The Mississippi high school season kicks off on February 26, the first day for regular season games. Most teams will begin practicing on January 29, getting their rosters set and finalizing their lineups.

Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we will be rolling out team previews of high school teams all across the state and across all classifications, eventually launching our Preseason Power 25.

We have been sending out our annual Preseason Questionnaire to coaches all across the state and as the responses flood in we will bring you a snapshot of what to expect along with top players and keys to success for that particular team. If you don’t see your team’s season preview make sure your head coach fills out his Preseason Questionnaire.

Team: Greenville

2017 Record: 14-10
MHSAA Classification: 6A
MHSAA District:
Head Coach: Antonio Calvin
Playoff Run: N/A
2017 Final Rank:
Returning Starters: 7
Returning Pitchers: 15

 

Top Players

Name	State	School	Class	Position	Commitment
Aaron Coates	MS	Greenville	2019	SS	-
Deandre Hackler	MS	Greenville	2018	OF	-
Nigel Kennedy	MS	Greenville	2018	LHP	-
Ty Mitchell McCollugh	MS	Greenville	2019	SS	-
Cameron Reed	MS	Greenville	2019	C	-
Mathew Reed	MS	Greenville	2018	OF	Mississippi Delta CC
Ervin Simmons	MS	Greenville	2019	RHP	-

Stat Rat (X-Factor)
Ty McCollugh (.352-BA, 24-RBI)
Deandre Hackler (.346-BA, 18-RBI)

Outlook
Coach Antonio Calvin brings back a young but experienced core of position players, returning seven starters and fifteen pitchers. Four year starter, Mississippi Delta commit Matt Reed will lead the Hornets defensively, as they will also turn to him for an offensive spark. A talented group of underclassmen that includes SS/2B Ty McCollugh, Aaron Coates and OF Deandre Hackler will provide offensive support.

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