LANCASTER—The High School baseball season is upon us, and here's a closer look at each of the area teams.
AREA BASEBALL CAPSULES
LANCASTER
Coach: Corey Conn (13th season)
Conference: Ohio Capital Conference-Buckeye Division
Last year’s record: 18-8
Returning letter-winners: Zach Mowder, Sr.; Darreb Ramsey, Sr.; Aiden Henson, Sr.; Brayden Montgomery, Jr.; Carson Miller, Jr.; Kam Griffith, Jr.; Coleson Ross, Jr.; Levi Greiner, Jr.; David Thomas, Sr.; Aaron Banna, Sr.
Key losses: graduated 10 seniors
Key newcomers: Jack Pompey, Soph.; Brody Broeckel, Soph.; Cale Meyer, Soph.
Coach Conn’s take: “I am excited about this group. They have worked relentlessly since last year and have a strong connection with the pack. We will have some questions we need answers to, but overall, we have the ingredients to have a special year.”
BLOOM-CARROLL
Coach: Jason Vest (seventh season)
Conference: Mid-State League-Buckeye Division
Last year’s record: 19-11 (MSL champions)
Returning letter-winners: Tryce Chaffin, Sr.; Markus Roberson, Sr.; Ethan Moore, Sr.; Caleb Hinkel, Jr.; Park Truex, Sr.; Maddox Byler, Jr.; Gavin Mackie, Sr.; Matthew Cline, Jr.; Johnny Kaut, Soph.; Evan Cardenas, Jr.
Key losses: Six seniors
Key newcomers: Grady Johnson, Jr.; Warren Rawlins, Jr.; Dylan Mergel, Jr.; Hogen Deibel, Soph.; Keegan Little, Soph.; Aidan Scholtz, Jr.; Bastian Ovalle, Jr.; Ethan Hinkle, Fr.
Coach Vest’s take: “We return eight starters in the field and our No. 1 on the mound. As our pitching develops we have a chance to have a really good season.
LIBERTY UNION
Coach: Justin Miller (seventh season)
Conference: Mid-State League-Buckeye Division
Last year’s record: 10-12
Returning letter-winners: Cam Wood, Sr.; Alex Johnson, Sr.; Justin Sisson, Sr.; Bobby Savage, Sr.; Raul Lopez, Sr.; Tanner ...
