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2016 Team Preview: Roane County Raiders

January 23, 2016

By Greg Williams
WV Director of Scouting

Raider Wrestling AlumniTeam: Roane County
Nickname: Raiders
Class: AA
League: Little Kanawha Conference
Head Coach: Jeff Thompson
2015 Overall Record: 15-17 (lost 1-0 in region semifinals)

TOP PLAYERS:
Hunter Thompson, C/RHP, Class of 2017

  • 1st Team All-Conference (LKC) selection and a Special Honorable Mention AA All-State Selection in 2015. Hit .363 with eight doubles and 30 RBI. Went 5-6 with a 2.41 ERA in 61 innings of work.

Drew Kinder, OF/RHP, Class of 2017

  • 1st Team All-Conference (LKC) selection and a Special Honorable Mention AA All-State Selection in 2015

Others to watch:

key losses:

  • Eli Kucherawy, RHP (Waynesburg University) 
    1st Team All-Conference (LKC) selection and a 1st Team AA All-State Selection in 2015. 
  • Joe Riley, SS (Fairmont State University)
    1st Team All-Conference (LKC) selection. 

According to the Coach:

"We graduated five starters, so we have some holes to fill. We return two of our three starting pitchers; Hunter Thompson (5-6 / 2.41ERA) and Drew Kinder (0-4 / 5.53 ERA). We also return starters Ryan Kendall (1B), Chase Starcher (2B) and Stanley Kinder (RHP/1B/3B). Drew Kinder returns in center field when not pitching and Hunter Thompson is our catcher when not on the mound. Our expectations never change: they are to qualify for and win our conference tournament, win our sectional and regional tournament, and win a state title."

COACHES PRE-SEASON QUESTIONNAIRE:
We appreciate all help provided by high school coaches across the state assisting with our preseason coverage. If you have not already done so you can fill out our coaches' preseason questionnaire by contacting Director of Scouting Greg Williams.

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