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By Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Staff
Editor in Chief/NW Scout

With the 2016 spring season right around the corner, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best high school coverage throughout the entire state.

Starting February 1st, we began releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into the Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings.

To view the full list of 2016 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2016 Team Preview, click here.

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2016 Spring Team Preview: Akron Manchester Panthers

Team Name: Akron Manchester Panthers
Head Coach: Robert Graham
Division: III
2015 Record: 15-16
Conference Record: Principals Athletic Conference, 7-7
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 8/9

2016 Team Strengths:

• Work ethic
• Competitiveness
• Starting pitching
• Offense
• Defense

2016 Team Weaknesses:

• Young (only four seniors)
• Experience
• Pitching depth

Coach Outlook: Great group of kids looking to build upon a strong tournament run. Graduated only two seniors from the 2015 Regional runner-up squad.

Top Returning Players:

• Mason Nist, MIF/RHP, 2016, 5’10” 185, R/R, four year starter
• Caleb Johnston, MIF/RHP, 2016, 5’10” 180, R/R, three year starter
• Jake Stahl, OF/INF, 2016, 6’0” 190, R/R, two year starter
• Noah Michel, OF/RHP, 2016, 6’2” 180, R/R, two year starter
• Dalton Earich, 3B/RHP, 2017, 6’0” 170, R/R, three year starter
• Andrew McFadden, OF, 2017, 5’10” 180, R/R, three year starter

Top Underclassmen:

• Luke Johnston, RHP, 2018, 5’9” 160, R/R

 

A Look Back At 2015 Preseason Articles:

To view the 2015 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2015 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

• Division I
• Division II
• Division III
• Division IV

To view the 2015 Preseason State Rankings, click below.

• Division I
• Division II
• Division III
• Division IV