus and determination, pushing yourself to be better and always competing with heart. Through early mornings, long practices, tough losses, and incredible wins, you never stop showing up for yourself, your teammates and your coaches. You bring determinate and humor to the diamond, creating energy felt by everyone.

It has been a gift to watch you grow into the player, and more importantly, the person, you are today. No matter where the game takes you, never lose that love, joy, and energy you bring to the field.

Let’s go PVI! Let’s go Dukes!

Love Mom, Dad and Dex

Lucas Driscoll

Lucas, we are so proud of you and have enjoyed watching you play for PVI the last four years.

Your hard work, dedication, and all you’ve already accomplished mean so much to our family. Keep pushing yourself, keep believing, and always keep the faith.

We can’t wait to cheer you on and watch you shine this season. Keep working hard— your journey is just getting started, and we’re behind you every step of the way!

We love you and God Bless you, Wowo, Lala, Tio Michael, Tia Erika, Eva, Michael and Isaac

Lucas,

We are so proud of all you have accomplished throughout your baseball career. It has been such a joy watching you play for PVI over the last four years, and we cherish every moment we’ve spent cheering you on.

Your dedication, perseverance, and love for the game have truly shined through. Keep working hard, continue following your dreams, and never forget to lean into your faith—it will always guide you.

We can’t wait to see what’s next for you.

Go Panthers!

We love you, Papi, Mami, Sofia, David, and Madison

Carter Perdue

Carter, what a fun ride watching you play baseball over the years. You are a teammate who plays with grit and competes every time you step on the field. But more importantly, you are a leader who embodies compassion and kindness. Keep following your dreams!

Your biggest fans, Mom, Dad, Mia, and Ruby

Let’s Go Panthers!

Eyes Wide Open Photography

Let’s Go Panthers!

Scott Eastment ‘05

Junior Varsity Coaches

TONY SALGADO

JV HEAD COACH/VARSITY ASSISTANT

19th year at PVI

Tony Salgado grew up in Alexandria City, played baseball at the formerly named T.C. Williams High School and then attended George Mason University. Upon completing his playing career, he began teaching kids his love of the game through coaching. He began his coaching career at Annandale HS, T.C. Williams High School (now named Alexandria City High School) and James Madison High School. In 2003, he joined the coaching staff at St. Paul VI Catholic High School (PVI) and coached for nine years as a Varsity Assistant, working to develop players at the catching position. After a break from coaching to start his family, he came back on staff as an Assistant Coach at PVI in 2017, working once again with players at the catching position. He is now the Junior Varsity Head Coach for PVI.

Coach Salgado has coached all levels of local youth travel teams in the Northern VA area (7U-18U). He is currently the General Manager of the Blue Ridge Senators Baseball club, as well as helping coach the 12U Senators team. In addition to coaching high school and travel baseball, he has coached in the now defunct Clark Griffith Collegiate Baseball League as well as the Potomac Collegiate Summer League.

After spending 19 years as a school-based administrator and educator in both Loudoun and Fairfax County Public Schools, Coach Salgado took on the role of Dean of Students at Paul VI starting in the 2023-2024 school year. Coach Salgado and his family live in South Riding, right near the PVI campus. He and his wife, Suzie, have three children: Emma (16), Shane (13), and Luke (11).

MARK GUNST ’12 JV ASSISTANT

4th Year at PVI

Mark Gunst is in his fourth season coaching at Paul VI as a JV assistant coach. Mark was a three year varsity player for Paul VI from 2009-2012, playing multiple infield positions, as well as starting on the mound. In his senior season, Mark threw five complete games while helping PVI Varsity Baseball win both the WCAC and VISAA championships. Mark was also a Second Team All-VISAA and Second Team All-WCAC selection that same year.

After graduating from Paul VI, Mark walked on at James Madison University, where he later earned a scholarship and pitched for four seasons. Over his collegiate career, Mark amassed 74 appearances for the Dukes, including 25 starts. In the summers of 2013 and 2015, Mark played in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League for the Vienna Riverdogs, garnering All-CRCBL awards, with the 5th lowest ERA in the league at 1.70 (2015).

Mark graduated from JMU in 2016 with a degree in marketing and currently works in government contracting for Four Inc. with previous PVI Baseball head coach, Jeff Nolan, as well as multiple other PVI alumni. Mark has also previously coached for the Stars and NOVA Premier Baseball programs, in 2014 and 2017 respectively.

Junior Varsity Coaches

LANSING VEEDER ’11

JV ASSISTANT

2nd Year at PVI

Paul VI alumnus Lansing Veeder returns to his alma mater after a decorated playing career and extensive experience in player development. A Falls Church native, Veeder was a four-year varsity letterman for the Panthers, helping lead PVI to the 2008 State Championship and Conference and State titles in 2009. He continued his career at Saint Joseph’s University, where he contributed as a middle infielder, outfielder, and bullpen arm, serving as both a set-up man and closer. Since his playing days, Veeder has coached and instructed players from the youth level through the professional ranks, bringing energy, leadership, and a passion for mentoring student-athletes.

Outside of baseball, Veeder is a highly successful real estate professional known for his relentless work ethic, market expertise, and commitment to delivering results for his clients. He married his high school sweetheart, Kristin, and together they have two beautiful boys, LJ and Dez. The Veeder family is proud to be part of the Panther community.

2026 PAUL VI PANTHERS

Junior Varsity Roster

Head Coach: Mr. Tony Salgado

Assistants: Mr. Tad Davidovich, Mr. Mark Gunst ’12, Mr. Lansing Veeder ’11

Student Managers: Ben Keller ‘29

Head of School: Mrs. Laura Swenson

Principal: Dr. Tom Opfer ‘96

Athletic Director: Mr. Billy Emerson

Associate Athletic Director: Mr. Ken Kuberski

Assistant Athletic Director: Mr. Glenn Farello

Athletic Trainers: Mr. Ken Kuberski, Dr. Mary Barron ’95, Ms. Gabi Ross

PAUL VI PANTHERS BASEBALL

2026 JV & FROSH/SOPH BASEBALL SCHEDULE

Scrimmages are in italics

“Do Ordinary Things Extraordinarily Well.” - St. Francis de Sales

Paul VI Baseball Philosophy

The focus of the baseball program is not just winning and producing baseball players. The staff at PVI believes that the game of baseball can be used to develop successful and productive members of society. Life skills such as time management, teamwork and commitment are just a few of the lessons that are stressed to all players. PVI baseball players are held to a higher set of standards and are expected to be first-class citizens, students, and gentlemen. Along with those ideals, the PVI staff feels that the purpose of high school itself is to prepare kids for college, so the purpose of our high school baseball program is to also prepare kids for college baseball. A key philosophy in the PVI Baseball program is that academic performance strengthens athletic performance. If a player “gets it done” in the classroom, baseball will take care of itself.

The basic goals of our coaching staff for our players are as follows:

To have fun, while appreciating the gift and glory of every day.

To produce high-achieving, college-bound students.

To produce gentlemen who are respectful, successful and productive members of society.

To help each student-athlete reach his maximum potential and play baseball at the next level.

Priorities for those who participate in our program are as follows: Faith, Family, School, and Baseball.

Quality School, Quality Education

P ride Values Integrity

St. Paul VI Catholic High School is unique and our staff recognizes the uniqueness of each student. To this end, we offer the opportunity of a Catholic education to a broad spectrum of students. Our school has a positive and encouraging atmosphere, allowing our students to benefit and achieve. Since its opening in 1983, PVI has made a commitment to a superb overall high school experience for young men just like you.

Located in Loudoun County, Paul VI is the place to be! Christian values are intertwined with academic excellence, enthusiastic spirit, championship athletics, award winning fine arts, enriching clubs and many other great activities.

Quality is better than quantity and the schedule at PVI is more conducive to overall success. PVI offers study halls during the school day, along with more student holidays and more half days than most other schools, thus making it easier to manage your time.

PVI is committed to excellence. We guide nearly 99% of our students to the best colleges in the nation. PVI graduates take Pride, Values and Integrity to the next level. We are always striving to make our students and our school even greater. By having you become a “Panther” we can do both!

Quick Facts

• Enrollment: 1,200+

• Catholic Education

• Christian Environment

• Academic Excellence

• Winning Athletic Tradition

• Excellent Facilities

• Friendly, Family Atmosphere

• Enthusiasm and School Spirit

• A Sense of Community

• A Place You Can Call Home

Great Facilities

Great Facilities

In June 2020, Paul VI moved to our new campus on the west side of Chantilly (just over the Loudoun County line, near South Riding). Buildings and fields don’t make the institution, people do — but it sure is nice to combine the amazing school community and culture we already have, with a top-notch facility.

Our new campus athletics area include:

In June 2020, Paul VI moved to our new campus on the west side of Chantilly (just over the Loudoun County line, near South Riding). Buildings and fields don’t make the institution, people do — but it sure is nice to combine the amazing school community and culture we already have, with a top-notch facility.

Our new campus athletics area include:

• A turf stadium field, permanently lined for soccer, football and lacrosse, with lights and home and visitor side seating

• A turf field permanently lined for baseball and field hockey, with lights

• A softball field with natural grass, with lights

• A turf stadium field, permanently lined for soccer, football and lacrosse, with lights and home and visitor side seating

• Stadium style seating behind home plate for both softball and baseball

• A turf field permanently lined for baseball and field hockey, with lights

• Six tennis courts

• A softball field with natural grass, with lights

• Stadium style seating behind home plate for both softball and baseball

• Full size eight lane track, with a natural grass inside field that can be used for soccer, football, lacrosse, field hockey, or any other rectangular field sport

• Six tennis courts

• Full size eight lane track, with a natural grass inside field that can be used for soccer, football, lacrosse, field hockey, or any other rectangular field sport

Scott Eastment Memorial Park is the only on-campus home field in the WCAC with lights!

Scott Eastment Memorial Park is the only on-campus home field in the WCAC with lights!

Paul VI is one of only three schools in the conference able to host a night game at all. Day games are great, but not all fans can make a day game and nothing beats the thrill and excitement of a game under the lights!

Paul VI is one of only three schools in the conference able to host a night game at all. Day games are great, but not all fans can make a day game and nothing beats the thrill and excitement of a game under the lights!

More Games Equals More Experience… On a

Higher Level

The PVI Baseball Program plays as many games as any program in the area. Including scrimmages and post-season play, the Varsity team can play up to 35 games every year. After the regular season, the Varsity plays in the WCAC Tournament. Plus, if the Varsity finishes in the top nine of the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) poll, they advance to the VA State Tournament for a chance to play at Richmond’s historic Shepherd Stadium. The Panthers have won four State Championships and three WCAC Titles in the past 20 seasons, along with being nationally ranked in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2018 and 2024. PVI’s astounding record of 416-195 (.681) is evidence that PVI has played and won more games than any other Virginia program from 2003 to 2025.

The JV team schedules at least 20 regular season contests per year (along with three to four scrimmages). That equates to at least seven more games than area public school JV teams will play The JV has played and won as many games as any other area JV team since 2003, finishing every season but one with a winning record — including undefeated seasons in 2005, 2016 and 2024.

The quality of opponents at PVI is very high. As a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC), the Panthers always face a challenging conference schedule. PVI Baseball also schedules some of the best non-conference opponents from the Washington Metropolitan Area. The varsity team travels to California, Florida, South Carolina and/or Las Vegas during spring break for additional non-conference games. Our fundraising program covers the expense of our trip.

Within the WCAC from 2003 to 2025:

 Seven of the WCAC’s 11 teams have been ranked in the Washington Post Top 10.

 All three WCAC Virginia teams have been ranked in the VISAA Top 5.

 Five WCAC teams have been Nationally Ranked by USA Today, ESPN and/or Baseball America, PVI, St. John’s, DeMatha, Good Counsel, and Gonzaga.

The high level of competition not only makes you a better baseball player, it also draws the attention of college coaches and Major League scouts.

Other facts demonstrating our strength of schedule include:

 Multiple games (annually) against Nationally Ranked opponents.

 Multiple games (annually) against Washington Post Top 10 opponents.

 Almost 75% of our opponents from 2003-2024 had a winning record.

The Washington Catholic Athletic Conference

For baseball, the WCAC is comprised of the 12 largest Catholic high schools in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

VIRGINIA

Bishop Ireton Cardinals

Bishop O’Connell Knights

Paul VI Panthers

MARYLAND

DeMatha Stags

WASHINGTON, DC

Archbishop Carroll Lions

Good Counsel Falcons Gonzaga Eagles

Bishop McNamara Mustangs

St. Mary’s Ryken Knights

The Heights Cavaliers

St. John’s Cadets

The Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association

The VISAA consists of over 80 private high school baseball teams within the State of Virginia.

The schools are grouped by size into three divisions. Paul VI plays at the most competitive, largest level: Division I Teams are ranked weekly throughout the season, with the final top nine earning an at-large bid to the state tournament.

“The Way”

A Winning Approach

Playing baseball at St. Paul VI Catholic High School gives you the “total package.” It’s something we like to call “The PVI Way.”

At PVI, we make a year-round effort for our program and our players. Although the coaching staff encourages participation in other sports at PVI, there are opportunities for baseball players to improve all year through team baseball camps and baseball specific weight training and conditioning. In other words, we have all the camps you need. The staff also monitors the academic progress of baseball players throughout the school year. Our high school program is more like a college program. The idea is to prepare you for the next level. Those who plan to participate in other sports, are not disadvantaged or looked down upon by missing off-season baseball activities. We encourage multi-sport athletes.

Our off-season conditioning program runs from late November through the start of baseball season and focuses on flexibility, cardiovascular strength and endurance, muscular strength and endurance, speed, plyo-metric power and nutrition. The coaching staff is well educated in the latest techniques to improve athletic performance. From late November through late February the PVI Baseball staff coordinates camps for the players at local indoor baseball facilities. Players have a chance to improve skills with the coaching staff and prepare themselves for the upcoming season. In the summer, the staff co-coordinates at least 1-2 weeks of baseball camps in order for players to once again improve skills in the presence of PVI coaches and college coaches. The staff also produces a master schedule of PVI players’ summer teams and makes regular visits to summer games.

The staff monitors academic progress year round through communication with the Dean of Academics and regular checks by the head coach on the school’s intranet grading system. Players are typically referred to tutors and teachers who provide assistance if necessary. A major emphasis is placed on the idea of academic performance strengthening athletic performance. Players often attend after-school study hall with the coaching staff throughout the course of the season. This not only gives the players extra time for schoolwork, it also further emphasizes our philosophies. The Principal, Dean of Students and Dean of Academics also visit the players once a year during practice to make sure each student-athlete fully understands the expectations of the institution.

Coaches meet with players before the season to set roles and goals. Following each season, players have a post season meeting with coaches to set new goals. The idea is to continue successes and improve upon weaknesses. Coaches also meet with players and parents to discuss college options. The coaching staff provides information on college recruiting, NCAA rules and standards and a realistic expectation for all interested players. The coaching staff is in constant contact with colleges throughout the country to ensure that every player who wants to go to the next level can get there.

“The PVI Way” takes high school baseball to a new level. The PVI coaching staff brings a collegiate approach and a professional approach to the program. The high standards, academic monitoring, personal interest in each player, study halls, off-season conditioning and organized practices mirror the protocol for college baseball. Players are told “if you want to be a pro, act like one now ” On that accord, our coaching staff makes every effort to run a program on a professional level. Although well experienced, the coaching staff is always looking for professional development opportunities. By attending clinics and collaborating with other high school coaches, college coaches and professionals, the PVI staff focuses on properly teaching fundamentals with the latest techniques and the finer nuances of the game.

Now in his 24th year at PVI, Head Coach Billy Emerson and his staff have established Paul VI Baseball as one of the most successful and respected programs in America.

Panther Baseball is a family. Paul VI has maintained an amazing group of assistants for years Assistants at the JV and Varsity levels bring years of high level playing and coaching experience to the program. Consistency breeds success!

The baseball staff is loaded with professionals who take their positions very seriously and realize the impact that their actions and decisions make on young lives. The staff also believes i n the principles of a Catholic education and focuses on using baseball as a tool to teach important life lessons. The coaches strongly believe in a wholesome, family atmosphere. Players at PVI aren’t simply looked at as baseball players; they are members of a family and each member is just as important as the next. Success off the field is clearly evident as well. Grade point averages rise as rapidly as winning percentages and the Panthers have built a reputation as a dedicated, respectful and hard working group of young men.

Paul VI Baseball has a rich history of sending players to the next level. Since 2003, that tradition has simply grown stronger. Along with numerous “walk -on” invitees, the PVI staff has helped dozens of PVI players land a college roster spot. First and foremost, PVI baseball players will go on to college. Secondly, if the player is willing to find the “best fit,” he will go on to play college baseball.

See pages 32-34 in this media guide for a list of players who have gone on to play college baseball and beyond.

Section 3

In Summer 2020, Paul VI moved to our new campus on the west side of Chantilly (just over the Loudoun County line, near South Riding). Buildings and fields don’t make the institution, people do but it sure is nice to combine the amazing school community and culture we already have,

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT PVI BASEBALL…

“Paul VI is the best baseball program I’ve ever been associated with. From the experience of our coaches, to the level of competition, to our off-season workouts; this is a high school program that rivals a top college program. I am very grateful for my experiences at PVI ”

- Alex Gregory

Infielder, Class of 2005

All-Met in 2005, All-State in 2004 & 2005, All-WCAC in 2004 & 2005, Co-MVP 2005, Four Year Starter at Radford University. Drafted by the New York Mets, 17th Round, 2009.

“Paul VI is a program that will continually produce good players, good students and good people. Billy Emerson and his staff are well experienced in every aspect of running a high quality operation. I’ve seen the highs and lows of high school programs throughout the country and anyone who has the chance to play at PVI should feel blessed.”

- Bill Buck

Regional Scout, Detroit Tigers, Retired 2002 Mid-Atlantic Scout of the Year, Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame

“Billy was an easy player to coach because of his desire to win and passion for the game. I’m not surprised to see him running a successful program.”

- Dayton Moore

GM & Vice President

Kansas City Royals 2015 World Series Champions

Educating the Whole Person: Mind, Body, and Soul

St. Paul VI Catholic High School is more than just a high school. We are a caring, Catholic community where we inspire the extraordinary in one another. Our devoted faculty and staff are committe d to encouraging and inspiring students to be their best selves in mind, body, and soul.

Championship Culture Builds Championship People

The athletic program at St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an extension of our school’s mission, and, in turn, the mission of the Church. Through athletics, students learn the value of teamwork, competition, and hard work, as well as how to deal with failure and adversity.

Interested in arranging a visit or applying to PVI? Families who are interested in the well-rounded Catholic education offered at Paul VI, should reach out to our Enrollment Management team by visiting www.paulvi.net/admissions or contacting admissions@paulvi.net.

Affording Paul VI

Per Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) rules, no school is permitted to award athletic scholarships. St. Paul VI Catholic High School offers tuition assistance based on need. Merit based scholarships are also available through an application process. Please visit www.paulvi.net/admissions for more information about tuition, tuition assistance, and scholarships.

School Information

St. Paul VI Catholic High School 42341 Braddock Road, Chantilly, VA 20152 703-352-0925 | www.paulvi.net

2008 VISAA STATE CHAMPIONS – FINAL NATIONAL RANKING #12
2009 WCAC & VISAA STATE CHAMPIONS – RANKED #1 in Washington, DC

Baseball’s Words of Wisdom

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire’s eye or on the ball.

Jim Murray

My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging.

Hank Aaron

Any baseball is beautiful. No other small package comes as close to the ideal design and utility. It is a perfect object for a man’s hand. Pick it up and it instantly suggests its purpose; it is meant to be thrown a considerable distance thrown hard and with precision.

Roger Angell

You gotta be a man to play baseball for a living, but you gotta have a lot of little boy in you, too.

Roy Campanella

What are we at the park for except to win? I’d trip my mother. I’d help her up, brush her off, tell her I’m sorry. But mother don’t make it to third.

Leo Durocher

People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.

Rogers Hornsby

I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it.

Sandy Koufax

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination. Tommy Lasorda

Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don’t move.

Satchel Paige

I see great things in baseball. It’s our game – the American game. It will take our people out‐of‐doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic set. Repair these losses, and be a blessing to us.

Walt Whitman

You see, you spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time.

Jim Bouton

Rest in Peace, Coach Ciatti

PVI Baseball Assistant Coach
“The Eye in the Sky”
PVI Hall of Fame Community Star

Panther Autographs

Summer 2026

School's Out Camp — limited to 40 participants

Rising 7th-9th graders

June 17-18, 2026 from 6-9 p.m. $180

Summer Prospect Camp Session 1 — limited to 50 participants

Rising 6th-9th graders

June 22-25 (June 26 rain date) 9 a.m. — noon $260

Little League Camp: Session 1 limited to 36 participants

Rising 2nd-5th graders (Little League age players)

June 22-25 (June 26 rain date) 9 a.m. — noon $260

Little League Camp Session 2 — limited to 36 participants

Rising 2nd-5th graders (Little League age players)

July 13-July 16 (July 27 rain date) 9 a.m.— 12 p.m. $260

Summer Prospect Camp Session 2 — limited to 50 participants

Rising 6th-9th graders

July 13-16 (July 17 rain date) 9 a.m.—noon $260

All camps are directed by Billy Emerson, PVI Head Baseball Coach, and held on campus at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly.

Camp staff includes current players and current members of PVI Baseball coaching staff, along with special guest college players, pro players, pro scouts and more!

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