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: Ashland HS
Class: DI
League: Ohio Cardinal Conference
Head Coach: Rob Lavengood
2013 Overall Record: 9-13
2013 Conference Record: 6-8
Returning Starters: 4
Returning Pitchers: 1

TOP PLAYERS

Nick Zurcher, RHP/SS, 2014
Jacob Allton, OF, 2014
David Van Hove, C/OF, 2015
Collin Lefelhoc, RHP, 2015

YOUNG UP AND COMERS

Cole McQuate, RHP/IF, 2016
Logan Brewew, RHP/1B/3B, 2016
Ryan Gray, OF, 2016

OUTLOOK:  

The Arrows will be counting on a number of new faces in 2014 as four players return to the starting lineup and one pitcher remains from last year's staff. In particular, Ashland will depend on new faces in the rotation that gain experienced playing JV last season. Both Collin Lefelhoc and Logan Brewew will be counted on to provide depth behind senior ace Nick Zurcher. Meanwhile, junior David Van Hove will occupy the catching duties while Jacob Alton provides experience in stability in the outfield. Coach Lavengood's squad is in for a test with conference foes Lexington, West Holmes, Madison, and Wooster.

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