Millard West High School was well-represented by Carter Betts and three former teammates now on Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves during the NCAA Division III baseball game on Wednesday, April 9

Millard West High School was well-represented by Carter Betts and three former teammates now on Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves during the NCAA Division III baseball game on Wednesday, April 9 — Carter Betts and Tyler Merkel

Apr 10, 2025

ByOmaha City Wire

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On Wednesday, April 9, four former Millard West High School standouts, including Carter Betts, Connor Burress, Tyler Merkel and Tyler Spreitzer’s current college team, the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves, lost 14-6 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Grinnell Pioneers.

The game took place at Pioneer Park. This was their fourth matchup against the Pioneers this season.

The Prairie Wolves’ next game is scheduled for Friday, April 11 at 3 p.m. at Daniels Park – Bill Quinby Field against Coe Kohawks.

Carter Betts

Infielder

Senior

6′0″ 185

Connor Burress

Right handed pitcher

Senior

5′10″ 165

Tyler Merkel

Catcher

Senior

5′9″ 160

Tyler Spreitzer

Right handed pitcher

Junior

6′1″ 220

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