2017 High School Team Preview: Nansemond River
March 16, 2017
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By Jerry Shank
Maryland / Virginia Scouting Director
As part of our 2017 season preview, we will be releasing team spotlights throughout the time leading up to the beginning of the 2017 high school season. Stay tuned to PBR Virginia/DC as we will be releasing previews for 6A - 1A, Private Schools, our Preseason All State teams, and our new power rankings, which will be split up between levels this year.
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*Key newcomer also qualifies for a player that may play a larger role this season*
Let's take a look at today's Team Spotlight:
nansemond river warriors
Head Coach: Mark Stuffel (15th Year)
Classification: 5A
Conference: Penn South
Record last year: 22-5
Post-Season: State Champions
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Team Website: N/A
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TEAM INFO
Returning Starters: 2
Returning Pitchers: 3
KEY RETURNERS
P Gage Williams 2018 (Virginia Tech)
C Matt Culbert 2018
SS Jarrid Johnson 2017
P/OF Jarrett Henderson 2017
IF Jarret Mayer 2018
KEY LOSSES
The Warriors graduated 11 senior from the 2016 roster, including Mike Blanchard, Dion Jordan, Nick Lees, and Matt Holt.
KEY NEWCOMERS
With the loss of all but two starters, the Warriors will be looking to many new faces to take on increased roles.