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: North Central
Class: DIV
League: Buckeye Border Conference
Head Coach: Eric Smeltzer
2013 Overall Record: 15-13
2013 Conference Record: 8-2
Returning Starters: 6
Returning Pitchers: 5

TOP PLAYERS

Branden Turner, LHP, 2014 ... A crafty lefty, who will be the ace for NC.
Clayton Ferguson, SS/RHP, 2014 ... Solid athlete, will be number the two pitcher.
Josh Sawyer, MIF/RHP, 2015 ... Great athlete, solid speed with a good arm.
Colton Pilmore, C, 2015 ... Competitor, very hard working athlete.
Dylan Hutchison, 3B/RHP, 2014 ... Middle of the lineup type hitter.
Jordan Reeves, UTIL/RHP, 2015 ... Will be looked upon in many different ways.

OUTLOOK:  

Coach Eric Smeltzer and the North Central Eagles went 16-13 in 2013 and looks to improve on that in 2014 with six starting position players returning as well as five returning pitchers. The Eagles are led by seniors Branden Turner and Clayton Ferguson, who will be NC's one-two punch on the hill. Josh Sawyer, Colton Pilmore and Jordan Reeves will look to take the next step up as juniors. North Central competes in the Buckeye Border Conference which has Stryker, Edon and Pettisville among others.

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