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Baseball teams have taken to the diamonds, and the Times Recorder and Tribune will take a look at area teams, as the spring season begins.
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Coach: Marc Hadley, 4th year
Last year's record: 22-3, MVL Big School Division Champs, Division II East District Runner-ups
Players graduated/lost: Ashton Sensibaugh, Kyler Brennen, Ethan McClellan, Nathan Better
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Gavin Harrold (.361 BA, 22 RBI | 5-2, 0.15 ERA, 65 K's, 19 BB), Brady Kaufman (.326 BA, 22 RBI | 8-0, 0.00 ERA, 74 K's, 8 BB), Daniel Huffman (.226 BA, 6 RBI), Kade Hindel (.358 BA, 17 RBI | 2-0, 0.35 ERA, 18 K's, 11 BB), Draven Spinks (2-0 0.47 ERA, 19 K's, 6 BB), Kian Drummonds (.296, 14 RBI); Junior Ryan Lamonica (.308 BA, 18 RBI)
Key newcomers: Juniors Isaiah Culins and Blayne Riely
Coach's quote: We have a core of returning starters and relievers on the mound. Our pitching gives us a chance to be competitive each night. Can we get the big hit? Time will tell…
Coach: Josh Coleman, 1st year, last 5 as JV
Last year's record: 24-4, Sectional Champions
Players graduated/lost: Caden Sheridan (C,P) AJ Winders (SS), Ben Fox (3B), Coyle Withrow (DH), Bryson Ruff (P, OF), Monty Eden (P, OF), Ryan Kuhn (OF), Oscar Walraven (3B)
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Brody White (P/3B/OF, .316 avg. 4-1 w/ 0.848 ERA, 1st team All MVL), Tyler Turnes (P/3B, 7-0 w/1.556 ERA, Honorable Mention All MVL), Austin Cannon (P/SS/OF) 6 app w/ 1 save; Juniors Noah Wamer (2B, .939 fielding percentage. .253 avg.), Cole Cashdollar (C, .439 avg.)
Key newcomers: Senior Shawn Griffey (1B/DH), Juniors Logan Hupp (OF), Logan Jones (OF), Camdyn Packer (SS/OF), Brayden Leckrone (2B/OF), Lucas Showalter (3B); Sophomores James Solomon (OF), Connor Roshon (1B/P)
Coach's quote: There will be a lot of new faces taking the field for us this year. This group understands the difficulty of replacing last year's graduating class and the successes they achieved over the years. This group has put in a great offseason and understands the goals and expectations of Sheridan baseball. We expect to compete for a league title in a very competitive league, and we expect to be playing our best baseball come tournament time in hopes of putting a run together to fight for a district championship. This year's group is coming together very quickly and figuring out where all the pieces fit to give us our best chance at winning games night in and night out.
Coach: Brad Barclay, 23rd year
Last year's record: 7-18, 5-11 MVL
Players graduated/lost: Noah Winland (First Team MVL and East District), Roman Gallitz, Jesse Driskel (First Team MVL, Second Team East District), Ross Lake, Connor Coveney
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Matt Brandt (OF/C), Wyatt Lee (OF/3B), Trent Milliner (P), Justin Stambush (Utility, .293, 17 hits, 3.82 ERA), Kris Wise (OF), Wylee Woodard (Utility, .316, 24 hits, 5 doubles, 15 RBIs); Junior Owen Edwards (P/IF) and Zane Townsend (Util, 11 RBIs); Sophomore Carter Merry (P/IF, .290, 18 hits, 11 RBIs)
Key newcomers: Juniors Noah Shumate (OF/P) and Branson Willey (OF/P), Sophomore Kayson Hoff (IF/P)
Coach: Seth Brown, 5th season
Last year's record: 12-10
Players graduated/lost: Carson Mummey, Owen McCoy, Logan Niceswanger, Kole Searl
Returning letterwinners: Junior Witten Schaad (P/1B, All MVL HM, 4-5, 50 K's, 3.10 ERA, .284 average, 21 hits, 13 RBIs); Senior Landan Gheen (Utility, .350, 21 hits, 13 RBIs, 20 runs); Senior Brylee Shannon (P/3B, 1-1, 17 strikeouts, 12 runs, 11 hits, 8 RBIs); Seniors Ryder Nelson (OF), Brian Sweet (OF), Jadyn Reese (Util); Junior Jude Garber (Util)
Key newcomers: Juniors Mason Brown (1B/3B), Clayton Blackburn (Util) and Coleman Steimer (P); Sophomore Lucas Hager (INF/P); Freshmen Colt Brown (P/Util), Aaron Baker (Util) and McGwire Winner (Util).
Coach's quote: We lost 67% of our offensive production and 75% of our defensive putouts. 2025 season will be a season with a lot of inexperience and new faces; we will focus on improving every day.
Coach: Hunter Smith, 5th season
Last year's record: 9-15-1, won a tournament game
Players graduated/lost: Eli Roush (OF/C), Eric Durant (OF/P)
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Josh Gooden (OF/P, 1st team MVL/1st team East District, .321 BA), Clayton Colborn (OF), Cooper Radcliffe (2B/P, 2nd team MVL/District), Masen Runkle (1B/P); Juniors Garrett Tom (SS), Jack Lincicome (1B/P HM East District), Cooper Roush (2B), Braden Payton (C)
Key newcomers: Junior Landon Foster (P); Sophomores Wyatt Tysinger (P/2B/OF), Hunter Hoffer (C/OF/3B), Ky-Mani Philip (starter at 3B)
Coach's quote: We were a very young team last year, and we bring back some experience with this group. We are excited because these guys love the game and have a lot of fun playing it. They are a tight knit group that enjoy being together as much as we enjoy being around them. With a good group of new guys this year, and some good senior leadership on the team, we are ready to compete.
Coach: Todd Liberatore, 4th year
Last year's record: 10-16
Players graduated/lost: Mack Wilson
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Nick Phillips (OF), Cole Greenwalt (C/P, 2.50 ERA), Jamison Adams; Juniors Layton Massie (SS/P, .302 average), Brogan Shirmplin (2B/SS/P, 3-1 on mound) and Chase Wright; Sophomores Maguire Werntz (1B/P, .300, 4 pitching wins) and Blaze Klein (3B)
Coach's quote: River View returns a lot off of a team that many feel overachieved. We will need to throw strikes and play clean baseball to be competitive in the MVL. I feel we should be more competitive at the plate than we have been in the past.
Coach: Pat Reilly, 4th year
Last year's record: 15-10, won home tournament game
Players graduated/lost: Cam Fowler, Rashid SeSay, Alston Williamson, Isaac Wakefield, Cord McKenzie
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Wes Houston (C/P, All MVL), Sam Wiseman (IF/P, All MVL), Kaiden Fleming (OF/P); Juniors Ashton Ansel (IF/P, All MVL), Braxton Brownrigg (OF/P)
Key newcomers: Senior Brody Howard (IF/P); Sophomores Preston Ferrell (IF/P) and Conner Lynn (IF/P); Freshman Grady Dollings (IF/P) and Amari Harris (Utility/Pitcher)
Coach's quote: The program has improved for four years. Our current team has competition at every position. The coaching staff has been very solid for four years. We are led by a group of seniors that have put in four years of work in multiple sports. Our team goals are to battle for a league title and a tournament run.
Coach: Shawn Chamberlin, 2nd year (17 total yards of experience)
Last year's record: 8-16, lost 3-2 to Wheelersburg in sectional final
Players graduated/lost: Brady Cottrell, Daniel Chapman
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Bo White (P/IF) and Gabe Sandefur (OF); Juniors Kale Dennis (OF), Kyson Riggs (IF), Gavin Mount (IF/P), Kameron Savage (C), Jace Thompson (P/IF), Wyatt Hillis (P/IF), Gage Love (OF), Eli Sprankle (OF/C)
Key newcomers: Junior Alex Phillips (P) and Freshmen Brody Cottrell (IF/P) and Kyle Lane (P/OF)
Coach's quote: The team has been working hard in practice and even in the offseason. They have a very good mindset and want to build on end of last season's successes. They keep valuing the daily process of improvement. Last season, this team was young and learning how to play and be successful at the varsity level. Now, it's building on last season's successes and continuing to understand that details and proper fundamentals and mechanics are very important. Very excited to see what this team can do going forward.
Coach: Scott Loomis, 2nd season (Two stints: 2008-17, 2024-present); Staff: We have an amazing coaching staff that puts in a tremendous amount of work. My college roommate and 3 former players are on staff; Jon Snider (my college roommate), and Conner Roahrig (2016 graduate, 4 years in my program), Clay Davis (2019 graduate, 2 years in my program), Garrett Rice (2020 graduate, 1 year in my program)
Last year's record: 4-21
Players graduated/lost: Coby Moore, Gage Wright, Evan Unger, Bentley Cunningham
Returning letterwinners: Sophomores Calan Shaw (1B/P 2024 School Records – HBP (16) + Fielding %) and Cooper George (SS/P); Juniors JJ Herman (OF/P), Parker Loomis (2B/P), Jace Dickerson (C)
Key newcomers: Freshman Dylan Wood (INF/P); Juniors Jerison Spain (OF), Logan Lahna (OF/P), Koltin Tidwell (INF); Senior Zach Fink (INF/OF); Sophomores Colton Slaughter (INF/P) and Bransyn Dawson (INF/P)
Coach's quote: The success of our season will rely on our ability to play together, buy into the program, control our APE (Attitude, Perspective, Effort) and focus on the ‘Next Pitch.' We have a group that has put in the time, conditioning, lifting and hitting in the offseason. They are attending extra cage sessions at 6:15 am and putting in the work outside of practice ‘Breakfast Club.' Coshocton baseball is on the verge of getting back to where we were in my previous tenure. Working with our Little League and junior high holding camps and coaches’ clinics. Great numbers in our junior high program.
Coach: Dan Morgan, 6th year
Last year's record: 19-5, 15-1 Back-to-Back MVL Small School Champions, Sectional Champs, lost to Waverly in district semis
Players graduated/lost: 8 seniors, including MVL Player of the Year Garrett Blosser, Small School Pitcher of the Year Isaac McGill, Jerik Braglin (CF), Drew Barnette (2B/P)
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Clay Miller (3B/P, First Team MVL, Second Team Southeast District), Bentley Hanson (CF, Second Team MVL), Nate Gottke (SS/P), Carson Fortner (1B)
Key newcomers: Juniors Wyatt Givens (3B/P) and Paul Stenson (C) and Sophomores Gus Pearson (2B/P) and Tanner Toth (Utility)
Coach's quote: We are a very young team, considering we lost eight seniors and a late start getting players due to the basketball and wrestling teams doing well. They're a very hard-working group with very good baseball knowledge. Very awesome group to be around.
Coach: Pat Gamble, 1st year
Last year's record: 8-13
Players graduated/lost: Aiden Rhoades, Alex Ray, Blayze Watson, Coen Fink, Gavin Baker, Landon Iden, Todd Saxton, Tyler Debolt, Wesley Armstead
Returning letterwinners: Senior Ryan Parmer (INF/P, MVL Honorable Mention); Juniors Trevor Hague (C/P) and Kolton Gifford (P/C/INF, 2nd All MVL)
Key newcomers: Juniors Owen Larimer (INF), Jake Deal (INF/P), Slade Shreve (INF/P) and Tre Butcher (INF); Sophomore Kale Riley (INF/P), Freshman Bryce Fisher (INF/P/C)
Coach's quote: With only one returning senior (Ryan Parmer), Maysville will lean on a young group of juniors and sophomores with some freshmen possibly seeing some time on the field for varsity. Maysville also has a completely new coaching staff with Pat Gamble and Justen Riley coaching varsity and Mike Fisher and Trevor Hague coaching junior varsity. Family, accountability and commitment are three words discussed at every practice with the intent of changing the culture of Maysville baseball.
Coach: Chad Lahna, 12th season
Last year's record: 8-18, 3-9 IVC
Players graduated/lost: Robert Gaston
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Carter Kelley (OF), Cohen Parsons (P/3B) and Grant Lahmers (P/OF); Juniors Jace McQueen (P/SS, 2nd Team IVC), Connor Croy (P/2B, HM IVC), Logan Ridenbaugh (P/OF), Jackson Cabot (P/OF), Caleb Schulz (1B/3B), Brody Harding (C); Sophomore Maison Kiser (P/3B)
Key newcomers: Junior Colton Maple (3B); Sophomores Parker Snyder (P/1B), Andrew Kinsey (P/2B), Bryce Tolliver (OF/1B), Jadon Smoulder (C)
Coach's quote: We will need to rely on guys who have a year or so of experience under their belt at the varsity level. We feel we have depth at our rotation and will need to count on them and our defense to keep us in games.
Coach: Jason Smith, 1st year (3rd overall)
Last year's record: 7-19
Players graduated/lost: Parker Moorehead, Tavian Murphy, Riley Needles, Zeke Ford, Evan McBride
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Greyson Goines (INF/OF/C/P, 2 year letter winner), Canon Mercer (INF/OF/C, 3 year letter winner), Caleb Underwood (INF/P/OF, 3 year letter winner), Avery Mohler (INF/OF/P, 2 year letter winner); Juniors Solomon Norris (INF/P, 1 year letter winner), Tyson Kimble (OF/DH, 2 year letter winner), Mahki Murray (INF/P, 2 year letter winner); Sophomores Maddox Mohler (P/INF/OF/C, 1 year letter winner), Noah Darnes (INF/OF/P, 1 year letter winner)
Key newcomers: Freshman Caleb Hollins (INF/OF)
Coach's quote: We've been grinding and working our butts off. We're gaining skill and confidence daily, and we're excited to see how we translate that to the game.
Coach: Seth Thompson, 7th year
Last year's record: 16-9, 12-4 3rd place MSL Cardinal
Players graduated/lost: Brendan Bernath, Mikey Burkhart, Maddux Burkhart, Drew Dollings, Eden Lynch, Xander Daniels
Returning letterwinners: Juniors Nick Bernath (CF/P, .333, 27 runs, 22 stolen bases), Coen Grandstaff (C/P/SS, .329, 37 runs, 27 stolen bases, 3.00 ERA), Haiden Omen (INF/P, .288, 22 RBIs, 18 runs), Hayden Perdue (P/1B, .360, 23 RBIs, 20 runs, 3.65 ERA), Cohen Harris (INF/OF), Jordan Bonifield (INF/P)
Key newcomers: Seniors Chris Wilson (OF) and Evan Tolliver (OF); Juniors Logan Pratt (1B) and Brody Zemba (OF); Freshmen Jacobie Balo (SS/P/C), Titan Grandstaff (INF), Brandon Harney (OF/INF), Danny Schaner (INF/C)
Coach's quote: With the graduation of six seniors, the Bishops will have a relatively new look this season. We do return four starters from a junior class, which has eight players. We have two seniors and four freshmen to round out a 14-player roster, which figures to contend for the MSL Cardinal Division title with Fairfield Christian, Grove City Christian and Berne Union.
This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Muskingum Valley League baseball: Tri-Valley enters with high aspirations
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Muskingum Valley League Big School
Tri-Valley
Coach: Marc Hadley, 4th year
Last year's record: 22-3, MVL Big School Division Champs, Division II East District Runner-ups
Players graduated/lost: Ashton Sensibaugh, Kyler Brennen, Ethan McClellan, Nathan Better
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Returning letterwinners: Seniors Gavin Harrold (.361 BA, 22 RBI | 5-2, 0.15 ERA, 65 K's, 19 BB), Brady Kaufman (.326 BA, 22 RBI | 8-0, 0.00 ERA, 74 K's, 8 BB), Daniel Huffman (.226 BA, 6 RBI), Kade Hindel (.358 BA, 17 RBI | 2-0, 0.35 ERA, 18 K's, 11 BB), Draven Spinks (2-0 0.47 ERA, 19 K's, 6 BB), Kian Drummonds (.296, 14 RBI); Junior Ryan Lamonica (.308 BA, 18 RBI)
Key newcomers: Juniors Isaiah Culins and Blayne Riely
Coach's quote: We have a core of returning starters and relievers on the mound. Our pitching gives us a chance to be competitive each night. Can we get the big hit? Time will tell…
Sheridan
Coach: Josh Coleman, 1st year, last 5 as JV
Last year's record: 24-4, Sectional Champions
Players graduated/lost: Caden Sheridan (C,P) AJ Winders (SS), Ben Fox (3B), Coyle Withrow (DH), Bryson Ruff (P, OF), Monty Eden (P, OF), Ryan Kuhn (OF), Oscar Walraven (3B)
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Brody White (P/3B/OF, .316 avg. 4-1 w/ 0.848 ERA, 1st team All MVL), Tyler Turnes (P/3B, 7-0 w/1.556 ERA, Honorable Mention All MVL), Austin Cannon (P/SS/OF) 6 app w/ 1 save; Juniors Noah Wamer (2B, .939 fielding percentage. .253 avg.), Cole Cashdollar (C, .439 avg.)
Key newcomers: Senior Shawn Griffey (1B/DH), Juniors Logan Hupp (OF), Logan Jones (OF), Camdyn Packer (SS/OF), Brayden Leckrone (2B/OF), Lucas Showalter (3B); Sophomores James Solomon (OF), Connor Roshon (1B/P)
Coach's quote: There will be a lot of new faces taking the field for us this year. This group understands the difficulty of replacing last year's graduating class and the successes they achieved over the years. This group has put in a great offseason and understands the goals and expectations of Sheridan baseball. We expect to compete for a league title in a very competitive league, and we expect to be playing our best baseball come tournament time in hopes of putting a run together to fight for a district championship. This year's group is coming together very quickly and figuring out where all the pieces fit to give us our best chance at winning games night in and night out.
John Glenn
Coach: Brad Barclay, 23rd year
Last year's record: 7-18, 5-11 MVL
Players graduated/lost: Noah Winland (First Team MVL and East District), Roman Gallitz, Jesse Driskel (First Team MVL, Second Team East District), Ross Lake, Connor Coveney
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Matt Brandt (OF/C), Wyatt Lee (OF/3B), Trent Milliner (P), Justin Stambush (Utility, .293, 17 hits, 3.82 ERA), Kris Wise (OF), Wylee Woodard (Utility, .316, 24 hits, 5 doubles, 15 RBIs); Junior Owen Edwards (P/IF) and Zane Townsend (Util, 11 RBIs); Sophomore Carter Merry (P/IF, .290, 18 hits, 11 RBIs)
Key newcomers: Juniors Noah Shumate (OF/P) and Branson Willey (OF/P), Sophomore Kayson Hoff (IF/P)
Morgan
Coach: Seth Brown, 5th season
Last year's record: 12-10
Players graduated/lost: Carson Mummey, Owen McCoy, Logan Niceswanger, Kole Searl
Returning letterwinners: Junior Witten Schaad (P/1B, All MVL HM, 4-5, 50 K's, 3.10 ERA, .284 average, 21 hits, 13 RBIs); Senior Landan Gheen (Utility, .350, 21 hits, 13 RBIs, 20 runs); Senior Brylee Shannon (P/3B, 1-1, 17 strikeouts, 12 runs, 11 hits, 8 RBIs); Seniors Ryder Nelson (OF), Brian Sweet (OF), Jadyn Reese (Util); Junior Jude Garber (Util)
Key newcomers: Juniors Mason Brown (1B/3B), Clayton Blackburn (Util) and Coleman Steimer (P); Sophomore Lucas Hager (INF/P); Freshmen Colt Brown (P/Util), Aaron Baker (Util) and McGwire Winner (Util).
Coach's quote: We lost 67% of our offensive production and 75% of our defensive putouts. 2025 season will be a season with a lot of inexperience and new faces; we will focus on improving every day.
Philo
Coach: Hunter Smith, 5th season
Last year's record: 9-15-1, won a tournament game
Players graduated/lost: Eli Roush (OF/C), Eric Durant (OF/P)
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Josh Gooden (OF/P, 1st team MVL/1st team East District, .321 BA), Clayton Colborn (OF), Cooper Radcliffe (2B/P, 2nd team MVL/District), Masen Runkle (1B/P); Juniors Garrett Tom (SS), Jack Lincicome (1B/P HM East District), Cooper Roush (2B), Braden Payton (C)
Key newcomers: Junior Landon Foster (P); Sophomores Wyatt Tysinger (P/2B/OF), Hunter Hoffer (C/OF/3B), Ky-Mani Philip (starter at 3B)
Coach's quote: We were a very young team last year, and we bring back some experience with this group. We are excited because these guys love the game and have a lot of fun playing it. They are a tight knit group that enjoy being together as much as we enjoy being around them. With a good group of new guys this year, and some good senior leadership on the team, we are ready to compete.
River View
Coach: Todd Liberatore, 4th year
Last year's record: 10-16
Players graduated/lost: Mack Wilson
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Nick Phillips (OF), Cole Greenwalt (C/P, 2.50 ERA), Jamison Adams; Juniors Layton Massie (SS/P, .302 average), Brogan Shirmplin (2B/SS/P, 3-1 on mound) and Chase Wright; Sophomores Maguire Werntz (1B/P, .300, 4 pitching wins) and Blaze Klein (3B)
Coach's quote: River View returns a lot off of a team that many feel overachieved. We will need to throw strikes and play clean baseball to be competitive in the MVL. I feel we should be more competitive at the plate than we have been in the past.
Small School
West Muskingum
Coach: Pat Reilly, 4th year
Last year's record: 15-10, won home tournament game
Players graduated/lost: Cam Fowler, Rashid SeSay, Alston Williamson, Isaac Wakefield, Cord McKenzie
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Wes Houston (C/P, All MVL), Sam Wiseman (IF/P, All MVL), Kaiden Fleming (OF/P); Juniors Ashton Ansel (IF/P, All MVL), Braxton Brownrigg (OF/P)
Key newcomers: Senior Brody Howard (IF/P); Sophomores Preston Ferrell (IF/P) and Conner Lynn (IF/P); Freshman Grady Dollings (IF/P) and Amari Harris (Utility/Pitcher)
Coach's quote: The program has improved for four years. Our current team has competition at every position. The coaching staff has been very solid for four years. We are led by a group of seniors that have put in four years of work in multiple sports. Our team goals are to battle for a league title and a tournament run.
Crooksville
Coach: Shawn Chamberlin, 2nd year (17 total yards of experience)
Last year's record: 8-16, lost 3-2 to Wheelersburg in sectional final
Players graduated/lost: Brady Cottrell, Daniel Chapman
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Bo White (P/IF) and Gabe Sandefur (OF); Juniors Kale Dennis (OF), Kyson Riggs (IF), Gavin Mount (IF/P), Kameron Savage (C), Jace Thompson (P/IF), Wyatt Hillis (P/IF), Gage Love (OF), Eli Sprankle (OF/C)
Key newcomers: Junior Alex Phillips (P) and Freshmen Brody Cottrell (IF/P) and Kyle Lane (P/OF)
Coach's quote: The team has been working hard in practice and even in the offseason. They have a very good mindset and want to build on end of last season's successes. They keep valuing the daily process of improvement. Last season, this team was young and learning how to play and be successful at the varsity level. Now, it's building on last season's successes and continuing to understand that details and proper fundamentals and mechanics are very important. Very excited to see what this team can do going forward.
Coshocton
Coach: Scott Loomis, 2nd season (Two stints: 2008-17, 2024-present); Staff: We have an amazing coaching staff that puts in a tremendous amount of work. My college roommate and 3 former players are on staff; Jon Snider (my college roommate), and Conner Roahrig (2016 graduate, 4 years in my program), Clay Davis (2019 graduate, 2 years in my program), Garrett Rice (2020 graduate, 1 year in my program)
Last year's record: 4-21
Players graduated/lost: Coby Moore, Gage Wright, Evan Unger, Bentley Cunningham
Returning letterwinners: Sophomores Calan Shaw (1B/P 2024 School Records – HBP (16) + Fielding %) and Cooper George (SS/P); Juniors JJ Herman (OF/P), Parker Loomis (2B/P), Jace Dickerson (C)
Key newcomers: Freshman Dylan Wood (INF/P); Juniors Jerison Spain (OF), Logan Lahna (OF/P), Koltin Tidwell (INF); Senior Zach Fink (INF/OF); Sophomores Colton Slaughter (INF/P) and Bransyn Dawson (INF/P)
Coach's quote: The success of our season will rely on our ability to play together, buy into the program, control our APE (Attitude, Perspective, Effort) and focus on the ‘Next Pitch.' We have a group that has put in the time, conditioning, lifting and hitting in the offseason. They are attending extra cage sessions at 6:15 am and putting in the work outside of practice ‘Breakfast Club.' Coshocton baseball is on the verge of getting back to where we were in my previous tenure. Working with our Little League and junior high holding camps and coaches’ clinics. Great numbers in our junior high program.
New Lexington
Coach: Dan Morgan, 6th year
Last year's record: 19-5, 15-1 Back-to-Back MVL Small School Champions, Sectional Champs, lost to Waverly in district semis
Players graduated/lost: 8 seniors, including MVL Player of the Year Garrett Blosser, Small School Pitcher of the Year Isaac McGill, Jerik Braglin (CF), Drew Barnette (2B/P)
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Clay Miller (3B/P, First Team MVL, Second Team Southeast District), Bentley Hanson (CF, Second Team MVL), Nate Gottke (SS/P), Carson Fortner (1B)
Key newcomers: Juniors Wyatt Givens (3B/P) and Paul Stenson (C) and Sophomores Gus Pearson (2B/P) and Tanner Toth (Utility)
Coach's quote: We are a very young team, considering we lost eight seniors and a late start getting players due to the basketball and wrestling teams doing well. They're a very hard-working group with very good baseball knowledge. Very awesome group to be around.
Maysville
Coach: Pat Gamble, 1st year
Last year's record: 8-13
Players graduated/lost: Aiden Rhoades, Alex Ray, Blayze Watson, Coen Fink, Gavin Baker, Landon Iden, Todd Saxton, Tyler Debolt, Wesley Armstead
Returning letterwinners: Senior Ryan Parmer (INF/P, MVL Honorable Mention); Juniors Trevor Hague (C/P) and Kolton Gifford (P/C/INF, 2nd All MVL)
Key newcomers: Juniors Owen Larimer (INF), Jake Deal (INF/P), Slade Shreve (INF/P) and Tre Butcher (INF); Sophomore Kale Riley (INF/P), Freshman Bryce Fisher (INF/P/C)
Coach's quote: With only one returning senior (Ryan Parmer), Maysville will lean on a young group of juniors and sophomores with some freshmen possibly seeing some time on the field for varsity. Maysville also has a completely new coaching staff with Pat Gamble and Justen Riley coaching varsity and Mike Fisher and Trevor Hague coaching junior varsity. Family, accountability and commitment are three words discussed at every practice with the intent of changing the culture of Maysville baseball.
Ridgewood (Inter-Valley Conference)
Coach: Chad Lahna, 12th season
Last year's record: 8-18, 3-9 IVC
Players graduated/lost: Robert Gaston
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Carter Kelley (OF), Cohen Parsons (P/3B) and Grant Lahmers (P/OF); Juniors Jace McQueen (P/SS, 2nd Team IVC), Connor Croy (P/2B, HM IVC), Logan Ridenbaugh (P/OF), Jackson Cabot (P/OF), Caleb Schulz (1B/3B), Brody Harding (C); Sophomore Maison Kiser (P/3B)
Key newcomers: Junior Colton Maple (3B); Sophomores Parker Snyder (P/1B), Andrew Kinsey (P/2B), Bryce Tolliver (OF/1B), Jadon Smoulder (C)
Coach's quote: We will need to rely on guys who have a year or so of experience under their belt at the varsity level. We feel we have depth at our rotation and will need to count on them and our defense to keep us in games.
Zanesville (Licking County League)
Coach: Jason Smith, 1st year (3rd overall)
Last year's record: 7-19
Players graduated/lost: Parker Moorehead, Tavian Murphy, Riley Needles, Zeke Ford, Evan McBride
Returning letterwinners: Seniors Greyson Goines (INF/OF/C/P, 2 year letter winner), Canon Mercer (INF/OF/C, 3 year letter winner), Caleb Underwood (INF/P/OF, 3 year letter winner), Avery Mohler (INF/OF/P, 2 year letter winner); Juniors Solomon Norris (INF/P, 1 year letter winner), Tyson Kimble (OF/DH, 2 year letter winner), Mahki Murray (INF/P, 2 year letter winner); Sophomores Maddox Mohler (P/INF/OF/C, 1 year letter winner), Noah Darnes (INF/OF/P, 1 year letter winner)
Key newcomers: Freshman Caleb Hollins (INF/OF)
Coach's quote: We've been grinding and working our butts off. We're gaining skill and confidence daily, and we're excited to see how we translate that to the game.
Rosecrans (Mid-State League Cardinal)
Coach: Seth Thompson, 7th year
Last year's record: 16-9, 12-4 3rd place MSL Cardinal
Players graduated/lost: Brendan Bernath, Mikey Burkhart, Maddux Burkhart, Drew Dollings, Eden Lynch, Xander Daniels
Returning letterwinners: Juniors Nick Bernath (CF/P, .333, 27 runs, 22 stolen bases), Coen Grandstaff (C/P/SS, .329, 37 runs, 27 stolen bases, 3.00 ERA), Haiden Omen (INF/P, .288, 22 RBIs, 18 runs), Hayden Perdue (P/1B, .360, 23 RBIs, 20 runs, 3.65 ERA), Cohen Harris (INF/OF), Jordan Bonifield (INF/P)
Key newcomers: Seniors Chris Wilson (OF) and Evan Tolliver (OF); Juniors Logan Pratt (1B) and Brody Zemba (OF); Freshmen Jacobie Balo (SS/P/C), Titan Grandstaff (INF), Brandon Harney (OF/INF), Danny Schaner (INF/C)
Coach's quote: With the graduation of six seniors, the Bishops will have a relatively new look this season. We do return four starters from a junior class, which has eight players. We have two seniors and four freshmen to round out a 14-player roster, which figures to contend for the MSL Cardinal Division title with Fairfield Christian, Grove City Christian and Berne Union.
This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Muskingum Valley League baseball: Tri-Valley enters with high aspirations
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