PBR IA HS Team Preview: Bishop Heelan
May 11, 2021
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As we prepare for the upcoming 2021 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.
Team: Bishop Heelan
Nickname: Crusaders
Class: 3A
League: Missouri River Activities Conference
Head Coach: Andy Osbourne
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 13 (345-161)
2020 Overall Record: 13-3
2020 League Record: 9-3
2020 League Finish: 3rd
2020 Post-Season Finish: Lost in District Opener
# of Returning Starters: 2
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 2
# of Starters Lost: 9
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 2
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Brett Sitzmann, P/1B/3B, 2021- Briar Cliff
Brayden Pratt, OF/2B, 2021
ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Brant Hogue- Iowa Western
Ben Dixon- DMACC
Jared Sitzmann- Briar Cliff
Camden Smith- Viterbo
Hunter Hope- Morningside
Colin Kasperbauer- Ohio University
Brenden Roder- Ohio University
2021 OUTLOOK:
“We are going to be very young but talented. Freshman class is among the best we've had in 13 years at Bishop Heelan. A ton of new faces will emerge. Some very good young players that showed flashes in 2020. Two top arms will keep this team in the playoff chase.” Head Coach Andy Osbourne