Courtney Hawkins
Photo by Jim Redman
The inaugural USA Baseball National High School Invitational held March 28-31 in Cary, N.C., a 16-game, single-elimination tournament. Among their potential opponents: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), Columbus (Ga.), Gulliver Prep (Miami) and Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.).
Trey Rodriguez
Photo by Jim Redman
No question about it, Carroll is the best of District 28-5A and Class 5A in the Lone Star State. The Tigers begin the year ranked No. 1 in the Texas Baseball Coaches Association Class 5A preseason rankings, just ahead of Memorial (Houston), The Woodlands, Carroll (Southlake), Langham Creek and Klein Oak.
Overall Outlook: With their experience and talent, the Tigers should remain among the national elite all spring. They could easily capture a second 5A state championship and ascend higher up in our poll. However, if an injury or two strikes, they will need to rely on their young, unproven depth – which could prove to be problematic.
Coach Quote: "Our goals are to challenge for a state and national championship."
- Lee Yeager
