Wissahickon Baseball Preview

WISSAHICKON BASEBALL PREVIEW

Head coach: Andy Noga (2nd season)

Assistant coaches: Joey Casselberry (2nd season, Vince Elsier (1st season, Andrew Huebner (1st season)

Last year’s record: 14-8-1 (2nd in SOL American)  , Lost in District 1 Semi-Finals to Marple Newtown. Qualified for the 5A State Tournament in school history. 

Notable losses:  Michael Steitz (Ithaca)

Key returners: 
Seniors- Bobby McFarland - OF/P, JT Culp - C, Quinn Rovner (Muhlenberg commit) - P, Eddie Fortescue – INF
Juniors- Andrew Booth - OF, Brian Hynes - INF, Brian Menhardt - OF/LHP, Mike Gorman – P
Sophomores- Joe Hornig - (OF/INF), Jackson Tappen (INF)

Others to watch: Sr. Ryan Keys (INF), Sr. Tyler Friedman (P) 

Outlook:  "The Trojans are coming off a very successful 2018 season that saw them qualify for the State Tournament for the first time in school history. This year, led by captains Eddie Fortescue and Bobby McFarland, the Trojans return six starters in the starting lineup, as well as starting pitchers Quinn Rovner and Mike Gorman. The Trojans are looking to build off of their success last year and are eager to compete in the tough SOL American conference". 

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