The Rector Cougars battled their way through a very good 2A-3 conference , into a third place Region 3 North finish , and all the way to the state quarterfinals last year . The Cougars would finish 18-8 and 9-3 in conference play . With several returning starters back , Coach Robbie Dorman ’ s bunch looks to match last season ’ s success and go deeper into the postseason . Several starters return to the lineup providing plenty of experience this upcoming season led by All-State pitcher Cooper Rabjohn . The Best Under the Sun selection will be one of the best pitchers and hitters in a conference full of good players . The Cougars will be tough to beat when Rabjohn is on the mound . His battery mate Drew Hendeerson is considered by many the top catcher in the league . Henderson bats left-handed and has tremendous plate vision . Brett Fair and Kameron Jones are likely to bat in the heart of the Rector lineup , and big things are expected of them this season . Fair will play first base , while Jones will be at second and on the mound some . Daniel Romero will play third base and play a key part in the pitching rotation . Romero has good velocity , and if he remains consistent , could step up in a big way . Center fielder and pitcher Evan Holmes will be another key piece in the rotation as will Landon Haywood , who adds depth to the pitching staff and plays some infield . Rabjohn , Romero , Holmes , Henderson , Haywood , and Jones create a formidable pitching rotation that could be hard for opponents to handle . They can also produce a lot of pop at the plate as can designated hitter Sam Shipley and left fielder Jackson Hill . The 2A-3 looks to be a gauntlet once again , but with plenty of experience , a strong pitching staff , and an explosive lineup , the Rector Cougars looked poised to make a run at the conference title and possibly even more .