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By Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Staff
Editor in Chief/NW Scout

With the 2016 spring season right around the corner, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best high school coverage throughout the entire state.

Starting February 1st, we began releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into the Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings.

To view the full list of 2016 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2016 Team Preview, click here.

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2016 Spring Team Preview: Western Reserve Roughriders

Team Name: Western Reserve Roughriders
Head Coach: Jeff Todd
Division: III
2015 Record: 7-16
Conference Record: Firelands, 4-10
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/5

2016 Team Strengths:

• Strong behind the plate
• Deep on the mound
• Stronger on the defensive side
• Great senior leadership

2016 Team Weaknesses:

• Need to hit better with runners in scoring position

Coach Outlook: Could be a contender in our league. Must stay healthy; last year we lost four starters to injury. We need to find a lead-off hitter, but we should be better defensively.

Top Returning Players:

• Vince Lonigro, C, SR, 5’10” 170, L/R
• Justin Studd, RHP, JR, 6’0” 175, R/R

Top Underclassmen:

• Peyton Studd, 3B/RHP, 2020

 

A Look Back At 2015 Preseason Articles:

To view the 2015 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2015 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

• Division I
• Division II
• Division III
• Division IV

To view the 2015 Preseason State Rankings, click below.

• Division I
• Division II
• Division III
• Division IV