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With competitive a state tournament and the addition of Class C, the talent in Nebraska this season runs deep. Here’s a look at the state’s best.
P, Drew Deremer, Millard West, sr.
P, Ryan Harrahill, Elkhorn North, sr.
P, Colin Nowaczyk, Elkhorn North, jr.
P, Carter Mick, Lincoln East, jr.
C, Connor Capece, Omaha Gross, sr.
IF, Kale Fountain, Norris, jr.
IF, Cam Kozeal, Millard South, sr.
IF, Tyson Lewis, Millard West, jr.
IF, AJ Evasco, Lincoln East, jr.
OF, Max Buettenback, Lincoln Southeast, sr.
OF, Cole Eaton, Elkhorn South, sr.
OF, Brice Wallar, Papillion-La Vista South, sr.
UTIL, Tucker Timmerman, Beatrice, sr.
UTIL, Eli Small, Elkhorn South, sr.
UTIL, Nick Venteicher, Millard West, jr.
UTIL, Kaizer Papenhagen, Norris, sr.
UTIL, Jeter Worthley, Lincoln East, so.
Honorary captain: Cam Kozeal, Millard South.
P, Drew Grego, Bellevue West, so.
P, Drew Iverson, Plattsmouth, sr.
P, Brooks Kneifl, Wayne, sr.
P, Gabe Villamonte, Plattsmouth, jr.
C, Jake Watson, Lincoln Christian, sr.
IF, Hayden Frank, Malcolm, sr.
IF, Will Jesske, Lincoln Southeast, sr.
IF, Trent Barry, Wahoo/BN/LL, sr.
IF, Mason Wisnieski, Malcolm, so.
OF, Chris Thiessen, Elkhorn North, jr.
OF, Alex Draper, Platteview, sr.
OF, Connor Hunt, Elkhorn, sr.
UTIL, Skylar Graham, Gretna, sr.
UTIL, Peyton Moore, Millard West, sr.
UTIL, Carter Noakes, Central City/Fullerton/Centura, sr.
UTIL, Joe Connolly, Omaha Skutt, sr.
UTIL, Maddox Meyer, Malcolm, jr.
P, Drew Deremer, Millard West, sr.
P, Carter Mick, Lincoln East, jr.
P, Drew Grego, Bellevue West, so.
P, Skylar Graham, Gretna, sr.
C, Jeter Worthley, Lincoln East, so.
IF, Cam Kozeal, Millard South, sr.
IF, Tyson Lewis, Millard West, jr.
IF, Nick Venteicher, Millard West, jr.
IF, AJ Evasco, Lincoln East, jr.
OF, Max Buettenback, Lincoln Southeast, sr.
OF, Cole Eaton, Elkhorn South, sr.
OF, Brice Wallar, Papillion-La Vista South, sr.
UTIL, Will Jesske, Lincoln Southeast, sr.
UTIL, Eli Small, Elkhorn South, sr.
UTIL, Peyton Moore, Millard West, sr.
UTIL, Daniel Wallace, Papillion-La Vista South, so.
UTIL, Grant Sommers, Creighton Prep, sr.
Honorary captain: Cam Kozeal, Millard South.
Bellevue East–Landen Johnson, AJ Lucas, Kaden Bach, Jackson Myers, Jacob Perrin; Bellevue West–Tanner Hosick, Bryce Woodard, Logan Toman, Tyler Jeffus, Nick Riggs; Columbus–Nicholas Zoucha, Connor Rausch, Jack Faust; Creighton Prep–Sam Bespoyasny, Jack Thiele, Coby Hatcher, Sam Patton; Elkhorn South–Carter Navin, Michael Meckna, Tanner Foertsch, Jack Ohlrich, Hayden Kelberlau; Fremont–Jackson Cyza, Brandt Phillips; Grand Island–Broxton Barrientos, Cohen Evans, Cohen Nelson, Eli Arends; Gretna–Ty Smolinski, Chuck Thomas, Jeff Miller, Griffin Goldman; Kearney–Nolan Smith, Bryce Anderson, Karter Lee; Lincoln East–Paul Shortrudge, Garrett Springer, Joey Senstock, Troy Peltz; Lincoln North Star–Barrett Goff, Jace Coleman, Davis Jones, Braeden Sunken; Lincoln Northeast–Carson Peterson, Kaleb Hunt, Nathan Brown, Chase Blanchard, Treaton Brandt; Lincoln Pius X–Reese Kortum, Jack Richeson, Jesus Yanez; Lincoln Southeast–Gavin Clauss, Davin Lawler; Lincoln Southwest–Thomas Fraley, Matt Humphrey, Trent Buda; Millard North–Ty Pankonin, Michael Hugelman, Carter Hunt, Braden Cork, Evan Hansen; Millard South–Brayden Hodges, Grant Renken, Max Heard, Brody Jindra; Millard West–Korey Cozad, Caleb Lanphear, Jackson Williams, Ben Sterbens, Korey Cozad; Norfolk–CJ Hoffman, Easton Sullivan, Jack Borgmann; Omaha Benson–Branson Ashley; Omaha Bryan–Jack McGill, Kaiden Dollard, Omar Ramirez; Omaha Burke–Rodney Whaley, Corbin Paddack; Omaha Central–Ashton Vincent, Harrison Hoiekvam; Omaha North–Max Bolouvi, Dalton Wagner, Jacob Markham; Omaha Northwest–Dave Mussina, Jack Sandiland, Sean Barth, Brody Leyboldt; Omaha South–Lou Hodoly, Jose Lora, Alex Tapia, Dalton Wagner, Caleb Williams; Omaha Westside–Jackson Gutta; Omaha Westview–Kevin Rempe; Papillion-La Vista–Tanner Apgar, Isaac Pamaran; Papillion-La Vista South–Brady Fitzpatrick, Johnny Vallinch, Trenton Andringa, Zander Doble.
P, Ryan Harrahill, Elkhorn North, sr.
P, Colin Nowaczyk, Elkhorn North, jr.
P, Tucker Timmerman, Beatrice, sr.
P, Kaizer Papenhagen, Norris, sr.
C, Connor Capece, Omaha Gross, sr.
IF, Kale Fountain, Norris, jr.
IF, Trent Barry, Wahoo/BN/LL, sr.
IF, Joe Connolly, Omaha Skutt, sr.
IF, Finn Hochstein, Seward, jr.
OF, Chris Thiessen, Elkhorn North, jr.
OF, Connor Hunt, Elkhorn, sr.
OF, Owen Carillo, Waverly, sr.
UTIL, Caeden Bridges, Platte Valley, sr.
UTIL, Collier Hestermann, Norris, sr.
UTIL, Shea Wendt, Blair, sr.
UTIL, Conor Booth, Wahoo/BN/LL, so.
UTIL, Cade Christensen, Omaha Skutt, sr.
Honorary captain: Connor Capece, Omaha Gross.
Beatrice–Jaxson Blackburn, Deegan Nelson, Noah Jobman; Bennington–Owen Douglas, Caden Anderson, Cooper Mlnarik; Blair–Tanner Jacobson, Greyson Kay, J’Shawn Unger; Elkhorn–Cooper Fedde, Gil Schroeder, Ben Reynolds, Andrew Salvatore; Elkhorn North–Jett Grossart, Carson Ripley, Jase Reynolds, Kyler Hanson; Hastings–Elijah Johnson, Landon Hinrichs, Paeton Espino, Nolan Hyde, Cameron Brumbaugh; Mount Michael–Rocco Zimmerman; Nebraska City–Cael Kreifel, Sloan Pelican; Norris–Jordan Monroe, Codey Behrends, Bryce Fountain, Logan Michel, Crew Moeller; Omaha Gross–Jack Miller, Joseph Rempe, Gabe Hardisty, Alex Kosse, Brody Sargent; Omaha Skutt–Brady Stodola, Jace Ziola, Lachlan Wilmers, Brady Rempel, Ben Teal; Platte Valley–Dawson Thies; Ralston–Hudson Holloway; Seward–Reggie Sukup, Brycen Burt, Cam Olson, Carl Taylor, Kolton Loos; Wahoo/BN/LL–Ryan Bokelmann, Eli Johnston, Alex Ohnoutka; Waverly–Hunter Thomas, Drew Koch, Brennan Miller, Bruin Sampson.
P, Drew Iverson, Plattsmouth, sr.
P, Brooks Kneifl, Wayne, sr.
P, Gabe Villamonte, Plattsmouth, jr.
P, Maddox Meyer, Malcolm, jr.
C, Jake Watson, Lincoln Christian, sr.
IF, Hayden Frank, Malcolm, sr.
IF, Mason Wisnieski, Malcolm, so.
IF, Carter Noakes, Central City/Fullerton/Centura, sr.
IF, Wrigley Stong, DC West, sr.
OF, Alex Draper, Platteview, sr.
OF, Wyatt Yetter, Omaha Roncalli, sr.
OF, Trevor Denker, Arlington, sr.
UTIL, Jackson Urban, Omaha Roncalli, sr.
UTIL, Boston Caspersen, Central City/Fullerton/Centura, sr.
UTIL, Colt Reiling, Malcolm, sr.
UTIL, Derek Erickson, Malcolm, sr.
UTIL, Gage Ryba, Platteview, sr.
Honorary captain: Brooks Kneifl, Wayne.
Adams Central–Joe Peshek, Sam Dierks, Creighton Jacobitz, Nick Conant, Jayden Teichmeier; Arlington–Kaden Pittman, Braden Monke, Killian McIntosh, Tyler Ott; Auburn–Austin Lavigne, Braden Gerdes, Christian Gage, Trevor Shaw, Eli Albury; Central City/Fullerton/Cenutra–Blake Jensen, Ashton Gragg, Jakob Ruhl, Kellen Fries; DC West–Clyde Stenglein; Fairbury–Blayne Schelbitzki; Falls City–Jaxyn Strauss; Lincoln Christian–Blake Boerger, Tyson Workman, Andrew Johnson; Maxwell/St. Pat’s–Easton Jones; Omaha Concordia/BT/OC–Dakota Hughes; Omaha Roncalli–Cam Rohlfsen, Ben Rheinheimer, Patrick Truscott, Noah Brisbin, Clay Shaffer; Platteview–Ethan Loffer, Alex Jones, Nathan Thomas, Bryson Banks; Plattsmouth–Gage Olsen, Eli Horner; Raymond Central–Colby Den Hartog, Kyle Peterson; Thurston-Cuming County–Ross Tremayne, Aiden Beckman, Pierce Paulson, Braxton Volk; Twin River–Cadin Jenkinson, Paydon Rinkol; Wayne–Wyatt Heikes, Aiden Liston, Kaleb Moormier, Gavin Redden, Devin Anderson.
Photos: The 2023 state baseball champions are crowned in Omaha
Lincoln East head coach Mychal Lanik (right) hugs one of his sons after defeating Millard West in the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East’s Joey Senstock (4) screams after the go-ahead run against Millard West during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East players celebrate with East head coach Mychal Lanik (middle) after defeating Millard West in the Class A championship game on May 19 in Omaha.
Lincoln East’s Troy Peltz (2) celebrates after scoring the go-ahead run against Millard West during the Class A championship game on Friday at Tal Anderson Field.
Lincoln East’s Jeter Worthley (left) and Carter Mick (10) embrace after defeating Millard West in the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East’s Troy Peltz (2) celebrates after scoring the go-ahead run against Millard West during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East’s Joey Senstock (4) screams after the go-ahead run against Millard West during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East holds up the championship plaque after defeating Millard West in the Class A championship game Friday at Tal Anderson Field in Omaha.
Lincoln East’s Garrett Springer (19) looks down at his championship medal after defeating Millard West during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East fans celebrate as East head coach Mychal Lanik (bottom, right) embraces Paul Shortridge (3) after defeating Millard West in the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East’s Kai Burkey (1) and Joey Senstock (4) celebrate after defeating Millard West in the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East’s Carter Mick (10) smiles after defeating Millard West in the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East’s Troy Peltz (2) celebrates with Landon Sandy (16) and others after his throw to home plate retired the potential game-winning run in the Class A championship game Friday at Tal Anderson Field.
Millard West’s Troy Peltz (2) throws a runner out at first base against Lincoln East during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East’s Carter Mick (10) shares a smile with Owen Laessig (6) after closing out an inning against Millard West during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Millard West’s Nick Venteicher (2) dives home for a run against Lincoln East during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Millard West’s Nick Venteicher (2) celebrates after making it to second base against Lincoln East during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Millard West’s Caleb Lanphear (17) leaps into the air alongside teammates to celebrate an out against Lincoln East during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East’s Garrett Springer (left) and Joey Senstock (4) cheer after Troy Peltz (middle) scored a run during the Class A championship game against Millard West at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East’s Troy Peltz (2) sprints home for a run against Millard West as Garrett Springer (19) cheers him home during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lincoln East’s AJ Evasco (7) daps up Harrison Biester (5) after two East runs against Millard West during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Norris’ Collier Hestermann (15) pitches against Elkhorn North during the Class B championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Elkhorn North’s Carson Ripley (left) and Xavier Cavenaugh react after Ripley scored a run against Norris during the Class B championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Norris’ Bryce Fountain (12) bunts the ball against Elkhorn North during the Class B championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Norris’ Kale Fountain (22) makes contact with the ball against Elkhorn North during the Class B championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Norris’ Kaizer Papenhagen (13) throws to first base against Elkhorn North during the Class B championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Elkhorn North’s Isaiah Miller (1) smiles after a run against Norris during the Class B championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Omaha Roncalli’s Wyatt Yetter (20) shares a smile before batting against Malcolm during the Class C championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Malcolm catcher Colt Reiling (left) and pitcher Maddox Meyer celebrate after defeating Omaha Roncalli in the Class C championship game Friday at Tal Anderson Field in Omaha.
Malcolm’s Maddox Meyer (left) sticks his tongue out while tagging Omaha Roncalli’s Josh Chytil for the final out of the Class C championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Malcolm’s Colt Reiling (left), Maddox Meyer, and Hayden Frank (2) share smiles after defeating Omaha Roncalli in the Class C championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Malcolm’s Derek Erickson (left) and Noah Gonyea celebrate after defeating Omaha Roncalli in the Class C championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Malcolm’s Maddox Meyer (middle) and Hayden Frank (left) are presented the Class C championship trophy after defeating Omaha Roncalli in the Class C championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Omaha Roncalli’s Grant Ryan (right) and Abel Jimenez Escobar (left) collide while diving for a ground ball during the Class C championship game against Malcolm at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Omaha Roncalli’s Grant Ryan (24) misses a ground ball during the Class C championship game against Malcolm at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Clay Shafer (21) sprints to third base during the Class C championship game against Malcolm at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Malcolm’s Hayden Frank (2) lets out a yell after scoring against Omaha Roncalli during the Class C championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Omaha Roncalli’s Jackson Urban (4) pitches against Malcolm during the Class C championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Omaha Roncalli’s Abel Jimenez Escobar (left) is thrown out by Malcolm’s Carson Frank (7) during the Class C championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Malcolm’s Maddox Meyer (11) catches a fly ball against Omaha Roncalli during the Class C championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Malcolm’s Maddox Meyer (11) pitches against Omaha Roncalli during the Class C championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
