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Luke Roth named new head coach of Knappa baseball team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:46 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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Summary

Luke Roth has been appointed as the new head coach of the Knappa baseball program. The 25-year-old expressed hopes to revitalize the team after a disappointing 2026 season, where they finished with a 10-14 record. Roth, who has local ties and prior coaching experience, noted the team's lack of seniors last year as a key factor in their struggles. Knappa Athletic Director Jenny Smith expressed excitement over Roth's leadership potential. Roth aims to engage players and inspire a renewed passion for baseball within the team.

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•Luke Roth accepted the head coach position for Knappa baseball.
•Knappa finished last season with a 10-14 record.
•Roth aims to inspire players and rebuild the program.
•The team had zero seniors last year, indicating a young roster.
•Athletic Director Jenny Smith supports Roth's leadership.

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Turning of a new leaf. This is a phrase Knappa’s new baseball coach, Luke Roth, used when asked to describe his expectations. The 25-year-old Roth informed The Astorian Tuesday morning that he had accepted the position as head coach for the Loggers. Roth said he hopes he can help jump start the Knappa baseball program after the team struggled this past year, in their first season without ...
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