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By Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Staff
Editor in Chief/NW Scout

With the 2016 spring season right around the corner, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best high school coverage throughout the entire state.

Starting February 1st, we began releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into the Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings.

To view the full list of 2016 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2016 Team Preview, click here.

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2016 Spring Team Preview: Indian Lake Lakers

Team Name: Indian Lake Lakers
Head Coach: Ryan Lillard
Division: II
2015 Record: 16-11
Conference Record: Central Buckeye Conference, 11-5
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 8/4

2016 Team Strengths:

• Starting Pitching
• Defense
• Experience

2016 Team Weaknesses:

• Hitting for power
• Scoring Runs

Coach Outlook: "Returning numerous players with varsity experience. Depth and experience will be a strength."

PBR Outlook: The Lakers and coach Lillard return most of their players from a solid 2015 season. Look for the Lakers to be a team to watch come tournament time.

Top Returning Players:

• Nick Silvis, INF-2016-L/R- two year stater, all league as a junior
• Steven Mahor, P-INF-R/R
• Alex Jacobs (pictured right), P/INF-2017-L/R-two year starter, all league two years, all area two years
• Tyler Reprogle, C-2017-R/R- two year starter, all league last year, all area last year
• Nate Kaffenbarger, UTL- R/R two year starter, all league last year, all area last year
• Dylan Albright, UTL- two year starter
• Parker Grothaus, INF- R/R- one year starter

Top Underclassmen:

• Alex Jacobs, P/IF-2017-L/R
• Tyler Reprogle (pictured right), C-2017-R/R
• Nate Kaffenbarger, UTL- R/R
• Dylan Albright, UTL
• Parker Grothaus, IF- R/R
• George Lones, P/IF- R/R- solid arm, defense improving, hitting improving

 

A Look Back At 2015 Preseason Articles:

To view the 2015 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2015 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

• Division I
• Division II
• Division III
• Division IV

To view the 2015 Preseason State Rankings, click below.

• Division I
• Division II
• Division III
• Division IV