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: Florence HS

Head Coach: Josh Anderson
2018 Record: 19-10
MHSAA Classification: 4A
MHSAA District: 6-4A
Playoff Run: 1^st Round
2018 Final Rank: 2^nd in District
Returning Starters: 6
Returning Pitchers: 3

TOP PLAYERS

Name	State	School	Class	Position	Commitment
Walker Ladner	MS	Florence	2019	LHP/1B	Hinds CC
Garrett Alliston	MS	Florence	2019	RHP/OF
Ashten Cooley	MS	Florence	2019	RHP/OF
Grayson Doss	MS	Florence	2020	SS

Stat Rat (X-Factor)

Name	BA	RBI	2B	3B	HR
Walker Ladner	.446	35	11		6
Garrett Alliston	.282	14	1
Ashten Cooley	.286	19	3

 

Name	ERA	IP	Record	K	BB
Ashten Cooley	1.81	31	5-0	47	22
Walker Ladner	2.98	40	3-3	76	19

Outlook

Coach Josh Anderson and the Florence Eagles return six starters and three pitchers from last season's 19-win team. The Eagles will rely heavily on strong performances on the mound and solid defensive play to carry them through the 2018 season. Leading the way will be two-way players 1B/LHP Walker Ladner (Hinds CC signee), OF/RHP Garrett Alliston and OF/RHP Ashten Cooley. Providing an offensive spark in the lineup as well as defensive support, the Eagles will turn to several underclassman to hold down some key positions including Grayson Doss, Drew Pendergrass and Ryland Hemphill.

Don't see your name in the PBR database? Create a FREE Profile Here.

Related Content