CCAA Division 1,2,3 Baseball Profiles

CCAA Division 1

Allegany-Limestone Gators

Head Coach    

Eric Hemphill

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

12th year as Head Coach

Assistant Coaches 

Zach Hemphill, Mark Riordan, Paul Forrest, Logan Klice                            

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

7-12

Key Players Returning

Sean Conroy, Caleb Strade, Collin Forrest, AJ Riordan  

New Players to watch out for 

Zane Gleason, Vin LaBella, Kyree Harmon

Key Losses due to Graduation

Gavin Truman, Eric Furlong, Andrew Giardini   

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Not at this time

Dunkirk Marauders

Head Coach    

Frank Jagoda

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

31st

Assistant Coaches 

Donnie Stoyle , Ryan Corbett , Joe Jagoda , and GM Eric Gloss                

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

15-6

Key Players Returning

Donnie Jackson C, Zachery Zentz P, Dylan Bankoski OF             

New Players to watch out for 

Paul Trippy OF 2B , Anthony Cosme P, Thomas Shaffer P

Key Losses due to Graduation

Brady Corbett  Fred St . Tyler Karin        

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Donnie Jackson Onondaga CC, Zach Zentz  Fred St.    

Falconer Golden Falcons

Head Coach    

Fred Carder

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

2

Assistant Coaches 

Jason Dustin                      

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

0-16

Key Players Returning

Erik Stenstrom, Gage Swanson        

New Players to watch out for 

Anthony Wood, Isaiah Washington

Key Losses due to Graduation

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

No                       

Fredonia Hillbillies

Head Coach    

Tim Cowan

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

3rd year as Fredonia HC (14th year as a Varsity HC) / 12th year with Fredonia program

Assistant Coaches 

Jim Rush III, Scott Herdzik               

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

14-8 Overall (10-4 CCAC Div I West); Class B2 Finalist

Key Players Returning

Owen Rush (Sr, INF/RHP, 2x 1st Team All-WNY), Ashton Putney (Jr, INF/RHP, 2023 CCAA All-Star), Andrew Cowan (Jr, C, 2023 CCAA All-Star), Nathan Sercu (Sr, SS/RHP, 2023 CCAA All-Star), Matt Cowan (Fr, 1B/LHP), Brady Helmer (Jr, OF/RHP), Luca Gullo (Jr, OF/      

New Players to watch out for 

Colin Luce (So, OF), Brady Crawford (So, INF/OF), AJ Kinney (Jr, OF/RHP), Bryce Bacher (Jr, UTL)

Key Losses due to Graduation

Matt Cash (RHP - Morrisville football), Micah Davis (OF - Utica football)           

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Owen Rush (Cortland - Football), Nathan Sercu (Jamestown CC - Baseball & Hockey)

Olean Huskies

Head Coach    

Les DeGolier

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

7 years as head, 8th with orogram

Assistant Coaches 

Justin Retchless, Lucas Chapman and Dylan Vincent                 

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

6-12

Key Players Returning

Aaron Vincent, Cal Vogtli, Ryan Isenberg, Chase Vogtli, Austin Miles        

New Players to watch out for 

Ethan Woodring

Key Losses due to Graduation

Thomas Bates 

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Cal Vogtli is going to FLCC    

Salamanca Warriors

Head Coach    

Greg Herrick

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

3rd year

Assistant Coaches 

Kyle Odonnell, Steve Brundage, Jerrid Bradley                             

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

16-6

Key Players Returning

Jaxson Ross, Jacob Herrick, Cory Holleran   

New Players to watch out for 

Payton Bradley, Angel Perez

Key Losses due to Graduation

Andy Herrick, Zaron Tucker, Jaxon Tarr, Jorden Ambuske           

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Jaxson Ross - Saint Bonaventure

Southwestern Trojans

Head Coach    

Jared Brown

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

9/11

Assistant Coaches 

Derek Houser, Kyler Majka                

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

11-8

Key Players Returning

Jameson Walsh, Judd Harris, George Marshall, Pete Conley, Chase Kartesz          

New Players to watch out for 

Oscar Harris, Gavin Anderson, Wilson Genareo

Key Losses due to Graduation

Dustin Hendrix, Lucas Gilbert 

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Jameson Walsh-University at Albany   

CCAA Division 2

Brocton Bulldogs

Head Coach    

Robert Fetterick

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

10 years/10 years

Assistant Coaches 

Ryan Laurito                       

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

8-10

Key Players Returning

Aiden Gatto, Damion Franklin, Grant Gustafson, Donovan St. George,  Michael Garcia, Austin McIntrye              

New Players to watch out for 

Eric Pryll, Anthony Gatto

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kadin Ehmke    

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information

Cassadaga Valley Cougars

Head Coach    

Al Roller

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

3 weeks

Assistant Coaches 

Caleb Roller, Tim Wissman               

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

5 wins 15 losses

Key Players Returning

Hunter Johnson,  Calvin Hilliker, Owen Pierce, Greg Edson         

New Players to watch out for 

Bradley Windnagle, Jackson Crowell

Key Losses due to Graduation

Braden Lebaron             

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Calvin Hilliker JCC

Chautauqua Lake Eagles

Head Coach    

Matt Cummings

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

3

Assistant Coaches 

Mike Cummings and Richie Langer                 

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

Key Players Returning

Nolan Olson, Nate Henry, Devin Hewes          

New Players to watch out for 

NA

Key Losses due to Graduation

Lawson Ormsby             

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

NA  

CSP Wolfpack

Head Coach    

Jake Marino

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

4/6

Assistant Coaches 

Dan White, Evan Teculver                  

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

14-5

Key Players Returning

Tate Catanese, Grant Lictus, Bryce Hinsdale  

New Players to watch out for 

Gavin Burchanowski, Andrew Spiesman

Key Losses due to Graduation

Gabe Roth, Trent Burchanowski, Austin White 

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information

Frewsburg Bears

Head Coach    

Eric Haglund

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

Coach 3 yrs/ 4 yr varsity player for Frewsburg

Assistant Coaches 

Mike Sheesley/Kane Brink/Shane Marucci/Payton Dustin                         

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

17-4

Key Players Returning

Garrett Brink/Chase Haglund/Mason Eckman/Maddox Sheesley/Aidan Gruber     

New Players to watch out for 

Trent Lewis/Cole Mazzurco

Key Losses due to Graduation

Payton Dustin  

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Garrett Brink - Hilbert College  

Maple Grove Red Dragons

Head Coach    

Cory Falkowski

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

First Season

Assistant Coaches 

Phil Lombardo, Max Falkowski, Jason Yohe                 

How did you finish last year? 

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

13-6-1

Key Players Returning

Kolden McCall, Nate Cornell, Sean Verbosky, Camden Lombardo, Jake Reinhart, Avery Garrett, Baylor Hirliman, Drew Oste           

New Players to watch out for 

Kyle Yohe, Zach Cornell

Key Losses due to Graduation

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Kolden McCall, Onondaga Community College

Pine Valley Panthers

Head Coach    

Zachary Len

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

First year as HC/ Second Year with the program

Assistant Coaches 

N/A                      

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

Key Players Returning

Trent Ivett/ Dylan Green     

New Players to watch out for 

Camryn Slade/ Jarrett Meyers

Key Losses due to Graduation

Jaiden Miller/ Craig Howard/ Darwin Westlund              

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

N/A                      

Westfield Wolverine

Head Coach    

Dan Martin

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

5 as HC/15 years with program

Assistant Coaches 

Don Paddock, Joe Russo                  

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

6-11

Key Players Returning

Aaron Fuller, Danny Bratton, Tristen Phillips, Joel Stein, Mason Baum, Chris Vacanti            

New Players to watch out for 

Paolo Lascano, Joey Russo, Trent Ramm

Key Losses due to Graduation

John Corbett    

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information

CCAA Division 3

Cattaraugus Little Valley Timberwolves

Head Coach    

Josh Forster

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

4

Assistant Coaches 

Bryce Sherrard                    

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

6-14

Key Players Returning

Cam Young, Nate Wolf, Brayden Young, Joe Murphy, Matt Benzel             

New Players to watch out for 

Noah Ulinger

Key Losses due to Graduation

Devin Henderson, Gavin Baxter             

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

No   

Ellicottville Eagles

Head Coach    

Chris Mendell

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

26/30

Assistant Coaches 

Robert Sawicki                   

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

7-14

Key Players Returning

Hunter Smith,Emmett Jacobson-Coolidge,Cameron Mendell     

New Players to watch out for 

Rylan Benjamin , Parker John

Key Losses due to Graduation

Gian Nuzzo, Caedon Wyatt ,Braylon Wyatt       

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Hunter Smith -Hilbert  

Franklinville Panthers

Head Coach    

Reed Mitrowski

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

6, 12

Assistant Coaches 

Mark Blecha                       

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

7-10

Key Players Returning

Beau Bielecki, Noah Shenk, Bretton Blecha, Matthew Spittler, Collin Mooney, Isaac Towne, Brady Tatlow, Calin Terwilliger, Tyrnan Farrington  

New Players to watch out for 

Trevin Lane

Key Losses due to Graduation

None    

Gowanda Panthers

Head Coach    

Tim Smith

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

19 / 19

Assistant Coaches 

Brian Denea / Ryan Boutelle                            

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in Regionals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

19-3

Key Players Returning

Blake Herman, Carter Capozzi          

New Players to watch out for 

Jayden Fish, Drew Kota

Key Losses due to Graduation

John Ondus, Cole Herman, Tyler Smith, Alex Pachucinski        

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Blake Herman - Canisius

North Collins

Head Coach    

Scott Gill

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

7

Assistant Coaches 

Jeff Ebersole                      

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in Regionals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

14-7

Key Players Returning

Derek Ebersole & Matthew Warsaw 

New Players to watch out for 

Vincent Montaldi

Key Losses due to Graduation

Matthew Sweet              

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Derek and Matt will be playing at Houghton

Portville Panthers

Head Coach    

Mike Matz

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

20/20

Assistant Coaches 

Carl Hollamby, Dave Matz                 

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

17-3

Key Players Returning

Luke Petryszak, Hayden Emley, Nik Manroe, Cole Keesler, Aidan Defazio, Ethan Obergfell    

New Players to watch out for 

Karsen Padlo, Izayah Edmund

Key Losses due to Graduation

Michael Cole, Mario Pascucci, Drew Langdon 

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Ethan Obergfell (Houghton); Luke Petryszak (Gettysburg); Hayden Emley (Pitt-Bradford)

Randolph Cardinals

Head Coach    

Steven McElwain

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

1 / 1

Assistant Coaches 

Nate Root                           

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

0-18-1

Key Players Returning

Tristan Farnham, Mikey Bowhall, David Malone, Wyatt Weaver  

New Players to watch out for 

Allen Root, Bryson Pitts, Conner Braley

Key Losses due to Graduation

Payton Slade, Kyle Senn            

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

None    

Silver Creek/Forestville Black Knights

Head Coach    

Mike Janisch

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

45 years  (51 overall)

Assistant Coaches 

Jack Frost, Ethan Brunner                 

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

12 - 8

Key Players Returning

Aiden Piccolo, John Steinwachs      

New Players to watch out for 

Alex Galfo (12), Dom Anders (9)

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kam Sakpal, Joe Villafranca     

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?         Any Additional Information     

Aiden Piccolo - ECC