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: South Pike HS

Head Coach: Chet Dear

2018 Record: 6-18
MHSAA Classification: 4A
MHSAA District:
Playoff Run:
2017 Final Rank:
Returning Starters: 5
Returning Pitchers: 5

TOP PLAYERS

Name	State	School	Class	Position	Commitment
Malike Lenard	MS	South Pike	2019	RHP/UTL	-
Tyler Berry	MS	South Pike	2020	1B	-
Jakur Franklin	MS	South Pike	2020	C/OF	-

   

Outlook

Coach Chet Dear and the South Pike Eagles return five starters and five pitchers from last season's 6-win team. The Eagles will rely heavily on solid defensive play to carry them through the 2019 season. Leading the way will be two-way players 1B/LHP Malike Lenard. Providing an offensive spark in the lineup as well as defensive support, the Eagles will turn to several underclassmen including 1B Tyler Berry and C/OF Jakur Franklin.

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