PBR IA HS Team Preview: Cedar Rapids Kennedy
April 29, 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: Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Nickname: Cougars
Class: 4A
League: MVC
Head Coach: Bret Hoyer
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 28 (706-393-2)
2020 Overall Record: 14-6
2020 League Record: 8-4
2020 League Finish: 2nd
2020 Post-Season Finish: Lost in Sub State Final
# of Returning Starters: 4
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 1
# of Starters Lost: 4
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 3
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Brenden Groth, OF/P/C, 2021- Southwestern
Wiley Sullivan, INF/P, 2021- Wartburg
Max White, OF/C, 2021
Mason Behn, P/INF, 2022- Southeastern
Gavin Smith, OF/P, 2022
ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Graham Woods- Mt. Mercy
Zac Stallman- Cornell
Drew Schaefer- Cornell
Brayden Dolphin- Kirkwood
Trenton Wheatley- Mt. Mercy
Gavin Black- Central College
Eli Park
2021 OUTLOOK:
“Kennedy must grow up fast replacing 7 seniors, 6 of which are playing college baseball.
Behn and Donels are a good place to start.” Head Coach Bret Hoyer