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: Waverly HS
Class: DIII
League: SOC
Head Coach: Jeff Noble
2013 Overall Record: 23-8
2013 Conference Record: 11-3
Returning Starters: NA
Returning Pitchers: 6

TOP PLAYERS 
Pierce Knisley, RHP, 2014
Elliott Newton, C, 2014
Cam Ramsey, 1B, 2014
Tyler Nartker, 2B, 2014
Eric Rinehart, UTL, 2014

YOUNG UP AND COMERS
Jake Henderson, C, 2016

OUTLOOK:  

In 2014, Waverly will make the shift to Division III play. The Tigers have talent spread throughout their lineup. Senior second baseman Tyler Narker returns after hitting .337 with 19 RBI, and 11 doubles as a junior. RHP Pierce Knisley, one of the state's top unsigned arms, leads the way on the mound after going 9-1with a .64 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 2013. But, if Coach Noble's squad is going to win a conference championship, he will need new arms to emerge or current arms to develop to provide the needed pitching depth in 2014.

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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.