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High School Class AAA Previews - Region 1 & 2 Region 3 &4 Region 5 & 6 Region 7 & 8 A - R 1 & 2 R 3 & 4 R 5 & 6 R 7 & 8 AA -R 1 & 2 R 3 & 4 R 5 & 6 R 7 & 8 D2 -West East/Middle |
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 CLASS AAA REGION THREE
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CLASS AAA REGION FOUR District 7
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Team Previews Cumberland County 6aaa 14-17 1/12 Cumberland County looks forward
to a strong spring in 2010. The 2010 class looks to build upon its
success as it has increased its winning percentage in the past three
season going from 2 wins (2007), 9 wins (2008), to 14 wins in (2009). With the realignment of District 6, the Jets hope to compete for the
schools first baseball district title. The Jets will return 8 starters
from the 2009 squad. Cumberland County's strength will continue to be
solid defense along with strong top of the line pitching. The projected
pitching rotation for the Jets will feature Sophomore Jon Bilbrey, Senior
Bryan Woodlief, Sophomore Cole Vanhorn, and Senior Matt Jones. In order
to be successful, Bilbrey must con-tinue to build upon his strong 2009
season while the focus for Woodlief, Vanhorn, and Jones will be
consistency. McMinn County 5aaa 24-11 2/1
The Cherokees return 4 everyday
starters from last season 2009 district championship team. Leading the way
is Senior CF Cody Hiefnar. Hiefnar Hit .303 with 20 runs scored, 24 RBIs,
with 2 HRs. Heifnar's biggest asset is his defensive ability. He had a
perfect fielding percentage and made many game saving catches. Also
Returning are JrS: Catcher Brackton Smith (.310, 31 rbis, 4hrs, and 11
doubles), SS Matt Pippin (.336, 26 runs scored, 17 rbis),
Outfielder/Pitcher Drew Masingale (.358, 11 stolen bases) as a pitcher he
was 1-1 with 4 saves and 35 strike outs as a Closer. In addition to
Masingale the Cherokees return numerous pitchers that threw quality
innings last year. Sr Wesley Swafford was 4-0 with a 3.50 ERA , Also
returning are Andrew Bryant (3-0) and Matt Norwood (2-0, with 3.81 ERA)
The Cherokees Will also be looking for big innings out of Sr Travis Smith
and Jr Josh Howard. The Cherokees will have to fill in a few voids in the
infield from last season but should be in competition in a very tough new
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Team Previews Siegel 7aaa 21-12 3/8
Pitchers: University of Tennesee
signee CARTER WATSON will be the #1 on the mound. Will give us a chance to
win every time he steps on the mound. JORDAN SIMS will be our #2 guy. Left
handed pitcher that has good command of 3 pitches. Not overpowering but
has an outstanding change up. Columbia 8aaa 22-9 3/8
Top Hitters Tullahoma 8aaa 8-26 1/7 The Tullahoma Wildcats return 8 of 9 starters from the 2009 squad that finished 8-26. Although the Wildcats remain relativley young, this is a veteran team. These Wildcats have benefited from plenty of playing time at the Varsity level in 2009 as well as a great summer. The Wildcats strength this year should be depth in its pitching staff. Leading the team on the mound: Jacob Honea SR., David Hess Jr., and Bradley Roepke So. Will Casteel, Chase Morris, and James Plaisted should solidify the staff. At the plate, last years Wildcats had an average of .295. This team should improve on that number with leading hitter Will Casteel returning after hitting .354. The other top returning hitters are: Chad Bond .333 Jr., James Plaisted .325 Jr., and Chase Morris .324 Sr. Jared Davis hit .400 in his 30 at-bats as a freshman in 2009. The Wildcats should be formiddable 1-9 in the line-up. If a couple of these guys can step it up to another level, the Wildcats could possess a very potent offense. In the field the Wildcats must improve if they are going to contend for the 8-AAA crown, making this priority #1 for the team in 2010. Riverdale 7aaa 24-8 1/25 The 2010 Riverdale Warriors return 6 everyday starters and their top pitcher from the 24-8 2009 campaign. The Warriors will and have leaned on their senior class for leadership on and off the field. The Warriors will have to replace 60 RBI'S that graduated and a pitcher that was 4-0 in district play last year. Riverdale will be led offensively into this season by seniors, Ryan Stephens (MTSU signee).351 avg, 5 HR's, 24 RBI's, 12 doubles, 8 SB, and only 6 K's in 111 AB's, Jake Francis (Lee University signee) .345 avg, 9 doubles, 24 BB, Richie Pearl (Jackson State CC) .240 avg, 10 doubles, 7 SB's, and Junior Joey Pilaczynski .370 avg, 21 RBI's, 19 BB's. Look for sophomores Taylor Walker, Austin Swayze, Ronnie Stephens,and Jonathan King to make impacts as well. On the mound the Warriors will be led by Lipscomb signee Chris Orphanos 7-3, 2.91 ERA, 53 IP, 58 K's, and only 4 BB's. They will also look to junior Left-Hander Johnathan Frebis 2-3, 4.54 ERA, 24.2 IP, 32 K's and Sophomore LH Jonathan King along with a host of other pitchers that will contribute. The 2010 Warriors are driven to set themselves apart from any other team that preceeded them. The chemistry and that "IT" factor have all been present since day one this year and they plan to use that to..... Leave a Legacy on The Reservation!! Oakland 7aaa 17-14 2/1
The Oakland Patriots look to improve
on a 17-14 season from 2009, after previously having won 70 games combined
in 2007 and 2008. The team will look for leadership in a solid group of
seniors and juniors as they battle in an "always tough" 7 AAA District.
The team will be led by Jarrod Hargis, SR.(CF),.303 avg., 17 SB, 14 BB,
who will provide a spark from his lead-off position, William Dodd, SR.(SS/OF)
who was injured for most of the 2009 season, Tyler McDonald, SR.(C/DH),
who led the team with a .377 avg.,19 rbi., and a much-improved Austen
Welchance, SR.(C) who provides the team with depth at the catching
position and a solid bat. A key loss to the Patriots hitting in 2010 will
be the 2009 graduation of SS Scott Ward, a Sewanee signee. The Patriots
junior class will be counted on to contribute to the team in 2010 after
having played in the spring of 2009 and having a very good 2009 summer
season. Those that saw valuable playing time in 2009 were Ryan Hawks, Jr.
(3B/1B/P), .280 avg.,1 HR,10 Rbi. in 44 AB, Griffin Moore, Jr. (OF/P),
.250 avg., 1 HR,17 Rbi,15 BB, Chase Fann, Jr. (2B), 274 avg., 9 Rbi., 11
BB, and Wesley Monaghan, Jr. (SS/3B/P). Others who will contribute are
Zach Cole, (2B), Taylor Gardner (OF), Chase Arnett (OF), Dustin Henry
(OF), Micah Hull (OF), Dustin Hughes (3B/1B), Jess Messick (C) and A.J
McKnight (Inf.). |