May 26, 2023

⚾ Three Indians named to All-WAC team, Dreher Coach of the Year

Posted May 26, 2023 7:30 PM

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Three Hays High Indians were named to the All-Western Athletic Conference baseball team. Carson Spray and Cooper Sanders were named to the first team and Bradyn Dreher to the second team.

Spray had his senior year slowed because of an injury suffered late in the football season. The third baseman and pitcher was second on the team with 16 hits and was second on the team with a .258 batting average. He tied for second on the team with 3 doubles and hit 1 home run. His 7 RBIs were the fourth most on the squad. Spray went 1-4 on the mound and  had a 5.39 ERA which was the second lowest on the squad. His 18 strikeouts were the third most on the staff.

Sanders led the Indians with 21 hits and had a team-best .313 batting average. His lead the team with 21 runs scored and his 12 RBIs were second most on the squad. The junior shortstop drew 11 walks which was the second most on the team and he led the team with 11 stolen bases without being thrown out.

It's the second straight all-conference honor for Dreher after being named to the second team last season. the senior led the Indians with 16 RBIs and his 16 hits were tied for the most on the team. Dreher had a .250 batting average which was third best on the squad. He also lead the Indians with 6 doubles and 2 triples. 

Dustin Dreher was recognized as the WAC Coach of the Year for the first time since taking over the program in 2020. The Indians went 7-1 in league play and won the league title. They finished 11-10 overall.

2023 First Team All-WAC Team
Brooks Kappelman, Jr., P/INF, Liberal
Carson Umphres, So., P/OF, Great Bend
Cooper Sanders, Jr., INF, Hays
Aric Mendoza, Jr., P/INF, Dodge City
Hayden Bailey, Sr., OF, Garden City
Tyler Stuhlsatz, Sr., P/UTL, Great Bend
Aiden Schwindt, Jr., C/INF, Liberal
Carson Spray, Sr., P/INF, Hays
Koehn Ribordy, Fr., P/OF, Great Bend

Player of the Year: Brooks Kappelman, Liberal
Coach of the Year: Dustin Dreher, Hays

2023 Second Team All-WAC Team
Zayden Martinez, J., P/OF, Liberal
Austin Elam, Sr., C/1B, Garden City
Manny Rodriguez, Sr, 3B, Dodge City
Ian Premer, Fr., 1B, Great Bend
Luis Varela, Sr., P/1B, Garden City
Bradyn Dreher, Sr. 1B, Hays
Sage Reikenberg, Sr., C, Dodge City
Alex Schwindt, So., C/OF, Liberal
Edwin Chaves, Sr., P/INF, Great Bend