2023 CHSAA Season Preview: Lakewood HS

The Colorado high school season is nearing quickly, and we're here to cover it. Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we'll publish our team previews ahead of the 2023 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, leading into a countdown through the official PBR Colorado Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Team: Lakewood
League: Jeffco
2022 Record: 14-10 / 4-4 Conference
Classification: 5A
Head Coach: Derrick Peterson
Years at the Helm: 13

OUTLOOK:
The Lakewood Tigers have five starters returning to this roster, including senior Eze Rojas who should make a big impact on the mound and at the plate. Some newer arms may have to step up behind Rojas, but coach Derrick Peterson likes how this lineup should shake out after a strong offensive output in 2022. The Tigers have enough experience and firepower to match up with some of the best teams in the state this spring. 

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

Seniors:

Eze Rojas: P/SS
24 GP, .373 BA, 1.087 OPS, 28 RBI, 7 2B, 5 HR, 15 SBs
11 APP, 4.97 ERA, 6-3, 50.2 IP, 75 Ks

Bailey Allen: C

Garrett Weingardt: P/3B/OF
24 GP, .358 BA, .974 OPS, 14 RBI, 3 2B, 1 3B

Aizik Wegs: INF

Tobey Scoles: INF/P
15 GP, .800 BA, 1.550 OPS, 4 RBI
9 APP, 6.33 ERA, 3-2, 24.1 IP, 24 Ks

Gavin Sparks: 1B/P

Juniors:

Julian Duran: P/OF
24 GP, .368 BA, 1.075 OPS, 14 RBI, 9 2B, 1 3B, 13 SBs

Jacob Wolf: P/1B

Impact Underclassmen:

CJ Mahoney: P/OF

Gio Rojas: P/OF

To Keep up with the Tigers, follow @LHStigerball on Twitter. 
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