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2014 Team Snapshot: Bishop Ward HS

January 31, 2014

By Sean McCann
Prep Baseball Report Kansas

As we prepare for our 2014 high school preseason coverage we are going to take a quick glance at teams from across the state.

Team: Bishop Ward
Nickname: Cyclones
Class: 4A
League: Kaw Valley
Head Coach: Dennis Hurla
Years as Head Coach at School: 17
2013 Overall Record: 11-9
2013 League Record: 6-3
2013 League Finish: 3rd
2013 Post-Season Finish: 2nd at regionals
Returning starters: 6
Pitchers with 15+ Innings Returning: 4

TOP PLAYERS (Listed Alphabetically)

Evan Brull, RHP/1B, Class of 2014
Cole Henley, RHP/SS, Class of 2015
Jordan Jones, C, Class of 2014
Trevor McClanahan, OF, Class of 2014
Nick Wilson, LHP/1B, Class of 2014

UNDERCLASSMEN TO WATCH (Listed Alphabetically)

Brian Barnhart, OF, Class of 2016
Victor Tapia, OF, Class of 2016

OUTLOOK:  

Despite losing 1st Team 4A All-State right-handed pitcher Jon Roblez the Cyclones return six starting position players and four pitchers with significant innings from their regional runner-up team in 2013.  Their line-up is loaded with speedy contact-type hitters and they have three outfielders that can go get the baseball.  They will need to solidify their infield and, as always, the key will be the development of their pitching staff throughout the season.

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