The Mississippi high school season kicks off on February 26, the first day for regular season games. Most teams will begin practicing on January 29, getting their rosters set and finalizing their lineups.

Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we will be rolling out team previews of high school teams all across the state and across all classifications, eventually launching our Preseason Power 25.

We have been sending out our annual Preseason Questionnaire to coaches all across the state and as the responses flood in we will bring you a snapshot of what to expect along with top players and keys to success for that particular team. If you don’t see your team’s season preview make sure your head coach fills out his Preseason Questionnaire.

Team: West Lincoln 

2017 Record: 20-7
MHSAA Classification: 2A
MHSAA District: 7-2A
Head Coach: David Gilbert
Playoff Run: State 1^st Round
2017 Final Rank: 3^rd in district
Returning Starters: 6
Returning Pitchers: 3

 

Top Players

Name	State	School	Class	Position	Commitment
Gavin Burris	MS	West Lincoln	2019	SS	-
Kylar Fielder	MS	West Lincoln	2018	3B	-
Travis Hall	MS	West Lincoln	2019	C	-
Gabe Nations	MS	West Lincoln	2018	OF	-
Parker Travis	MS	West Lincoln	2018	LHP	-

Stat Rat (X-Factor)
Kylar Fielder (.493-BA, 33-RBI, 9-2B)
Gabe Nations (.425-BA, 23-RBI, 2-HR)
Gavin Burris (.338-BA, 22-RBI, 8-2B)

Outlook
Coach David Gilbert and the West Lincoln Bears return six starters and three pitchers from last season’s 20-7 team. The Bears will rely on strong defensive play and experience to propel them through the 2018 campaign. Providing the spark offensively will be INF/RHP Kylar Fielder (2 Time All-State), OF/RHP Gabe Nations and INF/RHP Gavin Burris as they look to improve on their impressive 2017 numbers.

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