2025 WOAC BASEBALL

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buckhunter1973

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Its getting close! Im excited to see what happens this year in the WOAC. My early top 4 teams are as follow:

1. Arcanum
2. Bradford
3. Dixie
4. TCN
 
 
buckhunter1973 said:
Its getting close! Im excited to see what happens this year in the WOAC. My early top 4 teams are as follow:

1. Arcanum
2. Bradford
3. Dixie
4. TCN
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Arcanum is probably correct, only 2 starters lost to grad. Christ and every other varsity arm back they should be the favorite.
Bradford lost 5 starters including Tucker. I dont see them reloading to make a run at the league this year.
Dixie lost 2/3rds of their offensive production but brings back arms.
North brings back all but 2 starters but i think there is a long way from 3-7 to top 4 in the league.

1. Arcanum, should go through pretty easy but history has shown they will lose a game they shouldnt to keep the race close.
2. Newton, only lost 2 starters and have Tippe on the mound.
3. Dixie, arms could keep them in games, will have to see where the offense comes from.
4. Trail, 5-5 last year i could see them picking up 3 more wins and finishing 8-2
5. the rest..........
 
buckhunter1973 said:
I kinda forgot about NT, i think they can be at the top with Arc. Not sure Im sold on Newton this year.
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Arcanum is the team to beat, but you're right, Trail is dangerous. Newton always finds a way to be at the top of the league no matter what we think in the preseason.
 
Arcanum/Newton
FM/TCN

Everyone else led by some form of NT, Bradford, Dixie...

Heard lots of good athletes at MV and TV in these young groups, hopefully MV can have a comeback year and TV can right the ship a bit.

I think South will be hurting this year.
 
miamivalley_sportsfan said:
Strength of schedule helped Dixie and Arcanum last year.

When the league champion has a losing record overall, that says what?
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It means they challenged themselves in non league games!
If you look at their schedule they took lumps on SB vs teams probably just better than them, not to mention they were mostly from KY so they probably had 10 more games under their belts than Dixie did. They also lost to Brookville who was in the regional and then Oakwood who lost in the D2 district semi. Most smaller schools have 2-3 good pitchers and then as enrollment grows so does the depth. This is very apparent in OOC games. Hard to beat bigger schools that probably see better pitching on the regular and then you're out there throwing 5-6-7 to end the week.
 
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miamivalley_sportsfan said:
Strength of schedule helped Dixie and Arcanum last year.

When the league champion has a losing record overall, that says
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I also believe we have a decent non conference schedule but usually against smaller schools. I asked Coach B a few years back why they don’t schedule bigger schools and he mentioned with being a small school and limited arms we are usually throwing our 4,5,6 vs non conference teams. So makes sense why the small baseball schools usually stick with playing other small schools.
I believe we got the talent so Arc to win the league
Dixie in the mix and I just realized the big tall righty from Newton is back so I’m sure they will be fighting for league again.

League Champs since WOAC started
24- Dixie 1st, Newton/Arc 2nd
23-Arc 1st, Newton 2nd
22- Newton and Arc 1st
 
buckhunter1973 said:
I also believe we have a decent non conference schedule but usually against smaller schools. I asked Coach B a few years back why they don’t schedule bigger schools and he mentioned with being a small school and limited arms we are usually throwing our 4,5,6 vs non conference teams. So makes sense why the small baseball schools usually stick with playing other small schools.
I believe we got the talent so Arc to win the league
Dixie in the mix and I just realized the big tall righty from Newton is back so I’m sure they will be fighting for league again.

League Champs since WOAC started
24- Dixie 1st, Newton/Arc 2nd
23-Arc 1st, Newton 2nd
22- Newton and Arc 1st
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Coach Baker is the best coach in the league. I have a lot respect for the program he has built and the success he has had over the years. He always seems to get the best out of his players, and they play hard. Doesn't matter if its a WOAC game or if they're playing a Shelby County team, they can play with anybody.
 
Bradford lost 5 starters and their top 2 pitchers from last year so it will probably be a rebuilding year for them. They had good tournament runs the last 2 years winning district titles each year. I think they're the only WOAC baseball team to win a district title.
 
Roaderfan said:
Bradford lost 5 starters and their top 2 pitchers from last year so it will probably be a rebuilding year for them. They had good tournament runs the last 2 years winning district titles each year. I think they're the only WOAC baseball team to win a district title.
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It will be interesting to see how things go with a new coach too. Hopefully they can find some stability, and he stays more than a couple years.
 
Roaderfan said:
Bradford lost 5 starters and their top 2 pitchers from last year so it will probably be a rebuilding year for them. They had good tournament runs the last 2 years winning district titles each year. I think they're the only WOAC baseball team to win a district title.
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Who did they get? Didn't know if Canaan would take over or not.
 
1. Arcanum
2. Newton
3. Dixie
4.Trail/North


WOAC overall lost a TON of talented kids. I think the league will be down overall in total. Arcanum and Newton are always fighting for league while Dixie has the arm talent to compete with anyone. Trail and North I believe bring back quite a bit from last years squad.

The Tigers lose nearly everything to graduation. This might be the youngest team they’ve ever fielded. I think they can compete for middle of the pack but the arm situation is worrisome. Losing their 1-3 AND their catcher to graduation.

Excited to see some better weather (maybe)
 
Ansonia Football Enjoyer said:
1. Arcanum
2. Newton
3. Dixie
4.Trail/North


WOAC overall lost a TON of talented kids. I think the league will be down overall in total. Arcanum and Newton are always fighting for league while Dixie has the arm talent to compete with anyone. Trail and North I believe bring back quite a bit from last years squad.

The Tigers lose nearly everything to graduation. This might be the youngest team they’ve ever fielded. I think they can compete for middle of the pack but the arm situation is worrisome. Losing their 1-3 AND their catcher to graduation.

Excited to see some better weather (maybe)
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I agree Arcanum will be number 1! I’m not sure anyone will be able to beat them. I see them rubbing the table this year. I’m not sure the last time a team has went undefeated in league play but this is the year. Any teams been outside yet? I know a few teams have nice fields that drain well but not sure enough to keep up.
 
buckhunter1973 said:
I agree Arcanum will be number 1! I’m not sure anyone will be able to beat them. I see them rubbing the table this year. I’m not sure the last time a team has went undefeated in league play but this is the year. Any teams been outside yet? I know a few teams have nice fields that drain well but not sure enough to keep up.
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I believe it’s the year Arcanum runs it too. Baker always does an incredible job but as mentioned always drops a random game to put them in a fight. I expect Newton to be outside of course with the turf outside that I’m not too sure. Great week in terms of higher temps just still a lot of moisture in the ground.
 
buckhunter1973 said:
How did Newton get turf without the softball program getting it? Who will be the next team in the WOAC to add turf? 300K seems expensive
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Baseball program brings in a LOT more money than the girls. Plus Kopp does an excellent job hosting different events and fundraising. Besides, turf on a baseball field is a lot different than softball which already plays more compact as it is wouldn’t necessarily end well.

In the grand scheme of things 300k isn’t a ton of money overall. Ansonia is starting a project of building a baseball field and facility next to the softball field. From what I heard it’s going to be real nice. Field of play will be excellent, press box, excellent seating, indoor type clubhouse facility, scoreboards, concessions, etc. the softball field will get some renovations as well but this will be a multi million dollar project
 
buckhunter1973 said:
Speaking with a former Bradford player it sounds like they have multiple returners not playing because of track.
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Heard today that seniors Canan and Manuel are switching to track. Bradford loses their top 4 pitchers from last year. Gonna have to have some kids step up.
 
I know this is baseball but I’ll add that the Ansonia softball squad looks very impressive. Smacked both St Henry and Coldwater during the varsity portions of the scrimmage. Large sophmore/freshman classes with lots of talent too.

Any news on softball teams?
 
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