Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
Coach: Mason Beachler, first year
Last year: 8-17 (4-14 SBC River)
Key returning players: Michael Seeger (Jr., P/Util.); Trace Murphy (Sr., P/Util.); Keil Almroth (So., P/IF); Calvin Lipstraw (So., P/IF)
After four years as an assistant under former head coach Jake Huss, Mason Beachler is the new man in charge of his alma mater.
"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to continue building the program back to a winning culture and be part of even more history on my home field," Beachler said. "I have an incredible staff leading the way with a great group of kids."
The Wildcats finished 8-17 overall and 4-4 in the Sandusky Bay Conference’s River Division last season. This will be the team’s second year in the league after previously being in the NBC.
Could they turn it around in 2025 while competing against the likes of Tiffin Calvert, Hopewell-Loudon and Gibsonburg, among others?
"It's extremely competitive,” Beachler said. “What makes it such a tough league is the amount of returning players who led the league statistically last year. Each and every team is capable of winning on any given day. It's a testament to the other coaches on how well they are able to take young talent and apply it in the lineup where it benefits the team as well as the player.
“I'm excited that we are able to compete in such a demanding conference that makes you bring your 'A' game, day in and day out. It's a very competitive league that could go in any direction on any given day."
The goals for the Wildcats are simple.
"Our goals are to have a winning record and eliminate mental mistakes," Beachler said.
Back to lead Woodmore are senior Trace Murphy and junior Michael Seeger.
Murphy, who can play multiple positions when he's not pitching, is one of four seniors on the team, with the others being Harry LaMunyon, Nick Horvath and Parker Hahn.
Centerfielder Michael Seeger, who is part of the starting rotation, hit .340 last year. The other starting pitchers are Trace Murphy, Keil Almroth and Wes Kayser while Horvath, Hahn, LaMunyon, Blane Overmyer and Calvin Lipstraw are the relievers.
The rest of the roster includes Gavin Donley, Cole Potridge, Collin Perkins and Robert Seeger.
