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The stars of 2023-24 Stratford Baseball
BASES LOADED: No. 19 Stratford looks to rally this Spring
No. 19 -- Stratford Spartans
2023: 23-9 (Finished 2nd in District 17-6A/Bi-District Finalist)
Shortly after taking silver in the district, the Spartans experienced a gut-wrenching loss in an extra-innings matchup against Lamar during the Bi-District round.
Given their early exit from the playoffs a year ago, this Spring should be when Stratford turns things around.
Coach Spencer Richards enters his second year with the program after earning the 17-6A Coaching Staff of the Year award and will have the tools necessary to flip the script.
Texas State-commit Caden Baker will headline the lineup from the outfield spot, while second-teamers Thomas Cloud and Braxton Wakefield return to the fold as well.
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Memorial pieced together a nice run in 2023, reaching the Regional Semifinals before bowing out of the playoffs.
The Mustangs finished 28-11 overall and went an impressive 13-1 in district play.
Jyusef Larry enters his 14th year leading the program and has three starters returning as they seek their fifth-straight year of making it to the postseason in 2024.
University of California at San Diego-commit Nicki Polocheck is the leader of this group. The senior was the District 17-6A MVP a year ago, while also being an All-Regional selection.
First-team,all-district pick Draden Moss and second-teamer Ivy Oliver are also back in the mix for the ‘Stangs. Also, watch out for senior Kendall Lyons on the hardwood.
Larry believes his team has experience, but they will need to grow into different roles in 2024 than in year’s past to find success again.