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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: Westerville North Warriors

Team Name: Westerville North Warriors
Head Coach: Sean Ring
Division: I
2015 Record: 6-22
Conference Record: OCC Cardinal, 3-11
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 8/6

2016 Team Strengths:

• Defense
• Experience
• Toughness
• Pitching Depth

2016 Team Weaknesses:

• Power
• Speed
• Youth

Coach Outlook: With a year of experience under the belt of our young team from last year we are looking to challenge in the conference and continue to improve come tournament time.

Top Returning Players:

• Brent Todys, C, 2016, 5’10” 165, R/R, four year letterman, 2015 team captain, Mount Vernon Nazarene University Commit
• Alex Stephanelli, 2B, 2016, 5’10” 170, R/R
• Josh Stover, P/UTL, 2017, 6’1” 165, R/R
• Gavin Perkins, UTL/P, 2017, 5’11” 160, R/R
• Justin Hrinko, UTL, 2017, 5’8” 155, R/R
• Jackson Blackstone, C/OF, 2017, 6’0” 165, R/R
• Macguire George, P/OF, 2017, 5’11” 165, R/L
• Drew Strugell, P/INF, 2017, 6’0” 235, R/R

Top Underclassmen:

• Connor Crawford, P/INF, 2018, 5’11” 160, R/R
• Sterling Tamburello, P/INF, 6’2” 175, R/R
• Josh Houston, UTL, 5’11” 165, R/R
• Chad Gordish, P, 5’10” 165, R/R

 

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