Pope John Paul II

Coach: League: PAC Frontier Division. District-Class: 1-4A. Last Season: 14-5 (13-3 division), lost to Boyertown in PAC semifinals, lost to Octorara in District 1-4A semifinals. Key Losses: Christian Wagner (Alvernia), Matt Grimm, Ryan Lynn, Ryan Harvey. Top Returners: Matt Pinone (Sr., first base), Colt Narciso (Sr., shortstop), Ryan Schwab (Sr., third base/pitcher), Dan Cirino (Sr., outfield), Mike Kelly (Sr., outfield), AJ Stento (Sr., pitcher), Logan Mabry (Sr., pitcher), John Wagner (Jr., outfield). Outlook: “We are hoping to have a successful season and make the PAC Final 4 again. Expectations are higher this year, especially in the postseason,” Hartline said. Josh Hartline (third season).

Upper Dublin

Coach: Andy Noga (first season). League: SOL American Conference. District-Class: 1-6A. Last Season: 11-10 (8-6 conference). Key Losses: Alex Tappen (Virginia), Matt Shilling (Harford Community College), Trey France (Lebanon Valley), Logan Willans (Vassar). Players to Watch: Michael Steitz (Sr., utility), Steve Loden (Jr., infield), Quinn Rovner (Jr., pitcher), Eddie Fortescue (Jr., infield), Tyler Caso (Jr., infield), Bobby McFarland (Jr., outfield/pitcher), Andrew Booth (So., outfield), Brian Menhardt (So., outfield), Brian Hynes (So., infield), Mike Gorman (So., pitcher/catcher). Outlook: he Trojans don’t return many from last year, so there will be a lot of fresh young faces ready to compete in the SOL American Conference. With only three seniors on the roster this year, we are a young and hungry team ready to play ball,” Noga said.