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2015 Team Preview: Brooke Bruins

January 29, 2015

By Greg Williams
WV Director of Scouting

http://www.swimwv.com/storage/brooke.pngAs we prepare for the upcoming 2015 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.

Team: Brooke
Nickname: Bruins
Class: 3A
League: OVAC & TRAC
Head Coach: Ron Ujcich Jr.
2014 Overall Record: 19-9 (lost in section finals)

TOP PLAYERS:
Chad Harper, C/RHP/3B, Class of 2016 (#28 in WV Class of 2016)
Mario Lombardi, LHP/1B/OF, Class of 2015
Aaron Walker, RHP/SS/3B, Class of 2015

Key Losses:
Russell Schwertfeger, OF (Potomac State)
Kelaen Welch, (Alderson Broaddus)
Heath Hildreth

SEASON OUTLOOK:
The Bruins were one win from a trip to the regional tournament in 2014, but will have to replace several senior starters who were lost to graduation. Pitching should be the team's strong suite with a trio of returning starters heading the staff.
 
According to the Coach:
"The strength of this year's roster should be our pitching staff. We return three starting pitchers from last season. Our defense should be solid but inexperienced. We will need to improve offensively in order to have success."

COACHES PRE-SEASON QUESTIONNAIRE:
We appreciate all help provided by high school coaches across the state assisting with our preseason coverage. If you have not already done so you can fill out our coaches' preseason questionnaire online by CLICKING HERE.

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