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: Akron Firestone HS
Class: DI
League: Akron City Series
Head Coach: Aaron DeBord
2013 Overall Record: 14-14
2013 Conference Record: 11-1
Returning Starters: 4
Returning Pitchers: 5

TOP PLAYERS

Ben Hayes, OF/1B/RHP, 2014
Richard Burroughs, LHP/OF, 2014
Jacob Eberly, RHP/INF, 2014
Kody Von Stein, C, 2015
Corbin White, RHP/INF, 2015
Alex Cole, RHP/2B, 2015

UP AND COMERS

Anthony Terrell, MIF, 2016

OUTLOOK:  

Akron Firestone will definitely be in the mix to repeat as Conference Champions in 2014.  Senior Jacob Eberly will look to lead the Falcons, while serving time in the infield, and on the mound. Outfielder, Ben Hayes (2014) will likely be the centerpiece of the Falcons lineup as he possesses the rare power/speed combo.  Junior right handed pitchers Alex Cole, and Corbin White will look to continue their success, as they both made significant contributions as Sophomores in 2013. Holding off Ellet HS, will likely determine who stands at the top of the Akron City Series Conference.  

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COACHES PRE-SEASON QUESTIONNAIRE

We appreciate the strong response so far from high school coaches across the state assisting with our pre-season coverage.  If you have not already done so you can fill out our coaches pre-season questionnaire online by clicking here.