Coach Sam Sumner will enter his fifth season as head baseball coach at Horizon Christian in 2026, continuing to lead a program built on character, Christian values, and competitive excellence.
Under his leadership, the Hawks have reached the 3A State Playoffs in three of the past four seasons.
2025 Season Highlights
• Conference Record: 13–3
• Overall Record: 17–10
• 2nd Place in Conference
Playing Career Highlights
High School:
• Two-time All-State Selection
• East Outstanding Player – Oregon East/West All-Star Series (1994)
College:
• Blue Mountain CC - NWACC All-Star (3B/C)
• Lewis-Clark State College (1B/OF) (Full scholarship)
• College of Idaho (Full scholarship)
• All-Conference Selection
• NAIA National Champion
• Team inducted into the College of Idaho Hall of Fame
Professional:
• Played 1 season of minor league baseball (Fargo Moorhead Redhawks) (RF, 1B, C)
Coach Sumner is married to his wonderful wife, Tara, and they have two children, Alexis and Grant, who have been part of the Horizon Christian family since kindergarten. He grew up in the small Eastern Oregon towns of Lexington and Heppner, where his love for baseball and strong values were shaped.
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
2019 | 2015 | 2014
2013 | 2012 | 2011
TOP 8 STATE FINALISTS
2014 - 3rd Place
2013 - 2nd Place
2011 State Champions
ACADEMIC ALL-STATE
2023 GPA 3.54 - 2nd
2021 GPA 3.64 - 1st | 2019 GPA 3.39 - 5th
2018 GPA 3.38 - 4th | 2017 GPA 3.67 - 1st
2016 GPA 3.26 - 5th | 2014 GPA 3.54 - 5th
2012 GPA 3.56 - 3rd | 2011 GPA 3.59 - 2nd
2009 GPA 3.23 - 5th
