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High School: Hazleton Area High School
Head Coach: Russ Canzler, Head Coach
2023 Record (Finish): WVC Division 1 Champions, District 2 6A Champions, 18-5 record
Key Players: Antonio Doganiero, Jonas Aponick, Chris Florentino

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2024 WINTER EVENT SCHEDULE

Showcase	State	Date	Location
Central PA Preseason ID	PA	02/11	Liberty Arena, Williamsport
Southwest PA Preseason ID (Session 1)	PA	02/17	Battleground Baseball Group, Callery
Southwest PA Preseason ID (Session 2)	PA	02/17	Battleground Baseball Group, Callery
East PA Preseason ID	PA	02/17	Moravian University, Bethlehem
Northwest PA Preseason ID	PA	02/18	Pennbriar Athletic Club, Erie
Southeast PA Preseason ID	PA	02/25	In The Net, Palmyra
Last Chance PA Preseason ID	PA	03/02	Liberty Arena, Williamsport
NY/PA Rising Stars (2028-2029 grads)	PA	03/03	Liberty Arena, Williamsport

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2024 SEASON OUTLOOK

Top Returners: Jordan Castrine, Dom Marino, Jamie Martoccio
Impact Newcomers: (Soph) Chris Peters, (Fr) Freddy Corrado, (Fr) Logan Hearity
Key Matchups: They are all big.

2024 Outlook: “We have a group of hard working young men who are eager to prove themselves this season. I expect our team to compete at a high level and play hard-nosed team baseball. ”
– Russ Canzler, Head Coach, Head Coach

 

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