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2015 Team Preview: Hicksville

February 3, 2015

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By Dylan Hefflinger
Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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2015 Team Preview: Hicksville

School Name: Hicksville
Coaches Name/Record: Tim Shock, 18-24
2014 Record: 9-12
Conference: Green Meadows Conference
Conference Record/Finish: 2-5
Division Level: IV

Postseason Accomplishments:

  • 1978 State Championship
  • 1982 State Semifinals

Key Players Lost From 2014:

  • Kaleb Johns - C/P
  • Dominic Harvey - 2B

Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/5

Strengths of Team:

  • Lots of pitching
  • Team Speed
  • Versatility

Weakness of Team:

  • Need leadership
  • Have to be better defensively
  • Avoid injuries
  • Youth at key positions
  • Consistency

Top Prospects in Class of 2015:

  • Jonny Giesige - CF/P 6-3 165
  • Philip Karacson - SS 5-11 155

Top Prospects in Class of 2016:

  • Wes Perry - P/1B 6-1 210
  • Dakota Harvey - 2B/3B 5-10 150

Top Prospects in Class of 2017:

  • Logen Neidhardt - P/1B/OF 6-2 200
  • Logan Thiel - OF/P 5-11 140

Top Prospects in Class of 2018:

  • Jake Greer - P/C 6-0 170

Notable College/MLB Alumni:

  • Mike Volkert - Ohio State

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