Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
Coach: Mike McGee, 10th year
Last year: 15-8 (6-2 TAAC)
Key returning players: Wyatt Allen (Sr., P/3B); Mario Alonzo (Sr., CF); David Crook (Jr., P)
Cardinal Stritch, coming off a 15-win season, has been tabbed to finish third in the TAAC behind Ottawa Hills and Toledo Christian.
Coach Mike McGee, now in his 10th season leading the Cardinals, will see Wyatt Allen and David Crook do the bulk of the pitching on the mound, while Chico Nino and Simon Ross – both freshmen – will see time, as well.
The batting order is still in a state of flux because of youth.
"Having six freshmen in the starting lineup, I can't give you a batting order until we figure out who can do what well," McGee said. "Our goal is to get better with every game."
McGee sees the Green Bears as the team to beat in the TAAC.
"The league is looking like Ottawa Hills will be tough to knock off the top," he said. "They have a great feeder program along with a first-class facility and coach."
The Cardinals will compete in Division VII after being in Div. IV for years as the OHSAA has decided to expand from four divisions to seven.
"The state going to seven divisions should help the smaller schools compete," McGee said. "It will be an exciting time."
