2023 High School Preview: Central High
March 1, 2023
Central High School Preview
PROGRAM INFORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Central High School
MASCOT Eagles
CLASSIFICATION 2A
REGION Region 5
HEAD COACH Trent Strickland
TWITTER @CentralEagles21
HOME FIELD: 200 Zion Church Rd. Pageland SC 29728
PREVIEWING 2023
PRESEASON EVENT:
Feb. 18 @North Central vs Trinity Collegiate at 1:00pm
SPRING BREAK:
Cheraw High School
STARTERS RETURNING: 4
RETURNING PITCHERS: 2
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Expected Team Strength - I think that we will be a more improved team overall. We were young last year with only two seniors and will be young again this year with again only two seniors. But they've had a year to understand what we are teaching. We will be stronger and more developed on the mound this year. Our team speed should also help us put some pressure on teams this season.
QUOTE FROM THE COACH:
I am excited to see these young guys compete at a high level. Very excited to see how our two seniors lead and guide this group. We will have a lot of fun and compete everyday out.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Cody Branham
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: SS
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High School: CentralState: SC
- Summer Team: Dirtbags Voodoo 15U
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Height: 5-10Weight: 186lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Daniel Leaird, P,C,MIF, 2023, Uncommitted, Very High Baseball IQ guy. Fastball is going to be 80-83 Topping 84-85. He is going to be in the meat of our lineup with ability to hit the ball to all fields with power. Very good JUCO prospect for someone to take a chance on.