Woodland Cardinals
Coach: Jason Crane
Last season's record: 6-12
Postseason results: Lost 11-1 to Scott City in a Class 2 district opener
Returning starters: Kyle Reynolds, sr., SS; Neil Johnson, so., P; Andrew Minson, jr., 1B/P
Other top returning players: Hayden Mayfield, so., CF/2B; Martin Williams, so., 3B; Jesse Long, jr., 3B/OF
Top newcomers: Ronnie Turner, sr., OF
Remainder of roster: Sam Long, sr.; Trevor Blake, sr.; Tony Hughes, jr.; David Gray, jr.; Zack Wilmirth, so.
Perryville Pirates
Coach: Don O'Keefe
Last season's record: 8-11
Postseason results: Lost to Notre Dame 7-3 in a Class 3 district semifinal
Returning starters: Andrew Martin, jr., 1B; Justin Daley, sr., 3B/SS/2B/P; Ethan Reiss, jr., 2B/P; Travis Wibbenmeyer, sr., OF/P
Top newcomers: Ross Moldenhauer, fr., SS; Cody Spankman, jr., C; Mitchel Lukefahr, jr., OF/P; Paul Ferguson, jr., OF/P
Chaffee Red Devils
Coach: Brian Horrell
Last season's record: 16-7
Postseason results: Lost to Charleston 8-4 in a Class 2 district semifinal
Returning starters: Aaron Horrell, sr., SS/P; Trenton Horman, sr., CF/P; Hunter Thomason, sr., 3B/SS/P; Andrew Dooley, so., OF/P
Other top returning players: Joshua Hendrix, jr., IF; Alex Horton, jr., IF; Michael Rutherford, so., 1B
Top newcomers: Collin Dannenmueller, sr., OF; Trevor Cannon, fr., C; Alex Davie, fr., 1B/OF/P; Alex Crowe, fr., IF/P; Daniel Dooley, fr., P
Remainder of roster: Grayson Glueck, fr., OF; Casey Rhodes, jr., OF; Garrett Kelso, fr., OF; Jason Cicardi, so., 2B; Mitchell Dirnberger, fr., 3B; Blake Senciboy, so., SS; Gabe Miller, so., OF; David Petitt, jr., OF; Jordan Yahn, fr., OF; Andrew Terhune, so., C; Dylan Dunlap, fr., 1B
Oran Eagles
Coach: Mitch Wood
Last season's record: 24-5
Postseason results: Beat New Haven 5-2 in the Class 1 state third-place game
Returning starters: Jayden Pobst, sr., OF/P; Jake Carter, sr., OF; Cody Dirnberger, jr., P/IF
Other top returning players: Zac Chasteen, so., P/C; Gabe Kielhofner, jr., SS/2B
Top newcomers: Tyler Heuring, so., OF; Mac McConnell, jr., IF; Trent Irwin, jr., OF
Remainder of roster: Blake Carlyle, fr., OF/IF; Dalton Dannenmueller, fr., C/IF; Dalton Elfrink, fr., OF/IF/P; Blake Henson, fr., OF/P; Payton Kern, fr., OF; Adam Schaefer, fr., OF/IF/P; Tyler Schlitt, fr., P; Kyle Tenkhoff, fr., OF; Dylan Adams, so., OF; Dylan Dannenmueller, so., IF/OF; Levi Dennis, so., IF; Tyler Heuring, so., IF/OF; Jon Morrow, so., 1B; Ryan Trankler, so., OF/IF; Austin Todt, so., C/OF/IF; Nolan Urhahn, so., OF; Dillon Glastetter, jr., OF
Jackson Indians
Coach: Rob French
Last season's record: 12-12
Postseason results: Lost to Francis Howell 8-3 in a Class 4 sectional
Returning starters: Matt Crader, jr., IF; Josh Duncan, sr., IF; Caleb Hosey, sr., P/OF; Michael Mouser, sr., OF/P; Tyler Qualls, jr., C; Evan Watkins, sr., OF/C; Andy Winkleblack, sr., 1B
Other top returning players: Drew Coleman, sr., P/3B/2B; Travis Hurst, sr., P/1B/3B
Remainder of roster: Clayton Baker, fr., IF; Bobby Clark, so., 1B/P; Tyler Koch, jr., C; Zach McDowell, so., OF/P; Jake Randall, jr., OF
Advance Hornets
Coach: Allen Pearman
Last season's record: 4-17
Postseason results: Lost to Bell City 11-5 in a Class 1 district opener
Returning starters: Jacob Bond, sr., P/SS; Cory Cooper, sr., C/P; Garret Mayo, sr., 1B/2B/C; Kyndel Page, so., OF/3B/P; Dylan Dunnivan, so., OF/P; Austin Hawkins, jr., DH/1B; Andy Below, jr., OF
Other top returning players: Nick Martin, so., IF; Preston Beal, so., OF/C/P; Michael Storie, jr., OF/IF; Ethan Holder, so., P/OF
Remainder of roster: Ryan Moses, fr., 2B/SS/P; Nick Martin, so., 3B/1B; Jacob Pearman, fr., OF/2B; Grant Gray, so., 3B/P; Jacob Bonee, jr., OF; Dustin James, fr., 3B; Jacob Spears, fr., OF; Hunter Wilson, fr., OF/IF; Ethan Manuel, fr., OF/1B; Zach Holder, fr., OF
Bell City Cubs
Coach: Matt Asher
Last season's record: 12-6
Postseason results: Lost 1-0 to Bernie in a Class 1 district semifinal
Returning starters: Melvin Johnson, sr., C/P; Leonard Schaefer, jr., IF; Cody Kight, so., IF/P; Alan Long, sr., IF
Top newcomers: Alan Hess, fr., UTIL; Josh Overbey, fr., UTIL
Delta Bobcats
Coach: Gordon Walton
Last season's record: 4-14
Postseason results: Lost 14-4 to Bernie in a Class 1 district opener
Returning starters: Shelby Kight, jr., IF/P; Cody Naramore, jr., C/P; Zach Riegert, so., OF
Other top returning players: Cody Schremp, jr., IF; David Nettles jr., IF/C; Joe Kinder, jr., IF; Matt Gooch, jr., IF; Don Stafford, jr., P/OF
Top newcomers: Aaron Criddle, sr., OF/IF/P; Dallas Naramore, fr., OF/IF/P
Remainder of roster: Matt Brucker; Justin Cale; Cody Helderman; Brandon Horman; Rock Jerls; Teddy May; Josh Peikert; Justin Peikert; Collin Schabbing
Central Tigers
Coach: Steve Williams
Last season's record: 10-16
Postseason results: Lost to Jackson in a Class 4 district opener
Returning starters: Zach Wilson, sr., P; Blake Smith, sr., SS; Hideaki Tanaka, sr., 2B; Ryan Grigaitis, sr., 3B; Jared Green, sr., OF
Top returning players: Josh Meyer, jr., P; Shawn Prince, sr., OF; Josh Compas, jr., C
Top newcomers: Jamie Pickel, jr., 1B; Jacob Conklin, jr., 1B/DH; Andrew Williams, so., P/OF; Austin Davis, so., OF
Remainder of roster: Josh Hiett, jr., IF/P; B.I. Howard, jr., IF/P; Blake Smith, sr., IF/P; Jared Green, sr., OF/P; Brooks Bradshaw, jr., OF/P/C; Erik Allen, jr., IF
Notre Dame Bulldogs
Coach: Jeff Graviett
Last season's record: 19-7
Postseason results: Lost 25-8 to St. Dominic in a Class 3 state semifinal
Returning starters: Aaron Tomaszewski, sr., OF; Colton Young, jr., P/SS; Wesley Glaus, jr., 1B; Dylan Drury, sr., P/2B; Austin Greer, sr., OF; Ryan Bass, sr., 3B; Jake Pewitt, jr., OF/P
Other top returning players: Jimmy Obermark, jr., 2B/SS; Trenton St. Cin, jr., OF/P; Brent Renfroe, sr., OF; Mark Hagedorn, jr., C; Mark Glastetter, jr., OF; Tanner Hiett, jr., P/3B
Top newcomers: Ethan Essner, jr., SS/2B; Coby Holland, jr., C; Jeremy Essner, jr., P/1B; Brandon Peters, jr., 3B/P
Oak Ridge Blue Jays
Coach: Jason Niswonger
Last season's record: 12-6
Postseason results: Lost in a Class 1 district opener
Returning starters: Ethan Sachs, sr., P; Lucas Rohde, so., OF; Garret Light, jr., P/SS; Cody Myers, so., 2B; Logan Mangels, jr., 1B/3B; Brett Thomas, so., C/P; Stephen Bolen, so., OF
Other top returning players: Hunter Metje, so., SS
Top newcomers: Stephen Wright, sr., 3B/P; Brandon Morrison, sr., 2B; Kyle Rohde, fr., OF; Cory LeGrand, fr., OF; Garrett Matthews, fr., OF; Dakota Zoellner, fr., OF/C
Remainder of roster: Jacob Light, fr., OF; Lucas Rohde, so., 2B/P/OF
Saxony Lutheran Crusaders
Coach: Paul Sander
Last season's record: 16-6
Postseason results: Lost to Valle Catholic 4-3 in a Class 1 district final
Returning starters: Garrett Fritsche, sr., SS/P; Chris Roth, sr., P/CF; Bryant Steffens, sr., P/INF; Bret Steffens, sr., C; Spencer Sander, so., 2B; Seth Stevens, jr., 1B
Other top returning players: Chad Bachmann, jr., OF; Ryan Sprandel, so., 3B/OF; Nick LeGrand, jr.; Jamie Hale, jr.; Matt Stueve, so.; Austin Mickan, so.
Remainder of roster: Adam Bradt, jr.; Josh Drury, so.; Kris Cook, so.; Jonny Schmidt, so.; Chris Mirly, so.; Jon Winkler, fr.; Sam Breite, fr.; Tyler Koenig, fr.; Clay Roth, fr.; Trent Steffens, fr.; Nick Ruark, fr.
Kelly Hawks
Coach: Nate Wills
Last season's record: 9-12
Postseason results: Lost to Scott City 1-0 in a Class 2 district semifinal
Returning starters: Levi Felter, sr., P; Josh DeBrock, sr., UTIL; Ross Lasater, IF; Dustin Crowden, IF; Ethan Lee, OF; Ryan Essner, sr., IF; Zach Howard, C
Top newcomers: Ian Householder, fr., P
Meadow Heights Panthers
Coach: Tim Smith
Last season's record: 6-17
Postseason results: Lost 2-1 to South Iron in a Class 1 district opener
Returning starters: Matt Groves, sr., LF; Cody Kennedy, jr., CF; Trevor Hotop, so., RF; Zac Hotop, sr., C; Adam Williams, jr., 3B; Tanner Bollman, so., SS; Chad Kiefer, sr., 2B; Brent Garland, so., 1B
Remainder of roster: Dustin Dublin, so.; Dustin Hubler, so.; Trent Kiefer, so.; Hunter Fulbright, fr.; Seth Garland, fr.; Brandon Warner, fr.
Scott County Central Braves
Coaches: Kenyon Wright and Spencer Whitehead
Last season's record: 6-14
Postseason results: Lost to Leopold 9-6 in a Class 1 district opener
Returning starters: Brian Freed, so., OF; Ben Freed, so., P; Josh Boese, so., C/P; Rashaad Brown, sr., UTIL
Other top returning players: Desmin Williams, sr.
Top newcomers: Nick Johnson, sr., 1B/OF; Trey Johnson, so., P/OF
Remainder of roster: Rhyne McCoy, sr.; Nathan Holland, fr.; Dylan Dollins, sr.; Blake Popst, so.; Drew Taylor, so.; Tyler Gilliand, jr.; David Teague, fr.; Marcus Teague, fr.; Tyler Hice, fr.; Steven Minner, fr.
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