2024 Preview: Apex
January 1, 2024
Apex High School Preview
PROGRAM INFORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Apex High School
MASCOT Cougars
CLASSIFICATION 4A
CONFERENCE SWAC
HEAD COACH Lane Olive
TWITTER @coach_olive
INSTAGRAM @apexhbaseball
HOME FIELD: Cougar Field / 1501 Laura Duncan Road Apex, NC, 27502
PROGRAM HISTORY
PROGRAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
+ Conference Champions - 2008
+ State Champions - 2000
PREVIEWING 2022
SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE & find the 2024 schedule
ROSTER: CLICK HERE & find the 2024 roster
STARTERS RETURNING: 8
RETURNING PITCHERS: 5
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Expectations for Team - The Cougars could be a very deep and dangerous lineup. Some of the younger players that got a lot of at bats in 2023 will be expected to take a step forward, but their talent level suggests that is just the next step.
From the Coach - Expected Team Strength
We are excited to bring back the core of our offense. Excited to bring back majority of offensive lineup including Adrian Gonzalez, Jay Hale, Will Newton, Chase Klingemann and Drew Berenyi.
THOUGHTS ON THE CONFERENCE:
The SWAC has a strong standing in NC High School baseball. Expecting a SWAC team to make a deep run in playoffs this year.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
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Cranz Smelcer RHP / Apex, NC / 2024Air Force commit |
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Chase Klingemann SS / C / Apex, NC / 2024Rankings StateRank: 188 / POS: 35
UNC Asheville commit |
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Will Newton OF / 2B / Apex, NC / 2024Rankings StateRank: 282 / POS: 59
Stonehill College commit |
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Adrian Gonzalez 3B / SS / Apex, NC / 2025Rankings StateRank: 75 / POS: 7
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Jay Hale 2B / OF / Apex , NC / 2025Rankings StateRank: 122 / POS: 3
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Justin Davis RHP / 1B / Apex, NC / 2025Rankings StateRank: 109 / POS: 35
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