2022 Team Preview: China Spring Cougars
December 22, 2021
High School: China Spring
Classification: UIL Class 4A (District 18)
Head Coach: Jesse Lopez
Team Strengths: Returning impact players
Team Weaknesses: Team Captain Graduated
Top Returning Players
Names to Know (2022 Class)
Names to Know (2023 Class)
2023 RHP/3B Alex Martinez
2023 2B/LF Mason Kirk
2023 MIF Jase Garrett
2023 2B/LF Mason Kirk
2023 MIF Jase Garrett
Names to Know (2024 & 2025 Class)
2024 DH JC Hughes
2024 RHP/3B Cage McCloud (TCU Commit)
2025 C Dean Hannah
Team Summary
Coach Jesse Lopez and his China Spring Cougars look to return to the playoffs again after being District Champs in 2021 and advancing to the Regional Quarterfinals. Coach Lopez returns a large core group of players in 2022 and has confidence in his lineup, defense and depth overall but will be looking for a player to step in as team leader after graduating the team captain. Returning on the mound for the Cougars is 2022 RHP/SS Kolby Killough, who posted 98 K's last year in 58 1/3 IP. The Cougars also get back 2023 RHP/3B Alex Martinez, who posted 91 K's last year in 54 2/3 IP. If that wasn't enough, 2024 RHP/3B Cage McCloud (TCU Commit) transferred in for the 2022 season and will also be a big part of the rotation. In the lineup, Coach Sherman returns four, 4-year starters in
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Austin Preseason ID | TX | 01/08 | St. Edward's University - Lucien Hamilton Field |
San Antonio Preseason ID | TX | 01/16 | Cornerstone Christian - San Antonio |
Fort Worth Preseason ID | TX | 01/17 | Weatherford College - Weatherford |
Houston Preseason ID | TX | 01/22 | Houston Baptist University - Husky Field |
Dallas Preseason ID | TX | 01/23 | John Paul II - Plano |