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: Yazoo County HS

Head Coach: Corbin Ellis

2018 Record: 13-8
MHSAA Classification: 3A
MHSAA District: 3-3A
Playoff Run: 2^nd Round
2018 Final Rank: 1^st in District
Returning Starters: 7
Returning Pitchers: 5

TOP PLAYERS

Name	State	School	Class	Position	Commitment
Ben Luckett	MS	Yazoo County	2019	C	-
Cameron Shaffer	MS	Yazoo County	2019	3B/RHP	-
Peyton Thrasher	MS	Yazoo County	2020	2B	-
Tanner Evilsizor	MS	Yazoo County	2019	RHP/OF

Stat Rat (X-Factor)

Name	BA	RBI	2B	3B	HR
Ben Luckett	.439	27	8	3	1
Cameron Shaffer	.475		6	1
Peyton Thrasher	.413	25	2	1

Outlook

Coach Corbin Ellis and the Panthers return seven starters and five pitchers from last year’s squad and will relay heavily on their experience to get them through the 2019 season. 2B Peyton Thrasher and 3B Cameron Shaffer will lead the defensive efforts, while C Ben Luckett provides leadership behind the plate. On the mound, RHP/OF Tanner Evilsizor will have an increased roll and will be a big part in controlling their opponents bats.

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