Nolan Deitrich

Lila💜 Special Education and English Teacher, Assistant Baseball (Outfielders/Hitters) Coach at Free State High School @LFSHSBaseball

[Nolan Deitrich @DtrickN]

A great day with family. Humbled to receive the award because of great team, coaches and kids I get work with.

[Grady Johnson @JohnsonGrady3]

- 464-194-1 career record (70.4 winning %)
- 3 state championships
-16 regional championships
- 10 Sunflower League championships

And beyond all the accolades, an incredible person. Thank you, Coach Hill, for all your help over the last two years. Happy retirement!

[Free State Baseball @LFSHSBaseball]

All-Sunflower League Baseball Team:
Zane Shaw
Pitcher of the Year
1st Team Pitcher

[Free State Baseball @LFSHSBaseball]

All-Sunflower League Baseball Team:
Owen Lester
1st Team Third Baseman

[Free State Baseball @LFSHSBaseball]

All-Sunflower League Baseball Team:
Ryker Mahnke
1st Team Outfielder

[Free State Baseball @LFSHSBaseball]

All-Sunflower League Baseball Team:
Ben Graves
1st Team Closer
2nd Team Shortstop

[Free State Baseball @LFSHSBaseball]

All-Sunflower League Baseball Team:
Nathan Young
2nd Team Pitcher

[Nolan Deitrich @DtrickN]

15 years with Coach Hill…

Many emotions and thoughts…

He taught us how to be CHAMPS!
Competitive
Hardworking
Accountable
Meaningful
Prepared
Smart

[Lawrence Sports @LKS_Sports]

End of an era:

Since opening its doors in 3 decades ago, Free State has only had 1 baseball coach.

Mike Hill has decided to hand over his job to someone new. He does so at a time when the program is as successful as ever.

Last 11 yrs = 10 state app, 2 state titles, ♾ memories

[Nolan Deitrich @DtrickN]

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[Nolan Deitrich @DtrickN]

Nathan is a winner and unbelievable competitor.

[Prep Baseball Kansas @PrepBaseballKS]

‘26 Nathan Young (@LFSHSBaseball & @Barton_Baseball)

Gave the Firebirds a complete game effort allowing 4R 1ER on 8H and 2BB while punching out 5.

Featured a FB in the mid 80s and and overhand CB.

[Nolan Deitrich @DtrickN]

What a week!
The walk-off…
The weather delay…
The match-up…
The heartbreak…

Thank you to our program’s kids and families for your support and love.

It’s all a part of the journey as a teacher and coach.
@bigmac_nocheez @LKS_Sports

[Nolan Deitrich @DtrickN]

Ben is another ultimate Firebird. He started all 4 years playing middle infield and pitcher. He was a part of 95 team wins including two third place State finishes, a State runner-up and Championship title.
‘23: 18 wins
‘24: 23 wins
‘25: 28 wins
‘26: 26 wins
Team wins: 95

[810 Varsity @810varsity]

Back in the 6A state championship 🔥

Lawrence Free State looks to defend their 6A state title tomorrow after a 3-2 semifinal win over Shawnee Mission South tonight ⚾️

Senior Ben Graves and head coach Mike Hill join @bjbowman13 postgame ⬇️

@LFSHSBaseball @bennygravy

[Kansas Baseball @KUBaseball]

The night before.

[Prep Baseball Kansas @PrepBaseballKS]

‘27 INF Finn Moore (@LFSHSBaseball & @AF_Baseball commit)

Was the hero in this one with two hits including this 2RBI 1B down by 2 in the 7th with 2 outs.

[Nolan Deitrich @DtrickN]

This is a great story! Follow his progress on instagram (@thor2walking), Coach Thornton is dominating therapy. Excited for Zach tonight.

[SNY Mets @SNY_Mets]

Zach Thornton's father will be in attendance tonight for his son's MLB debut

Here is Paul Thornton's inspiring story ❤️

[Nolan Deitrich @DtrickN]

Thanks for the call Zach! This is pretty amazing.

[SNY Mets @SNY_Mets]

Carlos Mendoza says Zach Thornton's command was the deciding factor in calling him up over Jonah Tong and Jack Wenninger

Mendoza says it'll be a "one outing at a time" approach to see if Thornton stays with the big league club

[Kansas Sports Chatter @KSportsChatter]

McLouth HS 🥎 coach John Deitrich @CoachDeitrich was a guest on the show and discussed adjustments made this season, player highlights and transitioning from baseball to softball coaching.

Watch the interview on YouTube⬇️
https://t.co/P9ypHyCuat

[Kansas Sports Chatter @KSportsChatter]

Communication is no issue for McLouth 🥎 coach John Deitrich @CoachDeitrich after growing up in a barber shop with his dad in Burlington.

"I had to speak to everybody when they came in the shop and hopefully know their name or I'd hear about it. Because that was good business."

Watch the full show on YouTube⬇️
https://t.co/3HljKUODj1

[Prep Baseball Kansas @PrepBaseballKS]

‘26 SS Ben Graves (@LFSHSBaseball & @ORUBaseball commit)

Collected 2 hits in this one in a tough left on left matchup including this RBI 2B.

Arguably the top defender in the state, is coming in offensive for the Firebirds down the stretch.

[Prep Baseball Kansas @PrepBaseballKS]

‘26 Zane Shaw (@LFSHSBaseball & @HuskerBaseball commit)

Continues to raise his his #MLBDraft stock.

Tossed a complete game allowing 3 ER on 4 H 0 BB while punching out 17.

FB: 91-95 early adding and subtracting all game, T93 in the 7th, flashing heavy cut.
SL: 79-82
CB: 76-79
CH: 80-84

@ShooterHunt

[Nolan Deitrich @DtrickN]

This is Christmas in May! #SqueezePlay
@Mike_Rooney @ESPN_Schick