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Olentangy Braves

March 16, 2021
Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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With 2020 now in the past, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best 2021 high school coverage that can be found anywhere. Starting in January, we began releasing team previews for squads across the state. Ahead, we will have Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings coming your way.

To view the full list of 2021 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2021 Team Preview, click here.

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2021 Spring Team Preview: Olentangy Braves

Team Name: Olentangy Braves
Head Coach: Ryan Lucas
Division: I
2019 Record: 12-14
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 3/4

2021 Team Strengths:

  • Chemistry-Leadership
  • Starting Pitching
  • Excellent Assistant Coaches who work hard and are loyal

Coach Outlook: "We have really good senior leadership and are excited to get back on the field in 2021. We are a work in progress with missing a season last spring, and have a bunch of guys that don't have any varsity experience. The roster we have is plenty capable, so the challenge will be to work on strengthening our bond and being connected daily as a group while executing on game day. Becoming a balanced team and working hard to get better every day is our mindset at the moment."

Top Returning Players:

  • Jace Middleton, RHP/CF, 6'3/225 pounds. 3-year starter/4-year letterman, team captain, committed to Ohio State

Class of 2021 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jace Middleton
  • Kaden Doup (committed to Otterbein to play football)
  • Eric Efland (committed to Westminster to play baseball)
  • Grant Schaffner (committed to Bethany College, WV to play baseball)
  • Jordan Wilkerson

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Austin Sizemore
  • Tommy Chilicki
  • Brandon Hire
  • Jackson Chrisman
  • Carter Williamson

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Vitaly DiBlasi
  • Brady Beaumont

A Look Back At What Would've Been The 2020 Season:

To view each of the parts to the No 'Last Dance' Series, click below:

To view the 2020 Team Previews, click here.

To view the 2020 Preseason All-State Teams, click here.

To view the 2020 Virtual Ohio High School State Tournament/Preseason Team Rankings, click here.

A Look Back At The Last Decade:

To view the Ohio High School All-Decade Team 2010-2019, click here.

A Look Back At The 2019 Season:

To view the 2019 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2019 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2019 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

A Look Back At The 2018 Season:

To view the 2018 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2018 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2018 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

A Look Back At The 2017 Season:

To view the 2017 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2017 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2017 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

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