Forsyth Central Coach: Kevin McCollum, sixth season. Last season: 19-11, lost in Class AAAAA second round. Key returners: C Hunter Bauman, Sr.; 1B Wade Smith, Sr.; SS Taylor Bauman, Sr.; OF Robbie Repasz, Sr.; OF Parker Biederer, Sr.; OF Pierce Nufer, Sr.; P/DH Parker Morrison, Sr. Key newcomers: P Ethan Hankins, Soph.; P Ryan Cox, Jr.; 1B Daniel Henderson, Jr.; IF Connor Tinkle, Sr.; IF Hunter Joyner, Sr.; P Ryu Head, Sr.; IF Nick Bryant, Jr.; IF Luke Sutko, Jr. Outlook: Forsyth Central is coming off a Region 7-AAAAA championship after knocking off Creekview in the title series last year, but the taste of losing in the second round of the state playoffs to Jones County is still fresh in the mouths of the players—especially the seniors.
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