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With 2023 now in the past, PBR Michigan is eagerly anticipating bringing the state the best high school coverage that can be found anywhere in 2024. Starting in February, we began releasing team previews for squads across the state. Ahead, we will have Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings coming your way.

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2024 Spring Team Preview: Western Panthers

Team Name: Western Panthers
Head Coach: Tyler Ridgeway
Division: 2
2023 Record: 20-11
2023 Tourney Finish: District Semifinals loss to Marshall
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/2

Coach Outlook: "We are excited for the upcoming season, with hopes of building off last year, and continuing to improve day to day in all aspects of the game."

2024 Team Strengths:

• Defense

Top Returning Players:

• Ben Parrot, SS/RHP, 2024
• Jack LaPorte, CF/RHP, 2024
• Nick Allen, 1B/LHP, 2024
• Alex Trudell, OF/C, 2024
• James Messer 1B 2024
• Braden Leightner 2B/RHP, 2025
• Luke Nally 1B/RHP 2025
• Cody Spitzer, INF/RHP, 2025

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

• Jack LaPorte
• Ben Parrott
• Alex Trudell
• Nick Allen

Class of 2025 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

• Braden Leightner
• Luke Nally
• Cody Spitzer

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

• Jack Luke, INF/C/2026

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