By PBR Staff

Leading up to the start of the high school season, we will count down the Top 50 preseason teams every day as part of our comprehensive season coverage. The Top 50 teams are picked from all classifications, and are not divided up by class level. To see the entire list click here   

Team: Monarch
Preseason Rank: 29
2016 Record: 14-7
Conference: Front Range
CHSAA Class: 5A
Head Coach: Scott Weiss
Playoff Run: Lost to Mullen 7-5 in 5A District play District 2 Championship
2016 Final Rank: 24
Returning Starters: 6
Returning Pitchers: 3

TOP PLAYERS:
Spencer Lofstedt, OF/2B, No.134 2017
Conner Flynn, OF/1B, 2017
Tyler Seebaum, RHP/2B, 2017
Mitch Trenka, LHP/1B, No.82 2017 (Regis University)

OTHER PLAYERS WHO MIGHT MAKE AN IMPACT:
Thomas Campeau, OF, 2017
Ben Coatney, 2018

KEY PLAYERS LOST:
Daniel Boehmler
Zack Berohn
Michael Trenka

Stat Rat:  53 extra base hits including 43 doubles. Combine that with 35 stolen bases, Monarch puts pressure on the opposing team.

Bottom Line:  The Coyotes come into 2017 looking to continue their success from the past few season including a Final 8 appearance in 2015 and a District 2 championship game appearance where they lost to Mullen 7-5 in 2016.  The 2017 roster is loaded with players who have been gaining more and more experience each of the last 2 year.  Look for No. 134 2017 Spencer Lofstedt, 17 hits, 7 RBI with 15 stolen bases, Connor Flynn, .386 with 10 RBI to lead the way for Monarch at the plate.  On the mound the Coyotes will turn to Regis University commit, No. 82 2017 Mitch Trenka who was 3-1 with 22 K's in 2016 and Tyler Seebaum who went 4-0 in 2016 to take the ball in a tough Front Range League and attempt to return Monarch to the post season.