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Asbury Park Press Tuesday, March 31, 1992 C5 PRESS STAFF REPORT plus, but needs pitching to develop. Predicted order of finish. PRESS STAFF REPORT Outlook: Perez hopes Silva and Mal-anga, both 6-1 as freshmen, can make a successful return to the mound. Braves may surprise. one of the Shore's best and combines with Perotti to form a solid one-two rotation.

Pitching and overall defense are Patriots' strong points. Head coach: Bill LaFalce. Record last year: 7-12. Key returnees: Jim Bongiolatti (3B-1B. 1 HR.

David Cerchio (1B-P. 1-3), Brad Gartman (OF-P. 1 HR. 2-1), Jimmy Rowe (SS-P, Brian Morrow (2B, Todd Novak (3B. Key newcomers: Dan Bongiolatti Matt Cuccia Jim Sanfil-lippb Bryon Charboneau Mike Jackstadt Jerry Johnson Terry Baker Jerry Centanni Bill Schneider (2B-Jr.) Outlook: Only four seniors on a young team with possibly six sophomores starting Eagles hope to stay in games behind pitching of Cerchio and Op Jn A I 1 Head coach: Marty Kenney.

Record last year: 17-8. Key returnees: Marc Reed (2B, .333, 3 HR, 11 RBI, Dave Lardieri (3B, .382, 7 HR, 31 RBI, Aaron Pasko (SS, 2 HR, 20 RBI, 5-3, John Scalabrini (IB, .356, 11 RBI, Marc Peters (SS, .329. 1 HR, 14 RBI, Andrew Wojcik (OF, 281, 10 RBI, Ed DeFrancesco (P, 5-3, Stu East (P, 4-1, Bill Heffernen (P. 3 saves, Key newcomers: Joe Martin Ken Shaw John Doehner (C-Jr Sean Economou Brian Manning Scott Parrillo Outlook: The division favorite with power, pitching, and veteran players at most positions I -J 4 ral ik rfalT.TJ .1 -1 Head coach: Jack Schellenberger. Record last year: 14-11-1.

Key returnees: Geoffrey Fradkin (OF-P, .300, 7-4, Scott Perotti (1B-P. 4-3 Jr.) Jason Howlett (OF, 282, 14 RBI, Jeff Jablonski (3B, .303, 10 RBI, Ben Amorelli (28, 264, Chris Longo (OF, .164, Greg Links (SS, .167 Charlie Hayes (OF, Brian Israel (DH.217, Key newcomers: Evan Poli (P, 0-1, Lonny Narson Matt Magliozzi Chris Pugsley Duane Morta Outlook: Fradkin (0.84 ERA, 52 strikeouts, 2 shutouts, 1 no-hitter) should be PRESS STAFF REPORT Predicted order of finish. 1 Head coach: Angelo Rubino. Record last year: 13-11. Key returnees: Mike Adam (2B, OF, .345, 3 HR, 19 RBI, Sal Imposimato (INF, .195, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 4-3, Craig Stewart (OF, .182, Jon Holms (OF, .200, Jim Rochford (C, .160, Tim Pekarchik (IB, .360, 1-2, Kyle Kononowitz (OF, .274, 3-0, Sean Pardue (OF, .370, 1-0, Pete Skouras (OF, .370, 1-0, Key newcomers: Jason Nuccio (INF, .750, Dave Suckey John Suckey Ryan Spillane Rich Durik Tim Curtis Outlook: Imposimato, Kononowitz, and Skouras head a strong pitching staff on a veteran team and Adam should be one of the Shore's top hitters.

1 Head coach: Glenn deMarrais. Record last year: 14-12. Key returnees: Steve Amato (3B, .300, 1 HR, 14 RBI, Rob Belk (1B-OF-P, .314, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 1-2, Brian Al-burger (SS, .250, Ted Brown (OF, .259, James Rogers (P, 4-2, Key newcomers: Eric Jurich Ryan Ciliento Keith Tyhanic Colin Brown Tim Wins Jim August (C-OF, Sal Mat-tina Charlie Witzke Outlook: Amato and Belk are legitamate power threats. If remainder of lineup delivers and is matched by the pitching, Pinelands will be in the race. 1 Head coach: Ted Jarmusz.

Record last year: 25-3. Key Returnees: Jake Isler (2B, .356. 2 HR, 33 RBI, 13 SB, Ravi Malik (IB, .356, 5 HR, 24 RBI, Matt Willard (SS, .303, 10 RBI, 4-0, Key newcomers: Hak Joo Kim (OF, .600, PRESS STAFF REPORT order of finish. Head coach: Fred Kampf. Record last year: 1 1-10.

Key returnees: Terry Moriarity (C, .358, 1 HR, 11 RBI. Doug Russell (IB. .342, 10 RBI, Bobby Turner (2B, .330, 1 HR, Michael Soden (3B, .301, Bill Bahrs (OF, Kyle Pier-son (OF, .325, 3 HR, 16 RBI, 3-3, Ira Tilton (P, 5-3, Key newcomers: Emmett Idzahl Paul Cosentino Matt Dambro-sio Jason Katz Freddy Kampf Jr. Sean Burrough Scott Becker Mark Chaiet Outlook: After taking lumps last year, Devils should be ready to challange behind Pierson and Tilton. 11 Head coach: Sal Principe.

Record last year: 12-12. Key returnees: Brad Bell (IB, .333, 2 HR, 16 RBI, 6-2, Steve Wheeler (OF, .386, 2-2, 2 HR, 16 RBI, Chris Langan (OF, .333, 10 RBI, 1-2, Chris Bechtoldt (OF, .269, Mike Marvel (3B, 246, Steve Langan (SS, .310, 1 HR, 0-2, .310, Jim Staeger (2B, .250, PRESS STAFF REPORT Predicted order of finish. Head coach: Tom Schwier Sr. Record last year: 16-4. Key returnees: Tom Schwier (1B-P, .371, 3 HR, 24 RBI, 3-1, Kevin Wy-luda (3B-P, .281, 2HR, 17 RBI, 6-0, Mike Condon (3B-P, .310, 1 HR, 15 RBI, 6-3, Chris Matuch (SS-P, .328, 3 HR, 19 RBI).

John Fairchild (OF. .286, George Soltys (OF, .160, Ed Gunnell (OF, 261, Tom DeMasi (2B, .323, 1 HR, Joe McGill (DH-P, Key Newcomers: Howard Allen P.J. Halas Mike Clancy John Swinyard John Ferrara Joe lorio Outlook: The favorite to win the division behind pitching of Condon and Wyluda and a solid lineup paced by the hitting of Schwier and Matuch. Predicted trdr of north. Head coach: Ken Frank.

Record last year: 25-4. Key returnees: Rod Velardi (DH. .388, 17 RBI, 8-1, Graig Fantuzzi (3B, .396, 6-0, Jeff Devlin (C. .231, Todd Kazanowsky (IB, .329, 1 HR, 17 RBI. Chris Taylor (OF, .279, Kent Speedy (SS, .415, 2 HR, 18 RBI, Key newcomers: Pete Boyle Rob'Gleman Scott Lewis Joe Cohen John Busco Jeff Smith Scott Man-nino Jeff Burstein Joe McCullough Tom Boyle Rich Cioffi Outlook: Velardi and Fantuzzi should be as formidable a 1-2 punch as there is at the Shore, Speedy starts the season with a 17-game hitting streak and Kazanowsky is developing as a long ball threat Question marks are depth and second line pitching.

Head coach: Bill Frank. Record last year: 11-13. Key returnees: John Lanzano (OF, .423, 11 RBI, Joe Ciraulo (C, 240, Tom Carrubba (3B, .264, 12 RBI, Damon Roxas (2B, .229, Joe Aqui-lino (SS-P, .358, 4-5, Mike Pacuilli (IB-P, 206, 1-2, Alex Zarillo (SS-P, 1-0, J.R. Smith (OF-P-3B, 2-1, Key Newcomers: Mike August (OF, .307, Blair Talty (IB, .750, John Tritto Jeff Brill Tony Cohen Chris McCue Vinny DeRome Bryan Cohen Mike Paschow Tom Dal-ton Rocco Romito Kevin Cohen Outlook: Aquilino (2.01 ERA, 52 strikeouts in 52 innings) heads the staff. Brill, who blasted five home runs for the JV, has potential.

Head coach: Larry D'Zio. Record last year: 8-12. Key returnees: Jason Holier (OF, .394, 4 HR, Todd August (C, .271, Nick Perna (P, 4-2, Marc Fink (P, 3-0, 1 HR, Chris Matoska (3B, 1 HR, Rick Finer Scott LeFante Jeremy Bartuck Greg Schmidt Joe Ingrao Key Newcomers: Adam Recla Pete Ziemak Devon Perrine Adam Bortolametti Mike Wasilko Outlook: Jaguars should hit home runs, especially in their cozy ballpark. Infield defense is sound. Pitching could make Jackson strong Head coach: Steve Hill.

Record last year: 22-7. Key returnees: Scott Keller (SS, .289, 2 HR, 12 RBI, Vin Minasi (2B, .333, 19 RBI, Pete Vignevic (OF, .286, Glenn Gorga (IB, .188, Graig Lavargna (P, 2-0, Sr). Key Newcomers: Brian Clark Chris Mirescu Bryan Jozefo-wicz Brett Bartell (P-IB-OF. John DiPaolo (P-OF Derek Wheeler Charlie Weingroff Pat Clark Augie Grove Bill Brehm Outlook: Keller and Minasi are the returning regulars, Wheeler is a promising transfer from California, DiPaola was 8-0 for last year's 21-1 junior varsity. Mirescu and Jozefowicz (out for a few weeks with a broken nose) hit .390 for JV.

Frosh went 16-4. Head coach: Doug Ross. Record last year: 12-13. Key returnees: Craig Cabrera (C-P, .437, 1-2, Ed Hedden (IB, 220, Mark Crowley (IB, 289, Bob Baxter (P, 6-5, Scott Rosenfield (SS, 246, R.J. Schiessl (OF, .250, Soph.) Key newcomers: Ed Sarluca $ean Bayha Gary Linstra Chris Priby Joe Winckowski Gerald McTague (OF-Soph), ohn Spagnolo (P-Soph).

Outlook: A veteran team with six returning starters and Baxter (1.11 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 56V innings) anchoring the staff. Memorial has good team speed and looks solid up the middle. Head coach: Patrick Foley. Record last year: 8-16. Key returnees: Tony Mason (SS, 275, 11 SB, Bob Fraker (P, 5-5, Nick Armellino (C, .280, 3 HR, Mike Viggiano Dave Mantone Ross Martin Matt Pir-rjick (P, 2-3, Matt Christiano (P, 0-2, Key newcomers: John Mendes Mike Pergram Frank Scrudato Joe Sprovach Bobby Velasquez Billy Santa-Maria Robert Rooney Outlook: Dragons are optimistic after an excellent summer of Ed Carleton League ball.

Fraker (2.72 ERA) heads the staff, Mason is solid at short, and Armellino has power. 1 Head coach: Stan Liptzin. Record last year: 17-11-1. Key returnees: Joey Kessler (SS, .387, 3 HR, 19 RBI, Dan Levine (C, .278, Clint Wulfkotte (OF, .200, Tory Reid (OF, .278, Bob Grollimund (OF, 258, Key newcomers: Roger Askins Mike Olivia Rich Difoot Jamal Rozier Brian Greenan Doug Kawka Rich Mewengkang Outlook: Piners have strong catching in Levine, a good defensive outfield, and a good hitting shortstop in Kessler, but Lakewood will depend on an entirely new pitching staff headed by Rozier, Difoot, and Levine. Head coach: Jim Hutchinson.

Record last year: 12-12. Key returnees: Jim Walzak (P, 4-2. Dave Kaczmarczyk (3B, 278, 1-2 Brett Brunatti (IB, .119. Tim Gish (OF, 289, Mike Diles (SS, Kaw nawnimari' Bill Barrv Matt Monteiro Mike Burroughs (P- Kevin Kearney jason Steele Jason Schwarz Matt Archembault Tom Setser John Emig Outlook: Rams suffered a blow when junior Dan Malay, 4-5 last year (1.56 ERA) mh a no-hitter, was iosi ior me seasun ecause of shoulde surgery. Head coach: Todd Kliment Record last year: 12-13.

Key returnees: George Rosko (OF, 3-2, Phil Williams (IB. P. 4-4, Sean Gilligan (C, Batcha Sochorow (3B, P. 0-3. Rich Behnken (INF, Key newcomers: Greg Bayly Jason Anarumo Rob DeWaters Jim Acker Outlook: Rebels will rely on pitching veterans Williams (3.80 ERA), Rosko, and Sochorow, but Howell has not hit well in preseason and will need to play low-run games.

Head coach: Ed Becker. Record last year: 10-11. Key returnees: Darrel Klansky (2B, DH, .339, Brad Dobin (2B, OF, .361, Doug Neiverth (OF, .263, Jon Gould (C, .351, Jason Facibene (IB, .185, Jim Cocco (3B, .333, 0-2, Key newcomers: Rich Siatta Rich Nicholls Jon Hicenbo-them Evan Greenberg Jamie Marks Eric Golden David Ludwig Outlook: Cocco, who worked just six innings last year, has the most experience of any pitcher. Marlboro's defense is a STEVE AMATO Pinelands' RBI man RBI, 18 SB, 4-3, Rob Levin (SS, .262, 4 HR, 18 RBI, 10 SB, Bob Murphy (C, .250, 15 RBI, 17 SB, Brian Keane (2B, .187, Brian Zuck-erman (OF, 270, Joe Crochfelt (3B, 1 HR, .263, Key newcomers: Keith Tuman Jose Jurado Mark Suhocki Kevin Kodz Ray Be-harry Alex Hess Chuck Freer Outlook: Entire infield returns along with top two pitchers Underwood, Mal-danado, Levin, and Murphy combined for 75 stolen bases last year. 2332 Head coach: Ernie Leta.

Record last year: 6-15. II Record last year: 17-9. Key returnees: T.J. Costello (P, 5-3, Kevin Pettigrew (P, 5-4, Mike McCarthy (P, 3-1, Tyler Briggs (OF, .373, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 12 SB, Matt Cambria (SS, .206, Bill Beattie (OF, 2B. .210, 14 SB, Bill Davis (OF, IB, .294, 11 RBI, Rob McGuire (2B, .222, 13 SB, Anthony Bufano (C, .318, Key newcomers: Dave Clark Brian Patton Sean Carter Jim Leonard Bryan Canale Bill Vocchia Outlook: Uncertain.

Head coach: Dave Leperi. Record last year: 10-10. Key returnees: Rob Clayton (P, 7-4, David Yorke (C, .460, Brian Stack (SS, 267, Larry Dropkin (OF, 250, Key newcomers: Joe Pearce (P-1B, Joe Gleason Jeff Sur-bello Karl Amelchenko (3B-OF-P, Brian Spader (OF, Mike Curris Casey Burd Chris Ferguson Steve Gilmour (SS-2B, Jr.) Outlook: Clayton and Yorke form a veteran nucleus on an otherwise young team. Head coach: Ed Reckage. Record last year: 15-11.

Key returnees: David Wood (OF-P, 14 RBI, .440, 4-1, John Brockwell (OF-P, 3-3, Joe Uglialoro (C, 1 HR, 12 RBI, Griffith Lee (IB, 11 RBI, Evan Lucash (INF, 9 RBI, Derek Brown (INF. Eric Hoffman (OF, Key newcomers: Chris Dumas John Oseback Alec Lehrer John Schumann Tom O'Connell Outlook: Wood should be one of the Shore's top players on a team with a combination of speed, contact, and power. Head coach: Denny Toddings. Record last year: 9-12. Key returnees: Ken Indiero (OF, 2B, .426, 15 RBI, Steve Persel (OF, .269, Josh Toddings (OF, 269, 4-4, Mike Manzo (SS, .250, Tom Guarascio (P, 2-2.

Pete Mar-tucci (P, 0-3, Scott Mundry (OF, .255, Erian Elliott (2B, 295), Sr.) Key Chris Jamie Toddings Jeff Hulse Ken Sla-vick Brian Dougherty Head coach: Rich Veth. Record last year: 25-3-1. Key returnees: Charlie Diehl (P-3B, 286, 7-1. Gerald Riso (2B-SS, .441, Mike Szotak (SS-2B, 286), Andy Tibbs (P. Key newcomers: Eric Cross Gene Smith (C-P, Chris Novelli Todd Rogers (OF-P, Brian Kenny (C-1B, Joe LoPresti Glen School Rich Outlook: Lions roared with the long ball last year (Vin Gallo 10 HR.

Todd Zink 8 HR) and will depend more on pitching and defense, but North will draw talent from a 17-5 JV and 15-4 freshmea 2EHS23 Head coach: Juan Perez. Record last year: 8-15. Key returnees: Mike Nocera (OF-P, 2-2, Mike Silva (SS-P, Pete Malanga (3B-P, Brett Altberger (P, 1-1, Pete Ambrosia Key newcomers: Chris Hamerschlag (OF-P, James Dreyer Brad Bashara Richard Jefairjian (P- Nathan Richman Todd Dashetsky Cary Sawyer SAL IMPOSIMATO Heads strong Wall pitching staff Brian Conlon Mike Gur-bisz Tom Blom Jim Sca-plen Jason Duckworth Mike Nannini Rob Marsh Ken Sneath James Kristofik Matt Provenz Brian Kochman Outlook: Isler and Malik have hit a ton in preseason but Willard is lone veteran pitcher. Scaplen, Nannini, and Conlon, threw well for a 14-1 JV and Marsh was the ace of 13-5 freshmen. BE 1 Head coach: Jon Block.

Record last year: 10-12. Key returnees: Derek Underwood (OF, .384, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 30 SB, 3-3, Carl Maldonado (OF, .352, 1 HR, 15 Key newcomers: Joe Grandi Dallas Smith Dan Royle Outlook: Raiders would be a cinch to be in the race race all the way, but Bell's status (shoulder problems) makes them a question mark. 1 Head coach: Robert Waldron. Record last year: 1 1-9. Key returnees: Joe Wallace (1B-P, .300, 4-2, Chris Pollard (OF-P, .590, 2-1, Jose Rodriguez (3B-OF-P, .295, 0-1, Tom Burk (OF, .300, Pat O'Keefe (OF, .275, Pat Acconzo (DH, .350, Key newcomers: Vincent D'Agastino Stewart Chapman Anthony Colasacco Steve Boynton Outlook: Pollard has hit in 22 consecutive games and is a fleet center fielder for the Titans, who split with Rumson and Shore last year.

Could be in the race. 1 Head coach: Hal Lorme. Brian Lee (C-OF, Bryan Price, C-INF, Mickey McMahon Outlook: Defending division champion is a veteram team, though Warriors will be without senior outfielder Calvin Jones (.389) who decided not to come out. Head coach: Dan MacPhee. Record last year: 9-14.

Key returnees: Sean Ascione' (OF-DH, .320, Tim Hempele (INF, .188, Rich Hunsinger (C-P, 1-0, Brad Ko-lodin (INF-P, .176, 1-1, Anthony Muliero (INF-P, .304, 2-5, Tom Morton (OF-P, 2-0), Chris Stephenson (OF, .357, Kevin Umlauf (IF-P, .261, 0-1, Key Newcomers: John Cribben (INF-P, Rob Sario (INF-C, Dan Ricci Jason Jankowski Andrew MacGregor Chris Pesce Outlook: The only division team besides Manastfuan to defeat St Rose last year, Manchester should boast a solid rotation led by Muliero and Morton. mf 4 i 1 Head coach: Ken O'Donnell. Record last year: 8-1 1. Key returnees: Dan Gonzalez (P, 1-0, Jeremey Carcich (OF, 0-3, Chris Otterberg Robbie Kibler (IB, Brian Marshall (INF, Joe Fiore (OF, Key newcomers: Tom Kolokowski Eric Vanderhoef Tom Valerio Chris Cella Damon Pruett Bob LaGaipa Paul Annunziata Outlook: A young team with just three seniors and many unproven players in a tough division. Tony Graham Key returnees: Justin Robertson (P, 1-4, Kevin McLaughlin (P, 2-4, John Eaton (P, 0-3, Brian Caulfield (OF, .187, Craig Manger (OF, .303, Kris Murray (C, .316, John Ca-podici (2B, .145, Jason Leta (IB.

242, Keith Pearce (OF. 254, Key newcomers: Dan Lucas (SS-OF, .111, Ray Lucas (INF Scott Yacano Robert Nosti Bill Diuemer (CDH Tm Esparo Chris Johansen Doug Lemanowicz Stephen Stoop Outlook: Lions struggled last year, but many young players gained valuable experience. Lacey should be on the rise, but may be a year away from contending Head coach: Bob Reutter. Record last year: 8-15. Key returnees: Nick Peragine (OF, .300, 3-2, Jason Pozo (INF, .265, 1-5, Dave Soltysik (3B-P, .315, Mark Ottavianni (OF, .250, Brendan Apel (INF, .240, 2-0, Key newcomers: Brad Pierce Mark Novick Ryan Glory Jim Strecker Mike Bearmore Anthony Gargona Tom Weipz Outlook: Reutter hopes Peragine, Pozo, and Apel form a solid staff.

Not much power and only average speed. I IsWIflamsiHsfiVTilfliMSMrK Head coach: Hank Andersoa Record last year: 7-13. Key returnees: Joe Torre (OF, 0-2, Rick Trainor (2B, 259. Mike Fastnacht (3B, .167, Ken Hopkins (SS, .351, 1-1, Chris Lemore (C, .204, Larry McGinn (OF, C.J. Rott (IB, .275, 2 HR, 12 RBI, Key newcomers: Bob Brooks William Fall Mike Halle Mike Umbrino (OF, .364, Brian Amsden Outlook: Panthers may make noise if offense perks up.

Tony Graham 1 Head coach: Rick Stimpsoa Record last year: 5-15. Key returnees: Chris Matarese (SS, 280, Barry Gonzalez (C, .250, Aaron Colelli (OF, .310, Mike Treola (3B, 2-4, .232, Brian Shine (P, IB, 1-2, Dan Rasmussen (OF, .250, Key newcomers: Sean DeRosa Dan Evernham Tom Crawley Al Scott Kevin Dolan Outlook: Seraphs need good years from Treola and Shine and are hoping De-Rosa provides added mound depth. Head coach: Jack Seeley. Record last year: 8-15. Key returnees: Jason Hensle (C, .426, 2 HR, 15 RBI, .426, Damon Conn (3B-OF, .355, 12 RBI, Pat Monahan (OF, 219, Andrew Harrison (SS, .241, 1 HR, 11 RBI, Key newcomers: Eddie Mannix Chris Guiney (INF, Bill Connolly (P-INF, Justin Fehl (P, Tom Phillips (P-OF, Chris Hensle (INF-P, Outlook: Hensle and Conn are hitters but rookie-studded pitching staff has been held back by the weather.

Tony Graham Outlook: Only four seniors, but a young team with talent r. Head coach: Michael Yorke (first year). Record Last Year: 8-13. Key Returnees: Darryl Butcher (P, 4-1, Pete Manukas (2B-P, .314, 1-0, Sean MacEvoy (OF, .149, Rob Rit-tenhouse (C, .302, Dave Famolari (P, 2-4, Dale Ellicott (OF, .250, Gary Conk (OF, .152, Dan Venet (3B, .174, Jr. Key Newcomers: Jason Visconti (P-OF, Mark Foulks (SS, Jeff Hluchy Kareen Troutman Outlook: Allentown hopes to ride pitching and defense to at least .500.

Head coach: Stephen Feder. Record Last Year: 1-13. Key Returnees: Carlos Reyes (SS, 0-4, Maximo Escevez (OF, 0-5, Anthony Marsango (3B, Key Newcomers: Mike Blackwell (C, Nicholas Jiminez Bill Clayton Brian Williams Danny Cogshell Kareem Wiley James Page Outlook: Reyes is the lone senior on a team that will feature a junior-sophomore startifc lineup. Tony Graham GEOFF FRADKIN OA Freehold Township's ace 16 PRESS STAFF REPORT Predicted order of flnha. I I'Wl SS Head coach: Joseph Barth.

Record last year: 10-10. Key returnees: Brian Gregov (P, 5-3, Frank Patalano (OF, 2-2, Ryan Waltz (OF. 1-1, Soph.) Brian Guiney (P, 2-0, John Drew" nan (OF, .395, Dave Janezic (2BA .300, Matt McGrath (OF, 280. jf Mike Zielinski (C, 250, Key newcomers: Mark Cody (C-SCW3 Dustin Schultz Gus Ed Conroy a. Outlook: Gregov leads eight returning1' starters as Rockets appear set for a tvtWil takeoff.

3 Head coach: Barry Cook. Racnrri latt veal" 1 7-9. Key returnees: Willie Grueiro (SST PJ .270, 2 HR, Marc D'Alessandro (tef .381. 11 RBI. 5-4, Mike Mullaney (3B.

P. 247. Key newcomers: Jerry Recco (2B-Sr4 Randy Pangborn Bill Holly (Ut: Sean Palmer Chri Russo Jim Donovan Dennis Murtha Mark Chris Szyarto Outlook: If there's enough help for Bc lessandro, Lancers could contend. ioji Head coach: Marty Sauble. Record last year: 15-9.

.1 t.s Key returnees: Ryan Pancza (SS, OFi .309, 3-1, Mike Mandell 289, Brendan Richter (OF, .300, Key newcomers: Rich Trailer John Keller Scott Larkton Dan Tuttleman (OF-P). 6m Outlook: Pancza, who set a school' re-, cord in assists at short, is the hub'otu the team and Richter should contributflb after being injured most of last year.j r. Hi Head coach: Jerry Malanga. la Record last year: 13-10. 1 Key returnees: Scott Barber (P, 5-2.

Darrell George (OF, .369, Car-min Kalorin (1B-P, .235, 2-3, "Pate McKenna (3B, .347, 15 RBI, Mikefi Polloway (OF. 270, Key newcomers: Alex Ticehurst Anthony Addeo Mike Wnorski (Ce Matt Ciaglia Joe Begn gans Jay Delmont Outlook: Barber and Kalorin, No.2.aid-No. 3 pitchers last year, keep the ball down and throw strikes. Should haveta winning season, may contend. -'v Head coach: John Johnson.

Record last year: 9-12. Key returnees: Evan Buckalew .365, 4 HR, 25 RBI, Gary Szitanko.i (OF, .275, 1-1. John Kaye .315, Joe Merlino (C, 245, Ke vin Mazza (SS, .389, qi Key newcomers: Bill Bernard Nick Carrido Adam Noorigian Devitt Gillroy Haitrb Barrientos Kevin Sean Ceccero Tony Corso Ron Burke BriarlS Auriemma Rich Smith Jim Beatty 1 Outlook: Johnson is counting on Bar rientos and Beatty to stabilize the pitetPM ing with Burke as a closer. Caseys coujd be playing well by the end of the year, Head coach: John Perri. i'WiW Record last year: 7-12-1.

Key returnees: Chris Blount (2B, 240, Scott Dilley (SS. .280. RBI). Steve Koloei (IB. P.

.300, 1. 11 RBI, Ron Traversa (3B, 1 HR, 11 RBI, 1-6, George (OF. P. .297. Key newcomers: Danny Vega (C-S Jason Andrews Henry curnacion Rich Gilardi (C-l Ron Pachelo Jon Kirsch Outlook: Strong defensive infield should keep the Green Wave in most games.

Perri is hoping for more pitching depthj and power. Head coach: Dieter Johnsoa Record last year: 2-17. Key returnees: Sean McArthur (OF, Keith Repack (OF, Dave Hewlett (P. IB, 0-3, Mike Pallitto (2B, .450, Jrl Lawrence Katz Key newcomers: Chris Stark (lB-IO Tyler Brezniak Dennis JarvisG Mike Lewzceck Outlook: Pallitto, Brezniak (.550 bafjmj mark and 10 pitching victories JV) and power hitting Stark are reaqj. toroptsra VJ Tony Graham Head coach: Jake Landfried.

Record last year: 23-5. Key returnees: Colin Jones (INF-P, 1-0, Jade Landfried (P-IB, .313, 19 RBI, 5-3, Mike Morgan (3B-P, .415, 24 RBI, 1-0, Joe Murray (2B, .234, Sean Rydholm (P-OF, .425, 29 RBI, 6-1, Key newcomers: Matt Naghski (C-INF, Tony Graham.

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