PBR IA HS Team Preview: Centerville
May 20, 2021
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As we prepare for the upcoming 2021 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.
Team: Centerville
Nickname: Big Reds
Class: 3A
League: South Central Conference
Head Coach: Ryan Hodges
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 6 (109-68)
2020 Overall Record: 12-4
2020 League Record: 3-3
2020 League Finish: 3rd
2020 Post-Season Finish: 3A Substate Final
# of Returning Starters: 6
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 3
# of Starters Lost: 3
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 1
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Brady Kauzlarich, P/CF, 2021- Southeastern
Myles Clawson, CF/P, 2021- Indian Hills
Otis Williams, SS/P, 2021- Indian Hills
Merrick Matthews, 1B/P/OF, 2021- Indian Hills
Kellen Johnson, OF/INF, 2021
Sabin Esaias, C/INF/P, 2023
Sylar Esaias, P/INF, 2024
ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Brett Kauzlarich- Simpson
Daniel Hargrave- Indian Hills
2021 OUTLOOK:
“Every season brings new challenges, one thing this group does with relentless effort is embrace each challenge. We know each game we are going to be challenged due to the quality opponents we play. A very talented and experienced team that has the potential to make a deep run late in the season.” Head Coach Ryan Hodges