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At Scottsdale CC 2023-25: Pitched two seasons with the Fighting Artichokes’ baseball program … was a second team all-ACCAC selection as a sophomore after he posted a 6-3 record with a 3.87 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 74.1 IP … struck out seven over six shutout innings and allowed only two hits in outdueling future Trailblazer teammate Bryce Intagliata in a 4-0 win over College of Southern Idaho (2/1/25) … also earned ACCAC and NJCAA pitcher of the week honors. 
 
At La Cueva High School: Was a three-sport letter winner in baseball, golf and bowling … posted an 8-0 record with a 0.80 ERA and 45 strikeouts en route to district pitcher of the year honors … also earned second team all-district … helped lead the Bears to a state golf championship … earned multiple academic letter awards.  

More on Brandon: Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico … parents are Todd and Jeannine Kosel … also recruited by BYU, New Mexico, Campbell, Nicholls State, Youngstown State, Tarleton State, Colorado Mesa and Tulane … favorite team is the Atlanta Braves ... favorite player is Ronald Acuna Jr. … favorite singer is Drake … favorite food is enchiladas … is a scratch golfer … currently majoring in exercise science.
 
Why Brandon chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because of the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere in St. George and the strong belief the coaches have in me and my potential. I knew this was the right place to grow as both a player and a person.”