The Mississippi high school season kicks off on February 26, the first day for regular season games. Most teams will begin practicing on January 29, getting their rosters set and finalizing their lineups.

Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we will be rolling out team previews of high school teams all across the state and across all classifications, eventually launching our Preseason Power 25.

We have been sending out our annual Preseason Questionnaire to coaches all across the state and as the responses flood in we will bring you a snapshot of what to expect along with top players and keys to success for that particular team. If you don’t see your team’s season preview make sure your head coach fills out his Preseason Questionnaire.

Team: Pearl HS

Head Coach: Brian Jones

2018 Record: 22-8
MHSAA Classification: 6A
MHSAA District:
Playoff Run: Second Round
2017 Final Rank: 2nd in District
Returning Starters: 3
Returning Pitchers: 3

TOP PLAYERS

Name	State	School	Class	Position	Commitment
Gunnar Dennis	MS	Pearl	2020	LHP/1B	-
Brandon Pennypacker	MS	Pearl	2019	RHP/C	-
Josh Price	MS	Pearl	2019	3B	-
Adam Thomas	MS	Pearl	2020	SS/RHP

Outlook

Coach Brian Jones has moderate expectations for this years team after winning 22 games and  exiting in the second round of the playoffs last season. The roster is highlighted by three arms and a couple middle of the order hitter that had significant impact in 2018 including Brandon Pennypacker, Josh Price, Gunnar Dennis and Adam Thomas.  Although the lineup lacks some experience, the Pirates will turn to the senior leadership and returning arms to carry them throughout the 2019 campign.  

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