2023 Power25 Countdown: No. 21 Eau Gallie
January 13, 2023
Leading up to the start of the high school season, we will count down the Top 25 preseason teams every day as part of our comprehensive season coverage:
C Riley Jackson |
Team: Eau Gallie
Preseason Rank: 21
2022 Record: 22-7
Playoff Run: State Championship Game
FHSAA Class: 5A
Head Coach: Bobby Colllins
TOP PLAYERS
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Riley Jackson, C, 2023 (Florida State)
Garrett Smith, LHP/1B, 2023 (USF)
Christian Neal, OF, 2023
Drew Buxton, RHP, 2023
David Morrissey, LHP, 2023
X-FACTOR
Riley Jackson - The top '23 catcher in the state will be a middle of the order bat once again for the Commodores as they look to get back to states.
OUTLOOK
Eau Gallie comes into 2023 looking to repeat the success of last season where they made it to the State Championship Game. They have a strong pitching staff and aggressive lineup. FSU commit Riley Jackson will be the heart of the lineup, while USF commit Garrett Smith, Drew Buxton, and David Morrissey will be the lead the way on the mound.
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