By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

As we prepare for the upcoming 2015 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.

Team: Blaine
Nickname: Bengals
Class: AAA
League: Northwest Suburban
Head Coach: Eric Feigum
Years as Head Coach at School: 3
2014 Overall Record: 8-12
2014 League Record: 4-6
2014 League Finish: 7th
2014 Post-Season Finish: Lost in 1st round of sections

Returning Starters: 5
Pitchers with 15+ Innings Returning: 3

TOP RETURNERS
Zach Rustad, LHP, 2015
Jesse Slawson, C, 2015
Tyler Reichenborn, OF, 2015

X-FACTOR
Zach Rustad. Rustad, the #1 starter and last year's MVP, has a chance to set school records in innings pitched, wins, and strikeouts. 

NEWCOMER TO WATCH
Reid Conlee, C, 2017.  The right-hand hitting catcher is coming off a breakout summer campaign; at 6-foot, 200-pounds will provide an immediate physical presence on field.

2015 OUTLOOK
The Bengals are excited about the experience they return this year. The class of 2015 and 2016 have a combined VFW record of 59-14. If their summer success can translate into the spring season; Blaine becomes a contender. The team will be strong up the middle with the return of 2 year returning starter Reichenborn in center field, Rustad on the mound, and Slawson catching.

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COACHES PRESEASON QUESTIONNAIRE

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