ECIC I, II, III, IV Baseball Team Profiles

ECIC I

Clarence Red Devils

Head Coach    

David Smith

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

21 years as head coach/27 years with program

Assistant Coaches 

Ed Warnke, Frank Yang, Connor Reinlander                   

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

12-9

Key Players Returning

Matt Ganschow, Tom Rook, Jake Denall, Jake Hughes 

New Players to watch out for 

Owen Newth is a returner but will play a much larger role now as an 11th grader.  Jackson Bugg is first year 10th grader.

Key Losses due to Graduation

Brady Culhane, Note Wojciechowsk    

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

Tom Rook - Westminster College

Frontier Falcons

Head Coach    

Mike Morlock

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

20/27

Assistant Coaches 

Tom Hesketh, Warren Lease, Shawn Berg                     

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

7-14-1

Key Players Returning

Robby Kibler, Jacob Hudson, Ethan Hediger, Evan Sullivan, Nick Shea, Chase Porter            

New Players to watch out for 

Key Losses due to Graduation

None    

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

None                   

Jamestown Red & Green

Head Coach    

David Roehmholdt

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

21 years as head coach, 25 years w/program.

Assistant Coaches 

Mike Navarro, Jose Cruz                   

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

5-15

Key Players Returning

Mike Patric, Caleb Piazza, Antonie Rodriguez, Dom Weber, Carter Rizzuto              

New Players to watch out for 

Chase Bonta

Key Losses due to Graduation

Brandon Lobb, Colin Melendez              

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

None yet.          

Lancaster Legends

Head Coach    

Mark Dalfonso

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

18/30

Assistant Coaches 

Jim poulos                         

How did you finish last year? 

Reached State Semis (NYSPHSAA or NYSCHSAA)

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

22-6-2

Key Players Returning

Mike Schaefer, James Buettner, Brady Majchrowicz, Erik Castren             

New Players to watch out for 

Mike Falls, Cameron Oddo

Key Losses due to Graduation

Konnor Hauck, Tyler Reece, Calvin Kaminski, Jack Harrington, Ethan Bak        

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

Mike Schaefer-NCCC. James Buettner - NCCC

Orchard Park Quakers

Head Coach    

Chuck Senn

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

7 years/ 25 years

Assistant Coaches 

Jon Phillips, Shawn Gavigan                            

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

17-2

Key Players Returning

Evan Hernandez, John Callahan, Rhys Arnold, Sam Storm  and Layne Staubitz      

New Players to watch out for 

Brody Monaco and Zach Nalawadi

Key Losses due to Graduation

Ben Gocella, Tyler Pohlman, Robert Leach, Colin Pytlak and Jack Wisniewski 

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

Rhys Arnold- Washington Jefferson John Callahan-ECC Layne Staubitz-ECC Pat and Steven Blidy-ECC                         

West Seneca West Warhawks

Head Coach    

Chris Hodil

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

First year HC/8th year with WSW

Assistant Coaches 

Gio Chimera                        

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

7-13

Key Players Returning

Ryan Vanderlip, Jude Khoury, Tom Matyjakowski         

New Players to watch out for 

Caleb Drapeau, Cam Blickwedehl

Key Losses due to Graduation

JR Hasfurter     

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

Vanderlip- St John Fischer

Williamsville North Spartans

Head Coach    

Max Zimmerman

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

8

Assistant Coaches 

Nathan Zimmerman, Brian Wolf, Joe Novak                  

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

13-9

Key Players Returning

Matt Kasprowicz, Owen Smith, Jadon Wanat 

New Players to watch out for 

Ben Hansen, Sam Welgoss, Ben Quagliana

Key Losses due to Graduation

Cole Schruafstetter, Noah Callesto, Jace Rutkowski, Andrew Tucker, Chris Kramer     

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

Matt Kasprowicz - NCCC Owen Smith - St. Bona

ECIC II

Amherst Tigers

Head Coach    

Brian Davis

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

18th Season as Varsity Head Coach - 20th year with the program

Assistant Coaches 

Chris Dolce                         

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in Crossover game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

16-6 Including Playoffs - 9-3 Division Record in ECIC II

Key Players Returning

CJ Hurley, Grady Brown, Patrick Sarzynski, Adam Sarzynski, Patrick Kantz             

New Players to watch out for 

RJ Rybicki, Evan Beiter

Key Losses due to Graduation

Jayden Serotte, Nathan Wutz, Max D'Amico     

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

CJ Hurley has signed to play at Niagara University next fall.

Hamburg Bulldogs

Head Coach    

Derek Hill

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

10/23

Assistant Coaches 

Adam O'Shei, Austin O'Shei, Tyler Shaw                         

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

14-6

Key Players Returning

Gavin Puchalski, Jonah Moscato, Ty Barber   

New Players to watch out for 

Max Gladke, Alex Strachan, Dylan Monczynski

Key Losses due to Graduation

Nolan Smith, James Simoncelli, Jacob Reese, David Conklin  

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

None    

Starpoint Spartans

Head Coach    

Tim Racey

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

19/26

Assistant Coaches 

Vincent Cuviello, Tom Sarkovics, Alex Keller, Jon Cavagnaro, Al Cavagnaro                           

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

6-9

Key Players Returning

Brady Wilkinson(So) P, Brady Case(Jr) P, Zack Genkinger(Sr) C, Tyler Baker(Jr) OF, Nick Prezioso(Jr.) SS Ethan Ernst          

New Players to watch out for 

Sam Prezioso, Mike and Mason Mikuslski

Key Losses due to Graduation

Andrew Hearn(Qinnipiac) Sean Duffy(NCCC)  

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

Zack Genkinger(Penn State-Behrend), Ethan Ernst(Houghton), Noah Umstead(Onondaga CC), Matt Cardona(Jamestown CC)         

Sweet Home Panthers

Head Coach    

Jon Campolo

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

8 years as Head Coach and 16 years with the program.

Assistant Coaches 

Tim Gardner and Neal McLoughlin                 

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

1 -20

Key Players Returning

Carter Bandelian, Rocco Panepinto, Rob McLoghlin, Frankie Bellanti, Mike Morris, Dom Dunstan, Tommy Caruana, Samie Abbas, Alec Murphy, Jacob Brand       

New Players to watch out for 

Jared Veal, Kyle Hall, Eli Hansen, and Aiden Mroz

Key Losses due to Graduation

Zach McGowan, Matt Gardner, and Derek Richards     

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

West Seneca East Trojans

Head Coach    

David Giancola

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

12/13

Assistant Coaches 

Brian Wasilewski, Jake Madison, Donny Benker, Joe Godzala, Dan Christmann (JV)                            

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

4-16

Key Players Returning

DJ Benker, Brayden Delaney, Cam Rogers, Nick Czapla, Brady Murdoch, Cade Cacciotti, Brett Zipp    

New Players to watch out for 

Noah Rodriguez, Josh Robertson

Key Losses due to Graduation

Jeff Ralabate, Daniel Gospodarski, Carson Sailer, Jake Wojtkowiak, Gavin Page, Braeden Jones   

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

Brayden Delaney (Onondaga Community College, where he will join East Alum, Jeff Ralabate)

Williamsville East Flames

Head Coach    

Chris Gruarin

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

4th Year as HC

Assistant Coaches 

Spencer Leet, Tyler Green, Stefan Kothe                        

How did you finish last year? 

Reached State Semis (NYSPHSAA or NYSCHSAA)

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

19-6

Key Players Returning

Brian Smith, Carmen Panaro, Jack Reimann, Nate Wisniewski, Nick Mendola, Michael Gangloff, Alex Van Duzer, Dylan Sharkey          

New Players to watch out for 

Noah Hoffman, Eric Osterstrom, Gavin Steinacher, Ryan McKinnon,

Key Losses due to Graduation

Cooper Rossano, Sean Sansone, Ryan Fryling, Michael Scioli 

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

Brian Smith- Canisius College

Carmen Panaro- Niagara U

Jack Reimann- St. Bonnies

Michael Gangloff- Alfred St.     

Williamsville South Billies

Head Coach    

Travis Denman

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

3

Assistant Coaches 

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

14-9

Key Players Returning

Mike Munzert, Sean Munzert, Cam Kolt, Connor Hall, Chris Pierce.           

New Players to watch out for 

Atticus York, Austin Bates, Ian Gentes, Theo Widenor.

Key Losses due to Graduation

Cooper Sackel, Jack Chrzanowski, Lucas Mirti.             

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

Mike Munzert - NCCC 

ECIC III

Cheektowaga Warriors

Head Coach    

Philip Enser

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

5/6

Assistant Coaches 

Les Anders                         

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

5-9

Key Players Returning

Matty Barr, Jerromey Gonzalez        

New Players to watch out for 

Tyler Alponte

Key Losses due to Graduation

CJ Young            

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

Matty Barr Niagara County Community College

Iroquois Chiefs

Head Coach    

Jeff Helmbrecht

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

1st Year

Assistant Coaches 

Jim Kaufman, Matt Ciezki, Wally Skrzynski                   

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

Jason Brostko Slade McTigue Cody Pache    

New Players to watch out for 

Luke Bowen Tyler Brundage Gavin Dundon Nolan Yax

Key Losses due to Graduation

N/A       

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

Jason Brostko  Erie CC 

Lackawanna Steelers

Head Coach    

Richard Lehr

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

3

Assistant Coaches 

Mike Communale               

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

0-14

Key Players Returning

Rodney Alls, Dalton Kantewein         

New Players to watch out for 

Noah Ortiz

Key Losses due to Graduation

Ian Eich              

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

no   

Lake Shore Eagles

Head Coach    

Zachary Marshall

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

2 years as head coach/5th year with program

Assistant Coaches 

Evan Koehler                      

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

4-13

Key Players Returning

Brian Guest, Shane Lagattuta, Keegan Green 

New Players to watch out for 

Sam Smaldino, Dominick Lagattuta

Key Losses due to Graduation

Aiden Styles, Shane Friend       

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

No                                      

Maryvale Flyers

Head Coach    

Ryan Mohr

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

9th year as Varsity Head Coach/18th year in Maryvale Program

Assistant Coaches 

Dave Kuciel, Steve Wellenc (JV), Andrew Collura (Modified)                      

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

17-6 (9-3 ECIC 3)

Key Players Returning

James Rindflsiech- senior, 4 year varsity player, ECIC 2nd Team All Star Jaxsyn Moritz (junior, 1st team ECIC 3 All Star) Owen Baker- Senior, Matt Prusiecki- Senior and Jacob Kuciel- Sophomore 

New Players to watch out for 

Isiah Hill- Sophomore, Dominic Daly- Freshman, Luke Altieri-Freshman, Joe Madden - Junior

Key Losses due to Graduation

Dalton Harper, Hunter Murphy. Josh Magda     

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

James Rindfleisch NCCC (baseball), Owen Baker- Alfred State (swimming)

Pioneer Panthers

Head Coach    

David Buncy

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

24/24

Assistant Coaches 

Justin Uhteg                       

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

12-6 Overall 8-4 league

Key Players Returning

Jacob Kopinski SR  Cole Rhodus SR Dalton Morgan Sr Brody Ludwig Jr Sam Carder Jr       

New Players to watch out for 

Tyler Mersmann So Ryker Waite Fr Tyler Morgan So

Key Losses due to Graduation

Ethan Warner   

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

Tonawanda Warriors

Head Coach    

Jordan McGregor

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

3 year HC 12 years with program

Assistant Coaches 

Brian McCarthy                   

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

Key Players Returning

Casey Wright, Markell Wittman, Josh Warthling            

New Players to watch out for 

Brayden Marcus

Key Losses due to Graduation

None

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

None   

ECIC IV

Alden Bulldogs

Head Coach    

Justin Luksch

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

Varsity-3, Program 7

Assistant Coaches 

Tom Bednarski                   

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

11-6

Key Players Returning

David Earsing, Owen Jankowski, Steven Syracuse       

New Players to watch out for 

Mason Urso, Matt Waiss

Key Losses due to Graduation

Nic DePaolis, Riley Streit, John Weglarski         

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

David Earsing- Hilbert  

Cleveland Hill Golden Eagles

Head Coach    

Michael Hamner

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

8th year as head coach and with the program

Assistant Coaches 

How did you finish last year? 

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

1-11 in league

Key Players Returning

Andrew Majchrzak, Jimmy Carlucci, Presten Johnson, Collin Whalen      

New Players to watch out for 

Colin Honan, Cameron Phillips, Trevin Krueger

Key Losses due to Graduation

Zack Phillips, Tanner Betz, Mason Hart, Kyle Camp, Shane Brannigan 

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

Depew Wildcats

Head Coach    

Steven Kolbert

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

1st year/ 10 years

Assistant Coaches 

none                     

How did you finish last year? 

Won State Title (NYSPHSAA or NYSCHSAA)

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

Key Players Returning

Tyler Pagano, CJ Kanick, Jake Scibetta, Danny Reese, Justin Refermat, Tony Weber            

New Players to watch out for 

Dylan Mercado, Jeff Nawojski, Tyler Fryling

Key Losses due to Graduation

Josh Toole, Eric Woodley           

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

Tyler Pagano-ECC    Tony Weber- Finger Lakes 

East Aurora Blue Devils

Head Coach    

Stephen Sokolski

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

30 years

Assistant Coaches 

Coyote Sokolski.  Mitch Schultz                      

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

12 -  8

Key Players Returning

Patrick Bodecker.  Eric Kammer. Mathew Teller             

New Players to watch out for 

Ayden Emmick.  John Kammer  Andrew Bodecker

Key Losses due to Graduation

Alex Rumfola    

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

Eden Raiders

Head Coach    

Eric Cooper

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

21/27

Assistant Coaches 

Gordy Karatedt, Greg Gonter, Donny Genco                   

How did you finish last year? 

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

10-7

Key Players Returning

Tyler Schunk, Brayden Timblin, Richie Nordblum, Troy Pressing 

New Players to watch out for 

N/A

Key Losses due to Graduation

Noah Panek, Peyton Koszelak, Connor Baker  

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

N/A      

Holland Dutchmen

Head Coach    

Matt Adams

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

2

Assistant Coaches 

Travis Wiedemann                             

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

7-5

Key Players Returning

Dax Bengert, Frank Scharmach, Jack Brown  

New Players to watch out for 

Nolan Smith, Ryan Baranowski

Key Losses due to Graduation

Jack Feneziani 

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

not at this time 

John F. Kennedy Bears

Head Coach    

Nick Coronado

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

5th year as varsity HC, 10 years as a head baseball coach, 3rd season at JFK

Assistant Coaches 

Paul Tripi and Drew Miller                 

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

4-12

Key Players Returning

Max Hoerner, Andrew Pajak, Troy Werner       

New Players to watch out for 

n/a

Key Losses due to Graduation

n/a        

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

n/a

Springville Griffith Institute Griffins

Head Coach    

Joel Lux

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

6 yrs varsity,13 all together at school

Assistant Coaches 

Chris brown, Dallas Runser               

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

14-1

Key Players Returning

Nick Gold, Hunter Runser, Grant Michalski     

New Players to watch out for 

Landon Roy, Brodie Glass, Drew Reynolds

Key Losses due to Graduation

Jackson Crone, Tanner Lux       

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

Nick Gold ECC