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: Hancock HS

Head Coach: Anthony DeWitt

2018 Record:  11-11
MHSAA Classification: 6A
MHSAA District: 8-6A
Playoff Run:
2018 Final Rank: 4^th in District
Returning Starters: 3
Returning Pitchers: 2

TOP PLAYERS

Name	State	School	Class	Position	Commitment
David Ladner	MS	Hancock	2019	LHP	Meridian CC

Underclassman

Name	State	School	Class	Position	Commitment
Colton Cuevas	MS	Hancock	2020	RHP/INF	-
Jackson Garrett	MS	Hancock	2020	SS	-
Dustin Cuevas	MS	Hancock	2020	OF/RHP	-
Colby Oliver	MS	Hancock	2020	LHP/1B	-
Russell Frank	MS	Hancock	2020	INF	-
Nate Hoda	MS	Hancock	2021	C	-
Tanner Lemon	MS	Hancock	2020	UTL/RHP	-
Blaine Knight	MS	Hancock	2022	UTL	-

Outlook

Coach Anthony DeWitt and the Hancock Hawks look to improve on their 11 win season from a year ago.  Returning both district starting pitchers including Meridian CC commit David Ladner, Coach Dewitt will rely heavily on the performances on the mound to carry them through the 2019 campaign.

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