2024 Preview: Ardrey Kell
January 1, 2024
Ardrey Kell Preview
PROGRAM INFORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Ardrey Kell
MASCOT Knights
CLASSIFICATION 4A
CONFERENCE SoMeck 4A
HEAD COACH Sean Thomas
TWITTER @AKHSBaseball
INSTAGRAM akhs.baseball
HOME FIELD: Knights Stadium - 10220 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277
PROGRAM HISTORY
PROGRAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
+ Conference Champions - SoMeck 4A 2023
+ State Champions - 4A - 2009
PREVIEWING 2022
SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE & find the 2024 schedule
ROSTER: CLICK HERE & find the 2024 roster
PRESEASON EVENT: 2/17 Jamboree @ AK. Teams involved - Hickory Ridge, Porter Ridge and AK.
SPRING BREAK: Hanahan Invitational Tournament, 4/1-4/4 Charleston, SC.
STARTERS RETURNING: 8 Starters
RETURNING PITCHERS: 3 pitchers of 10+ Varsity Innings
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Expectations for Team - Depth can win games when a team understands their individual roles and buys into those roles. There is a lot of talent on the Knights club but they may lack one individual “Alpha”. This can be good if everyone buys in and we see a new hero each night. Should AK buy into the thought that a new hero can emerge every night, they could become very dangerous.
From the Coach - Expected Team Strength
Returning a good crop of position players that will look to build on successes from last year. Program is led by a good group of seniors and a talented group of sophomores.
THOUGHTS ON THE CONFERENCE:
South Meck will be one of the strongest teams in the Conference and in the area. They return a good portion of their lineup and almost all of their innings on the mound, plus Cam Bagwell's return. Myers Park is always good. They are a prepared, talented group that always features a good game.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Michael Craft SS / 2B / Ardrey Kell, NC / 2024Rankings StateRank: 187 / POS: 34
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Owen Green OF / LHP / Ardrey Kell, NC / 2026Virginia Tech commit |
Brady Marconi C / Ardrey Kell, NC / 2026Rankings StateRank: 30 / POS: 5
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Jack Leach RHP / Ardrey Kell, NC / 2026Rankings StateRank: 51 / POS: 14
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