2024 Preview: Burns
January 1, 2024
Burns High School Preview
PROGRAM INFORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Burns High School
MASCOT Bulldogs
CLASSIFICATION 2A
CONFERENCE Southern Piedmont
HEAD COACH Alex Leonhardt
TWITTER @burnsbaseball
INSTAGRAM burnshighbaseball
HOME FIELD: The Dog Lot @ BHS307 E Stagecoach TrailLawndale, NC 28090
PROGRAM HISTORY
PROGRAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
+ Conference Champions - Southern Piedmont - 2023
+ State Champions - 2A - 2023
PREVIEWING 2022
SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE & find the 2024 schedule
ROSTER: CLICK HERE & find the 2024 roster
PRESEASON EVENT: FCA "Cage Match at The Dog Lot" 3/2 (8 Teams, 4 Games)
SPRING BREAK: Shelby Easter Tournament 4/1-4/4
STARTERS RETURNING: 8
RETURNING PITCHERS: 3
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Expectations for Team - The defending 3A State Champions are returning a solid core from the ‘23 title. With a taste of a state championship, along with the knowledge of how to get through the tournament, watch out for a potential repeat… but the season can be long and there will be teams looking to hunt Burns.
From the Coach, Expected Team Strength
Our entire 2023 pitching staff returns led by Colby Putnam, Marshall McGowan and Josh Taylor. The pitching staff will also be aided by Jackson Toney. We return 8 out 10 starters (including DH) from the 2023 state championship, which will set a firm foundation for our defense.
THOUGHTS ON THE CONFERENCE:
East Gaston and Highland Tech will be returning a core group of players in 2024. Also Cherryville will be reloaded and a formidable opponent.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Marshall McGowan 1B / 3B / Crest, NC / 2024Rankings StateRank: 170 / POS: 8
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Colby Putnam RHP / Burns, NC / 2025Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 17
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Jackson Toney RHP / 1B / Burns, NC / 2025Rankings StateRank: 97 / POS: 33
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