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: Charlevoix HS
Class: DIII
League: Lake Michigan
Head Coach: Allen Telgenhof
2013 Overall Record: 27-3
2013 Conference Record: 14-0
Returning Starters: 8
Returning Pitchers: 5

TOP PLAYERS

Shane Sutherland, SS/RHP, 2014
J.J. Bottomley, 3B, 2014
Luke Klinger, 1B, 2014
Noah Certa, OF, 2015
Nate Moon, SS/3B/RHP, 2015
Will Telgenhof, C, 2015

YOUNG UP AND COMERS

Jake Newhouse, C/RHP, 2016
Alex Strickland, C/2B, 2016

OUTLOOK

Typically, when a team puts together a 27-3 season, they are forced to fill the place of many graduated seniors the following season. But, Coach Telgenhof has the luxury of seven returning everyday starters. And, maybe more importantly, five of the team's pitchers are back from last season's squad. Senior two-way prospect Shane Sutherland, an all-region selection a year ago, leads the way after going 7-0 with a 2.28 ERA while hitting .346 with 22 stolen bases. Junior outfielder Noah Certa, a second team all-state selection as a sophomore, figures to spark the offense after hitting above .400 with 22 stolen bases. The depth only continues with two-way junior Nate Moon (380/.429/.620), junior catcher Will Telgenhof (307/.370/.369), and senior 3B JJ Bottomley (.361/.432/.375)

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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.