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PITCH BY PITCH: Elite bullpen may propel No. 3 Memorial to new heights
Memorial finished with 29 victories before running into eventual 6A Division II state champion Kingwood in the Regional Semifinals—a familiar reminder of how narrow the margins are at this level. That experience, however, returns almost intact.
The pitching staff sets the tone, led by Texas commits Grant Sperandio and Matthew Manis. Sperandio, the District 17-6A Pitcher of the Year and a THSBCA All-State second-team selection, headlines a group that also includes Oklahoma State commit Cash Scarborough, a district second-teamer. Depth follows with junior arms Ben Fuqua and Wyatt Baskin.
Memorial senior outfielders Tanner Drda (Sam Houston State) & Jake Earnest (Air Force)Dana Strange (VYPE/Phlox Photography)
Offensively, Memorial brings a veteran look. Senior outfielders Jake Earnest (Air Force) and Tanner Drda (Sam Houston State) anchor the lineup alongside Boone McLaughlin, Ethan Baylis, and Halen Heinz. Dillon Norris and Evan Mauritzen add versatility and athleticism.
York points to bullpen strength and defensive cohesion as constants. The challenge—and opportunity—lies in converting tools into timely runs.
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