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2018 HS TEAM PREVIEW: LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC KNIGHTS

Head Coach: Tim Bordenet

Class: 2A
2017 Record: 30-4
Conference (2017 Record):  Hoosier Conference (8-1, 2nd Place)
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 3/4

2018 Team Strengths:

• Pitching Depth
• Team Defense
• Athleticism 

Top Players: 

• Carson Barrett, 1B/ P, Sophomore, 6'4", 190, L/L, Started every game as a freshman. (.398 BA, 10 2B, 2 3B, 35 RBI, 14 R, 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 23 K, 8 BB, 17.2 IP, .982 Fielding %) 
• Ben Berenda, C, Senior 5'11" 205, S/R, Indiana University Southeast recruit (.349 BA, 10 2B, 24 RBI, 17 BB, .995 Fielding %) 
• Scott Lovell, OF, Junior, 5'11" 145, (.349 BA, 16 runs, 5 SB, 1.000 Fielding %) 
• Jacob Marin, OF/P, Senior, 5'8" 175, L/L, Marian University recruit, (.400 BA, 8 runs, 6-0, 1.53 ERA, 38 K, 18 BB 36.2 IP, 1.000 Fielding %) 
• Jack Hudson, OF/P, Senior, 6'0" 170, .171 BA, 15 runs, 12 BB, 6-0, 1.09 ERA, 42 K, 13 BB, 38.1 IP, .966 Fielding %)

2019's: 

• Adam Dienhart, P/3B, Junior, 5'9" 175 (2-0, 1.65 ERA, 17 IP)

Underclassmen:

• A.J. Bordenet, SS, Freshman (2021), 6'0" 165, L/R

Outlook: Perennial 2A power Lafayette Central Catholic begins the season ranked No. 2 in the Class 2A rankings.  Though Bordenet's team returns just three starters, the Knights never appear to be in rebuilding mode, as they always seem to just reload.  Many newcomers will get their first opportunity to play a starting varsity role.  The strength of this year's Knights is their pitching depth, as four arms return from last year.  Pitching and defense will once again be staples for LCC. Look for the Knights to compete with Hamilton Heights for the the Sagamore conference title, as well as compete for another 2A state championship.