NORTH COBB HIGH A Preview for Warriors Fans

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Head Coach Tom Callahan, Assistant Coaches Mike Turchan, Mike Young, Evan Hester, Tyler Queen, Trent Stapleton

In 2022, the Warriors went 21-11 and advanced to the second round of state playoffs before losing to eventual state champion Woodstock. The team finished in second place in the region and hosted a playoff series for the first time since 2014. While the Warriors lost a number of key contributors on the mound and at the plate, they hope to compete for a playoff spot if some of the younger players are able to step in to fill those vacancies. The offensive attack should be led by second- team all-state selections Kyle Robitzsch (senior catcher, North Georgia signee) and Jay Abernathy (junior shortstop, Tennessee commit). Andrew Trelles (senior outfielder), T.J. Smith (junior outfielder) and Haruki Kawano also played significant roles on last year’s squad. Senior right-handed pitchers Jakob McKinney and Will Tarwater were dependable on the mound last year, but the team will need others to step up. Kendall Vincent (junior left-handed pitcher/first baseman), Sydney Grimstead (senior left-handed pitcher/first baseman) and Garrison Markwalter (senior left-handed pitcher/outfielder) will look to fill those roles. Sophomores Jamauri Major, Parker Bare, Nick Grimstead and Keenan Mobley also will be counted on.