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Jeffco 4A consists of 9 high schools that all compete at the 4A level. The majority of the schools are located in Jefferson County just to the west of Denver along the foothills.
Alameda HS
Pirates (800)
Coach: Thomas Dillingham - 9th Season
Returning starters: 7
2021 Record: 2-14
2021 Srs playing at the next level: None
Players to watch: Brian Luna (SR) P/CF - committed to Seward JC, JT Trujillo (SR) 3B/P, Julian Cordon (SR) 1B/CF
2022 Outlook: Dillingham returns a solid junior class that brings back LHP Brian Luna (SR). Luna logged 17 innings on the mound in 2021 while striking out an impressive 43 batters, finishing 5th best in Jeffco 4A. Offensively, JT Trujillo (SR), Benny Sherrill (JR) and Luna will provide the punch that can translate into more wins on the field. At the plate. Luna led the team in average and stolen bases during the 2021 season. While both Trujillo and Sherrill also have extra base hit pop. Overall, the Pirates will be experienced with 7 returning starters and strong on the mound with expectations that can turn into more wins on the field.
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Conifer HS
Lobos (624)
Coach: Spencer Hamilton - 1st Season
Returning starters: 9
2021 Record: 6-10
2021 Srs playing at the next level: None
Players to watch: None committed - Gauge Womack (SR) CF, Aodhan Linehan (JR) 3B/P, Liam O’Connor (JR) SS/P
2022 Outlook: The Lobos return a lineup full of Varsity starters from last season and are poised to be a much improved and competitive team. 3 of the 4 top pitchers return to a staff that includes Liam O’Connor (JR) that led the team in strikeouts and innings pitched. At the plate Gauge Womack (SR) and Mason Pratt (JR) lead the offensive attack and include speed on the bases. With an added year of experience and new Head Coach Spencer Hamilton taking the helm, Conifer is excited about what the future holds and the opportunity to establish a winning environment in 2022.
D'evelyn HS
Jaguars (624)
Coach: Dan Porreco - 27th Season
Returning starters: 9
2021 Record: 14-6
2021 Srs playing at the next level: None
Players to watch: Troy Benko (SR) P/1B - committed to Mesa JC, Bradley Blakemore (SR) P/UTL, Blake Reini (SR) P, Ryan Jolton (SR) OF, Joe Zuber (SR) C/INF, Jackson Hobbs (SR) P - committed to Hastings College, Kannon Perry (JR) C, Tate Aurich (JR) P, Gabe Rodriguez (JR) UTL, Heath Perry (JR) OF, Jack McMann (JR) 3B, Gabe Jackson (JR) 2B, Collin Kim (JR) SS, Kyle Vanek (JR) C/UTL
2022 Outlook: How does D’Evelyn follow up a storybook season finishing in the final four? By returning all 9 starters; including RHP Troy Benko (SR) and LHP Tate Aurich (JR) who combined for 92 strikeouts in 56 IP. Benko, along with Bradley Blakemore (SR) who led the team with 12 stolen bases and Kannon Perry (JR) will be a few of the Jaguars top hitters in a lineup that has the ability to produce from top to bottom. With the experience from the 2021 sea son along with leadership of the Jaguars, they have their sights set on a league championship and making another run in the 2022 playoffs.
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Evergreen HS
Cougars (1117)
Coach: John Lipka - 5th Season
Returning starters: 4
2021 Record: 14-6
2021 Srs playing at the next level: Nick Vilims - Mesa JC, George Hogan - Trinidad State JC, Thomas Schreffler - Mesa JC
Players to watch: Carson King (SR) SS/RHP - committed to Cornell College, Dylan Schiro (SR) MIF - committed to Cornell College, Jack Hogan (JR) OF/RHP, Justin Lipka (JR) C/OF
2022 Outlook: The 2021 team had their 5th straight postseason appearance that ended with a trip to the state tournament. They were one of the most explosive offensive teams in the state finishing with the most homeruns in Jeffco 4A and 3rd most in the state. The graduation of G. Hogan, T. Schreffler and N. Vilims will hurt and the Cougars are looking for Carson King (SR) and Jack Hogan (SR) to fill those very large shoes offensively and on the mound. The 2022 team will continue to be very competitive and fundamentally sound with players like Justin Lipka (JR) returning behind the plate and Dylan Schiro (SR) being asked to play a bigger role at the plate.
Golden HS
Demons (1313)
Coach: Jackie McBroom - 7th Season
Returning starters: 5
2021 Record: 10-8
2021 Srs playing at the next level: Dom Baker - Nebraska Western JC, Jack Babitz - Whittier College, James Douthit - Northeastern Colorado JC
Players to watch: Anders Page-Roth (SR) SS/RHP, Charlie Coors (SR) - committed to Emerson College, Ethan Lewis (SR) RHP - committed to Yale Univ., Laif Palmer (JR) RHP/OF, Noah Wicks (JR) C/RHP
2022 Outlook: The Demons remain very strong for the 2022 season and look to repeat as league champs. A pitching staff that finished with the 2nd best ERA in Jeffco and top ten in the state have both Anders Page-Roth (SR) and Laif Palmer (JR) returning. Together, responsible for 7 of the 10 team wins in 2021 and also combining for 82 strikeouts on the bump. Noah Wicks (JR) returns behind the plate and will be hitting somewhere in the middle of the lineup after leading the team in batting average as a sophomore. The question mark will be if any returning players or underclassmen like Toby Trujillo (SR), Connor Brankin (SR) and Charlie Coors (SR) will be able to step up and fill holes left by 2021 graduates. Wild cards will be RHP Ethan Lewis (SR) who returns from a year off of HS baseball and numerous transfers.
Green Mtn. HS
Rams (1106)
Coach: Brad Kidwell - 9th season
Returning starters: 6 2021
Record: 6-10
2021 Srs playing at the next level: None
Players to watch: Dylan Hearn (SR) C - committed to Scottsdale JC, Caton Lodice (SR) OF/P, Corbin Jantzer (SR) OF/P, Cooper Franzy (SR) INF, Jon Lord (JR) INF, Cohen Cress (JR) OF
2022 Outlook: The Rams believe they will be a playoff team in 2022. Defense will be strong as most of the starting infield and outfield return. Returning All- conference players Dylan Hearn (SR) and Caton Lodice (SR) are expected again to play a big role this season both offensively and defensively. Caton Lodice, driving in the second most runs in the league last season and top 15 in the state. Expect major contributions from Corbin Jantzer (SR) OF/P, Jon Lord (JR) INF, Cohen Cress (JR) OF, Cooper Franzy (SR) INF, at the plate and in the field. Offensively the team should be able to improve from last year’s solid performance. Pitching is the wild card as most of the staff returns but they will have to be better than they were in 2021.
Littleton HS
Lions (1217)
Coach: Jeff Thomas - 1st season
Returning starters: 6
2021 Record: 8-7-1
2021 Srs playing at the next level: None
Players to watch: None committed - Logan Thomas (SR) IF/P, Josh Powles (SR) OF, Jack Shalope (SR) IF, Aiden Peake (SR) IF/P, Tate Redding (JR) OF/P
2022 Outlook: .355 AVG in league (2nd, 11th in state)The Lions had their share of struggles in 2021 but new head coach Jeff Thomas and his coaching staff are looking to re-energize a strong group of returning Varsity players. The pitching staff, decimated by injuries in 2021, will see the return of Logan Thomas, Tate Redding and Aiden Peake. The offense, who posted a .355 average last season will be led by Logan Thomas (SR) .476, Aiden Peake (SR) .462 and Tate Redding (JR) .456. They will look for significant contributions from a healthy Josh Powles (SR), and returning starters Jack Shalope (SR), Sheadon Verano (SR) and Kyle Hisamoto (JR).
Standley Lake HS
Gators (1345)
Coach: David Luongo - 1st season
Returning starters: 5
2021 Record:11-5
2021 Srs playing at the next level: Jake Worm - Trinidad State JC
Players to watch: Avery Gaurmer (SR) C, Logan Schmidt (SR) 1B/P, Camp DeWyse (SR) IF/P, Cannon Frost (JR) OF/P - committed to Univ. of South Carolina - Aiken
2022 Outlook: First year coach David Luongo will inherit a group of Gators that put up tremendous offensive numbers in 2021. Finishing 6th in state in Avg, 9th in SBs, 9th in HRs and 5th in RBIs. The good news is most of that core will return this coming season including preseason MVP Cannon Frost (JR) and Camp Dewyse (SR). Frost was one of the states top offensive individuals finishing in the top 10 in Avg., HRs and RBIs while also logging the most innings pitched on the team. All as just a sophomore. He will team with strong senior leadership that includes C. Dewyse who will also provide punch at the plate and speed on the base paths. This strong core of players should provide a positive environment for the younger players. The Gator family is excited about the 2022 season and is looking to build on the success from the 2021 season.
Wheat Ridge HS
Farmers (1251)
Coach: Adam Miller - 21st season
Returning starters: 3
2021 Record: 6-10
2021 Srs playing at the next level: Jack Hamilton - Oklahoma Christian University, Westin Miller - Regis University
Players to watch: Devon Zurcher (SR) 3B/P, Wyatt Piersall (SR) C - committed to East Georgia St. College, Cian Phillips (JR) SS/P
2022 Outlook: The farmers look to rebuild on the fly in what is expected to be a competitive Jeffco 4A. As always, strong defense and pitching depth will be the team’s strength this season. Devon Zurcher (SR) and Cian Phillips (JR) will provide solid leadership along with contributing on the mound while a young supporting cast could make the difference. With solid defense and strike throwers never count the Farmers out of any game.
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