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No. 23--Magnolia West Mustangs Baseball
2022: 17-12 (3rd in District 19-5A/Bi-District Finalists) *Currently in District 21-5A
HC: Travis Earles
Mag West was a team to be reckoned with in their previous District (19-5A). Given their steady supply of progressive talent, nothing stands to change as they join a fiercely-competitive division (21-5A).
Coach Travis Earles’s first year on the job produced a respectable 17-12 third-place record, followed by an appearance in the UIL postseason. Despite being eliminated by new-district rival and eventual Regional Finalists Lake Creek, his team has a lot going for them as they build upon a new culture.
The 2022-23 Mustangs will feature numerous returning players, including Texas State-commit Dawson Park at shortstop, senior OF/RHP/3B Jackson Blank (Rice), and senior RHP James Ellwanger (Dallas Baptist), among others.
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VYPE 2021 Baseball Preview: Public School #19 Magnolia West
The Mustangs are pinned in a tough District 19-5A with College Station and A&M Consolidated, but Mag West is up for the challenge. Coach Justin Faltysek last led his team to the Regional Finals – making school history in 2019.
Senior pitcher JP Ellwanger needs a big season to make the Mustangs true contenders. He's going to need some help on the mound and that could be from Kade Dunlap. The infield is tight with Mason Swidersky (Angelina) at second base, Trey Leggett at shortstop, and Mitchell Moore at third. Noah Huff calls the pitches behind the plate. The outfield is patrolled by Caden Robertson and Brock Dalton. The 'Stangs are above-average around the bases.
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