2026 National High School Invitational | Official Event Program

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On behalf of the national governing body for baseball in the United States, we are honored and privileged to welcome you to the 13th annual USA Baseball National High School Invitational, presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals and Netting Professionals!

Since 2012, the NHSI has annually hosted the nation’s best programs and players at our National Training Complex. From Matt Olson and Parkview in 2012 to first-round pick Seth Hernandez and Corona in 2024 and 2025, the prospects and teams who have come to the NHSI are second-to-none. We are proud and honored to continue that tradition in 2026 as we bring 16 of the top high school baseball programs in America to our home in Cary.

Did you know the National Training Complex has hosted some of the best Major League Baseball players during their amateur careers? To name a few: players like Alex Bregman, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Bryce Harper, Paul Skenes, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Mike Trout have played here. The National Training Complex is a place that welcomes, develops, and helps launch young, talented baseball players to the next level, and USA Baseball takes that responsibility seriously.

As you enter the National Training Complex, you will notice the consistent investments we continue to make in developing young baseball talent in our country. We opened our offices and indoor high-performance training center in 2024 and have already seen the benefits, as our national teams and development programs have spent countless hours utilizing the space to work on all facets of the game.

Here at USA Baseball, we aim to bring first-class competition to the field daily, and this tournament is no different. We wish you and your teammates the best of luck as you step onto the field and strive to win the NHSI title. This tournament will challenge and test you while also creating memories that will stick with you forever, and we hope that your experience at the National High School Invitational is a highlight of your high school baseball career that you will remember fondly.

Once again, on behalf of the entire USA Baseball staff – welcome to the 2026 National High School Invitational! We cannot wait for you to show us what you’ve got.

Yours in baseball,

Paul V. Seiler Executive Director/CEO USA Baseball

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THE NHSI BY THE NUMBERS

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This year’s tournament kicks off the 13th edition of the National High School Invitational presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals and Netting Professionals. The NHSI first began in 2012 and has since continued to host the top high school players and programs in the nation, consistently welcoming future stars to the National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina. Previous players to participate include Max Fried (2012), Matt Olson (2012), Cody Bellinger (2013), Dylan Cease (2013, 2014), Brice Turang (2018), Pete Crow-Armstrong (2019), and Roman Anthony (2022).

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Nine different states are represented in this

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USA BASEBALL ALUMNI

Fifteen players at this year’s NHSI have previously donned the stars and stripes, including three players from last year’s gold-medal-winning 18U National Team: James Clark, Jaden Jackson, and Kaden Waechter. Two gold medalists from the 2025 15U squad – Mateo Mier and Louis Lappe – will also make the trip back to Cary. Former 15U players also include 2024 alum Jordan Kurz; 2023 teammates James Tronstein, Brady Harris, Wilson Andersen, and Samir Mohammed; and 2022 teammates Ryan Harwood and Brady Murrietta. Three more 12U National Team alumni – James Stout III, Angel Gonzalez, and Aaron Garcia – round out the group of alumni competing at the NHSI.

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COLLEGE COMMITS

A total of 137 players at the NHSI are committed to play collegiately. Sixty-two of those players have committed to PowerFour schools. Of those 62 players, 28 are committed to play in the SEC and 17 are committed to the ACC. LSU leads all colleges with six commitments from NHSI players, followed by Alabama and Virginia, who each boast four.

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PROGRAMS WITH 10+ COMMITS

Delbarton (NJ) leads the field with 14 college commits, followed by Orange Lutheran and Tampa Jesuit who have 12 each. HarvardWestlake (CA), Trinity Christian, Trinity (KY), Nolensville (TN), Casteel, and St. John Bosco each boast rosters with commitments in the double-figures as well. Orange Lutheran has the most Power-Four commits of any team in the field with nine total, followed by Tampa Jesuit and Trinity Christian, who have seven each.

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PAST CHAMPIONS

A pair of former NHSI champions return to the field in 2026, including last year’s winner, Venice High School. The Indians ran the table in dominant fashion in 2025, outscoring opponents 15-4 and topping in-state rival Trinity Christian Academy in the final. Venice is joined by California powerhouse, Orange Lutheran, who won three consecutive NHSI titles in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

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TOURNAMENT DEBUTANTS

Eight programs will be competing in the NHSI for the first time in 2026. Baylor, Edmund Memorial (OK), Gloucester Catholic, Nolensville, St. John Bosco, Tampa Jesuit, Trinity (KY), and Wakefield (NC) will make their inaugural trips to Cary to compete for the title.

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UNBEATEN TEAMS

Six teams enter the NHSI with an unbeaten record: Venice is 16-0, St. John Bosco is 7-0, Trinity (KY) is 7-0, Aquinas is 6-0, Regis Jesuit is 2-0, and Gloucester Catholic is 2-0. Venice has already defeated another team in the field, downing Tampa Jesuit, 6-3, on March 13. Tampa Jesuit

2026 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL PREVIEW

NEWS AND NOTES ABOUT THIS YEAR’S FIELD

With 16 of the nation’s premier high school programs descending on Cary in less than a month, the 2026 National High School Invitational (NHSI) is set to deliver another week of elite competition.

POD 1

Perhaps no quadrant of the bracket brings more excitement than Pod 1, which features 19th-ranked Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.), perennial powerhouse Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.), reigning runner-up Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.), and up-andcoming Edmond Memorial (Edmond, Okla.). Together, these four programs boast 21 Power Four commits and 12 previous NHSI appearances — both the most of any pod in the tournament. Read more below about what these squads bring to the table and why each has a legitimate shot of hoisting the trophy on March 28. Headlining Pod 1 is three-time NHSI champion Orange Lutheran, who boasts more wins than any other program in NHSI history (20). Orange Lutheran last appeared in Cary in 2024, when its streak of three straight NHSI crowns came to an end in the title game. They return this year with a field-leading nine Power Four commits, giving Head Coach RJ Farrell no shortage of game-changing weapons. The roster also features seven players who have either played for a USA Baseball national team or gone through a USA Baseball developmental program, giving the Lancers some added familiarity with the National Training Complex fields.

Right-handed power pitchers Gary Morse and Cooper Sides (both on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 2026 MLB Draft Prospects) form a dynamic duo for the Lancers on the bump, where they will pitch to two-time USA Baseball national team alum Brady Murrietta (Texas commit). The lineup is somehow equally formidable, as it features Murrietta, CJ Weinstein (LSU), Marcus Greis (TCU), Hamilton Friedberg (UCLA), Gavin Hottle (USC), Jordan Kurz (South Carolina), and Bear Calvo (Arkansas). With a pitching staff full of pro arms and a lineup stacked with Division I sluggers, the program that produced Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole and College World Series champion Derek Curiel will look to ride its latest wave of talent to a fourth NHSI title.

Facing off with the Lancers in round one are the Regis Jesuit Raiders, who will make their third appearance in the NHSI. Regis Jesuit is 4-3 in its two previous trips to Cary and coming off a quarterfinal appearance in 2025. The Raiders followed up their NHSI appearance with another stellar showing last season, posting a 22-8 record en route to a second straight 5A state runner-up finish. With a roster that features six Division I commits and experience in Cary, Head Coach Matt Darr has a group that looks primed and ready to break through.

Senior RHP and Vanderbilt commit Hudson Alpert highlights the group of returning Raiders. A participant in USA Baseball’s 2024 National Team Development Program (NTDP), Alpert pitched a seven-inning gem against Trinity Christian in the quarterfinals last year, allowing one earned run and striking out five. Seniors Jacob Olson (Oregon) and Chase Massey (Boston College) will anchor an experienced lineup for Regis Jesuit that also features WCC commits Carter Rathbun (San Francisco) and Diesel Bernosky (Gonzaga). With Alpert toeing the rubber and a dangerous lineup behind him, Regis Jesuit will have as good a chance as anyone to take down Orange Lutheran and advance from Pod 1. Perhaps no roster looks as dangerous as that of the Trinity Christian Conquerors, who return to Cary for a third straight year after just missing out on the trophy last season. It was a run for the ages for the four-time NHSI participant, as the Conquerors knocked off the likes of Regis Jesuit and former NHSI champion Huntington Beach (Calif.) en route to the title game. There they fell to Venice High School on a walk-off thriller after relinquishing an early lead. This defeat, experienced by 10 returning seniors who are all committed to play at elite colleges next year, is sure to make Trinity Christian

one of the hungriest teams in the field. The Conquerors are coming off a 30-5 season in 2025 that finished with a state runner-up, and they have already outscored their Florida opponents 53-10 in eight games this season. What’s more, Head Coach Jon Murphy just might have the most talented squad too.

It’s difficult to choose where to start with this roster, which features six SEC commits in the senior class alone. Centerfielder Brady Harris headlines the group, as the former 15U National Team star ranks ninth among high school batters on the MLB Top 100 Draft Prospects list. Harris is joined in his commitment to Florida by two future Gator pitchers, right-hander Ethan Wheeler and southpaw Tyler Ellis. Wheeler earned All-Tournament honors last year after outdueling Regis Jesuit’s Hudson Alpert in the quarterfinals, where he struck out 11 Raiders in a seven-inning, one-run masterclass. He and Ellis will pitch to future Alabama backstop Gage Petrutz, who is joined in a power-packed lineup by future LSU Tigers Parker Loew and Jordan Martinez. Needless to say, there will be no easy matchups for Trinity Christian’s opponents. The Conquerors will count on their experience and talent to break through to an NHSI title.

Last in Pod 1, but certainly not least, are the proud Oklahomans of Edmond Memorial High School. Appearing in the NHSI for the first time, the Bulldogs bring a winning tradition from a state that has produced two of the last four No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks. Notable alumni of Edmond Memorial include former MLB ace Garrett Richards and a host of talent dotting the collegiate ranks. This will be the first time a team from Oklahoma has appeared in the NHSI since 2013, leaving Head Coach JP Holman with somewhat of a mission: “What we would like everybody to walk away from this tournament thinking is that those guys from Oklahoma get after it,” he says.

Edmond Memorial certainly has the talent to leave an impression, with Nebraska commit Cooper Kardokus anchoring the Bulldogs lineup and Tulane commit Laird Williams heading up the pitching staff. Holman describes the switch-hitting slugger Kardokus as the “stoic leader” of the team: “[He is] strong, athletic, competitive, just everything that you want in a ballplayer.” Williams, a 6-foot-8 right-hander, brings 90 MPH heat on the mound as the Bulldogs ace, and he’s joined by another right-handed flamethrower in junior Cole Dunlap, a TCU commit and 2024 NTDP participant. Rounding out the Bulldogs are a handful of JUCO commits who Holman raves about, including four-year starting shortstop Jase Winchester. It’s this depth of experience in one of the country’s toughest baseball states that gives Holman confidence heading into Cary: “Oklahoma high school baseball is no joke,” he says. “We're just looking forward to the opportunity to show as many people as possible what we already know.”

The tournament’s opening matchup in Pod 1 could quickly turn into a pitchers’ duel with Cooper Sides or Gary Morse likely taking the bump for Orange Lutheran and Hudson Alpert likely starting for Regis Jesuit. Orange Lutheran’s stacked lineup will look to get to Alpert early and stop him from getting into a groove like he did in his complete game quarterfinals performance last year. This matchup will feature the most Division I commits of any game in the first-round slate (17).

Trinity Christian will look to continue their fast offensive start, as the Conquerors are averaging 6.6 runs per game so far this season. They also have options on the mound between Ethan Wheeler and Tyler Ellis — one of these Florida commits will likely take the ball against Edmond Memorial’s Laird Williams or Cole Dunlap. The heavyweight matchup will be the only meeting between 30-win teams in this year’s first round.

POD 2

Pod 2 of the 2026 NHSI features only two returning teams, but it brings together four programs loaded with talent and ambition. Headlined by top-ranked St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), the pod also includes NHSI mainstay Casteel (Queen Creek, Ariz.), rising power Nolensville (Nolensville, Tenn.), and perennial New Jersey contender Delbarton (Morristown, N.J.).

Collectively, these four programs boast more college commitments than any other pod and five USA Baseball National Team alums. The stage is set for what could be the most competitive part of this year’s bracket.

The No. 1 ranked team in the country according to MaxPreps and the reigning CIF SoCal State Champion, St. John Bosco comes to Cary looking to capture another title.

The Braves boast 10 seniors committed to play Division I baseball and seem to have one at nearly every position. Four players have previously competed for USA Baseball National Teams, giving them more than any other school in the NHSI. With a star-studded cast returning from last year’s 30-4 championship squad, Head Coach Andy Rojo will have a wealth of options at his disposal in Cary when games begin in a few weeks.

Any discussion about the roster starts with outfielder Jaden Jackson and shortstop James Clark, who teamed up to win a gold medal for the 18U National Team this past summer. Jackson is committed to UCLA, while Clark sits at No. 52 on this year’s MLB Pipeline Top 100 Draft Prospects list. Clark plays alongside his brother and senior outfielder Miles Clark, who is committed to Princeton. Rounding out the group of high-profile sluggers is USC commit Jhett Ohira, who starred at the 2024 National Team Championships in Arizona. Not to be outdone, the Braves pitching staff features three Division I arms in Gavin Cervantes, Cole Knupfer, and Julian Garcia. With a balanced roster and a championship pedigree, St. John Bosco seems poised to make a run on the national stage. Looking to knock off the No. 1 Braves are the Knights of Nolensville, who make their NHSI debut in 2026. Located outside Nashville, Nolensville is an up-and-coming power in Tennessee high school athletics that has rapidly raised its profile since the school opened in 2016. Though perhaps lacking the national recognition of their firstround opponent, the Knights boast more Power-Four commits than St. John Bosco and just as many seniors committed to play collegiately. Needless to say, Head Coach Zach Hudson has a lot of confidence in his group: “It’s the most talented class I've ever been around. We have a lot of expectations internally.”

Duke catching commit Evan McElvain swings a powerful bat for the Knights and serves as an extension of Hudson's coaching staff on the field. He will likely be catching the Nolensville’s ace Wyatt Clatur in game one. A right-hander committed to Virginia, Clatur has the potential to shut down any team in the country with his mid-90s heater and wipeout slider. Twin brothers Kael and Kyson Barney also play key roles for Nolensville. The 6-foot-5 infielders will be Oregon State Beavers next year, and they are sure to give pitchers trouble in Cary. “We expect to see good arms and quality teams [at NHSI] every single day,” Hudson says. “I think we can stack up with that.”

Another program founded less than a decade ago, Casteel returns to the NHSI for a third time hungry for its first trophy. Head Coach Matt Denny has quickly built a powerhouse in Arizona, winning back-to-back state championships in 2023 and 2024 and finishing runner-up last season. Meanwhile, the Colts have also been knocking on the door at the NHSI. In 2024, it was a 3-2 loss to

Harvard-Westlake in the quarterfinals that ended the Colts’ run, and last year it was an 8-7 setback in round one against the defending champs Corona. But after Casteel’s young roster outscored opponents 32-8 in the final three consolation games, it’s easy to see why opposing coaches might want to avoid the Colts this season. The pieces are impressive for this year’s Casteel roster, which features 2025 NHSI All-Tournament Team members Ryne Barker (Texas Tech commit) and Ryan Harwood (Texas A&M). Barker combined with Harwood, who was a member of the 2022 15U National Team, together compiled 12 hits, 11 stolen bases, and eight RBIs across four games last March. They are joined at the top of the lineup by junior Baylor Denny, who is committed to Oklahoma. “This is the deepest team I've had,” says Head Coach Matt Denny. “All of our main contributors from last year's team are back.” On the bump, Casteel has a handful of senior JUCO commits that should keep hitters at bay. Denny is confident heading in: “The more you go to the NHSI, the more it's like, ‘Okay, we're here. We might as well win it,’” he says. “We have the depth now that we can make it work.”

After an electric performance in its lone NHSI appearance in 2019, Delbarton returns to Cary with more collegiate commits than any other school in the field (14). Led seven years ago by USA Baseball alums and future big leaguers Jack Leiter and Anthony Volpe, Delbarton outscored opponents 22-3 en route to a 3-1 record. Leiter and Volpe were both named to the NHSI All-Tournament Team before going on to win a state championship. Since then, Delbarton has continued to dominate New Jersey baseball. The Green Wave have won 78 games in the last three seasons, and Head Coach Bruce Shatel’s 2026 squad shows no signs of slowing down.

With over a dozen commits on the roster, Delbarton has no shortage of difference makers. Senior southpaw AJ Saccento (Delaware commit) appears to be the leader of the staff, while shortstop Sal Garcia (Virginia) will head up the defense. The junior class is especially impressive -- Steve Pannullo (Boston College), Ted Masino (Maryland), Finnian O'Loughlin (Alabama), Kyle McBride (Wake Forest), and Curt Friedrich (Penn State) give Shatel depth that he hopes to leverage. “We're going to make sure that we monitor everyone's bullpen and that they're sharp as a tack before we put them in a game, because there's no room for error. The runs at the NHSI are going to be at a premium,” he says. If 2019 is any indication, runs will be at a premium for Delbarton’s opponents. The first-round showdown with Casteel should be one of the tournament’s best.

Similar styles will meet in this one, as Casteel and Delbarton are both extremely aggressive on the basepaths. Both teams went 3-1 in their last appearance at NHSI, so expect the coaches to be extra careful when handling bullpen decisions that could make or break

a title run. This matchup will feature more combined commitments than any other in the first-round slate (24), so strap in for a dogfight.

St. John Bosco vs. Nolensville — March 25, 4:00 pm ET Both teams will be making their first appearance in the NHSI, but neither lacks the talent to make a run. This game pits one of the best lineups in the tournament in St. John Bosco against one of the best arms in the field in Knights ace Wyatt Clatur. The battle between Nolensville’s sluggers and a stellar Braves staff should deliver great matchups as well. With the sheer amount of talent on both rosters, this matchup could turn into one of the closest games of the opening round.

POD 3

Pod 3 brings together four accomplished programs from across the country, each arriving in Cary with championship potential. Aquinas (San Bernardino, Calif.), Baylor School (Chattanooga, Tenn.), Trinity (Louisville, Ky.), and Tampa Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.) have combined for multiple state titles and feature several MLB Draft prospects and USA Baseball alumni. With national rankings, deep pitching staffs, and experienced lineups scattered throughout the pod, this group has the makings of one of the most competitive brackets in the tournament. The Aquinas Falcons return to Cary for their second appearance in the NHSI after a dominant showing in 2023. In that tournament run, the San Bernardino program went 3-1 while outscoring opponents 23-6, showcasing the brand of disciplined pitching and timely hitting that has become the program’s trademark. Aquinas continued that success last season, finishing with a 25-3 record while going undefeated in district play.

The Falcons again bring a roster filled with talented arms and athletic defenders. Three seniors are committed to play at the collegiate level: right-handers Chris Alzaga and Hayden Vanderhoof (Long Beach State) and infielders Jacob Bitonti (Grand Canyon), Johnny Tena (UC San Diego). Additionally, junior infielder Damien Cordero will take his talents to California Baptist in a couple years. With this mix of experienced seniors and emerging younger talent, Aquinas will have the pitching depth and bats to make another deep run in Cary. After proving two years ago that they can compete with the nation’s best, the Falcons arrive looking to finish the job this time around. Making its first appearance at the NHSI is Baylor School, a perennial contender in Tennessee that produced reigning AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz. Located in Chattanooga, the Red Raiders have captured three state championships in the past eight seasons and entered the season ranked No. 25 by MaxPreps. Baylor’s roster features six Division I commits and a balanced attack of pitching and offense. “The teams we had in 2020 and 2021 [with future firstround picks Kurtz and Cooper Kinney] were both super talented teams," says Head Coach Greg Elie. "But I really like this club. They're very explosive and athletic.”

Headlining the roster is reigning Mr. Baseball award winner, Blake Lundy, who is committed to Tennessee and hit 15 homers last season. Joining Lundy in the lineup are two Alabama commits in shortstop Mac Morris and infielder Brooks Berry. Senior southpaw Wells Grisham, who gives the Red Raiders a power arm, is committed to Pitt, and his catcher, Jack Schuman, is slated to play at Clemson. Additional pitching depth comes from other players committed to play at the next level such as closer Foy Hamaker (Cleveland State Community College) and Henry Allen (Kennesaw State). With multiple experienced upperclassmen and a program accustomed to playing deep into the postseason, Baylor will look to make a statement in its NHSI debut.

Few teams in the country were as dominant last season as Trinity High School. The Louisville powerhouse won more games than any team in the 2026 NHSI field, rolling to a Kentucky state championship victory with an impressive 38-3 record. They will arrive in Cary next week ranked No. 14 nationally and looking to do more of the same. The Shamrocks bring a deep roster to the NHSI, highlighted by a number of Power-Four commits in the lineup and on the pitching staff.

Right-hander Grayson Willoughby, a Kentucky commit, is the star of the group. The No. 100 player on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 MLB Draft Prospects list, Willoughby couples a 97 MPH fastball with a devastating changeup.

Junior pitchers Hudson Meredith (Virginia) and Gray Davis (Clemson) provide the second and third options of what might be the best pitching trio in the field. Meanwhile, the lineup features future Louisville Cardinal commits Nolan Hosking and Zach Floyd, as well as Max Phillips, who will play for Wake Forest. With one of the most successful seasons in the country behind them and a roster full of veteran players, the Shamrocks arrive in Cary ready to make an impression.

Standing in Trinity’s path is Tampa Jesuit, one of Florida’s most decorated baseball programs. The Tigers have captured seven state championships and routinely compete among the top teams in the talent-rich Florida high school baseball landscape. Tampa Jesuit’s strength lies on the mound, where the Tigers feature a trio of MLB Draft prospects in Wilson Andersen, Samir Mohammed, and Kaden Waechter. Each pitcher is a USA Baseball National Team alum, as Waechter is fresh off a gold medal with its 18U National Team and Andersen and Mohammed played together on its 2023 15U National Team. This top-tier rotation gives Tampa Jesuit the ability to match up with any team in the tournament. Offensively, the Tigers boast a lineup filled with collegiate talent. Waechter, a right-hander who can swing the bat as well, is committed to Florida State, and outfielder Cannon Murtagh will be a Virginia Cavalier next season. Griffin Boesen is a transfer committed to play at another Atlantic Coast Conference program in Duke. With a deep

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pitching rotation and a lineup full of high-level talent, Tampa Jesuit arrives in Cary looking to add another chapter to its already impressive program history. The first matchup in Pod 3 pits two of the most accomplished programs in the field against each other. Trinity will likely throw Willoughby, who will be backed up by a lineup capable of producing runs in bunches. The Shamrocks will be thoroughly challenged by whoever Tampa Jesuit Head Coach Miguel Menendez chooses from Andersen, Mohammed, and Waechter. With elite pitching on both sides, this matchup could provide one of the most compelling pitchers’ duels of the opening round. Aquinas (CA) vs. Baylor (TN) — March 28, 8:00 pm ET Both teams enter this matchup looking to make a statement in their respective tournament journeys. Aquinas has already proven it can succeed in Cary. Baylor, meanwhile, will be making its tournament debut but arrives with the confidence of a program that has won multiple state championships in recent years. This game could hinge on pitching. Aquinas will likely lean on

its deep staff of committed arms, while Baylor counters with experienced upperclassmen and multiple Division I prospects across its lineup.

POD 4

With the National High School Invitational less than a week away, it’s time to take a look at the final pod in this year’s bracket. Pod Four pits two of the NHSI’s most historically successful programs against a pair of newcomers with the talent to make noise. Venice (Jupiter, Fla.) returns as the reigning 2025 NHSI Champion to face off with defending New Jersey State Champion Gloucester Catholic (Gloucester City, N.J.), while heavyweight Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.) takes on hometown contender Wakefield (Raleigh, N.C.).

Together, this pod boasts 19 Division I commits, three top-25 teams, and multiple USA Baseball alumni, setting the stage for a highly competitive pod to close out the first-round slate.

Venice returns to the NHSI as reigning champion after one of the most dominant runs in tournament history. In 2025, the Indians allowed just four runs across four

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games en route to the title, overwhelming opponents with elite pitching and timely offense. Between two walk-off wins (including one in the title game), one extra-innings victory, and a triumph over 2024 champion Corona, the Indians left little doubt about who the best team was. Now, the Indians make their way back to Cary ranked second in the nation with several members of the 2025 title squad in tow, giving Head Coach Craig Faulkner a legitimate chance to repeat.

This year’s Venice squad features another talented roster, highlighted by several high-level commits. Shortstop Graham Houston (LSU commit) anchors the lineup, while 2025 All-Tournament Team members -- and brothers -- Kasen (Liberty commit) and Kohen Poplin lead an experienced pitching staff. Kohen Poplin, a sophomore, won tournament MVP last March when he pitched 4.2 hitless innings in the title game, striking out four. Senior Carter Cox, who hit the walk-off single in the championship, also returns for Venice. The southpaw is committed to pitch for the FAU Owls next season. Additional contributors like catcher Jonathan Mauti (Columbia) and RJ Shields (Mississippi State) make it clear why this roster has already won on the biggest stage.

Unsurprisingly, Venice is already 16-0 this year, including a win over fellow NHSI team Tampa Jesuit. The average margin of victory for the Indians this season has been 6.4 runs. Few will be surprised if Venice becomes the first team to win consecutive NHSI titles since 2019.

Gloucester Catholic arrives in Cary for its first ever NHSI appearance, fresh off a 24-3 season and a New Jersey Non-Public B State Championship. The Rams have long been one of the premier programs in the Northeast, consistently producing high-level talent and competing deep into the postseason. This year the expectations will be no different, as Gloucester Catholic arrives at the National Training Complex with six seniors from the 2025 state title team, four of whom are committed to play in Division I next year.

Headlining the Rams roster are two SEC commits in infielders Noah Danza (Mississippi State) and Guy Lynam (Auburn). Danza has swatted five homers and 12 doubles over the last two seasons, good for a .364 average and 40 RBIs. Lynum, who has been starting since he was a freshman, has a career .373 average with 68 RBIs. Joining Danza and Lynum in a packed Rams lineup is catcher Braedon Lipoff, who is committed to East Carolina. Lipoff batted .474 last season for Gloucester Catholic, with 14 extra-base hits and 29 RBIs. With Seton Hall two-way commit Henry Pancoast also providing a powerful bat and a fastball that can get up to 90 mph, the Rams have no shortage of weapons. Gloucester Catholic will look to translate its talent and state title momentum into a victory over the defending champs.

Wakefield enters the NHSI following one of the most successful seasons in program history. The Wolverines set a school record for wins and made their furthest trip in the North Carolina state playoffs in school history. En route to winning 24 games, Wakefield also won its spring break tournament, regular season conference title, and conference tournament, building momentum that its hopes to carry into 2026. Though perhaps lacking the national recognition of some of its peers in Pod 4, Head Coach Trevor Schock’s Wakefield squad has the talent and a style of play that should make the field wary.

Wakefield returns a number of key contributors from its 2025 roster, particularly on the mound. Ethan Wisler, a junior right-hander who can get up to 90 mph with his fastball, is the ace of the staff and a Navy commit. He is joined by seniors Ryan Huisking, an Erskine commit who threw big innings for the Wolverines last year, and Ben Dudash, a four-year starter on the mound for Wakefield. The staff will be throwing to catcher Mikey Katz, who Schock expects big things from this year. “Our boys have always heard about this tournament,” he says. “For us to go out there and compete and show who we are and the style of baseball we play -- we're extremely excited. We're going to play our best baseball and see what happens.”

Wakefield might have another ace up its sleeve, as the school is located just 40 minutes away from the National Training Complex. “We're hoping that our whole student section shows out,” says Schock. The crowd should bring an added layer of energy as Wakefield looks to make a name for itself on the national stage.

Few programs in the country have been as consistently successful at the NHSI as the Harvard-Westlake Wolverines. The California powerhouse has reached the semifinals in each of its four appearances, finishing runner-up on three occasions. The Wolverines have a

12-4 record in Cary, outscoring opponents 76-35. Now, the No. 18 team in the nation returns for the first time since 2024 with a roster that looks primed and ready to finally break through. Head Coach Jared Halpert believes this year’s group has what it takes: “It’s arguably one of the deepest teams we’ve ever had,” he says. Considering some of the players Harvard-Westlake has brought through Cary over the years (Jack Flaherty, Max Fried, and Pete CrowArmstrong to name a few), Halpert’s comment should have the rest of the field worried. The team is led by shortstop and Vanderbilt commit James Tronstein, a gold medalist on the 2022 USA Baseball 15U National Team. Tronstein made the 2024 NHSI All-Tournament Team after leading all hitters with eight hits and a 1.817 OPS. He is joined by a supporting cast of offensive firepower that includes Ethan Price (Santa Clara), Ira Rootman (Texas), and Jake Kim (UCLA). On the mound, Harvard-Westlake boasts impressive depth as well, with five arms capable of crossing the 90 mph threshold. Senior Evan Alexander (Penn) or junior Justin Kirchner (Yale) will pitch in the number one spot, while veteran righty Jake Chung (Brown) will carry the bullpen. This Ivy League trio, combined with flamethrowing closer James Venick (USC), is sure to give hitters a headache. Through ten games this season, Harvard-Westlake has outscored opponents by a combined 44 runs, including a victory over former NHSI champion Huntington Beach. After coming close in Cary multiple times, the Wolverines enter this year with an appreciation for the event and a clear mission. “It's the best tournament in the country. We're proud to even be a part of it,” Halpert says. “But we're coming to win the thing this year. We don’t want second place.”

No. 2 Venice opens its title defense against No. 16 Gloucester Catholic in the lone top-25 matchup of the first round. The Indians’ championship-tested pitching staff will look to contain a Gloucester Catholic lineup featuring multiple SEC commits, while the Rams will aim to challenge Venice early and avoid falling behind against one of the nation’s most complete teams. With both programs boasting championship rosters and high-level talent, this matchup will be one of the most competitive games of the opening round.

Rounding out the first round is the battle of the Wolverines, as the hometown Wakefield takes on NHSI mainstay Harvard-Westlake. The Wolverines of California bring experience and depth, while the Wolverines of Wakefield counter with the momentum of a historic season and a crowd of local fans. Expect Harvard-Westlake’s deep pitching staff and star-studded lineup to pose a significant challenge, but look for Wakefield’s disciplined approach to make things intriguing. If the North Carolina squad can capitalize on some early momentum, this will be a close one.

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USA BASEBALL ALUMNI AT THE NHSI

JAMES CLARK

Clark started four games for the 18U National Team last summer in Japan when Team USA competed at the WBSC U-18 World Cup. He batted .273 with a double and two RBIs in six games played to help the U.S. win gold. Clark’s best game came in the Super Round finale against Puerto Rico when he went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. The St. John Bosco shortstop is currently committed to Duke and expected to get drafted in the early rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft.

JADEN JACKSON

A teammate of Clark on both the 18U National Team and the St. John Bosco Braves, Jackson was another big contributor during the gold medal run in Japan last summer. He played in all nine games and started eight, batting .273 with three RBIs on the tournament. Jackson played hero in the gold medal game against Japan when he drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single. Jackson will stay on the west coast next year, as he is currently committed to the UCLA Bruins.

KADEN WAECHTER

Rounding out the group of players from the 2025 18U National Team is Kaden Waechter, who made a pair of relief appearances for Team USA en route to the World Cup victory. Waechter was characteristically dominant, as he yielded zero runs in 3.2 innings of work. He turned in two scoreless frames with two strikeouts in the tournament opener against Panama and struck out three of the five batters he faced against Australia. Waechter is committed to Florida State and projected to go in the early rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft.

WILSON ANDERSEN

One of three players at this year’s NHSI from the 2023 15U National Team, Andersen was untouchable in his lone appearance for the stars and stripes at the International Friendship Series in Santo Domingo. Andersen tossed five no-hit frames while striking out seven to earn the win against Dominican Republic. He finished with just two walks and one earned run for a 1.80 ERA. Andersen

will team up with 18U alum Kaden Waechter for the Tampa Jesuit Tigers to form one of the most fearsome pitching duos at the NHSI. He is committed to play at Mississippi State.

BRADY HARRIS

Harris slotted in as the 2023 15U National Team’s everyday left fielder during the International Friendship Series in the Dominican Republic. The righty slugger led the team with a .571 batting average along with a squadbest eight RBIs. He was also a pest on the basepaths for opposing defenses, as he averaged one stolen base per game. In the title game against Puerto Rico, Harrishad a 2-

for-4 performance with two RBIs and one run scored to help the stars and stripes clinch a 12-3 victory. He is committed to Florida.

JAMES TRONSTEIN

One of the few players to appear on the 15U National Team two years in a row, Tronstein did nothing but hit in his two trips with Team USA. In 2022, he batted .368 while playing every game as a utilityman, as the U.S. won gold at the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup in Hermosillo, Mexico. Tronstein had two hits and scored two runs in the title game against Cuba. In 2023, he started in center and led off all five games of the Dominican Republic friendly. Tronstein collected at least one hit and one run scored in every game in Santa Domingo. He returns to Cary this week with Harvard-Westlake, for whom he starred in the 2024 NHSI. Tronstein is committed to Vanderbilt.

RYAN HARWOOD

A key two-way player for the stars and stripes at the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup in 2022, Harwood batted .455 in 11 at-bats while posting a 1-0 record and a spotless 0.00 ERA in four appearances on the mound. He did not allow a single hit or run in 4.1 innings, striking out nine batters in the process. The righthander’s pitching proved especially pivotalin the gold-medal game when he entered with Team USA up a run in the top of the seventh. With the bases full of Cubans and only one out, Harwood struck out the next two batters to lock down the save and secure the gold medal. Harwood is committed to Texas A&M.

SAMIR MOHAMMED

Rounding out the list of players from the undefeated 2023 15U National Team is Samir Mohammed, one of the most highly touted pitching prospects in the class of 2027. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound right-hander made one appearance out of the bullpen for Team USA, throwing a no-hit inning in a victory against Puerto Rico. Mohammed recorded one punchout. While currently committed to LSU, Mohammed projects as a first round pick in the 2027 MLB Draft. He joins Waechter and Andersen on the formidable Tampa Jesuit pitching staff.

JORDAN KURZ

Kurz played in all five games for Team USA during its fivegame International Friendly Series against Australia. He batted .286 in seven at-bats, as the stars and stripes outscored the Australians 62-0 in the five-game sweep. Kurz started one game at shortstop and showed off his speed with a stolen base. He’ll be making his NHSI debut with Orange Lutheran this year and is currently committed to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks in two years.

AARON GARCIA

Garcia was a standout on the 2021 12U National Team that won all three of its exhibition games in place of a World Cup cancellation. Garcia tied for the team lead in hits with six, batting .545 in three games. He finished tied for second in RBIs (six) and home runs (two) and also recorded two doubles. The performance amounted to a staggering 1.888 OPS for the native of Pico Rivera, California. Garcia already has two hits and an RBI this season for St. John Bosco, so it appears he will factor into the equation when the Braves make their push for an NHSI title.

ANGEL GONZALEZ

As a teammate of Garcia in 2021, Angel Gonzalez also made the most of his exhibition experience with the 12U National Team. Gonzalez led the team in batting average (.750) and tied for the team lead in RBIs (seven), runs (six), and doubles (two). He recorded a homer during the threegame stint as well. All in all, Team USA outscored its opponents 55-3 during the three exhibition games. Gonzalez returns to Cary with Orange Lutheran, looking to help the Lancers win their fourth NHSI trophy.

MATEO MIER

Although he was a member of the 2022 12U National Team, Mier did not see the field for Team USA until his trip to Mexico with the 15U National Team last summer for the WBSC U-15 Pan American Games. There, he helped the U.S. win gold by pitching three innings of one-run ball with three punchouts, earning the save against Panama in the opener. Mier appears to be a big part of HarvardWestlake Coach Jared Halpert’s plans for this season: “I think Mateo Mier is one of the best arms in the entire class,” Halpert says. “He throws four pitches for strikes and has an elite feel for all four pitches.” Look for the young right-hander to make a difference on the mound for the Wolverines at this year’s NHSI.

LOUIS LAPPE

Jared Halpert appears just as excited about Louis Lappe, the other member of the 2025 15U National Team from Harvard-Westlake. Lappe made three starts at the same Pan American Games, going 5-for-10 with four RBIs to help Team USA win gold. His three doubles tied him for a tournament high. Halpert intends to start Lappe at third base and bat him in the four-hole. “I don't know if we've ever started a season with a freshman that high in our lineup,” he says. “Even [Harvard-Westlake alum] Pete [Crow-Armstrong] started in the nine-hole when he was a freshman. But he's earned it, he's won it. He's got one of the best barrel-to-ball skills I think I've ever seen at his age.” Expect big things out of Lappe when he returns to the National Training Complex this week.

JAMES STOUT III

Few players in National Team history have delivered a better tournament than Stout did when he won a gold medal at the 2022 WBSC U-12 World Cup. Making five appearances total for Team USA, Stout recorded a 1.750 OPS and a 2.77 ERA in a dominant two-way performance. His tournament highlights included two hitless innings with four strikeouts to earn the win against the Czech Republic; a pinch-hit solo homer to help Team USA defeat Japan; and 4.1 clutch innings in relief to earn the win in the title game against Venezuela. It’s unclear what role what the freshman will play for St. John Bosco, but Stout is sure to make the most of any opportunity.

RYAN HARWOOD

Ryan Harwood (Casteel) played a key role in the 15U National Team’s WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup title in 2022. He compiled a .417 batting average in 12 at-bats and made four appearances on the mound where he posted a spotless 0.00 ERA and struck out nine batters.

JAMES TRONSTEIN

James Tronstein (Harvard-Westlake) is a two-time 15U National Team alum. He helped Team USA secure a gold medal at the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup in 2022 and was a part of the 2023 squad that went undefeated in a friendship series against the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. He has played in a combined 14 games for the stars and stripes, compiling a .363 batting average and scoring 22 runs across both events.

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HOW CASTEEL AND NOLENSVILLE REACHED THE NATIONAL STAGE IN RECORD TIME

With the National High School Invitational taking center stage for its 13th year, plenty of teams in attendance have decades of history behind them. Most of them represent programs that have produced big leaguers. Programs with trophy cases containing half a dozen state titles. In most cases, the programs that come to Cary, North Carolina, have played elite baseball since before the turn of the century.

Two of the programs in this year’s field, Casteel High School (Queen Creek, Ariz.) and Nolensville High School (Nolensville, Tenn.), have less of a storied history. In fact, just a decade ago, neither school even existed. And yet, this week, both will arrive at the USA Baseball National Training Complex as legitimate contenders -- proof that in high school baseball, tradition can be built a lot faster than people think.

The Beginning Nolensville High School, located about 40 minutes south of Nashville, Tennessee, was founded in 2016 in a region known for stellar baseball. Nearby powers like Ravenwood High School and Brentwood High School had been producing collegiate and big-league players for decades by the time the town of Nolensville got its own public high school. But when the Knights took the field for the first time in 2017, there was not much in place to build on.

“We went 2-26 with freshmen and sophomores [in 2017],” head coach Zach Hudson says. “It’s kind of grown from there.”

The numbers tell the story of steady improvement. After that 2-26 start in 2017, Nolensville crept forward each season -- 10 wins the next year, then 18 with its first senior class in 2019, then a jump to 26 in 2021, and finally a breakthrough 34-10 season in 2024 that ended in the state finals.

“It’s been really neat to be a part of just the growth and the evolution of our program,” says Hudson. Casteel’s rise followed a different arc. The school opened in 2015 but did not field its first varsity team until 2017. From the beginning, the Colts were competitive, winning 23 games in their first season and 28 the next. But their path wasn’t exactly linear either. There were dips, including a 15-17 season in 2022, before the Colts broke through with back-to-back state titles in 2023 and 2024.

For head coach Matt Denny, the early success was less a matter of talent and more about instilling belief in his players. “The first couple years I was here, I don’t think they realized how good they could be,” Denny says. “They weren’t showtime players like we have now, but they were tough kids that could get it done, and they kind of set the foundation for what we’re trying to do.”

The Foundation For Casteel, the foundation for its success started with a very specific identity.

“We’re built on blue collar, hard-nosed baseball,” Denny says. “The [Queen Creek] area is not necessarily blue collar, but that's the style of baseball that we try to play.”

“It’s just relentless pressure,” Denny says. “Our guys are sprinting on and off the field. They’re sprinting on walks. We even have shirts made that say, ‘we’re not cool guys.’ We’re really trying not to be flamboyant.”

Even as the talent level at Casteel has risen, with Division I commits, draft prospects, and national attention, Denny has made it clear that nothing changes.

“We have a lot of things. Yes, we have a nice field. Yes, we have all the uniforms. Yes, we have the social media presence. But the second that we lose our standards and that blue collar mentality, it's not sustainable.”

At Nolensville, the identity looks slightly different, but just as intentional. Hudson says the Knights owe much of their success to the people in the Nolensville community.

“It's a baseball community here,” he says. “You know, we've had some Little League World Series teams come from our Little League in town, and so we've got great kids and great families, great administration at our school. It's kind of exploded over the last handful of years."

“We’ve always put an emphasis on culture and just a brotherhood,” Hudson says. “We're gonna coach you hard. If you do something wrong, we're gonna get on to you, but we're gonna love you hard too. So, I just think culture is something that we work on all the time. It’s not something where you can just check the box and say, we’re good. It’s something that’s evolving every day.”

The Climb

Once the culture took hold at both Casteel and Nolensville, the results soon followed -- though not exactly in a straight line. Nolensville’s early struggles are particularly striking given where the Knights are now, but they eventually

gave way to rapid improvement. By year two, the Knights were over .500 and won their district. And by year three, they were in the state semifinals.

“It’s just kind of been a slow, steady climb,” Hudson says. “I don’t think it’s some magic sauce. It’s just been a perfect storm of really good kids and really good families. We’ve got younger brothers and younger siblings who have helped to build what we have.”

That climb eventually led to the biggest stage in Tennessee high school baseball -- the state championship game in 2024. There they met previous NHSI participant Farragut, a team that frequently appears in the nation’s top 25 rankings. The Knights fell 3-1 in the final but shattered the school record for wins that season with 34.

Casteel’s trajectory, meanwhile, reflects a program that achieved success quickly but had to learn how to sustain it. After early winning seasons, the Colts hit turbulence before breaking through -- they went 15-17 in 2022 before rebounding with 27 wins in 2023, 25 more in 2024, and back-to-back state championships.

Denny says those title teams weren’t built overnight.

“We had a group of players that graduated in ’24… those kids were in our program as youngsters,” Denny says. “They followed what the older guys did and then took it even a step further.”

Each roster shares links with the teams that got the school to this point as well. Nolensville catcher Evan McElvain is the younger brother of Ethan McElvain, who graduated from Nolensville in 2023 and now pitches for Arkansas. The ace of the Knights’ staff, Wyatt Clatur, also had an older brother on Nolensville’s state runner-up team. Twin brothers and seniors Kael and Kyson Barney were members of the 2024 team as well. The four help make up a strong senior class for Hudson.

“Our senior class is probably the most talented class I’ve ever been around,” he says. “Nine of 10 are committed, and I think we’ll go 10 for 10.”

For Denny, he has leaned on his son Baylor to link the culture built in previous years to the current Casteel roster:

“My son's been a starter since he's been a freshman. He's seen it since he was a tiny kid out there, and he knows what the expectation is. So, he can help put the pieces in the right spot with the mentality and things like that.” Denny, a junior, is joined on the roster by two more members of the 2024 state title team, seniors Ryne Barker and Ryan Harwood.

“This is probably the deepest team I’ve had,” Denny says. Now, the NHSI

Despite its relative youth as a program, Casteel is no stranger to the NHSI. The Colts arrive with as good a chance as any to bring home the title, as they have been inching closer for years now. Last year a first round loss to former champion Corona cost them a deep run, despite an otherwise dominant showing. The Colts went 3-1 and outscored opponents by 24 runs.

“We have a target on our back this year,” Denny says. “But anytime we’re going somewhere, we’re trying to win it.”

For Nolensville, the NHSI is a chance to see how a decade of steady growth positions them in the national landscape. “We know the competition is going to be unreal,” Hudson says. “We’re excited to see where we stack up.”

In a field filled with tradition, Casteel and Nolensville are something different. They don’t have decades of history. They don’t have generations of alumni. What they have is 10 years of intentionally building a culture from the ground up.

And now, they have a chance to prove that’s enough to compete with the best.

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NHSI PAST CHAMPIONS

2012: MATER DEI

Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, Calif.) earned the inaugural National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals championship in 2012 with a 3-2 walk-off victory over Harvard-Westlake School (Studio City, Calif.). Despite the Wolverines jumping out to an early 2-0 lead, Mater Dei rallied with two solo home runs in the fourth and seventh innings, respectively, to send the game to extra innings. After holding Harvard-Westlake scoreless in the top of the eighth, the Monarchs used a bases-loaded single in the bottom half to secure the firstever NHSI title in dramatic fashion.

2013: MATER DEI

In a rematch of the 2012 National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals, Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, Calif.) and Harvard-Westlake School (Studio City, Calif.) once again went head-to-head with Mater Dei defending its title with a 4-0 victory. In the second edition of this matchup, the Monarchs got on the board first and never looked back. The team plated its first run in the top of the third before adding two more in the sixth and one in the seventh for the final 4-0 score to secure its second consecutive championship.

2014: THE FIRST ACADEMY

After Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, Calif.) repeated as National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals champions in the first two editions of the event, The First Academy (Orlando, Fla.) became just the second team to claim the trophy with a 5-3 defeat of Clovis High School (Clovis, Calif.). After a slow start on offense for both squads, The First Academy broke onto the scoreboard first in the contest with back-to-back RBI doubles for a 2-0 advantage in the third. Clovis responded in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead before The First Academy was able to rally two innings later with three runs of its own to make it 5-3. The Royals held Clovis off in the seventh to secure its victory and claim the 2014 NHSI title.

2015: SAN CLEMENTE

San Clemente High School (San Clemente, Calif.) used a strong run in 2015 to claim the National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals and Netting Professionals championship. The squad outscored opponents 17-9 in its first three games of the event to secure its spot in the title game where it took on College Park (Pleasant Hill, Calif.) for the trophy. In the final, San Clemente opened the scoring in the second and plated runs in every inning that followed to remain in control throughout the contest. College Park broke through in the fourth and the fifth but couldn’t overcome the deficit as

San Clemente cruised to an 8-3 victory and the title. The game marked the largest margin of victory in the history of the event’s championship game to that point.

2016: HUNTINGTON BEACH

After falling in the semifinals of the 2015 National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals and Netting Professionals to eventual champion San Clemente High School (San Clemente, Calif.), Huntington Beach High School (Huntington Beach, Calif.) came roaring back one year later to claim the 2016 title. The team outscored its opponents 30-15 en route to the championship, including defeating Chaminade Prep (Los Angeles, Calif.) 7-2 in the final. Chaminade broke onto the scoreboard first though, taking an early 1-0 lead in the first inning with an RBI single. But Huntington Beach wasted no time responding as the offense came alive in the bottom of the second for four runs before adding one in the fifth and two more in the sixth for a strong 7-1 advantage. Chaminade got one run back in the seventh but couldn’t get anything else as Huntington Beach finished off the 7-2 victory and secured its NHSI championship.

2017: ORANGE LUTHERAN

Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.) started its dominant run at the National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals and Netting Professionals with its first championship in 2017. After victories over Merritt Island High School (Merritt Island, Fla.), Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.), and South Hills High School (West Covina, Calif.), the Lancers faced off against Dana

Hills High School (Dana Point, Calif.) for the NHSI title. The two teams traded runs in the second and third innings for a 2-2 tie that would hold until the sixth inning when Orange Lutheran finally broke through with a sacrifice fly that made it 3-2 in its favor. Dana Hills tried to put together rally in the seventh with two hits that fell short as the Lancers got a double play to end the game and secure their first NHSI championship.

2018: ORANGE LUTHERAN

The 2018 edition of the National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals and Netting Professionals featured just the second repeat champion and a historic run to the final. After outscoring opponents 16-4 in its first three games of the event, Green Hope High School (Cary, N.C.) secured its spot in the 2018 NHSI championship game and became the first school from North Carolina to advance into the finals at the NHSI. The team’s opponent was Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.) which was looking to defend its 2017 NHSI title and become just the second team in event history to repeat as champions. Both offenses were quiet through the first three innings before the Lancers finally broke the game wide open with six runs throughout the fourth and fifth innings for a 6-0 lead. The Falcons responded in the bottom of the fifth to cut the deficit in half but it wouldn’t be enough as Orange Lutheran added three more insurance runs to claim a 9-3 victory and its second consecutive NHSI title.

2019: ORANGE LUTHERAN

In its seven-year history, the National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals and Netting Professionals had seen just two teams defend their titles in the event. But never had there been a threepeat – until 2019. Coming into the most recent edition of the tournament, Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.) had won nine straight NHSI games and hadn’t dropped a contest since 2014, and the Lancers picked right back up in 2019 where they had left off. They cruised into the championship game outscoring opponents 22-3 to take on Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.). But HarvardWestlake had also defeated its three opponents by wide margins to reach the final, outscoring them 16-1 with two shutouts, and the Wolverines were looking for redemption after falling in both the 2012 and 2013 NHSI championship games. The Lancers proved to be too strong though and they wasted no time in their title defense, plating a pair of runs in the first inning to open the scoring and never looking back. They would add three more runs before Harvard-Westlake got on the board with two runs of its own in the fifth to cut the deficit to three but a final insurance run for the Lancers in the sixth sealed the 6-2 victory and Orange Lutheran’s third NHSI title.

2022: STONEMAN DOUGLAS

At the 2022 National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals and Netting Professionals, Stoneman Douglas (Parkland, Fla.) became the first team outside of the state of California to win the title. The Eagles had a dominant showing in Cary, going undefeated with a 4-0 record and allowing its opponents to score just four runs to its 43 in the tournament. Stoneman Douglas opened play with a 15-0 victory over D.H. Conley (Greenville, N.C.), followed by an 11-1 defeat over Yucaipa (Yucaipa, Calif.) in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, the Eagles were matched up with three-time defending champion Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.) and handed the Lancers their first loss in the event since 2014. The 11-0 five-inning run-rule result snapped a 15-game win streak for Orange Lutheran at the event. Stoneman Douglas met St. Johns Country Day (Orange Park, Fla.) in the championship game, which proved to be tightly contested back-and-forth matchup. Despite the Eagles plating three runs in the first to take an early lead, the Spartans knotted the game at 3-3 in the top of the third inning. Stoneman Douglas retook its lead at 4-3 in the bottom of the third and plated an insurance run in the fifth en route to its first-ever NHSI title in program history.

2023: HUNTINGTON BEACH

In the 10th edition of the National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals and Netting Professionals, Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach, Calif.) put together a stellar performance en route to its second title and first since 2016. In its opening-round matchup against Basha (Chandler, Ariz.), a pair of runs in the fifth and

sixth innings, along with a four-RBI day from Ralphy Velazquez, propelled the Oilers to a 6-3 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals. In the second round it was a total team effort as Huntington Beach’s offense tallied 10 hits and its pitching staff gave up just three runs in its 8-3 win over Calvary Christian (Clearwater, Fla.). Its semifinal game against Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) was a tightly contested matchup where the Oilers held off a late rally to win, 3-2, and advance to the championship game first the first time since 2016. In the finals, a seven-run ninth inning after a back-and-forth battle between the Oilers and JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) allowed Huntington Beach to secure an 8-1 victory and take home its second title in program history.

2024: CORONA

Corona (Corona, Calif.) made its NHSI debut with authority in 2024, running the table to secure the tournament title. The Panthers got off to a quick start in the opening round, scoring all eight of their runs in the second inning of an 8-0 victory over Puyallup (Puyallup, Wash.). Corona then matched up against Trinity Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.) in the quarterfinals and got a dominant start from Ethan Schiefelbein— who was drafted later that year by the Detroit Tigers— to advance to the semifinals against defending champion Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach, Calif.). With a spot in the title game on the line, Billy Carlson capped off a comeback win with a walk-off single to secure a 6-5 victory. Corona then met up with three-time NHSI champ Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.) in the 2024 NHSI championship game. There, future firstround pick Seth Hernandez tossed a complete-game shutout to earn MVP honors as Corona won, 3-0, to clinch the NHSI title in its tournament debut.

2025: VENICE

Venice delivered one of the most dramatic title runs in NHSI history when they visited Cary for the third time last year under Head Coach Craig Faulkner. Led by future Miami Hurricane Eddie Zaun, the Indians faced La Mirada (La Mirada, Calif.) in the first round and wasted no time making an impression. After trailing early, the Indians took the lead in the bottom of the seventh when Zaun shattered a walk-off homer for a 3-1 victory. Venice delivered more late-game heroics in the quarterfinals, this time eliminating Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.) in extra innings. Starter Jackson Lucas tossed 7.1 innings, allowing just two hits and no earned runs, and the Indians scored three runs in the top of the ninth to advance. In the semifinals, facing defending NHSI champion Corona (Corona, Calif.), the Indians earned their most convincing

victory yet. They used a four-run fifth inning to pull away and earn a trip to the championship, where they faced Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.) in a backand-forth thriller. It all came down to the bottom of the seventh, when Carter Cox stepped to the plate with the winning run on third. Cox laced a single up the middle for the walk-off victory, the first at the NHSI since the inaugural tournament in 2012. Venice’s Jackson Lucas and Kasen Poplin were named to the All-Tournament Team, and Kohen Poplin was named Tournament MVP. The Indians return to Cary this year for another run at the title.

NOTABLE NHSI ALUMNI

Playing in the National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and Netting Professionals and Netting Professionals has become almost a rite of passage for top high school prospects, as the prestigious event provides players with a stage to showcase their talents early in the high school season in front of countless scouts from the college and professional ranks.

As a result, the NHSI has a long track record of producing high-round MLB Draft picks, including more than 35 firstrounders since the event’s inception in 2012, as well as an extensive list of notable alumni that have already made their mark in the big leagues.

ROMAN ANTHONY

Roman Anthony led Marjory Stoneman Douglas to an NHSI title in 2022, collecting a tournament-leading seven hits, stealing four bases and earning a spot on the AllTournament Team. After the Boston Red Sox took him 79th overall that same year, Anthony has continued to impress. He entered 2025 as the second-ranked prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline and made an immediate impact after Boston called him up in June. The West Palm Beach native slashed .292/.396/.463 in 71 games and finished third in Rookie of the Year voting. The Red Sox rewarded Anthony with an eight-year, $130 million contract extension in August. Anthony most recently

starred for Team USA during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, when he led the team in RBIs and tied for the team lead in homers.

PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG

A five-time USA Baseball alum who played on each of the organization's youth national teams, Pete CrowArmstrong paid one of several visits to Cary for the 2019 NHSI. He slashed .308/.438/.462 on the tournament with one triple and three RBIs, helping Harvard-Westlake (CA) to a 3-1 record and runner-up finish. After being drafted by the New York Mets in 2020 and traded to the Chicago Cubs in 2021, Crow-Armstrong made his debut for Chicago in 2023. His breakout performance came last season, when he started in his first All-Star Game and collected a Gold Glove Award. Crow-Armstrong manned centerfield for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where he recorded a .965 OPS in 19 at bats.

RILEY GREENE

A Detroit Tigers star who made an impression at the NHSI is Greene, who recorded a .828 OPS with three RBIs for Hagerty High School (FL) in 2019. Two months later, the Tigers took Greene fifth overall in the MLB Draft. He soon rifled through the minor leagues and made his debut for Detroit in 2022. Over the past two seasons, Greene has developed into a star, making back-to-back

All-Star Games in 2024 and 2025. His first Silver Slugger Award came last season, when he swatted 36 homers and raked in 111 RBIs. The performance earned the outfielder MVP votes and propelled the Tigers to their second consecutive playoff appearance.

JACK LEITER

Jack Leiter left little doubt about his shutdown potential when he appeared in the 2019 NHSI for Delbarton (alongside current Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe). In his lone start on the bump, the hard-throwing righty threw a complete game, one-hit shutout to earn the victory for the Green Wave. After two years of outstanding play at Vanderbilt, Leiter was taken second overall by the Texas Rangers in the 2021 MLB Draft. He debuted in 2024 and broke out last season, making 29 starts for the Rangers and recording a respectable 3.86 ERA. His 10 wins led American League rookie pitchers. Leiter finished seventh in Rookie of the Year voting.

Brice Turang

BRICE TURANG

Few hitters have handled NHSI pitching more easily than Turang did in 2018 with Santiago High School (CA), when he batted .545/.643/.818 over 14 plate appearance. The four-time USA Baseball alum earned All-NHSI Team honors for his performance in Cary. After the Brewers took him 21st overall in the 2018 Draft, Turang made his debut with Milwaukee in 2023 at second base. He won the National League Platinum Glove Award the following year for his outstanding defense, while also stealing 50 bases. Last season, Turang collected MVP votes after breaking out offensively with 18 homers. His bat was on display this past month, when he played for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Turang led the U.S. squad with four doubles and batted .364 in the tournament.

DYLAN CEASE

Dylan Cease played at the NHSI in consecutive years with Milton in 2013 and 2014, helping the Wildcats go 4-3-1 over the two tournaments as a pitcher and shortstop. A sixth-round pick to the Cubs in 2014, Cease was traded across town to the White Sox and made his big-league debut in 2019. He broke out in 2022 with a 2.20 ERA in 32 starts that earned him second in Cy Young voting. After five seasons with the Sox, Cease was traded to the San Diego Padres ahead of the 2024 season, where he finished fourth in NL Cy Young voting thanks to a 3.47 ERA and 224 strikeouts in 189.1 innings pitched. Cease signed with the reigning AL Champion Blue Jays ahead of the 2026 season.

CODY BELLINGER

Bellinger dominated at the 2013 NHSI for Hamilton High School (AZ), although not in the way you might expect. The Arizona native tossed a complete game shutout on the mound against Jenks High School (OK), allowing only four hits and collecting 10 strikeouts. The Dodgers took Bellinger as a hitter in the subsequent draft, and he quickly found success in the majors, winning National League Rookie of the Year in 2017 and NL MVP in 2019. The twotime Silver Slugger has since put up a 23-homer performance with the Cubs in 2023 and a 29-homer showing with the New York Yankees last season. Bellinger signed a 5-year, $162.5 million contract to stay with the Yankees in January.

JACK FLAHERTY

Jack Flaherty owns arguably the most dominant pitching performance in NHSI history -- a 15-strikeout, complete game shutout for HarvardWestlake (CA) as a junior in 2013. This followed a similarly dominant performance from Flaherty as a sophomore, when he delivered another complete game victory for the Wolverines at the inaugural

tournament. The dominance has only continued for Flaherty after the St. Louis Cardinals took him 34th overall in the 2014 Draft. While pitching for the Cardinals, he placed fourth in Rookie of the Year voting in 2018 and fifth in Cy Young voting in 2015. Flaherty won a World Series ring in 2024 with the Dodgers and recently shined in the 2025 postseason for the Tigers.

MAX FRIED

The inaugural NHSI in 2012 featured a loaded Harvard-Westlake squad, and Max Fried was one of the team’s many stars. Forming a fearsome rotation alongside Flaherty and Lucas Giolito, Fried lead the Wolverines to a title game appearance in 2012, where he drove in a run in HarvardWestlake's championship game defeat. Fried was then selected with the seventh overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2012 and traded to the Atlanta Braves in 2014. He made his big league debut in 2017 and has since earned three All-Star Game appearances, four Gold Gloves, one Silver Slugger, and one World Series ring. Fried signed with the Yankees ahead of the 2025 campaign and led MLB with 19 wins last season. He finished fourth in American League Cy Young Award voting.

MATT OLSON

As a participant in the inaugural NHSI, Matt Olson left his mark in Cary in 2012. The first baseman from Georgia recorded a 1.583 OPS and six RBIs in three games for Parkview High School (GA), just a few months before he was taken in the first round of the MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics. After debuting for the A’s in 2016, Olson has made three All-Star Games and collected three Gold Gloves, accomplishing both feats last season with the Braves. His best season came with Atlanta in 2023 when he led the Major Leagues with 54 home runs and won his first Silver Slugger Award. Olson leads active MLB players with 782 consecutive games played, making him one of the most reliable sluggers in the game.

MLB TOP 100 PROSPECTS AT THE NHSI

#34 - BRADY HARRIS

Brady Harris

TRINITY CHRISTIAN - FLA.

Returning to Cary for a third year in a row with Florida powerhouse Trinity Christian, Brady Harris is the topranked MLB Draft prospect at this year’s NHSI. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound centerfielder has an explosive swing from the right side, with exit velocities topping out at 103.3 mph. This power, coupled with blazing speed on the basepaths and in the outfield (he runs a 6.5 second 60), makes Harris a weapon on offense and defense. He started every game for the 15U National Team in 2023, batting .571 with eight RBIs for an undefeated Team USA. Since then, Harris has dominated high school pitching in the Jacksonville area and drawn comparisons to former Golden Spikes Award winner Dylan Crews. He is currently committed to Florida and is a strong candidate to go in the first round of the MLB Draft in July.

#37 - KADEN WAECHTER

TAMPA JESUIT - FLA.

The top-ranked pitcher at the 2026 NHSI is Tampa Jesuit’s Kaden Waechter, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-hander with the skill and polish of a professional. The son of right-hander Doug Waechter, who pitched six big league seasons in the 2000s, Waechter commands a 93-mph fastball extremely well and frequently gets up to 96. He couples this fastball with a wipeout slider in the mid-80's, which he also throws consistently for a strike. Waechter translated this fastball-slider combo into a 0.67 ERA for Jesuit last season and a trip to Japan with the 18U National Team. There, he won a gold medal at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup after posting a 0.00 ERA in 3.2 innings of work. Waechter is currently committed to play at Florida State and he could also see his name called in the first round of the Draft.

#52 - JAMES CLARK

ST. JOHN BOSCO - CALIF.

Sitting just outside the top 50 is James Clark, the star player on defending CIF SoCal State Champion and topranked St. John Bosco. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound shortstop terrorized high school pitchers last season when he batted .411 from the leadoff spot and stole 15 bases. Perhaps even more impressively, he earned 17 walks on the season and struck out just 10 times. Clark followed up his stellar junior year by teaming with Waechter to help Team USA take gold at the WSBC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Japan last summer. With his incredible bat speed, plate discipline, and 6.45-second 60, it’s easy to see why scouts like Clark. He is currently committed to Duke and projected to go in the second round of the MLB Draft. Blue Devils fans nearby will get a chance to see what might be in store when Clark shows off his tools in Cary this week.

#74 - COOPER SIDES

ORANGE LUTHERAN - CALIF.

The first of two Orange Lutheran aces in the Top 100, Cooper Sides is a recent transfer to the school with a frightening four-pitch mix. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound righty attacks hitters with a lively 95-mph heater and keeps them off balance with a blend of sliders, curveballs, and changeups. Scouts see his sweeping slider as his best off-speed pitch. A native of Red Bluff, California, Sides pitched his way to a 6-1 record and a 0.80 ERA last season for Red Bluff High School before transferring to Orange Lutheran this past summer. He participated in USA Baseball’s 2024 16U/17U National Team Development Program and will return to Cary looking to prove he can dominate tough competition. Sides is one of six players at this year’s NHSI committed to play for defending College World Series Champion LSU.

#79 - GARY MORSE

ORANGE LUTHERAN - CALIF.

Joining Sides at the top of the Orange Lutheran rotation is Gary Morse, one of the most physically formidable pitching prospects of the 2026 Draft. Standing 6-foot-8, Morse has already silenced bats in Cary before, after shutting down Farragut (TN) in his lone start for the Lancers at the 2024 NHSI. The 2025 Orange County Pitcher of the Year tossed 5.1 innings in the outing, allowing just three hits and one run as a sophomore. Now a senior and weighing 210 pounds, Morse is even more dominant. His fastballchangeup combo is devastating, with the heater coming in at 97 and his mid-80s changeup acting as a splitter. His large frame makes the high velocity seem easy, and he shows no signs of struggling to find the strike zone. Morse will be a Tennessee Volunteer next year if he chooses not to punch his ticket in the early rounds of the MLB Draft.

#100 - GRAYSON WILLOUGHBY TRINITY - KY.

Rounding out the top 100 is Grayson Willoughby, another right-handed flamethrower with the potential to join a big-league rotation in a few years. Despite being a legitimate two-way threat – he batted .500 in 70 at-bats with five doubles, one triple and one homer last season – the Louisville native projects as a starting pitcher. He throws a 95-mph fastball from a three-quarters delivery, with a mid-80s changeup serving as his best off-speed offering. He went 5-1 for the Shamrocks last season with a 1.93 ERA and 54 strikeouts over 40 innings. Behind Willoughby, Trinity went 38-3 and won the state title. Willoughby was named MVP of the state tournament after scoring the game-winning run in extra innings. He is committed play for his home state Kentucky Wildcats, who play on the field where he scored the game winner.

AQUINAS SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.

BAYLOR

CHATTANOOGA, TENN.

DELBARTON

Troy Gerlach, Joshua Ellison, Nick DeRegis, Elias Escalante

QUEEN CREEK, ARIZ.

MORRISTOWN, N.J.

GLOUCESTER

GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J.

HARVARD-WESTLAKE LOS

ANGELES, CALIF. NOLENSVILLE, TENN.

ORANGE LUTHERAN ORANGE, CALIF.

REGIS JESUIT

AURORA, COLO.

ST. JOHN BOSCO BELLFLOWER, CALIF.

TAMPA JESUIT

TAMPA, FLA.

TRINITY LOUISVILLE, KY.

TRINITY CHRISTIAN

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

VENICE VENICE, FLA.

WAKEFIELD

RALEIGH, N.C.

NHSI RECORD BOOK

INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS

BATTING

AT BATS

Name # Team Date Opponent

Jacob Reimer 6 Yucaipa 4/9/22 Hanover

Owen DeShazo 6 Hanover 4/7/22 The First Academy

Nolan Williamson 6 Hanover 4/7/22 The First Academy

Many Tied 5

HITS

Brad Hodges 4 St. Johns Country Day 4/7/22 Don Bosco Prep

Ben Barrett 4 The First Academy 4/6/22 Basic Academy

Anthony Volpe 4 Delbarton 4/4/19 South Forsyth

Tucker Mitchell 4 IMG Academy 4/4/19 Hagerty

Blake Rutherford 4 Chaminade 3/24/16 Walton

Josh Stephen 4 Mater Dei 3/23/16 The First Academy

Jeff Passantino 4 Bishop Verot 3/27/14 TC Roberson

Erik Peterson 4 Milton 3/29/13 Bingham

Luke Sherley 4 The Woodlands 3/28/13 Milton 14 inn.

Ryan Gridley 4 Milton 3/28/13 The Woodlands 14 inn.

Jacob Druce 4 Bingham 3/27/13 TC Roberson

Luis Tuero 4 Archbishop McCarthy 3/31/17 Canterbury School

Mark Vientos 4 American Heritage School (FL) 3/29/17 Rocky Mountain

Dean Carpentier 4 Huntington Beach 3/31/23 Bishop Gorman

RUNS SCORED

Caden Connor 4 Orange Lutheran 4/6/19 Harvard-Westlake

Chad Minato 4 Huntington Beach 3/24/16 Trinity Christian

Daniel Amarel 4 Huntington Beach 3/25/15 St. Thomas Aquinas

Ernie De La Trinidad 4 Mountain Pointe 3/28/14 TC Roberson

PITCHING

INNINGS PITCHED

Name # Team Date Opponent

Nick Pratto 9.1 Huntington Beach 3/29/17 Winder-Barrow

HITS ALLOWED ( MIN. 6.0 IP)

Luke Pappas 0 Mount Carmel 3/31/18 Trinity Prep CG, NH (7.0 IP)

Jack Banda 0 Grayson 3/28/13 Christian Brothers 6.0 IP

Jack Leiter 1 Delbarton 4/4/19 South Forsyth 6.0 IP

Dillon Brown 1 Mosely 3/25/15 JSerra Catholic 6.1 IP

Whitt Davis 1 Huntsville 3/26/14 TC Roberson CG

Touki Toussaint 1 Coral Springs 3/26/14 Orange Lutheran 6.0 IP

Katon Harwood 1 TC Roberson 3/28/13 Florida Christian CG

Lucas Sims 1 Brookwood 3/28/12 Highlands Ranch 6 IP

STRIKEOUTS

Seth Keller 16 Hanover 4/7/22 The First Academy

Jack Flaherty 15 Harvard-Westlake 3/27/13 Eustis

Brady Aiken 14 Cathedral Catholic 3/29/13 Lexington

Cam Bloodworth 13 Walton 3/30/18 Hattiesburg

Hagen Danner 13 Huntington Beach 3/26/15 Puyallup 6 IP

NO-HITTERS

Luke Pappas Mount Carmel 3/31/18 Trinity Prep

RBI

Joseph Perez 7 Archbishop McCarthy 3/31/17 Canterbury School

WALKS

Matthew Bennett 4 College Station 3/28/15 St. Thomas Aquinas

Edward Hall 4 McQuaid Jesuit 4/7/22 D.H. Conley

DOUBLES

Ayrton Schafer 3 Houston 3/24/16 Bingham

TRIPLES

Hayden Summers 2 Northwest Guilford 4/4/19 Hendersonville

Cash Case 2 The First Academy 3/24/16 Florence

Logan Storey 2 Huntsville 3/28/14 Regis Jesuit

HOME RUNS Many Tied 1

STOLEN BASES

Jordyn Adams 4 Green Hope 3/29/18 Mountain Ridge

Ryan Brown 4 Lexington 3/29/13 Cathedral Catholic

COMPLETE GAME SHUTOUTS

Ty Starke St. Xavier 3/29/23 Doral

Cole van Assen Brother Rice 3/29/23 Hagerty

Kaden Soder Bishop Gorman 3/29/23 Bishop Verot

Carson Small Houston County 3/31/23 Calvary Christian

Louis Rodriguez Orange Lutheran 4/7/22 Basic Academy

Jack Schobinger Cornoa del Sol 4/4/19 Hendersonville

Jack Leiter Delbarton 4/4/19 South Forsyth 8 IP

Sam Hliboki Harvard-Westlake 4/3/19 Hendersonville

Brennan Malone IMG Academy 4/3/19 La Mirada

Christian Santana American Heritage Plantation 3/29/17 Rocky Moutain

Brax Garrett Florence 3/23/16 Liberty Christian 6 IP

Chris Hummell Walton 3/23/16 Bingham

Mike White Horizon 3/27/15 Leesville Road

Hagen Danner Huntington Beach 3/26/15 Puyallup

Keegen James Desoto Central 3/26/15 Trinity Prep

Chris Micheles Puyallup 3/25/15 Leesville Road

Adam Haseley The First Academy 3/27/14 Dyer County

McCarthy Tatum Clovis 3/27/14 Gainesville

Mac Marshall Parkview 3/27/14 Venice

Foster Griffin The First Academy 3/26/14 Milton

Whitt Davis Huntsville 3/26/14 TC Roberson

Jacob Erickson Mater Dei 3/30/13 Harvard-Westlake

Brandon Wilhelm Christian Brothers 3/30/13 Jesuit

Korey Anderson Grayson 3/30/13 Eustis

Hans Hansen Harvard-Westlake 3/29/13 Venice

Corey Case Harvard-Westlake 3/28/13 Bingham

Katon Harwood TC Roberson 3/28/13 Florida Christian

Cody Bellinger Hamilton 3/28/13 Jesuit

Aaron Cross Mater Dei 3/28/13 Lexington 9 IP

Jack Flaherty Harvard-Westlake 3/27/13 Eustis

Josh Reagan Lexington 3/27/13 Florida Christian

Chase Tavanatti Bingham 3/27/13 TC Roberson

Hans Hansen Harvard-Westlake 3/30/12 American Heritage Plantation

Zach Lovvorn Oxford 3/30/12 Lee County

TEAM GAME RECORDS

BATTING

AT BATS

The Woodlands 60 Milton 3/28/13 14 inning game

HITS

Dyer County 19 Aliso Niguel 3/26/14 6 inning game

Milton 19 The Woodlands 3/28/13 14 inning game

RUNS SCORED

Rocky Mountain 17 Florence 3/26/16 6 inning game

RBI

Dyer County 15 Aliso Niguel 3/26/14 6 inning game

WALKS

McQUaid Jesuit 12 D.H. Conley 4/7/22

DOUBLES

Mater Dei 6 Bishop Gormon 3/28/12

TRIPLES

Calvary Christian 3 Sandra Day O'Connor 3/29/18

HOME RUNS

Chaminade Prep 2 Walton 3/24/16

Mater Dei 2 Harvard-Westlake 3/31/12

STOLEN BASES

Mount Carmel 9 Florence 3/29/18

McQuaid Jesuit 9 D.H. Conley 4/7/22

PITCHING

INNINGS PITCHED

The Woodlands 14 Milton 3/28/13

Milton 14 The Woodlands 3/28/13

HITS ALLOWED

Mount Carmel 0 Trinity Prep 3/31/18

Marist 1 Christian Brothers 4/4/19

Delbarton 1 South Forsyth 4/4/19

Calvary Christian 1 John Curtis 3/31/18

Orange Lutheran 1 Forence 3/28/18

American Heritage Plantation 1 Santiago 3/28/18

Loyalsock 1 Leesville Road 3/28/15

Mosely 1 JSerra Catholic 3/25/15

Venice 1 Orange Lutheran 3/27/14

Huntsville 1 TC Roberson 3/26/14

Coral Springs 1 Orange Lutheran 3/26/14

Lexington 1 Cathedral Catholic 3/29/13

TC Roberson 1 Florida Christian 3/28/13

Grayson 1 Christian Brothers 3/28/13

Russell County 1 George Washington 3/29/12

Brookwood 1 Highlands Ranch 3/28/12

STRIKEOUTS

Hanover 20 The First Academy 4/7/22 10 inning game

Harvard-Westlake 15 Eustis 3/27/13 14 inning game

Milton 15 The Woodlands 3/28/13

Walton 14 Hattiesburg 3/30/18

Cathedral Catholic 14 Lexington 3/29/13 14 inning game

The Woodlands 14 Milton 3/28/13

NO HITTERS

Mount Carmel Trinity Prep 3/31/18 Hendersonville

TEAM TOURNAMENT RECORDS

TC Roberson 24 2014 DOUBLES

Desoto Central 12

TRIPLES

Russell County 4 2012

HOME RUNS

Chaminade Prep 3 2016

Mater Dei 3 2012

STOLEN BASES

Orange Lutheran 19 2019

PITCHING

INNINGS PITCHED

NHSI RECORD BOOK

NHSI RECORD BOOK

INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS

BATTING

AT BATS

Name # Team Date Opponent

Jacob Reimer 6 Yucaipa 4/9/22 Hanover

Owen DeShazo 6 Hanover 4/7/22 The First Academy

Nolan Williamson 6 Hanover 4/7/22 The First Academy

Many Tied 5

HITS

Brad Hodges 4 St. Johns Country Day 4/7/22 Don Bosco Prep

Ben Barrett 4 The First Academy 4/6/22 Basic Academy

Anthony Volpe 4 Delbarton 4/4/19 South Forsyth

Tucker Mitchell 4 IMG Academy 4/4/19 Hagerty

Blake Rutherford 4 Chaminade 3/24/16 Walton

Josh Stephen 4 Mater Dei 3/23/16 The First Academy

Jeff Passantino 4 Bishop Verot 3/27/14 TC Roberson

Erik Peterson 4 Milton 3/29/13 Bingham

Luke Sherley 4 The Woodlands 3/28/13 Milton 14 inn.

Ryan Gridley 4 Milton 3/28/13 The Woodlands 14 inn.

Jacob Druce 4 Bingham 3/27/13 TC Roberson

Luis Tuero 4 Archbishop McCarthy 3/31/17 Canterbury School

Mark Vientos 4 American Heritage School (FL) 3/29/17 Rocky Mountain

Dean Carpentier 4 Huntington Beach 3/31/23 Bishop Gorman

Burke-Lee Mabeus 4 Bishop Gorman 4/10/24 Chaparral

Dallas Hairston 4 Casteel 4/10/24 Wesleyan Christian

James Tronstein 4 Harvard-Westlake 4/13/24 Wesleyan Christian

RUNS SCORED

Caden Connor 4 Orange Lutheran 4/6/19 Harvard-Westlake

Chad Minato 4 Huntington Beach 3/24/16 Trinity Christian

Daniel Amarel 4 Huntington Beach 3/25/15 St. Thomas Aquinas

Ernie De La Trinidad 4 Mountain Pointe 3/28/14 TC Roberson

James Tronstein 4 Harvard-Westlake 4/13/24 Wesleyan Christian

RBI

Joseph Perez 7 Archbishop McCarthy 3/31/17 Canterbury School

WALKS

Matthew Bennett 4 College Station 3/28/15 St. Thomas Aquinas

Edward Hall 4 McQuaid Jesuit 4/7/22 D.H. Conley

DOUBLES

Ayrton Schafer 3 Houston 3/24/16 Bingham

TRIPLES

Hayden Summers 2 Northwest Guilford 4/4/19 Hendersonville

Cash Case 2 The First Academy 3/24/16 Florence

Logan Storey 2 Huntsville 3/28/14 Regis Jesuit

Jake Merrick 2 Farragut 4/13/24 Huntington Beach

M Pastrana 2 Hagerty 4/12/24 Chaparral

HOME RUNS

Many Tied 1

STOLEN BASES

Jordyn Adams 4 Green Hope 3/29/18 Mountain Ridge

Ryan Brown 4 Lexington 3/29/13 Cathedral Catholic