Coach: Brad Smith (third year)

Last year’s record: 5-11

Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Justin McKenna (2B/P), Tyler Credit (1B/3B), Brendon Hubbard  (P/3B); Juniors — Tyler St. Pierre (SS/P), Evan Harmer (C), Thomas Wood (OF), J.T. Magno (P/1B), Danny Vines (Util); Sophomore — Evan Plummer (OF).

Key losses: Kyle Nielsen.

Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Nathan Ray (P).

Season outlook: The Patriots hope to reap the rewards of a difficult 2013. Season-ending injuries forced some young players into the lineup prematurely last year, so seven starters return. Earning a playoff berth out of the loaded WMC is always tough, but Smith hopes the extra experience can make the Patriots a factor.


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