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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: Liberty-Benton Eagles

Team Name: Liberty-Benton Eagles
Head Coach: Scott Arnold
Division: III
2015 Record: 16-11
Conference Record: Blanchard Valley Conference, 9-2
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/2

2016 Team Strengths:

• Team speed
• Defense
• Work ethic
• Team centered

2016 Team Weaknesses:

• Pitching experience
• Plate discipline
• Inexperienced INF

Coach Outlook: The Eagles will have to replace nearly 95% of their innings pitched from last season. The players have worked hard during the off-season and the potential is there for another successful season. The 2016 roster seems hungry and ready to compete for a BVC Championship.

Top Returning Players:

• Jaret Kern, P/OF, SR, 6’0” 160, L/L, .300 BA, .403 OBP, 11 R
• Jeff Geirke, OF, SR, 5’10” 165, R/R, .241 BA, 12 R, 14 RBI
• Wyatt Young, C/INF, JR, 5’11” 170, R/R, .284 BA, 19 RBI, 15 R, .402 OBP
• Tyler George, INF/P, JR, 5’9” 155, R/R, .400 BA, 19 R, 13 RBI, .494 OBP

 

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