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Arapahoe Baseball 2022 Media Guide

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March 16 (Wed) 3:45pm Heritage at Arapahoe

TEAM

VARSITY

March 15 (Tue) 11:00am Dakota Ridge vs Arapahoe at Coors Field (Foundation)

March 22 (Tue) 4:00pm Millenium - Goodyear, AZ March 23 (Wed) 3:45pm Highland - Gilbert, AZ March 24 (Thu) 3:45pm Pinnacle - Phoenix, AZ March 30 (Wed) 4:15pm Mountain Vista at Arapahoe

April 7 (Thu) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Cherry Creek HS

April 30 (Sat) 11:00am Eaglecrest at Arapahoe

April 9 (Sat) 11:00am Arapahoe at Ponderosa HS

May 3 (Tue) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Eaglecrest

April 12 (Tue) 4:15pm Smoky Hill at Arapahoe

May 5 (Thu) 4:15pm Grandview at Arapahoe

April 15 (Fri) 4:15pm ThunderRidge at Arapahoe

May 7 (Sat) 11:00am Arapahoe at Grandview HS

April 16 (Sat) 11:00am Arapahoe at Smoky Hill HS

May 10 (Tue) 4:15pm Mullen at Arapahoe * Future Warriors Day

April 19 (Tue) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Overland HS

May 12 (Thu) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Mullen HS

April 21 (Thu) 4:15pm Overland at Arapahoe

April 1 (Fri) 4:00pm Arapahoe at Rocky Mountain HS

April 26 (Tue) 4:15pm Cherokee Trail at Arapahoe

April 5 (Tue) 4:15pm Cherry Creek at Arapahoe

April 28 (Thu) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Cherokee Trail

May 14 (Sat) 11:00am Monarch at Arapahoe * Senior Day Regionals by May 21 2022 State Playoffs Round 1: May 27-28

March 24 (Sat) 4:00pm Ponderosa at Arapahoe April 1 (Fri) 4:00pm Arapahoe at Rocky Mountain HS April 6 (Wed) 4:15pm Cherry Creek at Arapahoe April 9 (Sat) 10:00am Arapahoe at Cherry Creek April 13 (Wed) 4:15pm Smoky Hill at Arapahoe April 15 (Fri) 4:30pm Arapahoe at ThunderRidge April 16 (Sa) 2:00pm Arapahoe at Smoky Hill April 23 (Sa) 2:00pm Arapahoe at Mountain Vista April 27 (Wed) 4:15pm Cherokee Trail at Arapahoe April 29 (Fri) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Cherokee Trail April 30 (Sat) 2:00pm Eaglecrest at Arapahoe

March 28 (Mon) 4:30pm Eaglecrest at Arapahoe April 1 (Fri) 4:30pm Arapahoe at Mountain Vista April 4 (Mon) 4:30pm Arapahoe at ThunderRidge April 5 (Tue) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Cherry Creek April 7 (Thu) 4:15pm Cherry Creek at Arapahoe April 8 (Fri) 4:30pm Arapahoe at Monarch April 12 (Tue) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Smoky Hill April 16 (Sat) 11:00am Smoky Hill at Arapahoe April 23 (Sat) 2:00pm Cherry Creek at Arapahoe April 26 (Tue) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Cherokee Trail April 28 (Thu) 4:15pm Cherokee Trail at Arapahoe

March 24 (Thu) 4:00pm Arapahoe at Ponderosa

FRESHMAN TEAM

JV TEAM

March 5 (Sat) 2:00pm Dakota Ridge at Arapahoe

SOPHOMORE TEAM

Championship Weekend: June 3-4

March 30 (Wed) 4:30pm Arapahoe at Eaglecrest March 31 (Thu) 4:30pm Rocky Mountain at Arapahoe April 1 (Fri) 4:30pm Mountain Vista at Arapahoe April 4 (Mon) 4:30pm ThunderRidge at Arapahoe April 6 (Wed) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Cherry Creek April 8 (Fri) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Cherokee Trail April 11 (Mon) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Cherry Creek April 14 (Thu) 4:30pm Eaglecrest at Arapahoe April 18 (Mon) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Cherokee Trail April 25 (Mon) 4:15pm Cherry Creek at Arapahoe

April 30 (Sat) 11:00am Arapahoe at Eaglecrest

April 27 (Wed) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Cherokee Trail

May 4 (Wed) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Eaglecrest

May 3 (Tue) 4:30pm Eaglecrest at Arapahoe

April 29 (Fri) 4:15pm Cherokee Trail at Arapahoe

May 6 (Fri) 4:15pm Grandview at Arapahoe

May 5 (Thu) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Grandview

April 30 (Sat) 2:00pm Arapahoe at Eaglecrest

May 7 (Sat) 2:00pm Arapahoe at Grandview

May 7 (Sat) 11:00am Grandview at Arapahoe

May 4 (Wed) 4:30pm Eaglecrest at Arapahoe

May 9 (Mon) 4:30pm Arapahoe at Heritage

May 10 (Tue) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Mullen

May 6 (Fri) 4:15pm Arapahoe at Grandview

May 11 (Wed) 4:15pm Mullen at Arapahoe

May 12 (Thu) 4:15pm Mullen at Arapahoe

May 7 (Sat) 2:00pm Grandview at Arapahoe

May 14 (Sat) 11:00am Arapahoe at Mullen


RAPAHOE BASEBALL Littleton Public Schools

ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL 2201 E. Dry Creek Road Centennial, CO 80122 303-347-6000

Principal - Natalie Pramenko Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - Patrick McCabe Assistant Principal, Class of 2022 - Brian Ceriani Assistant Principal, Class of 2023 - Abby Kuhlmann Assistant Principal, Class of 2024 - Ryan Miwa Head Baseball Coach - James Dollaghan

https://littletonpublicschools.net https://littletonpublicschools.net/schools/arapahoe-high-school https://www.ahswarriors.org https://www.arapahoebaseball.com https://ahs-baseball.smugmug.com (smugmug password: WarriorStrong) Portrait photography, action photos and graphic design by Doug & Lorenza - Studio Sloss - www.studiosloss.com


Varsity Head Coach

Jim Dollaghan Varsity Assistant Coach

JIM DOLLAGHAN Birthplace: Denver, CO High School Northglenn College: Mesa College, Mesa State, now it's Colorado Mesa University Achievements: Proud Father of 2 great kids Addy and Matt and Married to the love of my life for 20 years. Coaching History: Began my 6th year as the head coach here at AHS and my 17th year as a head high school coach of a program. Current Job: PE Teacher Other interests/hobbies: Recently began Ice fishing, enjoy the outdoors and any beach I can find is a good beach. Favorite TV show/movie: Seinfeld/Breaking Bad/Field of Dreams Favorite Quote: It's amazing what can happen when no one cares who gets the credit. What do you like most about HS Baseball? The players.They are all different and they make me laugh everyday. Words of wisdom: HS will be over before you know it, become involved in more than just baseball.Truly enjoy the people that surround you, you'll remember them for the rest of you life.

JOHN CACKOWSKI Birthplace: Staten Island, NY High School Highlands Ranch 1992 Grad College: Colorado State University Achievements: Continental League Coach of the Year 2007 (Baseball), Continental League Coach of the Year 2004 (Softball), 2012 Denver Post 5A All Colorado team (coach). 5A Denver Post All-State Team (coach) Coaching History: 20+ years Colorado amatuer baseball (coaching, scouting, & recruiting).Thunderridge HS Baseball & Softball (1999-2006). Highlands Ranch Baseball (20062012). Professional Baseball Scout (2012-2018). Junior Sunbelt Team (head coach 2012). Current Job: Digital Media Teacher at Highlands Ranch Other interests/hobbies: NY Yankees Fan, NY Giants Fan, Denver Nuggets Fan, Colorado Avs fan. Fishing. Favorite TV show/movie: Parks and Rec, Schitt's Creek, and anything Marvel. Favorite Quote: Proverbs 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small What do you like most about HS Baseball? There is not a sport on the planet that teaches you how to deal with adversity and failure as much as baseball does. A sport that puts you on stage in front of everyone, has a statistic called an error which means you failed in life, has a batting average statistic that if you are successful 33% of the time you are considered good, and you can't hide behind your mistakes.They are there for everyone to see, and you have to learn how to overcome that, and if you can..you are succeeding in the sport and in life.

John Cackowski

Words of wisdom: If a person chooses to be patient and positive, everything works out in life the way it's suppose to, and because it has to.

Varsity Assistant Coach

WILL CROUCH Birthplace: Houston, TX High School Austin Westlake High School class of 2001 College: University of Texas Achievements: First Team All State Texas 2001, Selected in the 26th Round of the 2001 MLB Draft (Reds), All Conference (Big 12), All College World Series Selection, Led Longhorns to the 2005 National Championship, Signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization 2005-2008. Coaching History: First year coaching at Arapahoe High School. Current Job: Home Depot Other interests/hobbies: Golf, Coaching, Travel Favorite TV show/movie: Ted Lasso, Winning Time Favorite Quote: "If you come to a fork in the road, take it", Yogi Berra What do you like most about HS Baseball? What I like most about High School Baseball are the relationships and the ability to positively influence young people. Words of wisdom: The two most important days in your life are the day that you are born and the day you realize why.

Will Crouch


Varsity Assistant Coach

Drew Goodman Varsity Assistant Coach

Eric Maxwell Statistician

Mike Scoglio

DREW GOODMAN Birthplace: New York High School Fox Lane High School College: Ithaca College Achievements: 21st year TV voice of the Colorado Rockies, after 10 years in same role with Denver Nuggets. 13X CO sportscaster of the year. Coaching History: Fifth year on AHS varsity staff working with infielders and Catchers. Coached for several years in USA Prime Travel ball organization. Current Job: Sportscaster Other interests/hobbies: Fitness, Tennis, Travel, Coaching. Favorite TV show/movie: Remember the Titans. Favorite Quote: There are two kinds of baseball players, those that have been humbled, and those that are about to be… What do you like most about HS Baseball? Working with kids and seeing them grow athletically and in Life. I like winning as well! Words of wisdom: The credit belongs with the man who is actually in the arena… not the timid soul who knows neither victory or defeat. ERIC MAXWELL Birthplace: Mesa, Arizona High School Perry High School, Gilbert, AZ College: Western Oregon/ Colorado State University Achievements: Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science, Tampa Bay Rays Sports Science Internship. Coaching History: 3 years Varsity Assistant, 3 Years Personal Training Current Job: Clinical Specialist for Game Ready Other interests/hobbies: Exercising, Paddle Boarding, Snowboarding, Golfing, Reading. Favorite TV show/movie: Anchorman, the Legend of Ron Burgundy Favorite Quote: Hard work compounds like interest, the earlier you do it, the more time you have for benefits to pay off. What do you like most about HS Baseball? Seeing kids develop as a ball player and a person from when they stepped on campus as a freshman to when they leave as seniors. Words of wisdom: Do whatever you can to set yourself apart. MIKE SCOGLIO Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois High School Westwood High School in Mesa Arizona College: Northern Arizona University Achievements: Worked for Lockheed Martin for 35 years as a Facility Manager. I have been married for 36 years to my wife Cindy and I have one daughter Megan. I have won the club championship for my flight in golf and have won 3 golf match play titles. Coaching History: I coached softball for my daughter and nieces team back in the 80's. This year will be my 6 years as the official score keeper for Varsity. Current Job: Doing what I want when I want. Retired. Other interests/hobbies: I love golf, hiking, traveling and socializing with my friends. Favorite TV show/movie: Seinfeld Favorite Quote: Fairways and Greens my Friends. What do you like most about HS Baseball? I love being in the dugout with the team and listening to their remarks and strategies towards the game. I like helping out the team and staying connecting to our youth. Words of wisdom: It's more important to be respected than to be liked.


JV Coach

Steve Bond JV Coach

C.H. Meili Sophomore Coach

Keith Snyder

STEVE BOND Birthplace: Denver, CO High School Kelly Walsh, Casper, WY College: Texas Tech and University of Wyoming Achievements: Family man...Teacher/Coach Coaching History: 20 Years of coaching baseball and football Current Job: Director of Marketing... Assisting Hands Home Health Other interests/hobbies: Golf...writing Favorite TV show/movie: Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid Favorite Quote: Movie League of there Own..."Best player prior to World Series is quitting when husband gets back from the war. Says she is quitting because it got too hard... Tom Hanks says to her... the hard of it is what makes it Great otherwise everybody would do it. What do you like most about HS Baseball? Inspiring young men to believe in themselves and compete. Words of wisdom: Never give up, just around the corner is your answer to keep moving on. C.H. MEILI Birthplace: Wheatridge, CO High School Douglas County High School College: Arizona State University / Kennesaw State University Achievements: 6th Grade Chess Champion Coaching History: Youth Competitive Baseball Coach in Colorado for over 10 years. Current Job: Director of Real Estate - Colorado PERA Other interests/hobbies: Travel, Golf, Baseball Card Collecting, and Phillies Baseball. Favorite TV show/movie: Ted Lasso Favorite Quote: It's a process - Brad Pitt, Moneyball. What do you like most about HS Baseball? The pure joy and excitement of young men playing the best game ever invented. When played well, baseball is beautiful to watch and great for your soul. Words of wisdom: You work hard, good things will happen to you! KEITH SNYDER Birthplace: Columbus, OH High School Marlington College: University of Toledo Achievements: Dry Creek LL All-Stars head coach in 2018. Coaching History: Youth baseball the last 10 years and High School head coach 2020-current. Current Job: Sophomore Head Coach Other interests/hobbies: Golf, skiing and basketball. Favorite TV show/movie: Yellowstone/The Office Favorite Quote: If everyone would strive to be the captain of their team as opposed to the MVP there would be a lot better teams. What do you like most about HS Baseball? Seeing the players play with their high school name on their jerseys and wearing it with pride. Words of wisdom: You have 2 hours to play a game win or lose, you might as well give it 100% every minute.


Sophomore Asst Coach

Gabe Goodman Freshman Coach

Spenser Hickle Freshman Asst Coach

Michael Grant

GABE GOODMAN Birthplace: Denver, CO High School Arapahoe High School College: Grand Canyon University Achievements: Honor roll one year at Arapahoe. Coaching History: 2021 USA Prime 15s. Current Job: Assistant to the sophomore coach. Other interests/hobbies: Fortnite, basketball, fishing, volunteering. Favorite TV show/movie: Green Book. Favorite Quote: Go to other people’s funerals otherwise they won’t come to yours. -Yogi Berra What do you like most about HS Baseball? I love working with kids who are just starting to get ready for the next level and being a positive influence in their lives. I love being able to see kids grow rapidly from the start to the end. Words of wisdom: Look at the great things in life. SPENSER HICKLE Birthplace: Littleton, CO High School Arapahoe High School College: Valdosta State University Achievements: 2 year letter winner in HS for baseball and football. Coaching History: 4 years at Arapahoe High School, 2 years Varsity and 2 years JV, now first year Freshman Current Job: Math Teacher Other interests/hobbies: Hiking and watching football. Favorite TV show/movie: Bull Durham Favorite Quote: "Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it". -George Halas What do you like most about HS Baseball? Making the connections with kids while teaching them life lessons and the game of baseball for the future. Words of wisdom: Go out and have fun, baseball is a fun game.. MICHAEL GRANT Birthplace: Denver, CO High School Mountain Vista High School College: Hastings College and Metropolitan University of Denver Achievements: 2 Bachelor Degrees, I used to be a trainer for umpires before I started coaching. Coaching History: 3 years at Arapahoe High School Current Job: Coaching Baseball Other interests/hobbies: Love to golf, bowl, throw darts and play cards. Favorite TV show/movie: The Big Bang Theory Favorite Quote: "I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it". What do you like most about HS Baseball? I love being able to pass down the knowledge of coaching and mentoring I received. The game of baseball means everything to me and I will always strive to keep the game fun for all athletes. Words of wisdom: Never give up. Always believe and think positively in every situation.


ARAPAHOE 2022 Baseball Booster Club We are proud to introduce the 2022 Spring Arapahoe Warriors Baseball players and coaches. These Warriors competed fiercely to represent our school and made Arapahoe proud. Coach Dollaghan and his committed staff of coaches were tremendous mentors who developed leadership and accountability in the student athletes, in addition to physical and strategic skills.

2022 Board Members President Sue Eakin

Vice President Tyann DeClue

Concessions Pauline Salthouse & Lisa Heine

Secretary Judilynn Dreiling

Treasurer Jim Heine

Restaurant Nights Eric Chain

Sophomore Team Admin Tiffany Dunnington and Kerri Henson

Fundraising David Salyers

Media Guide David Pytlinski

JV Team Admin Michelle Bushel

Spiritwear Jennifer Starbuck

Freshman Team Admin Lindsay Furlong Varsity Team Erin Chain


PREMIUM SPONSORS Columbine FCU, Cranelli's, Kitchen Tune Up, Pride Auto Care , Roger Mangan Insurance, Taste of Philly

The Arapahoe Warriors baseball program is deeply grateful for the tremendous efforts and financial contributions of our parents, family volunteers and the generous support of our community sponsors. These valuable resources of time, energy and dollars enable us to create and grow a baseball program that develops and encourages players today and in the future. Play Ball and Go Warriors!

Sue Eakin President, Arapahoe Baseball Booster Club

GOLD SPONSORS Big Bill's Pizza, Colorado Insurance, Colorado Orthodontics, Davidson's, Eskimo Ski & Board, Floyd's 99, Roger Mangan Insurance Solid Rock, Stellar Group/Keller Williams, Streets of Southglenn, The Original Pankcake House, BLACK SPONSORS Applebee's, Bombay Bites, Bozarth Chevy, Green Sheen, image360, Studio Sloss, Woodhouse Day Spa


VARSITY TEAM P, 3B, 2B

Ryan Chain #1

P, LF, CF, RF

Presley Monteforte #2

RYAN CHAIN - Sophomore Birthplace: Denver, CO Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Friends, Fun, Competitive If you had a superpower... Teleportation - so I can go anywhere whenever I want. Interests/activities: I like to hang with my lady friend and my buds. I also hoop. Favorite baseball player or team: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cause he hits nukes. Favorite walk-up song: Right Foot Creep Favorite TV show/movie: The Office Plans after high school: Not sure quite yet, just want to go to college and possibly play baseball. Baseball ritual/routine: I try to drink a Gatorade. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Have fun, enjoy your time together and hit some bombs. Message to coaches: Thanks for everything and helping me become the player I am today, I’m so excited for the next couple years.

PRESLEY MONTEFORTE - Senior Birthplace: Oceanside, CA Height: 6'0 Weight: 170 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Competitive, Family, Grind If you had a superpower... Freeze time so I can enjoy life’s moments Interests/activities: Hanging out with friends and family. Favorite baseball player or team: Randy Johnson, Yankees. The way he intimidates hitters is fun to watch. Favorite walk-up song: Drop it Like it’s Hot - Snoop Dogg Favorite TV show/movie: How I Met Your Mother Plans after high school: I will be playing college baseball. (not sure where yet) Baseball ritual/routine: Pre game Subway is phenomenal Words of wisdom for underclassmen: You don’t realize how little time you have left, it flies by if you don’t take advantage of it. Message to coaches: Thank you for pushing me past my limits, being flexible with your coaching and never giving up on me.


P, CF

Easton Marks #3

P, 1B

Brody Holt #4

EASTON MARKS - Senior Birthplace: Denver, Colorado Height: 6'1" Weight: 185 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Family, Competition, Relationships If you had a superpower... I would be invisible so no one knew my next move. Interests/activities: Video games Favorite baseball player or team: Bo Bichette because he plays with style. Favorite walk-up song: Last Time That I Checc'd - Nipsey Hustle Favorite TV show/movie: Unbroken Plans after high school: I will be playing baseball at the University of Nevada Reno. Baseball ritual/routine: No rituals or routine. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Enjoy your time in high school because it flies. Message to coaches: Respect the drip.

BRODY HOLT - Senior Birthplace: Austin, Texas Height: 5'10" Weight: 170 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Playing with friends. If you had a superpower... I would fly so I could go anywhere. Interests/activities: I enjoy going to the gym and watching sports. Favorite baseball player or team: Pete Rose, Rockies because I root for the local team. Favorite walk-up song: Forever by Drake Favorite TV show/movie: Wolf of Wall Street Plans after high school: I am going to college to study sports business. Baseball ritual/routine: I don’t have any. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Hit the gym because baseball is a lot more fun when you are throwing faster and hitting the ball harder. Message to coaches: Let’s win a lot of games this year.


VARSITY TEAM P, 3B

CADE HUGGINS- Junior Birthplace: Cheyenne, Wyoming Height: 6'1" Weight: 215 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: The Baseball Spirit. If you had a superpower... Stop time so you could spend more time doing things. Interests/activities: I play football. Favorite baseball player or team: Rockies because I grew up watching them. Favorite walk-up song: So What’cha Want - Beastie Boys Favorite TV show/movie: Hot Fuzz Plans after high school: To play in college and study something I like. Baseball ritual/routine: I eat a stinger waffle. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Have fun with it. Message to coaches: Let get some Ws.

Cade Huggins #5

P, 1B

JOEL CACKOWSKI - Sophomore Birthplace: Denver, CO Height: 6'2" Weight: 160 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Family, Memories, Relationships If you had a superpower... Control time Interests/activities: Fishing, friends, video games. Favorite baseball player or team: Aaron Judge, Yankees because my dad is from NY. Favorite walk-up song: R.I.C.O by Meek Mill ft. Drake Favorite TV show/movie: Breaking Bad Plans after high school: No idea Baseball ritual/routine: None Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Keep grinding, you’ll get there. Message to coaches: Let’s win.

Joel Cackowski #6


P, 2B

Sam Tholen #7

3B, SS

Jonathan Arsenault #9

SAM THOLEN - Senior Birthplace: Rochester, Minnesota Height: 6'0" Weight: 180 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Life long friends If you had a superpower... Speed, because I want to go fast. Interests/activities: Work, Business. Favorite baseball player or team: Joe Mauer, the Twins, because of what he meant to everyone in Minnesota. Favorite walk-up song: Whatever you Like by T.I. Favorite TV show/movie: How I Met Your Mother Plans after high school: Roll Off Dumpster Business Baseball ritual/routine: None Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Value the relationships that you make with your teammates and close friends on the team. Message to coaches: Through the tough love and the compliments I have always known that you care.Thank you.

JONATHAN ARSENAULT - Senior Birthplace: Littleton, CO Height: 5'11" Weight: 175 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Family, Commitment, Fun If you had a superpower... Teleportation, because I don't like driving. Interests/activities: Basketball, vollyball, skiing, and hiking. Favorite baseball player or team: Ronald Acuna Jr., Rockies, I honestly don't know why I still like them. Favorite walk-up song: Wouldn't It Be Nice Favorite TV show/movie: The Sting Plans after high school: Work for a bit and then figure it out. Baseball ritual/routine: Nope. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Work hard and never give up. Message to coaches: Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into this program and these guys.


VARSITY TEAM P, 3B

Kellan Dreiling #10

P, LF, CF

Quinn Kulesa #11

KELLAN DREILING - Sophomore Birthplace: Colorado Springs, CO Height: 5'11" Weight: 185 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: The connections you make with your teammates and coaches. If you had a superpower... Super strength, because I would be able to be really good at a lot of things. Interests/activities: Driving, and hanging out with friends. Favorite baseball player or team: Max Sherzer, and the 2021 Braves. I like Max because he has dominated for a long time. Favorite walk-up song: Hats Off Favorite TV show/movie: Moneyball Plans after high school: I would like to play college baseball. Baseball ritual/routine: Not really. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Keep putting in hard work and trust the process. Message to coaches: Thanks for everything you guys do for the program.

QUINN KULESA - Senior Birthplace: Lone Tree, CO Height: 5'10" Weight: 155 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: My team and the comradery. If you had a superpower... Teleportation, so I can be anywhere I want. Interests/activities: Fishing and skiing. Favorite baseball player or team: Yankees and Tatas because he hits bombs and is fast. Favorite walk-up song: Vroom 1:29 Favorite TV show/movie: Seal Team or Yellowstone Plans after high school: I am going to Montana State. Baseball ritual/routine: I eat lots of seeds. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Listen to your coaches and always play as hard as you can. Message to coaches: Thanks for keeping me on track and hopefully we have a good year.


SS, 2B, CF

LOIC DEROSEAR - Sophomore Birthplace: Jacksonville, FL Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Competitive, Fun,Team If you had a superpower... Teleportation so I could be anywhere quickly. Interests/activities: Traveling, skiing, basketball Favorite baseball player or team: The Rockies and Bryce Harper Favorite walk-up song: Immigrant Song Favorite TV show/movie: The Hangover Plans after high school: Play in college. Baseball ritual/routine: None. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Love the process. Message to coaches: Thank you for showing us how to be better players and better teammates.

Loic DeRosear #12

P, SS, 2B

DAKOTA GOLDEN - Senior Birthplace: Denver, CO Height: 6'0" Weight: 195 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: The friendships If you had a superpower... Super strength Interests/activities: Weightlifting, pickup basketball games, video games. Favorite baseball player or team: Javier Baez Favorite walk-up song: San Andreas Theme Song Favorite TV show/movie: The Office. Plans after high school: Pursue a degree. Baseball ritual/routine: None. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Work hard on and off the field. Message to coaches: Thank you for making baseball enjoyable and helping me get better.

Dakota Golden #14


VARSITY TEAM C, SS, 2B, LF

Ayden Montemayor #15

LF, CF, RF

AYDEN MONTEMAYOR - Sophomore Birthplace: San Antonio, TX Height: 5'10" Weight: 160 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Friends, Spirit and Birds. If you had a superpower... See the future. Interests/activities: Ocean, guitar. Favorite baseball player or team: Anthony Rizzo, Cubs, because he is funny. Favorite walk-up song: The Next Episode- Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg (Clean) Favorite TV show/movie: The Office Plans after high school: Go play college baseball. Baseball ritual/routine: I tie my right cleat first for good luck. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Always be giving it all your effort because you never know who’s watching. Message to coaches: Thanks for all the hours you put into our team.

WYATT STARBUCK - Sophomore Birthplace: Centennial, CO Height: 5'10" Weight: 182 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Fun, Friends, Hard Work If you had a superpower... Strength Interests/activities: Football Favorite baseball player or team: Texas Rangers, my family is from there. Favorite walk-up song: Taylor Swift Favorite TV show/movie: Batman Plans after high school: I don’t know. Baseball ritual/routine: I throw up. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Prove the coaches. Message to coaches: Thank you for working with me.

Wyatt Starbuck #17


SS

CARTER LANDEN - Freshman Birthplace: Littleton, CO Height: 5'10" Weight: 150 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Friends, Work, Fun If you had a superpower... Teleportation, it would be lit. Interests/activities: Video games Favorite baseball player or team: Arenado, Rockies, because he’s cool and I’m from Colorado. Favorite walk-up song: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly theme Favorite TV show/movie: Hacksaw Ridge Plans after high school: Play college ball. Baseball ritual/routine: Nope Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Don’t quit. Message to coaches: Let’s win a state championship.

Carter Landen #18

P, 1B

GRADY PYTLINSKI - Junior Birthplace: Denver, CO Height: 6'2" Weight: 170 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Close knit family. If you had a superpower... Super Speed to be able to get to places faster. Interests/activities: Running and singing Favorite baseball player or team: Rockies because I’ve watched them my whole life. Favorite walk-up song: Enter Sandman By Metallica Favorite TV show/movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail Plans after high school: Go to college and study Kinesiology. Baseball ritual/routine: I do not have one. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Have fun while you are on the field. Everything is a lot easier when you are living the game. Message to coaches: I will give all I can at all moments.

Grady Pytlinski #21


VARSITY TEAM C, 3B, LF, RF

Matthew Heine #22

P, 3B, SS, LF, CF

MATTHEW HEINE - Sophomore Birthplace: Centennial, CO Height: 5'11" Weight: 170 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Encouragement, Success, Family If you had a superpower... Teleportation, because I would be able to get anywhere I need to be. Interests/activities: Spending time with family, friends and traveling. Favorite baseball player or team: Charlie Blackmon, Rockies 1. Love the beard 2. Hometown fan. Favorite walk-up song: Here Comes The Boom - Nelly Favorite TV show/movie: My favorite series is Alex Rider. Plans after high school: I want to continue playing baseball in college and eventually open my own training facility. Baseball ritual/routine: Pre-game prayer by the foul pole. Words of wisdom for underclassmen: When something you do fails, giving up will only make it worse, so push yourself till you get where you want to be. Message to coaches: I really appreciate the encouragement and support that you have all given me, helping me strive to be better as a player and person. CAMRAN EAKIN - Sophomore Birthplace: Denver, CO Height: 6'0" Weight: 156 lbs 3 words to describe AHS Baseball: Excited, Energetic, Funny If you had a superpower... Fly because I won’t have to buy gas Interests/activities: Football Favorite baseball player or team: Kris Bryant, San Francisco Giants Favorite walk-up song: MAX - Home (it’s different remix) Favorite TV show/movie: Star Wars Plans after high school: Play college baseball. Baseball ritual/routine: Pre game prayer Words of wisdom for underclassmen: Fundamentals over style. Message to coaches: Keep up the good energy.

Camran Eakin #23


VARSITY IN ACTION

COORS FIELD


VARSITY IN ACTION


JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM

Cain Gostenik #1 - Fr

Nathan Navarro #2 - Jr

Jacob Zier #5 - So

Elliott Lloyd #6 - So

Landes Tatum #8 - Jr

Evan Dimmick #10 - So

Drew Schlauch # 11 - Jr

Kyler Bushel #12 - Jr

Ryan Pramenko #13 - Fr


Andrew Smart #14 - Fr

Andrew Salthouse #15 - Jr

Graham DeClue #17 - Jr

JV IN ACTION

Vance Dembinski #20 - Jr


JV IN ACTION


SOPHOMORE TEAM

Tyson Watson #23 - Fr

Brayden Young #25 - So

Chance Meili #26 - So

Josh Lew #27 - Fr

Jake Slaybaugh #28 - Fr

Jason Yenne #29 - So

Reid Stevens #30 - So

Reid Salyers #31 - So

Brady Syers #32 - Fr


Noah Hackerott #34 - So

Oliver Henson #39- Fr

Nolan Dunnington #41 - So

SOPHOMORE IN ACTION

Gussie Maynard #42 - So


SOPHOMORE IN ACTION


FRESHMAN TEAM

Ray Bergner #10 - Fr

Cash Callas #13 - Fr

Matt Dollaghan #17 - Fr

Mac Shaver #21 - Fr

Aaron Stalter #23 - Fr

Webb Eggen #25 - Fr

Will Tober #27- Fr

Henry Blackford #31 - Fr

Tyler McCalister #32 - Fr


Grayson DeClue #33 - Fr

Levi Brayton #36- Fr

FRESHMEN IN ACTION

Noah Nielson #42 - Fr


FRESHMEN IN ACTION


CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! Best of luck on your next journey

Senior

PRESLEY MONTEFORTE Presley, Welcome to your senior season, the payoff season of years of putting in the hard work. In case you ever need it, here is a reminder that we are inspired by the man you are becoming, we appreciate your heart and dedication, and we are excited about the opportunities that lay ahead for you. Love you,Dad, Mom, Layla, & Bryce


Senior

EASTON MARKS Easton, From Cooperstown to University of Nevada Reno, it has been an incredible journey. Watching your passion, work ethic and determination in overcoming obstacles we are so proud of you! We can’t wait to see what the future holds on your next journey to UNR. Love, Dad, Mom and Cooper.

Senior

BRODY HOLT

We are so proud of you, Brody!! We will cherish all the memories on and off the field for all these years. We will miss this! Love, Your #1 Fans, Mom and Dad


Senior

SAM THOLEN Sammy, We have loved watching you play since you were hitting off the tee in the backyard. “Hit it to the people!” The best lesson from baseball. Do what you love and you be great at it. We are proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad

Senior

JONATHAN ARSENAULT Jonathan, for the pleasure and pride you have brought to your family on and off the baseball field. May you always honor your Creator and Savior with your faith, quiet strength, and integrity. We love you! Mom & Dad, Daniel & Emily, Lindy, Steph, Laura, Joel, Caroline, Eisie, & Amy


Senior

QUINN KULESA

Quinn, We are so proud of the student, athlete, and most importantly the young man you have become. What a fast and exciting ride the last four years have been culminating into your senior year. We hope you had a childhood full of fun, opportunities, and unforgettable experiences with your friends that will leave you with fun filled memories. We’ve enjoyed watching you play, learn from disappointment and celebrate your wins over the years.You have shown strength and perseverance through injuries and some tough losses. In spite of those challenges you always were willing to get back out to the field, support your team, and deliver when it mattered most. We know these scholastic and athletic experiences have prepared you for the road ahead and that you will always look to "go yard" in whatever you pursue. Use your gifts to help others, work hard, and play fair. With Love, Your Family

Senior

DAKOTA GOLDEN Dakota we are so proud of you! How lucky we are to have you as a son with your charming smile, kind heart, and fun sense of humor. Our wish for you is that you always have faith! When things are difficult and you are too afraid to look ahead, remember to look beside you because we will always be there. Love you forever! Pop, Mom, Lexie and Olivia


COLLEGE BOUND WARRIORS EASTON MARKS University of Nevada, Reno

BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR COLLEGE CAREER AND BEYOND!

WARRIORS

2021

CHRIS ALBEE

Green River College

GARRETT DYKSTRA Garden City Community College

STILL PLAYING GRANT DeCLUE Western Nebraska Community College

TROON EAKIN

Orange Coast College

JACKSON MCDOWELL St. John's University, MN


WILL SEVIER

DREW SALYERS

Scottsdale Community College

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

JOEL ARSENAULT

DAVID CRAIG

College of San Mateo

SPYE TURNBEAUGH Colorado Mesa University

2020

Webster University

HUNTER JACKSON

TURNER PRUITT

Oberlin College

2019

Oklahoma College

TYLER BANKS

University of the Cumberlands, KY

ZACH GOODMAN Webster University

2018

North Park University

GARRETT DeCLUE

COLE CARMEN

DREW HAYES

Concordia University Chicago

2017

Metro State University


WARRIORS BASEBALL RECORDS WARRIOR RECORDS (PITCHING) Wins 8 John Steninger (1971) Kevin Wachtman (1993) Kevin Wachtman (1994) Mike Bradford (1994) DanPadgett (1995) Garrett DeClue (2018) Apparences 13 M. Gibb s (2017) Innings Pitched 73 Brad Hines (1980) Strikeouts 106 John Steninger (1971) Shut Outs 4 John Steninger (1971)

WARRIOR RECORDS (TEAM) Most Wins Most Runs Scored Most Home Runs Stolen Bases Fielding Pct Batting Average On Base Percentage

19 238 36 84 .947 .415 .518

1994 2010 2008 1991 1980 2010 2010

STATE CHAMPIONS 1980

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1971 1980 1994 1998 2005 2008

WARRIOR RECORDS (PERFECT GAME & NO HITTERS) Perfect Game No Hitters

Mark Jeske (1973) Mike Hurd vs Littleton (1999) Chirs Dennis vs Montbello (2004) Eric Anderson vs Littleton (2005)

WARRIOR RECORDS (OFFENSIVE)

At Bats 90 Mark Hutmacher (2010) Runs Scored 40 Scott Cadwallader (1996) Hits 40 Andy Ponseigo (1980) Brian Guyman (2008) Doubles 12 Brian Guyman (2008) Justin Byrd (2009) Triples 4 Troy Brewer (2008) Home Runs 12 Chad Steiner (2001) RBI’s 36 Justin Byrd (2009) On Base .628 Luke Muller (1998) Batting Avg .625 Luke Muller (1998) Slugging Pct. 1.214 Luke Muller (1998) Stolen Bases 25 Scott Cadwallader (1996) Walks 27 Ryan Haskell (1991)

WARRIORS DRAFTED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL 1998 1999 1999 1999

Luke Muller John Perry Mike Hurd Nick White

Minnesota Twins New York Yankees New York Yankees Philadelphia Phillies

WARRIORS DRAFTED OUT OF COLLEGE Chris Kirgan Dan Padgett Clay Tichota Fred Carney Chad Steiner Michael Done Joe White Ron Selbo

Colorado Rockies San Francisco Giants Oakland A’s Anaheim Angels Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles Seattle Mariners Pittsburgh Pirates


FORMER WARRIORS 1999 Ken Padgett Nick White John Perry Mike Hurd Jeff Cadwallander

Northwestern University Neosho CC Southern Nevada CC Texas Arlington Southern Nevada CC Pepperdine University Neosho CC West Virginia State Univ

2000 Fred Carney Clay Tichota Geoff Winkler Phil Sander

Regis University Anaheim Angels Regis University Oakland A’s Colorado School of Mines American River CC

2001 Chad Steiner

Lamar CC, Baltimore Orioles

2002 Chad Sweet

Kansas Newman

2004 Chris Dennis

Dana College Trinidad State CC Univ of N. Colorado

2005 Eric Anderson Hans Schaler

Southern Nevada CC Regis University American River CC Catholic University

2006 Nathaniel Weems Seward County CC Luke Hardcastle Seward County CC Jeff Coulter Wingate University 2007 Cody Scott Tyler Bartschi Henry Hemphill Pat Dennis Nick Whitcraft Kevin Hurd Dave Runberg

Jacksonville CC, Gonzaga Scottsdale CC Northwestern CC Dakota Wesleyan Hastings College Univ of N. Colorado Univ of Oregon (Club)

2008 Charlie Henderson Ryan Whittemore Dave Holland Troy Brewer

Regis University Regis University Regis University Western Nebraska CC

2009 Justin Byrd Tayler Davis Zach Scott Tyler Kaul Grant Robbins

Univ of California, Berkeley Barton CC Odessa CC Colorado State Univ (Club) Regis University

2010 Brian Guyman Mark Hutmacher 2011 Nate Reyes T. Cunningham Brock Freeman

Stanford University St. Bonaventure Odessa CC Odessa CC Yavapai CC

2012

John Mulhern Kirby Schwein Jack Moore Hunter Bingham

Regis University Regis University Colorado Christian Univ William Jewell College

2013

Zach Chandler

Saddleback CC

2014

Ted Ramirez Tyler Rike Scott Hutmacher

Garden City CC Northeastern CC John Carrol University

2015 Trevor Johnson Will Metherd Cole Norse Max Whitehead

Trinity University Colby CC Dodge City CC Pima CC

2016

Garrett Connor Jacob Goodman Clay Hansen Cody Peepgrass Desmond Pineda Hunter Rynders Brett Stenlund

McPherson College Denison University Santa Barbara CC Kansas Wesleyan Concordia University McCook CC Barstow CC

2017

Cole Carman Reid Conant Corey Grace Ryan Hendrix Scotty Mountz Aaron Ziola

Concordia University, IL Azusa Pacific Univ of Wyoming Hastings College University of Saint Mary Doane University

2018 Tyler Banks North Park Univ, IL Garrett DeClue Western Nebraska CC Univ of Cumberlands, KY Brandon Dryer Webster University, MO Bo Garcia Western Nebraska CC Zach Goodman Webster University, MO Drew Hayes Oklahoma University Metro State Univ., CO Ryan Norse Webster University 2019

Hunter Jackson Oberlin College, OH Turner Pruitt Whitman College Northern Oklahoma College 2020 Joel Arsenault Ethan Anton Cole Bloomer David Craig Spye Turnbeaugh

Webster University, MO Lamar CC lamar CC College of San Mateo, CA Colorado Mesa Univ, CO

2021 Chris Albee Green River College, WA Grant DeClue Western Nebraska CC, NE Garrett Dykstra Garden City CC, DS Troon Eakin Orange Coast College, CA Jackson McDowell Saint John's University, MN Drew Salyers Univ of Wisconsin Eau Claire, WI Will Sevier Scottsdale CC, AZ


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