Graffman, Holtville ooze confidence ahead of opening day

Since former Holtville baseball coach Scott Tubbs announced he would step down from the role in December 2025 and assistant Michael Graffman took on the mantle as interim in early January, the Bulldogs’ baseball team has evolved.

The team, as far as personnel, is much the same as it was last season with seniors Madison Curry, Gage Russom, Kelan Kimbro, Tyler Carney, Brock Godwin, Pate Brock and Gage Nelson all returning. Juniors Hogan White, Kory Duett and Bryant Boone are also back, in addition to sophomores Cole Parrish, Chance Brock and Gavin Russom. Freshman Dylan Barrett is close to working his way into solid varsity minutes.

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Holtville's Kelan Kimbro returns this season as one of the team's senior leaders.
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