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This spring we take a different approach to the unveiling of our Preseason Power25 teams across the commonwealth/DC. Instead of one full release, we will be doing a countdown starting today and running all the way to the beginning of the high school season. Over the course of the next 2.5 weeks, we will be counting down our preseason top 25.

VA/DC Preseason Power25: No. 21 - Prince George Royals

Preseason Rank: 21
Level: VHSL 4A
Head Coach: Mickey Roberts
2018: 21-3 VHSL 5A State Champions

Top Players 

Justin Starke C 2019 (VMI)
Jacob Farrar SS 2020 (VMI)
Buck Forbes LHP 2019 (Charleston, WV)
 

X-Factor

Quincy Sippio OF 2020 - Sippio took hold of the leadoff spot last season four games into the season and didn't look back as the table setter for what evolved into an extremely deep and dangerous lineup for the Royals last seaso

Key Players Lost

Tevin Tucker (WVU)
Michael Peterson (Longwood)
Evan Kozen
Hunter Carden

Outlook

Although the Royals lost some key components from their 2018 5A Title squad, The Royals bring back the meat of their lineup and ace of the staff which will make them team that could challenge to repeat in 5A this spring. 

Offensively they will be paced by Justin Starke and Jacob Farrar who should anchor the middle of the lineup. Starke has been a major piece of the Royal puzzle since his sophomore season and arguably was the teams toughest out the back-half of the season in 2018. Farrar put together a really strong season as a sophomore last year and looks poised for a big season in 2019. Quincy Sippio should be a big piece again pacing the top of the order. Look for 2021 Nicholas Sober to build off a solid 2018 season. Buck Forbes could also see more at bats this season for the Royals.  Kolby Birchett could also add some depth to the lineup.

On the mound the royals return ace Forbes who evolved into a huge piece of the staff last year and will assume ace role. The Charleston, WV recruit is one of the top arms in the area and will give them a chance to win every time out. The biggest question is how are they going to round out the staff. Keep an eye on youngsters Dylan Bowen and Konner Eaton who show a lot of potential on the mound. They will need those youngsters and a couple others to take hold of the No. 2 spot and fill out their bullpen. We like the core returners for this squad and their success this year is why we have them at No. 21 to start the season off.

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