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: Central Crossing
Class: DI
League: OCC Central Division
Head Coach: Scott Todd
2013 Overall Record: 18-10
2013 Conference Record: 5-9
Returning Starters: 7
Returning Pitchers: 3

TOP PLAYERS

Marc Russel, SS/P, 2014, Signed with Cedarville University
Connor Coup, 1B, 2014
Caleb Jones, C/P, 2014
Austin Albert, OF, 2014
Doug Smith, P/3B/SS, 2015
Ethan Swank, OF/IF, 2015
Casey McManaway, OF, 2015

OUTLOOK:

Central Crossing is coming off of a decent year in a very tough conference. They are returning seven starters in the field and three starting pitchers. Senior two-way prospect Marc Russel will be counted on for his arm and his bat after going 5-3 on the mound while hitting over .370. Senior Connor Coup provides a big time left-handed stick in the middle of the order after hitting .412 and earning first team all-district honors only a season ago. Senior catcher Caleb Jones provides stability behind the plate while junior Doug Smith will look to improve on a 3-3 season during the 2013 season.

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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.