Coach's outlook: "I think the MVAL is going to be very tough this year. I think with our senior leadership and veteran infield we should be very competitive. We've set a lot of team goals and we'll work real hard to achieve them."
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Chambersburg Trojans
Coach: Bob Thomas, 39th year (633-184)
Last year: 21-6; lost to Williamsport in Class AAA second round.
Returning starters (4): Irvin Sleighter, Jr., P/Util.; Ryan Hinkle, Jr., P/Util.: Drew McGwin, Jr., OF/P; Andy Carter, Jr., C.
Remainder of roster: Ben McGwin, Sr., OF; Andrew Burke, So., P/Util.; Jared Olson, So., P/Util.; Josh Frey, So., P/1B; Jerry Pittman, Sr., 2B; Beau Cook, Sr., 3B; Brandon Mummert, Sr., OF; Adam Bennett, Jr., 2B; Cody Stinger, Jr., SS; Kyle Davis, Jr., 1B; Trent Casey, Jr., OF; Dan Stoner, Jr., OF; Josh Pool, Jr., 3B; Tyler Brown, Jr., OF; Jim Englehart, Sr., C.
Coach's outlook: "We'll look for decent pitching with returning starters with good track records. Hopefully our defense will click and good hitting will continue.
Greencastle-Antrim Blue Devils
Coach: Chris Sellers, 14th year
Returning starters (5): Eric Ile, Sr., 2B; Brett Sellers, Jr., SS; Chris Scott, Jr., 3B/P; Nathaniel Kopp, Jr., CF; Brett Hoffman, Jr., OF; Zack Spidel, Jr., DH.
Remainder of roster: Dayne Davis, Sr., OF; Jared Barkdoll, So., C; Nick Schreiber, So., P/3B; Evan Brown, So., P; Adam Ambrose, So., C; Adam Wiestling, Fr., 2B; Mark Bitner, Sr., OF; Brett Thrush, Fr., OF; Bobby Group, So., P.
Coach's outlook: "We look to get better as we go along. We play a tough schedule. Our pitching is the youngest part of the team."
James Buchanan Rockets
Coach: Corey Daley, 2nd year (6-12)
Last year: 6-12
Returning starters (5): Tony Piper, Sr., SS; Micah Hawbaker, Sr., CF; Pete Morgan, Sr., C/3B; Tyler Pittman, Jr., LF; Josh Shaffer, Sr., 1B.
Remainder of roster: Doug Dofflemyer, Jr., RF; Josh Zeger, Jr., OF; Josh Yeager, Jr., OF; Brett Rockwell, Jr., 3B/DH; David Bock, Jr., 3B/C; Jeremey Poffenberger, Jr., 2B; Anthony Bard, Jr., 2B; Luke Myers, Jr., 1B; Jim Clark, So., C; T.J. Straley, Fr., OF; Brandon Dayley, Jr., 1B/3B.
Coach's outlook: "Our pitching should be improved with four solid pitchers. Our offense and defense should come along as we get into the season. We're looking for a winning season."
McConnellsburg Spartans
Coach: Loy Garber, 17th year
Last year: 8-11
Returning starters (6): Scott Earley, Jr., CF; Joey Boor, Jr., 1B/P; Dustin Wink, So., 3B/P; Derrek Swope, Jr., OF; Jeff Gibson, Jr., OF/IF; Jessie Doyle, So., OF; Matt Hill, So., 2B
Remainder of roster: Brad Ritz, Jr., OF/IF; Shawn Hoffman, So., C; Dustin Spennati, So., P/OF; Neal Peck, So., IF/P; Tyler Smith, Fr., IF/P; Coby Cutchall, Fr., OF; Jordan Brady, Fr., IF; Steve DeShong, Fr., OF; Kegan Zeger, Fr., IF/P; Andy Swope, Fr., OF; Jesse Richards, Fr., OF.
Coach's outlook: "The team is very young with no seniors. However, we're not going to let the fact that we're a team of underclassmen interfere with our ability to win. We are going to work hard in ever game. Hopefully the team is a bunch of over achievers."
Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm
Coach: Karl Reisner, 13th year
Last year: 19-5, lost to Episcopal in Pa. Independent Schools semifinal.
Returning starters (4): Alex Laddbush, Sr., C/P; Morgan Flowers, Sr., 3B; Matt Englehart, Sr., LF/C; Garrett Fix, So., RF.
Remainder of roster: Joe Yurish, Sr., 1B/P; Mark Ryscavage, Sr., IF; Chris Gawlan, Sr., P/IF; Kevin McLauglin, Sr., OF/P; Eric Wilkins, Sr., P; Matt Rutherford, Sr., OF; Alex Lowe, Jr., P; Court Shreiner, Jr., C; Ethan Cline, So., IF; Lane Radbill, So., OF; Josh Davis, Fr., IF; Josh Edgin, Fr., P/OF.
Coach's outlook: "We've never had as much pitching depth as we do this year. We have a nice balence between youth and experince. We've lost some run production but we're up to the challenge.
Southern Fulton Indians
Coach: John Mixell, 1st year
