Spring sports preview capsules
Softball
Ursuline
¯ COACH: Michael Kernan (20th year, 346-146-2)
¯ 2019 SEASON: 25-3
¯ LEAGUE: Steel Valley Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Maris Barbato (Sr.) , Julia Nutter (Sr.) , Emily Holland (Sr.) , Paige Ogden (Jr.) , Madelyn Miklandric (Jr.) , Alyssa Sheely (Kr.) , Ayva Fedor (Jr.) , Layni Bednar (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: fLiza Barbato (So.), Mia Opalick (So.), Grace Sylvester (So.), Hannah Saluga (Fr.), Lilly Ditz (Fr.), Arrianna Wendt (Fr.), Gianna Vennetti (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Irish return their starting pitcher and plenty of experience from their 2019 record-setting season that saw them reach the district title game.
Baseball
McDonald
¯ COACH: Bill Ifft (6th year)
¯ 2019 SEASON: 17-8
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Scarlet Tier
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (*letters won): Nick Ferradino, Carson Schrader, Andrew Cupan
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Jordan Neil, Miles Culp, Logan Presco, Zach Shobel, Avery Maley, Joey Showron, Wyatt Wolford, Brock Flere, Ty Puckett, Joe Baggott, Aaron Sierra
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Blue Devils are a very young team with very little varsity experience. They plan on pitching by committee to develop the young players’ arms. The goal is to improve each game and to compete in a competitive conference.
Spring sports preview capsules
Baseball
Girard
¯ COACH: Aaron Alejars (8th year, 95-84)
¯ LEAGUE: Northeast-8
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (letters won): Anthony Cortest (Sr.) , Andrew Delgarbino (Sr.) , Jayden Maggs (Sr.) , Evan Boyle (Sr.) , Isaiah Brazofsky (Sr.) *
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Cody Wylie (Sr.), Dominic Bengala (Sr.), Kyle O’Hare (Sr.), Jordan Grant (Jr.), Jake Dohy (So.), Jordan Johnson (So.), Alex Marcavish (Jr.), Kyle Bourlier (Fr.), Nate Freeland (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: With playing in a tough conference and having a lot of players without varsity experience, the Indians will be looking to improve from game to game, week to week and by the end of the season, playing their best baseball.
Jackson-Milton
¯ COACH: Matt Ruby (2nd year)
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Scarlet Tier
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (letters won): Mason Robison (Sr.) , Frank Prozy (Sr.) , Aaren Landis (Sr.) , Gavin Hutcherson (Sr.) , Cole Grope (Sr.) *, Logan Sokol (Jr.) , Jake Gross (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Gavin Sahli (Sr.), Billy Sloan (So.), Aaren Romigh (So.), Cayden Mitchell (Fr.), Owen McDevitt (So.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: WIth a veteran team, the Blue Jays except to compete for the Scarlet title. The success of the pitching staff will be a key factor in the team’s success.
East Palestine
¯ COACH: Bill Sattler (1st year)
¯ LEAGUE: Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (*letters won): none
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Trent Cope, Cole Raley, Patrick Lender, Alex Cannon
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: With no returning lettermen and very little experience, the Bulldogs expect a rebuilding year.
Softball
Leetonia
¯ COACH: Missy Brock (1st year)
¯ LEAGUE: Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Haleigh Brock (Sr.) , Taran Ferry (Sr.) , Delaney Roller (Sr.) , Megan Rosko (Sr.) , Gracie Duko (Jr.) , Allison Francosky (Jr.) , Skyler Davis (Jr.) , Megan Graff (Jr.) , Maddie Holisky (So.) , Kaitlyn Shingler (So.) , Samantha Soleman-Hansen (So.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Kayla Kaminski (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Bears have been working on the little things daily to improve. Team chemistry, work ethic and belief in each other have been great so far according to the coaching staff.
East Palestine
¯ COACH: Clarence Andre (1st year)
¯ 2019 SEASON: 17-7
¯ LEAGUE: Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Joclyn Fristik (Sr.) , Morgan Rutledge (Sr.) , Marissa Noel (Sr.) , Ivy Burkett (Sr.) , Abbie Andre (Sr.) , Madison Telischak (Jr.) , Giavonna Bristelli (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Gabby Andre (Fr.), Alexus Robb (Fr.), Leila Martin (Fr.), Sofia Fertsch (Fr.), Jasmine Ludt (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: Despite having multiple returning letterwinners, the Bulldogs only return two starters from 2019’s 17-7 season. They have eight freshmen on the team, so the biggest challenge this season will be remaining competitive while developing their young talent.
Sebring
¯ COACH: Jason Whaley (4th year, 7-38)
¯ 2019 SEASON: 6-21
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Scarlet Tier
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Emma Whaley (Sr.) , Jaymee Metzger (Sr.) , Delaney Reggi (Jr.) , Devyn Reggi (Jr.) , Kalyla Caliguire (Jr.) , Olivia Hawk (Jr.) , Aebi D’Ostroph (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Kalyn Mudrick (Jr.), Sadie Barker (So.), Alexis Byrd (So.), Mallory Harshman (So.), Blake Thomas (Fr.), Keirstan Hanes (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Trojans return multiple talented players including starting pitcher Emma Whaley. With a solid outfield with Devyn Reggi, Aebi D’Ostroph and Sadie Barker and a returning infield, the Trojans have high hopes coming into the year.
Boys track
Columbiana
¯ COACH: Crystal Siembach-Boggs (7th year)
¯ LEAGUE: Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Joseph Brown (Jr.) , John Chmura (Jr.) , Drake Daugherty (Jr.) , Kaden Green (Sr.) , Gabe Heinrich (Sr.) , Jacob Kamperman (Sr.) , Ryan Kamperman (So.) , Tony Kocanjer (Jr.) , Matt Morocco (Jr.) , Collin Schick (Sr.) *
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Xathon Cross (Sr.), Jonathan Nate Burnell (Jr.), Ethan Davis (So.), Keaton Surgenavic (Jr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Clippers have some fast 4×100 teams. A lot of athletes new to the sport, so they expect some surprises at their first event.
Girls track
Leetonia
¯ COACH: Benjamin Johnson-Bowers (1st year, record)
¯ LEAGUE: Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Erin Drake
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Molly Gibson, Carlie Adkins, Alex Bellos
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: Molly Gibson has the potential to make a run to state in the shot put and also will have a strong year with discus. Carlie Adkins and Alex Bellos will be strong sprinters.
Track & field
Mineral Ridge
¯ COACH: Ron Toth (24th year, record)
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Scarlet Tier
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Nathan Kurjan (Sr.) , Randall Miller (Sr.) , Triston Weiss (Sr.) , Eric Shepherd (Jr.) , Timmy Pappagallo (So.) , Pryce Allen (Sr.) , Danielle Aulet (Sr.) , Katelyn Lesko (Sr.) , Emma Rich (Sr.) *, Riley Cowles (Jr.) , Sylvia Traw (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Austin Governor (Sr.), Isaiah Kelly (Sr.), Mason Miller (So.), Clayton Butler (So.), Giovan Gilbert (So.), Elias Clarke (So.), Olivia Jackson (Jr.), Grace Miller (Jr.), Iyonna Pierce (Jr.), Audri Gaydosh (So.), Christen Nutt (So.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Rams look to compete in every meet this season. With multiple returning letterwinners, expectations are high as always.
Boys tennis
West Branch
¯ COACH: Elaine Bonar (32nd year, 186-348)
¯ LEAGUE: Eastern Buckeye Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): JD Brain (Sr.) , Seth Ayers (Sr.) , Justin Cederbloom (Sr.) , Noah Johnson (So.) , Jeff Legros (Sr.) , Sky Tran (Sr.) , Aaron Brown (So.) *
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Nate Legros (Fr.), Uriah Grove (Fr.), Mara Woost (Jr.), Macy Wilson (Fr.), Ashley James (Sr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: Without playing last season, the Warriors expect a bumpy road early. However, by the end of the season, they expect to be in competiton for the league title.
Spring sports preview capsules
Editor’s note: More preview capsules will be published in future editions as the spring season gets into full swing.
Baseball
East
¯ COACH: Jason Ray (4th year)
¯ LEAGUE: Steel Valley Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (*letters won): Carlos Rosa (Sr.) , Ivan Rodriguez (Sr.) , Jerimiah Antonetty (Sr.) , Lawalyn Lewis (Sr.) , Terry Berry (Sr.) , Issac Vasquez (Sr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Jamez Brooks (Sr.), Kye Phiffer (Sr.), Reuban Tally (Sr.), Justin Maldonado (So.), Jamiyah Brooks (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Golden Bears are a senior-heavy team and are looking to keep building the foundation of the last four years one day at a time.
Softball
Chaney
¯ COACH: Jessica Gavin (3rd year)
¯ LEAGUE: Steel Valley Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Janashia Robinson , Renity Bowman , Kaily May
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Mariah Sharpe, Alyssa Long
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The main goals for the Cowgirls this season is to have small victories, play as a team, work on fundamentals and have fun.
Springfield
¯ COACH: Dan McKinstry (215-178 all-time)
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (Gray Tier)
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (*-letters won): Carlee Bacon (Sr.) , Abby Joseph (Sr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Haleigh McCalla (So.), Brionna Holt (Jr.), Gianna Piccuta (So.), Emily Gerthung (So.), Madi Lesnak (So.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: With only two members of the team who have played a high school game, there’s going to be a learning curve for the younger Springfield players. They expect to be competitive and improve as the season moves along.
Liberty
¯ COACH: Brett Fine (1st year)
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Tier
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (*-letters won): Makenzie McBride (Sr.), Alyssa Helco (Sr.), Olivia Benson (Sr.), Ally Jones (Jr.), Emily Benson (Jr.), Kryston Fine (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Deveena Ortiz (Sr.), Ayah Yusuf (Jr.), Marissa Wilson (Jr.), Lily Baylen (So.), Regan McKernan (So.), Lexa Toutin (So.), Juliana Dross (Fr.), Ally Brantley (Fr.), Violet Rawl (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Leopards are a young team with some junior and senior experience, but like most teams in the area, the loss of last season will make getting reacclimated to the varsity game an uphill battle. The goal is to work hard and improve from week to week.
Boys track
Boardman
¯ COACH: John Phillips (9th year, 72-7)
¯ LEAGUE: All-American Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Ted Anzevino (Sr.) , Jonah Bacho (Sr.) , Micah Beckwile (Sr.) , Frank Bero (Sr.) , Sam Cammack (Sr.) , Justin Maloney (Sr.) , Christian Ortiz (Sr.) , Beau Gorby (Sr.) , Gerick Angel (Jr.) , DJ Evans (Sr.) , Dawaylon Pritchard (Sr.) *
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Ben Alverico (Jr.), Ethan Boots (Fr.), Bruce Farris (Fr.), Brayden Joseph-Robinson (Jr.), Cameron Thompson (Jr.), Logan Thompson (So.), Ben Zilay (So.), Josh Zilay (So.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Spartans have a lot of experienced athletes in the senior class despite having a smaller team than in previous years. With Boardman having the 2020 season off, the only events the team is fully prepared for are the distance events due to cross country being held in the fall, so the coaching staff expects that to be a way for the team to build strength early on.
South Range
¯ COACH: Mark Bush (4th year, record)
¯ LEAGUE: Northeast-8
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (*-letters won): Michael Hvizdos, Spencer Bush, Jacob Brooks,
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Kaleb Sepe (Sr.), Luke Crumbacher (Sr.), Dylan Dominguez (Jr.), Connor Jones (Jr.), Noah Cannon (Sr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: After losing an entire season last year, it’s going to take a while for the sprinters to get comfortable again. The distance crew should be able to transfer their experience, finishing eighth overall at state in the fall, over to the spring.
Springfield
¯ COACH: Sean Guerriero (1st year)
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Scarlet Tier
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Dante Argiro , Austin Tindell , Beau Brungard , Jakob Joyce , Marshall Yelkin , Coleson Kertesz , Bo Snyder , Justin McLemore , Mike Wagner *
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Clayton Nezbeth, Joe Sandine, Ethan Dunkle, Sean Guerriero
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Tigers return multiple letterwinners and look to compete in the league and make a district push.
Girls track
Boardman
¯ COACH: Rick Sypert (6th year, 46-9)
¯ 2019 SEASON: 8-1
¯ LEAGUE: All-American Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Gracie Bell (Sr.) , Raegan Burkey (Sr.) , Alayna Cuevas (Sr.) , Isabelle Dwyer (Sr.) , Julia Gorby (Sr.) , Shayne Harris (Sr.) , Lanny Kilpatrick (Sr.) , Bailey Moore (Sr.) , Ryleigh Neill (Sr.) , Anna Robles (Sr.) , Katie Stamp (Sr.) , Emma Tokarsky (Sr.) , Destinee Hayes (Jr.) , Hayley Ho (Jr.) , Maddy Smith (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Dre’Ana Elliot (Jr.), Khadija Hadidan (Jr.), Kat Taghaboni (Jr.), Sassy Abbadi (So.), Lauren Bero (So.), Alyssa Gilbert (So.), Reagan Smith (So.), Gia Triveri (So.), Morgan Auck (Fr.), Sarah Blasco (Fr.), Sam Duble (Fr.), Sydney Pavlik (Fr.), MacKenzie Riccitelli (Fr.), Morgan Russo (Fr.), Lanie Venetti (Fr.), Cara Zawrotuk (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Spartans expect to have a big season with veteran leadership and plenty of promising newcomers. Boardman hopes to contend for a league crown and at districts
Spring sports preview capsules
Editor’s note: More preview capsules will be published in future editions as the spring season gets into full swing.
Baseball
Niles
¯ COACH: Mike Guarnieri (12th year, 180-111)
¯ 2019 SEASON: 19-9
¯ LEAGUE: Northeast-8
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (years lettered): Zack Leonard (Sr.) , Chase Sudzina (Sr.) *, Anthony Fisher (Jr.) , Andrew Huffman (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Caleb Lauer (Sr.), Kolton Christopher (Jr.), Zack Macik (Jr.), Mike Guarnieri (Jr.), Jordan Streamo (Jr.), Matt Kozak (So.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: After losing the 2020 season, the Red Dragons will feature a mix of senior experience and talented young players. Zack Leonard and Chase Sudzina have both started since their freshman year and will be essential on the mound and offensively for Niles.
Columbiana
¯ COACH: Ryan Wolf (79-57)
¯ LEAGUE: Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (years lettered): Tyler Andersen (Sr.) , Brady Dixon (Sr.) , Logan Hoschar (Sr.) , Zachary Pleska (Jr.) , Riley McElwain (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Joe Wilczak (Sr.), Cam Sloan (Sr.), Carson Dota (Jr.), Seth Spooner (So.), Bayden Pipoly (So.), Brady Kridler (Jr.), Eddie Clancy (Jr.), John Ervin (Sr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: With 30 players on the roster, the Clippers have plenty of depth and are excited about the upcoming year. With solid pitching depth, Columbiana aims to make a push at the league title.
Crestview
¯ COACH: Kory Whitacre (4th year, 26-21)
¯ 2019 SEASON: 15-11
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Tier
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (years lettered): Keith Berger (Sr.) , Kyle Saunders (Sr.) , Joey Hawkins (Sr.) , Eli Riffle (Sr.) , Connor Hughes (Sr.) , Carter Blakeman (Jr.) , Sam Campbell (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Daniel Fitzgerald (Jr.), Jesse McKee (So.), Matthew Lindsay (So.), Tyler Millhorn (So.), Matthew Strank (So.), Ethan Feezle (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: Finding pitching will be key to Crestview’s success this season. They have a solid group of senior talent, with good young pieces. They want to go out and play the game the right way and see if they can run into some wins.
Softball
Jackson-Milton
¯ COACH: Mariah Ciccolelli (2nd year)
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Scarlet Tier
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Logan Grunder , Camryn Mitchell , Jenna Jones , Dana Saunders *, Chelsea Williams , Kaitlynn Biedeman
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Megan Finnie, Kylie Wilson, Emily Fultz, Paige Grope, Mia Greco, Ava Darney, Macayle Thornhill, Riley Headley
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: After losing the 2020 season, the Blue Jays are determined to make the most of this season. They’ve continued to improve on their skills every day and have made it clear to the coaching staff that they plan to play each game like it’s their last.
West Branch
¯ COACH: Sis Woods (35th year, 454-387)
¯ 2019 SEASON: 24-4 (district semifinalist)
¯ LEAGUE: Eastern Buckeye Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Jordan Anderson (Sr.) , Destany Blake (Sr.) , Sam Morris (Sr.) , Jaci Thomas (Sr.) , Sydney Mercer (Jr.) , Ryley Pittman (Jr.) , Skyler Greeneisen (Jr.) , Morgan Loudin (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Madison Rhome (Sr.), Tori McKay (Jr.), Zoe Lesch (So.), Kiersten Skinner (So.), Mirabella Beckett (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Warriors have a strong group of leaders returning from the 2019 season. The outfield this season will be all new faces, but are expected to fit nicely in their roles. With last season getting cancelled, there are a lot of unknowns headed into this season.
Columbiana
¯ COACH: Madison Kurtz (2nd year, 0-0)
¯ LEAGUE: Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN: Cessna Stoy (Sr.), Maci Linhart (Sr.), Tori Long (Jr.), Julia Rapp (Jr.), Audrey Smith (Jr.), Alissa Gordon (Jr.), Madeline Hitchcock (So.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Kaleigh Krahenbill (Jr.), Ava Davanzo (Fr.), Mackenzi Gamble (Fr.), Alaina Johnston (Fr.), Maria Malcomson (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Clippers are a fairly young team, so the main focus this season is to create a strong team bond and establish a solid foundation going forward.
Crestview
¯ COACH: Greg Eskra (5th year, 42-35)
¯ 2019 SEASON: 22-8
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Tier
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Shianna Mathes (Sr.) , Karsyn Moore (Jr.) , Kaedyn Sutton (Jr.) , Kayla Deily (Jr.) , McKenna Schultz (Jr.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Jensyn Seabrook (Sr.), Breanna Tucker (Sr.), Alexis Smith (Jr.), Ellie Ricketts (So.), Joanie Wood (So.), Brooke Brubaker (Fr.), Kate Lissi (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: With five key letterwinners returning, including Kaedyn Sutton as pitcher and Karsyn Moore as catcher, the Rebels hope to remain competitive and be successful again. There are multiple talented underclassmen to keep an eye on as the freshmen and sophomores begin their high school careers.
Boys track
Crestview
¯ COACH: Greg Woolman (9th year)
¯ 2019 SEASON: Division III state runners up
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Tier
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): William Hardenbrook , Ethan Powell , Mitch Auer , Ryan Emch , Brandon Yanssens , Mickey McCuen , Colt Crane , Jamie Hoffer , Nick Novack , Shane Scragg , Noah Wickline
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Andrew Bucey (Fr.), Owen Bacon (Fr.), Joey Carr (Fr.), Spencer Cline (Fr.), Matt DeNero (Jr.), Tommy Farley (Fr.), Dalton Hart (So.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Rebels bring back two state champions in Ethan Powell and Brandon Yanssens and have plenty of depth in each position. They have a mix of each grade, with freshmen that will make some noise. William Hardenbrook will be someone the team leans on this season.
Girls track
West Branch
¯ COACH: Michael Falasca (1st year)
¯ LEAGUE: Eastern Buckeye Conference
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Amanda Davidson (Sr.) , Ava Decker (Sr.) , Alexa Gossett (Sr.) , Kaylee Greiner (Sr.) , Kaylyn Hicks (Sr.) , Anna Lippiatt (Jr.) , Liana Gabrelcik (Jr.) , Tori Shields (Jr.) , Hannah Egli (So.) , Alexis Gregory (So.) , Haley Hazelbaker (So.) , Makenna Lins (So.) , Emily Sprowl (So.) , Abbey Wilson (So.)
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Kaylee Burcaw (Jr.), Claire Brunner (So.), Riley Harris (So.), Maria Manley (So.), Sophia Gregory (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: The Warriors have a very young team, but they have very good overall team speed. If they stay healthy, they expect to be a competitive team.
Crestview
¯ COACH: Tanja Simione (10th year)
¯ LEAGUE: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Tier
¯ RETURNING LETTERMEN (-letters won): Payton Huff (Sr.) , Anna Marr (Sr.) , Krista Perry (Sr.) , Sophia Carr (Jr.) , Maddie Cline (Jr.) , Kendra Greaves (Jr.) , Emily Hill (Jr.) , Francis Lewis (Jr.) , Lainie Mecure (Jr.) , Lucy Montgomery (Jr.) , Shelby Rambo (Jr.) , Isabella Rothwell (Jr.) , Araya Shaffer (Jr.) , Maci Shaffer (Jr.) , Meadow Balmat (Sr.) *
¯ OTHERS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE: Laney Ericson (So.), Ashley Hodge (So.), Isabella Zimmerman (So.), Grace Auer (Fr.), Devon Burcham (Fr.), Emily Downey (Fr.), Autumn Faulk (Fr.), Emma Julian (Fr.), Sophia Lewis (Fr.), Karagin Miller (Fr.), Emma Powell (Fr.), Bailey Wonner (Fr.)
¯ SEASON OUTLOOK: With plenty of senior leadership in multiple events, the Rebels look to make an impact once again this season.
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