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Bainbridge

Head coach: Geoff Brown

2023 Record: 20-3

Key Returners: Sophomores Braden French, McCrea Curfman

Outlook: Bainbridge lost five seniors from last season. However, the Spartans had several underclassmen who helped with the successful season last year. Therefore, Bainbridge should be able to repeat their success.

Schedule: Mar. 8, 7 pm at West Seattle; Mar. 12, 4:15 pm vs. Sequim; Mar. 15, 4:15 pm at Sequim; Mar. 15, 4 pm at Mountlake Terrace; Mar. 19, 4:15 pm at Kingston; Mar. 21, 4:15 pm vs. Kingston; Mar. 22, 4 pm at Federal Way; Mar.26, 4:15 pm vs. Bremerton; Mar. 28, 4:15 pm at Bremerton; Apr. 5, 2 pm vs. WF West; Apr. 9, 4:15 pm vs. Olympic; Apr. 10, 4 pm at Kennedy Catholic; Apr. 11, 4:15 pm at Olympic; Apr. 16, 4:15 pm at North Kitsap; Apr. 18, 4:15 pm vs. North Kitsap; Apr. 22, 4:15 pm at Port Angeles; Apr. 23, 4:15 pm vs, Port Angeles; Apr. 29, 4:15 pm at North Mason

North Kitsap

Head coach: Jeff Weible

2023 Record: 15-9

Key Returners: Senior Noah Sorenson

Outlook: North Kitsap returns its ace pitcher and several others from the bullpen. In addition, North Kitsap returns a few infielders to boost their lineup and will look to return to state once again.

Schedule: Mar. 12, 4:15 pm vs. Olympic; Mar. 14, 4:15 pm at Olympic; Mar. 19, 4:15 pm vs. Sequim; Mar. 21, 4:15 pm at Sequim; Mar. 26, 4:15 pm at Port Angeles; Mar. 28 vs. Port Angeles; Apr. 9, 4:15 pm vs. North Mason; Apr. 11, 4:15 pm at North Mason; Apr. 12, 6:30 pm at Central Kitsap; Apr. 16, 4:15 pm at Bainbridge; Apr. 18, 4:15 pm vs. Bainbridge; Apr. 22, 4:15 pm at Kingston; Apr. 23, 4:15 pm vs. Kingston; Apr. 26, 4:15 pm at Bremerton; Apr. 29, 4:15 pm vs. Bremerton

Kingston

Head coach: Gerry Butler

2022 Record: 5-13

Key Returners: Seniors Gavin Garner and Peau Tameilau

Outlook: The Kingston Buccaneers return a few power hitters to the lineup. The Bucs offense should be more explosive but a tough conference may see them near the bottom of the pack again.

Schedule: Mar. 9, 4 pm at Mt. Tahoma; Mar. 11, 4 pm at Kent-Meridian; Mar. 12, 4:15 pm at North Mason; Mar. 14. 4:15 pm vs. North Mason; Mar. 19, 4:15 pm vs. Bainbridge; Mar. 21, 4:15 pm at Bainbridge; Mar. 23, 12 pm at East Jefferson; Mar. 26, 4:15 pm vs. Sequim; Mar. 28, 4:15 pm at Sequim; Apr. 9, 4:15 pm at Bremerton; Apr. 11, 4:15 pm vs. Bremerton; Apr. 16, 4:15 pm vs. Olympic; Apr. 17, 4:15 pm at Olympic; Apr. 22, 4:15 pm vs. North Kitsap; Apr. 23, 4:15 pm at North Kitsap; Apr. 26, 4:15 pm at Port Angeles; Apr. 29, 12 pm vs. Port Angeles; May 4, 6 pm at Montesano

South Kitsap

Head coach: Marcus Logue

2023 Record: 5-16

Key Returners: Seniors Tyler Hansen, Jack Horton and Hunter Smith

Outlook: South Kitsap only saw five seniors graduate last season. Although the Wolves struggled, they will have one of the most experienced rosters in the county. Therefore, South Kitsap can fight for an even record this season.

Schedule: Mar. 9, 1 pm at Kentwood; Mar. 12, 4 pm at Central Kitsap; Mar. 14, 4:30 pm at Olympia; Mar. 19, 4 pm vs. Emerald Ridge; Mar. 21, vs. 4 pm at Curtis; Mar. 25, 4 pm at Bellarmine Prep; Mar. 27, 4 pm vs. Rogers; Mar. 29, 7 pm vs. Puyallup; Apr. 1, 4 pm at Bethel; Apr. 3, 4 pm at Graham-Kapowsin; Apr. 5, 4 pm vs. Sumner; Apr. 8, 4 pm at Emerald Ridge; Apr. 10, 4 pm vs. Graham-Kapowsin; Apr. 12, 4 pm at Sumner; Apr. 15, 4 pm vs. Bethel; Apr. 17, 4 pm vs. Bellarmine Prep; Apr. 19, 4 pm vs. Curtis; Apr. 23, 4 pm at Puyallup; Apr. 25, 4 pm vs. Olympia; Apr. 30, 4 pm at Rogers

Olympic

Head coach: Chris Campbell

2023 Record: 12-11

Key Returners: Senior Landen Cartwright

Outlook: Olympic finished third in the Olympic League and had a successful district playoff run. However, the Trojans fell short and lost many players afterward to graduation. Therefore, Olympic has many shoes to fill across the diamond.

Schedule: Mar. 6, 4 pm vs. Central Kitsap (Jamboree); Mar. 8, 4:30 pm at Sammamish; Mar. 12, 4:15 pm at North Kitsap; Mar. 14, 4:1 pm vs. North Kitsap; Mar. 16, 12 pm at Shelton; Mar. 19, 4:15 pm vs. Port Angeles; Mar. 21, 4:15 pm at Port Angeles; Mar. 25, 4:15 pm vs. Orting; Mar. 26, 4:15 pm vs. North Mason; Mar. 28, 4:15 pm at North Mason; Mar. 29, 4:15 pm vs. WF West; Apr. 9, 4:15 pm at Bainbridge; Apr. 11, 4:15 pm vs. Bainbridge; Apr. 13, 1 pm vs. White River; Apr. 16, 4:15 pm at Kingston; Apr. 17, 4:15 pm vs. Kingston; Apr. 22, 4:15 pm vs. Bremerton; Apr. 23, 4:15 pm at Bremerton; Apr. 26, 4:15 pm vs. Sequim; Apr. 29, 4:15 pm at Sequim

Bremerton

Head coach: Robert Ellis

2023 Record: 9-10

Key Returners: Senior Adrian Tittle

Outlook: Bremerton snuck into the district playoffs as the fourth seed in the Olympic League. However, the Knights lost a handful of players and will be competing in a very tough league this year. Therefore, the Knights may be in a similar position fighting for a playoff spot.

Schedule: Mar. 12, 4:15 pm vs. Port Angeles; Mar. 14, 4:15 pm at Port Angeles; Mar. 19, 4:15 pm at North Mason; Mar. 21, 4:15 pm vs. North Mason; Mar. 26, 4:15 pm at Bainbridge; Mar. 28, 4:15 pm vs. Bainbridge; Apr. 9, 4:15 pm vs. Kingston; Apr. 11, 4:15 pm at Kingston; Apr. 16, 4:15 pm vs. Sequim; Apr. 18, 4:15 pm at Sequim; Apr. 22, 4:15 pm at Olympic; Apr. 23, 4:15 pm vs. Olympic; Apr. 26, 4:15 pm vs. North Kitsap; Apr. 29, 4:15 pm at North Kitsap

Central Kitsap

Head coach: Justin Brien

2023 Record: 10-9

Key Returners: Seniors Nate Lander, Blake Herdman and Landon Frandsen

Outlook: The Cougars only lost six players from last season and return several pitchers. Therefore, Central Kitsap should see themselves competing for a top-three spot in league this year.

Schedule: Mar. 6, 4 pm vs. Olympic (Jamboree); Mar. 12, 4 pm vs. South Kitsap; Mar. 15, 4 pm vs. Port Angeles; Mar. 19, 4 pm vs. Peninsula; Mar. 20, 4 pm at Peninsula; Mar. 26, 4 pm at North Thurston; Mar. 27, 4 pm vs. North Thurston; Apr. 1, 4 pm vs. Gig Harbor; Apr. 2, 4 pm at Gig Harbor; Apr. 9, 4 pm vs. River Ridge; Apr. 10, 4 pm at River Ridge; Apr. 12, 5:30 pm vs. North Kitsap; Apr. 16, 4 pm at Timberline; Apr. 17, 4 pm vs. Timberline; Apr. 19, 4 pm vs. Silas; Apr. 23, 4 pm vs. Yelm; Apr. 24, 4 pm at Yelm; Apr. 30, 4 pm vs. Capital; May 1, 4 pm at Capital

Klahowya

Head coach: Eddie Beloate

2023 Record: 22-2

Key Returners: Seniors Blake Robinson, Franklin Morgan, Nathan Turk and Owen Wood

Outlook: Klahowya only lost four seniors from their state title team. Although the path for a second title is very tough, it is possible. The Eagles return a few all-league selections and most of its squad.

Schedule: Mar. 6, 4:45 pm Jamboree @ Central Kitsap; Mar. 12, 4 pm vs. Cascade Christian; Mar. 13, 4 pm vs. Charles Wright Academy; Mar. 15, 4 pm at Charles Wright Academy; Mar. 20, 4 pm vs. Seattle Christian; Mar. 22, 4 pm at Seattle Christian; Apr. 5, 1 pm at Port Angeles; Apr. 8, 4 pm at East Jefferson; Apr. 10, Bellevue Christian; Apr. 12, 4 pm at Vashon Island; Apr. 15, 6:30 pm at Bellevue Christian; Apr. 17, 4 pm vs. Vashon Island; Apr. 19, 4 pm at Vashon Island; Apr. 22, 4 pm vs. Seattle Christian; Apr. 24, 4 pm vs. East Jefferson; Apr. 26, 4 pm at East Jefferson; Apr. 29, 4 pm vs. Charles Wright Academy; May 1, 4 pm vs. Cascade Christian; May 3, 4 pm at Cascade Christian