Which ex-high school standouts featured in Lubbock Metro will compete on Tuesday, April 7?

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Michael Smosna and Aspen Thiel
Michael Smosna and Aspen Thiel
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Apr 6, 2026
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These former Lubbock Metro area high school standouts will be active on Tuesday, April 7.

Michael Smosna and Aspen Thiel
Aspen Thiel
Northwestern Oklahoma Rangers
Third baseman and second baseman
Freshman
5′4″
Monterey High School
Hometown: Lubbock
Next Game: vs. Missouri S&T Miners, Tuesday, April 7, 1 p.m.

Michael Smosna and Aspen Thiel
Braden Benton
Lamar Cardinals
First baseman
5′10″ 230
Monterey High School
Hometown: Lubbock
Next Game: vs. Tulane Green Wave, Tuesday, April 7, 6:05 p.m.

Brady Boles
Texas State Bobcats
Infielder
Sophomore
6′0″ 184
Frenship High School
Hometown: Lubbock
Next Game: vs. Texas A&M Aggies, Tuesday, April 7, 6 p.m.

Michael Smosna and Aspen Thiel
Brooks Roberson
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′4″ 190
Frenship High School
Hometown: Lubbock
Next Game: vs. Northwestern State Demons, Tuesday, April 7, 6 p.m.

Michael Smosna and Aspen Thiel
CJ Anzley
McMurry War Hawks
Outfielder
Junior
Slaton High School
Hometown: Slaton
Next Game: vs. Howard Payne Yellow Jackets, Tuesday, April 7, 7 p.m.

Jacob Gutierrez
Wichita State Shockers
Outfielder
Senior
6′0″ 210
Frenship High School
Hometown: El Paso
Next Game: vs. Kansas State Wildcats, Tuesday, April 7, 6:05 p.m.

Michael Smosna and Aspen Thiel
Michael Smosna
Central Missouri Mules
Catcher
Senior
6′3″ 200
Lubbock Cooper High School
Hometown: Lubbock
Next Game: vs. Drury Panthers, Tuesday, April 7, 3 p.m.

Michael Smosna and Aspen Thiel
Paul Coppinger
McNeese State Cowboys
Right handed pitcher
Senior
6′6″ 265
Coronado High School
Hometown: El Paso
Next Game: vs. Grambling State Tigers, Tuesday, April 7, 6 p.m.

Michael Smosna and Aspen Thiel
Zack Burrow
Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys
Outfielder
Sophomore
6′1″ 175
Lubbock Christian High School
Hometown: Abilene
Next Game: vs. Christian Brothers Buccaneers, Tuesday, April 7, 3 p.m.

Related Organizations:

Lubbock Christian High SchoolCoronado High SchoolSlaton High SchoolFrenship High SchoolMonterey High SchoolLubbock Cooper High SchoolWichita State UniversityLamar UniversityMcMurry UniversityTexas State UniversityMcNeese State University

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