2016 baseball capsules

Advance Hornets

Conference: Stoddard County Activities Association

Last season's record: 7-16

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Oran 1-0 in Class 1 District 2 semifinal

• No further information was provided.

Bell City Cubs

Conference: Stoddard County Activities Association

Last season's record: 25-3

2015 postseason result: Won vs. Atlanta 6-3 in Class 1 state championship

• No further information was provided.

Cape Central Tigers

Conference: SEMO

Last season's record: 14-12

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Poplar Bluff 1-0 in Class 5 District 1 semifinal

• No further information was provided.

Chaffee Red Devils

Coach: Brian Horrell

Conference: Scott-Mississippi

Last season's record: 13-14

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Greenville 10-0 in Class 2 District 3 semifinal

Returning starters: Austin Copeland (P/OF), Alec Bogenpohl (P/SS), A.J. Owens (1B/RF), Lane Dunning (RF), Brandon Ivester (2B)

Key players lost: Lane Henson, Ryan Lohman, Jake Perkins, Kodi Ballard

What have you seen so far in your team that you like best: We have a lot of hungry young guys that love to compete. They show up every day to get better and have shown a team-first mentality. They have shown the important balance of being able to work hard while still having fun.

What are your team's goals for this upcoming season: Our goal is simple -- we try to get better every day to prepare ourselves to compete for a district title when the playoffs roll around. Our biggest challenge will be getting a young team to understand what they are fighting for. They have to understand the importance of consistency every single game and that team success comes first.

Delta Bobcats

Conference: Scott-Mississippi

Last season's record: 1-16-1

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Gideon 14-1 in Class 1 District 1 semifinal

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Jackson Indians

Coach: Bryan Austin

Conference: SEMO

Last season's record: 22-11

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Eureka 2-0 in Class 5 state quarterfinal

Returning starters: Gavon Turner (P), Jarrett Newell (SS/P), Colten Weber (P/C), Tristan Thele (OF), Ryan Mize (1B)

Key players lost: Michael Houchin (P), Jon Schumer (2B), Cameron Duke (3B), Ben Maudie (OF), Landon Mills (OF), Ryan Harvey (OF)

What have you seen so far in your team that you like best: Athletic team that has depth at each position. Three returning starting pitchers from last year's team.

Kelly Hawks

Conference: Scott-Mississippi

Last season's record: 13-16

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Scott City 8-3 in Class 3 District 2 championship

• No further information was provided.

Leopold Wildcats

Coach: Jon Sauer

Conference: Mississippi Valley

Last season's record: 3-17

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Scott County Central 6-2 in Class 1 District 2 first round

Returning starters: Garrett Thele (P/C/SS), John Gray (1B/3B), Blake Eeftink (CF), Tristen Graham (SS/P/LF), Dalton Forrester (2B/RF)

Key players lost: Zach Elfrink, Austin Bucher, Matt Ford, Cord Cooper

What have you seen so far in your team that you like best: The camaraderie among the group from all levels. Also many of them want to learn and get better every day.

What are your team's goals for this upcoming season: To improve last year's win/loss record, to hit more consistently and to minimize errors and "big innings."

Meadow Heights Panthers

Coach: Nick Hermann

Conference: Mississippi Valley

Last season's record: 8-12

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Chaffee 3-2 in Class 2 District 3 first round

Key players lost: Brendan Welker (Torn ACL)

What have you seen so far in your team that you like best: Come to practice every day looking to have fun playing baseball. If you're not having fun doing something, then why do it?

What are your team's goals for this upcoming season: Come to compete every day (practice and games), play fundamental baseball and become better baseball players while also becoming better young men.

Notre Dame Bulldogs

Conference: SEMO

Last season's record: 28-5

2015 postseason result: Won vs. Sullivan 17-0 in Class 4 state championship

• No further information was provided.

Oak Ridge Blue Jays

Coach: Josh Eftink

Conference: Mississippi Valley

Last season's record: 3-16

2015 postseaesson rult: Loss vs. Advance 11-2 in Class 1 District 2 first round

Returning starters: Nathan Bolin (SS), Steven Masterson (CF), Ty Curry (P), Jordan Gilliland (C), Jordan Parker (P/2B), Josh Pratt (LF)

Key players lost: Jacob Seabaugh (1B), Chris Seyer (RF)

What have you seen so far in your team that you like best: They bring a lot of energy to practice. Many of them have increased their arm strength since last year.

What are your team's goals for this upcoming season: Our goals are to do and play as well as we are capable. We want to make the plays we are supposed to make. The rest will take care of itself.

Oran Eagles

Conference: Scott-Mississippi

Last season's record: 15-7

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Bell City 4-3 in Class 1 District 2 championship

• No further information was provided.

Perryville Pirates

Coach: Jeff Steffens

Conference: Jefferson County Activities Association

Last season's record: 19-6

2015 postseason result: Lost 15-5 vs. Notre Dame in Class 4 District 1 semifinal

Returning starters: Wyatt Johnson, Kameron Fears, Trent Richardet, Trent Steffens

Key players lost: Sean Merk, Tyler Holligan, Trevor Martin, Trevor Green, Marcus Steffen

What have you seen so far in your team that you like best: Kids are fighting for open positions. Players are really working at skills to improve to get themselves ready for varsity action.

What are your team's goals for this upcoming season: The team's goal is to win over half of our games, grow together as a team and work hard every day in practice.

Saxony Lutheran Crusaders

Coach: Paul Sander

Conference: None

Last season's record: 16-7

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Scott City 13-3 in Class 3 District 2 semifinal

Returning starters: Paris Johnson (C), Nathan Hurst (CF/P), Jake Wyatt (OF/C), Tyler Amos (SS), Dustin Lorenz (3B)

Key players lost: Chase Steffens, Tyler Dowdy, Dano Drury, Ryan Palmer, Luke LeGrand, Conrad Bonney

What have you seen so far in your team that you like best: Our numbers are up with 28 players. We have 19 freshmen and sophomores. Our guys work hard and listen to instruction well. I think we will play a good fundamental game. Our pitching should be very competitive as well. We are hopng some guys step up and fill the void left by graduation of some very good hitters.

What are your team's goals for this upcoming season: We want to play hard and win as many games as we can and develop younger players for the future. We also want to represent our school, our parents, the players themselves and our Christ-based education system in a respectful, professional way.

Scott City Rams

Conference: Scott-Mississippi

Last season's record: 21-13

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Fatima 3-2 in Class 3 state championship

• No further information was provided.

Scott County Central Braves

Conference: Scott-Mississippi

Last season's record: 10-10

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Bell City 10-0 in Class 1 District 2 semifinal

• No further information was provided.

St. Vincent Indians

Coach: Tyler Search

Conference: Jefferson County Activities Association

Last year's record: 12-10

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Greenville 6-2 in Class 2 District 3 championship

Returning starters: Jordan Buccheit (SS/P), Lance Chapman (C/1B), Noah Niswonger (2B/P), Jordan Rellergert (3B/P), Blake Hennemann (1B), Riley Riehn (CF), Tyler Unterreiner (OF)

Key players lost: David Camarillo, Cole Steinbecker

What do you see so far in your team that you like best: The six seniors that we have are all leaders in their own way and that makes us better as a team. I really appreciate how they set an example for the younger guys and it helps that we have juniors with experience as well.

What are your goals for this upcoming season: Our team talks about goals before the season every year and I believe we are focused on competing each and every day. If we do that, then the goals will take care of themselves. The key for us is to not let ourselves get down when something doesn't go our way. We have to constantly stay focused on improving and concentrate on the next play.

Woodland Cardinals

Coach: John Craig

Conference: Stoddard County Activities Assocation

Last year's record: 12-9

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Saxony Lutheran 13-3 in Class 3 District 2 first round

Returning starters: JD Jenkins (P/C), Levi Green (IF), Tyler Womack (IF), Jacob Long (C/OF), Keegan Cooper (IB), Garret Cronk (IF)

Key players lost: Landon Johnson, Garret Reynolds

What do you see so far in your team that you like best: We should have more depth this year due to a talented freshman class.

What are your goals this upcoming season: We just wish to get better each day and compete, whether it's game day or practice. As long as we do that from the top to the bottom of the roster, we will have a successful season.

Zalma Bulldogs

Conference: Mississippi Valley

Last season's record: Didn't field a team

2015 postseason result: Didn't field a team

• No further information was provided.