The Falcons will look to replace 3B Brian Schultheis and CF Dan Thompson, gone to Franklin College and catcher Brad Ketchem to Sinclair CC. Most of the team and pitching staff return. Juniors Kyle Rupe, Kyle Rynard, Ross Collins and Brad Schaler and seniors Matt Zieles and Jeff Woodall all return with mound experience. Soph catcher Daniel Jenkins lettered behind the dish as a frosh. Woodall returns at 1B, Collins at 2B, Rupe at SS, juniors David O'leary and Schaler return in the OF as well as senior leadoff hitter Austin Larsh in LF. Junior Ben Bova, senior Dusty Mitchell and freshman Brendan Dudas will add depth to the lineup. The schedule is a brutal one, but will force the Falcons to be prepared for a tough Conference Indiana slate. The Marion County Tournament is loaded once again and the Sectional returns 7 strong teams.