03-22-2012, 11:49 PM
Sixth Region
PRP, a four-time state champion, returns three starters in center fielder Jacob Clair, pitcher-first baseman Hunter Johnson (.370) and third baseman Josh Beams (.400). The Panthers are deep in pitching with Johnson, Drew Bramley, Kyle Olliges and Cody Strong.
Bullitt Central hopes to improve on a 9-15 record with the return of Ben Parker, Damon Shepherd, Brad Coms and Tanner Freeman.
Bullitt East, which has won eight straight district titles, will depend on pitcher-outfielder Coulten Maupin (4-0, 1.38 ERA, .340), shortstop Tyler Minogue (.376, 15 stolen bases) and catcher Hunter Wood (.389).
Butler (23-7) returns two starters in pitcher Blake Beamer (5-2, 3.12 ERA) and shortstop Dallas Adkins (.412). The Bears have only four seniors, but coach Greg Lauder likes his juniors and sophomores.
DeSales, under new coach John Hodges, has an above-average infield with veterans Hunter Tipton, Blake Dewsnap, Andrew Beckham and Clint Thompson.
Southern is rebuilding under new coach Thomas Graves. J. R. Belt can pitch, catch and play shortstop, and Sam Rein is a pitcher and shortstop. Luis Rodriquez, who did not play last year, has been a bright spot as a third baseman and pitcher.
Doss (6-21), under third-year coach Danny McCreedy, has an outstanding hitter in Sherson Shermon and solid players in Shaun Wargo, Gene Beeber, Noah Holland and Glen Giles.
Fairdale is led by shortstop-pitcher Boo Crabtree, who also is the starting quarterback and an all-region basketball player. Coach David Hicks hopes to put pressure on defenses with a running game.
Holy Cross has only three seniors and four juniors. Senior pitcher-first baseman Chad Conway (.404, 20 RBIs in a half-season before surgery) leads the returnees, along with shortstop Jake Kaelin (.380, 15 stolen bases), catcher-infielder Clayton Snyder (.318) and Justin McGohon (.300), who can play anywhere.
Iroquois, under new coach Travis Bell, has veterans in pitcher-second baseman Desmond Gibbs, shortstop-pitcher Erin Hollenback and catcher Jeremy Mack.
North Bullitt returns shortstop Clayton Kelly (.364), who missed the last 13 games in 2011 because of a broken jaw. Catcher-infielder Jesse King (.333) and pitchers Cody Stinnett and Mitchell Hutchison also have varsity experience.
Portland Christian returns all nine starters and has Ben Lapsey, Will Adams and Austin Blake in the starting rotation.
Valleyâs key returnees from a 3-17 team are Jake Allgood and Matt Owens.
Westernâs new coach, Jared Baker, will lean on pitchers Jakub Faircloth, Clint Fant and Steven Spencer, third baseman Dion Sutton and infielder Cameron McMillan.
PRP, a four-time state champion, returns three starters in center fielder Jacob Clair, pitcher-first baseman Hunter Johnson (.370) and third baseman Josh Beams (.400). The Panthers are deep in pitching with Johnson, Drew Bramley, Kyle Olliges and Cody Strong.
Bullitt Central hopes to improve on a 9-15 record with the return of Ben Parker, Damon Shepherd, Brad Coms and Tanner Freeman.
Bullitt East, which has won eight straight district titles, will depend on pitcher-outfielder Coulten Maupin (4-0, 1.38 ERA, .340), shortstop Tyler Minogue (.376, 15 stolen bases) and catcher Hunter Wood (.389).
Butler (23-7) returns two starters in pitcher Blake Beamer (5-2, 3.12 ERA) and shortstop Dallas Adkins (.412). The Bears have only four seniors, but coach Greg Lauder likes his juniors and sophomores.
DeSales, under new coach John Hodges, has an above-average infield with veterans Hunter Tipton, Blake Dewsnap, Andrew Beckham and Clint Thompson.
Southern is rebuilding under new coach Thomas Graves. J. R. Belt can pitch, catch and play shortstop, and Sam Rein is a pitcher and shortstop. Luis Rodriquez, who did not play last year, has been a bright spot as a third baseman and pitcher.
Doss (6-21), under third-year coach Danny McCreedy, has an outstanding hitter in Sherson Shermon and solid players in Shaun Wargo, Gene Beeber, Noah Holland and Glen Giles.
Fairdale is led by shortstop-pitcher Boo Crabtree, who also is the starting quarterback and an all-region basketball player. Coach David Hicks hopes to put pressure on defenses with a running game.
Holy Cross has only three seniors and four juniors. Senior pitcher-first baseman Chad Conway (.404, 20 RBIs in a half-season before surgery) leads the returnees, along with shortstop Jake Kaelin (.380, 15 stolen bases), catcher-infielder Clayton Snyder (.318) and Justin McGohon (.300), who can play anywhere.
Iroquois, under new coach Travis Bell, has veterans in pitcher-second baseman Desmond Gibbs, shortstop-pitcher Erin Hollenback and catcher Jeremy Mack.
North Bullitt returns shortstop Clayton Kelly (.364), who missed the last 13 games in 2011 because of a broken jaw. Catcher-infielder Jesse King (.333) and pitchers Cody Stinnett and Mitchell Hutchison also have varsity experience.
Portland Christian returns all nine starters and has Ben Lapsey, Will Adams and Austin Blake in the starting rotation.
Valleyâs key returnees from a 3-17 team are Jake Allgood and Matt Owens.
Westernâs new coach, Jared Baker, will lean on pitchers Jakub Faircloth, Clint Fant and Steven Spencer, third baseman Dion Sutton and infielder Cameron McMillan.