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2015 Team Preview: Tennesee HS

February 25, 2015

By Matt Byrd
TN Director of Scouting

As we prepare for the upcoming 2015 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.

Team: Tennessee High
Nickname: Vikings
Class: AAA
District: 1
Region: 1
Head Coach: Preston Roberts
2014 Overall Record: 16-16
2014 District Record: 5-7
2014 Post-Season Finish: District Semifinals

TOP PLAYERS (Coach’s Comments)

Christian Gibson, SR, SS, R/R, 5'11/185, ETSU (Football)- .321, 5 2B, 1 3B, 1HR, 23 RBI, 1st Team All-Conference
                                                                                                                                           
Deric Graham, JR, C, R/R, 5'11/195,- .276, 5 2B, 3 HR, 14 RBI
                                                                                                                                                     
Zach Hall, SO, RHP/IF, R/R, 6'3/190,- W/L 6-2, 1.30 ERA, K/BB 42/18, 1st Team All-Conference, All-Region, TBCA Super Freshman/Sophomore Team


Notable Losses

Zak Kitzmiller- King University, All Conference Player
Ricky Ward- New River CC, All Conference Player
                                                                              

According to the Coach

Offensively the Vikings graduated its top two hitters from 2014, however return six everyday starters from the 2014 season. Top returning Hitters: Christian Gibson, Austin Blackwell, Deric Graham, Connor Greene, Zach Hall, David Tolbert.

Defensively the Vikings will look to replace 3B, CF, and RF. Top returning fielders: SS Christian Gibson, C Deric Graham, 1B David Tolbert, CF DJ Marrs, OF/IF Trey Harr, IF Zach Hall, IF Connor Greene, OF Micheal Icenhour. 

The pitching staff will look to replace nearly 50% of its innings from 2014. Top returning Arms: Starters Zach Hall, Connor Greene, Matt Mangrum, Keyland Riner Releivers DJ Marrs, Bailey Musick, Isaac Roberts. 

In closing, the players have worked extremely hard all off-season, and are eager to compete for the Big 7 Conference Championship.

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