quote:Originally posted by PAW-FECT:
Kirk
You vote of confidence in Colleyville was great and thanks....Pitching ought to be ok...They have a Senior that looked very strong this fall and a little lefty that might helpThe program is awesome...very disciplined ...driven coaching staff.
Rowlett- Hamblin had a good summer on the mound would not think Loy will be alone
It will all boil down to the work done in the next 10 weeks...IMO
CHHS has all three starting pitchers back from a playoff team a year ago. Also, a quality hitting team. They are the District 5-5A odds-on favorite.
Keller will be very strong at the plate and Merck on the mound every other district game. Playoff team for sure.
Southlake Carroll graduated all but three varsity players, but they always have talent and many of their JV players would start for other schools' varsity teams.
Richland looks to be the most improved team in the district with some younger players stepping into key roles, especially on the mound.
Grapevine returns much of their team, including starting pitching. OF is where they were hit the hardest with graduation, but they will be tough.
Northwest was very young last year, so much of the team is back. More arms available, but no clear ace. Pitching will have to carry the spotty hitting...if that happens, will compete.
Keller Central seems to always be a wild card in this district. Usually hits well and can beat the best on any given day, but can also lose to the worst. Hard team to read.
Haltom has a new coach I think, so look for them to improve, but it may not be this year. Need to develop the younger players, but should be a force in future years.