2023 Preview: West Wilkes

West Wilkes High School Preview

PROGRAM INFORMATION

HIGH SCHOOL NAME West Wilkes High School

MASCOT Blackhawks

CLASSIFICATION 2A          

CONFERENCE Foothills Athletic Conference                 

HEAD COACH Drew Ward       

TWITTER @WWhawkbaseball

INSTAGRAM @wwblackhawkbaseball           

HOME FIELD: The Creek
6598 Boone Trail, Millers Creek, NC 28651

PROGRAM HISTORY

NOTABLE ALUMNI
Jason Howell- Asst. Coach- UNC
Braxton Church- Appalachian State
Cory Lackey- Pfeiffer
Izaac McGuire- Guilford
Collin McGuire- Guilford
Riley Ledford- Brunswick CC
Evan Johnson- Caldwell CC 

PREVIEWING 2022     

SCHEDULE: https://www.maxpreps.com/nc/millers-creek/west-wilkes-blackhawks/baseball/schedule/

ROSTER: https://www.maxpreps.com/nc/millers-creek/west-wilkes-blackhawks/baseball/roster/

PRESEASON EVENT: Tri-Scrimmage @ West Lincoln- WW, WL, and Burns

SPRING BREAK:
**Not Spring Break Tournaments but early season events**
3/4 8th Annual Blackhawk B.E.S.T. (Baseball Early Season Test)- Host West Wilkes @ The Creek
Teams: WW, Ashe County, Burns, East Surry, East Wilkes, North Stokes, North Surry, Polk County
3/6-10 2nd Annual Classic at the Creek Tournament- Host West Wilkes @ The Creek
Teams:  WW, Alleghany, Avery, Mount Airy, Watauga
Championship played on Friday, 3/10 

STARTERS RETURNING: 5          

RETURNING PITCHERS: 4           

WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Expectations for Team - High hopes in '23 as West Wilkes enters the season with depth on the mound and in the lineup. Unexpected injuries in 2022 forced several players into key roles that they should be ready to accept and build on this year. A conference championship and run into the State Playoffs could be on the horizon should everyone stay healthy.

QUOTE FROM THE COACH:
Every season starts with a great deal of excitement and this one is no different.  I am excited to see how our veterans, newcomers from JV team, and newcomers to campus gel together and work toward our common goals.  We are getting back to our roots as far as discipline, fundamentals, and overall expectations of our players.  I think our guys will really respond well, see the work our staff has put in, and will want to jump on board.

PLAYERS TO WATCH