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 Shannon Lee  McBride - Lakeland Student
 & Student Athlete
#NameYearHeightPositionHigh School
05Mike SutkaytisFR5-10SSNordonia
06Aaron BledsoeFR5-10CAmherst Steele
07Tony ConnacherFR5-8OFHoly Name
08Zach PopelyFR5-112BEdgewood
09John GoraSO5-11PWestern Reserve Berlin Center
10Mason WisnerSO6-31B/PBay
11Matt WheelerSO5-10OF/PIndian Valley
12Blaine LangSO5-11PUrsuline
13Justin WebbSO5-9SS/2BValley Forge
15Derek RoseFR6-0P/1BGeneva
16Manny GarciaFR6-3PLincoln-West
17Anthony PaoneFR5-11C/1BCanton Central Catholic
18Giancarlo SaiaSO6-03B/2BLake Catholic
19Antonio DozierSO6-2P/OFWithrow
20Matt HamonsSO6-1CF/PWillard
21Brandon EastonFR6-5PPymatuning Valley
22Matt DavidsonFR6-1PBrother Andre
23Andrew DitoSO5-8C/3BAmherst
24Sean MancinoSO5-7OF/PAustintown Fitch
28Bobby DragonFR5-11P/OF/1BEdgewood
30Jake StaufferFR6-2PAustintown Fitch
31Brian KuseySO6-3PGovernor Simcoe C.S.S.
32Wil ShortreedSO6-33B/PWestlake
33Matt ClarkeFR6-6PLake Catholic

Mike Sutkaytis #05
Freshman, 5-10, SS
Sagamore Hills, Ohio
Nordonia

High School: Earned first team all-conference honors as a senior and second team honors as a junior at Nordonia HS.

Personal: Played club baseball with the Nordonia Renegades and Ohio Longhorns… Son of Sue and Scott Sutkaytis.

Major: Business

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Aaron Bledsoe #06
Freshman, 5-10, C
Amherst, Ohio
Amherst Steele

High School: Earned two varsity letters and the most improved player award as a member of the baseball team at Amherst Steele HS… Helped guide the Comets to a sectional and conference championship as a senior… Competed in the greater Cleveland baseball all-star game.

Personal: Played club baseball with the Lorain County Pirates... Son of Kim and Ted Bledsoe.

Major: Criminal Justice

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Tony Connacher #07
Freshman, 5-8, OF
Parma, Ohio
Holy Name

High School: Member of the National Honor Society at Holy Name HS… Named first team all-North Coast League in 2010 and ’11 while helping the Green Wave to a pair of district championships both years… Played on a regional championship team in 2011 which advanced to the state semifinals… Also competed as a member of the football team.

Personal: Son of Cindy and Dave Connacher.

Major: Athletic Training

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Zach Popely #08
Freshman, 5-11, 2B
Ashtabula, Ohio
Edgewood

High School: An honor roll student at Edgewood Senior HS… Named first team all-county in 2011 and 2012 while also garnering most improved player honors… Helped the Warriors win a conference championship in 2009… Also competed in basketball and golf.

Personal: Played club baseball with the Lake County Cougars and N.E.A.L. Post 743 Renegades… Volunteers as a coach at baseball and basketball camps… Son of Beth and John Popely.

Major: Biology

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John Gora #09
Sophomore, 5-11, P
Youngstown, Ohio
Western Reserve Berlin Center

2012: Two-time S.T.A.R. student-athlete... One of four Lakers, and the only freshman, to earn OCCAC All-Conference honors… Went 6-3 on the mound with a team-high 63 strikeouts and team-best 2.53 ERA... Fanned eight in a complete-game victory over Tri-C on March 23… Hurled a shutout against the Challengers on April 13.

High School: Named First Team All-Conference (Inter-Tri County League) as a pitcher through all four years... Set the record for most strikeouts in a season (110) and lowest ERA (1.10).

Personal: Played club baseball with Roth Brothers and BB Rooners... Son of Rhonda and John Gora.

Major: Criminal Justice

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Mason Wisner #10
Sophomore, 6-3, 1B/P
Bay Village, Ohio
Bay

2012: Named a S.T.A.R. student-athlete following the fall semester… Hit .274 in 106 at bats as a freshman first baseman… Finished the year with 29 hits, 20 RBI, 13 runs, five doubles, and one homerun… Struck out eight batters in 12 innings of work on the mound.

High School: Earned two varsity letters in both baseball and golf at Bay High School... Named First Team All-Conference in baseball and Second Team All-Conference in golf as a senior... Won districts as a junior and a tournament title with the golf team at Little Mountain Country Club.

Personal: Son of Teal and Brian Wisner.

Major: Education

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Matt Wheeler #11
Sophomore, 5-10, OF/P
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Indian Valley

2012: Named a S.T.A.R. student-athlete following the fall semester... Hit .373 in 67 at bats… Scored 17 runs and drove in nine with six doubles and one triple as a freshman outfielder… Also logged 12 innings on the mound, striking out seven and earning one win.

High School: A four-year letterman at Indian Valley High School... Won a World Series in 2008 and State Championship one year later... Also competed in football.

Personal: Volunteered at Indian Valley HS, repairing and rebuilding the baseball field... Played club baseball with American Legion Tuscarawas Panthers... Son of Jill and Dan Rose.

Major: Physical Education

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Blaine Lang #12
Sophomore, 5-11, P
Canfield, Ohio
Ursuline

2012: Made 12 appearances on the mound including three starts at Grove City College, an NCAA Division III institution in Grove City, Pa. ...

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Justin Webb #13
Sophomore, 5-9, SS/2B
Parma Heights, Ohio
Valley Forge

2012: Saw action in 14 games as a pitcher and infielder… Recorded 10.2 innings on the mound with seven strikeouts… Also made 32 plate appearances, scoring six runs while driving in two.

High School: Earned Scholar-Athlete recognition at Valley Forge High School... Named Team MVP and All-Conference while guiding the team to a runner-up finish in the district (2009)... Selected as an all-star by the Greater Cleveland Baseball Coaches Association.

Personal: Played club baseball with the Cuyahoga County Riverdogs... Son of Lorrie and Rick Webb.

Major: Undecided

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Derek Rose #15
Freshman, 6-0, P/1B
Geneva, Ohio
Geneva

High School: Graduated with honors from Geneva HS… A scholar-athlete and four-year letterman in baseball… Named to the honor roll and team MVP as a senior… Won a conference championship as a freshman.

Personal: Son of Patti and Daniel Rose.

Major: Finance

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Manny Garcia #16
Freshman, 6-3, P
Cleveland, Ohio
Lincoln-West

High School: Named to the Merit Roll through all four years at Lincoln-West HS… Earned MVP honors in baseball while serving as a senior captain… Also competed in track.

Personal: Played club baseball with the Lake Erie Buckeyes… Son of Ramona Garcia.

Major: Health Studies

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Anthony Paone #17
Freshman, 5-11, C/1B
Canton, Ohio
Canton Central Catholic

High School: Earned three varsity letters in both baseball and football at Canton Central Catholic… Also a two-year letterman on the basketball team… Helped lead the baseball team to a regional final as a sophomore before winning a state championship as a junior… Led the county in batting average as a sophomore and RBIs as a senior.

Personal: Played club baseball with the Stark Coutny Terriers… Son of Tammy and Ron Paone.

Major: Education

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Giancarlo Saia #18
Sophomore, 6-0, 3B/2B
Mentor, Ohio
Lake Catholic

2012: Was one of just two true freshmen in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) to earn all-conference honors as an infielder for NCAA Division II Ashland University… Led the Eagles with 31 runs scored while hitting .284 in 49 starts.

High School: Earned first team all-area honors from the Plain Dealer and the News-Herald… Three-time all-conference selection and two-time all-district honoree at Lake Catholic HS.

Personal: Son of Maria and Anthony Saia

Major: Business

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Antonio Dozier #19
Sophomore, 6-2, P/OF
Cincinnati, Ohio
Withrow

2011: Played one year at Miami University – Hamilton.

High School: Named team MVP and player of the year at Withrow HS… Also competed on the basketball team.

Personal: Son of Adrianne Miller.

Major: Undecided

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Matt Hamons #20
Sophomore, 6-1, CF/P
Willard, Ohio
Willard

2012: Medical redshirt

2011: Played one year at Malone University (NCAA Division III).

High School: A First Team All-Conference (Northern Ohio League) at Willard High School... Earned First Team All-District honors while being selected an All-Ohio All Star... Also competed on the football and basketball teams.

Personal: Played club baseball with Sandusky Legion Post 83... Son of Mary and Robert Hamons.

Major: Business

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Brandon Easton #21
Freshman, 6-5, P
Rome, Ohio
Pymatuning Valley

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Matt Davidson #22
Freshman, 6-1, P
Markham, Ontario
Brother Andre

High School: Named baseball MVP at Brother Andre Catholic High School… Also competed in hockey.

Personal: Volunteered as a baseball coach with the Special Olympics… Son of Danielle and Michael Davidson.

Major: Criminal Justice

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Andrew Dito #23
Sophomore, 5-8, C/3B
Lorain, Ohio
Amherst

2012: Two-time S.T.A.R. student-athlete… Hit .303 and finished third on the team in hits (33), runs (21), and doubles (9).

High School: Played football and baseball at Amherst High School.

Personal: Played club baseball with the Lorain County Pirates... Volunteered at the Lorain History Museum and the Salvation Army... Worked as an instructor at baseball and football mini-camps for kids... Son of Michelle and Andrew Dito.

Major: Athletic Training

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Sean Mancino #24
Sophomore, 5-7, OF/P
Youngstown, Ohio
Austintown Fitch

2012: Named a S.T.A.R. student-athlete after the fall semester.

High School: Maintained a 3.1 GPA through four years at Austintown Fitch HS... Earned two letters and earned the Most Passionate Player award as a member of the baseball team... Also competed in basketball.

Personal: Volunteers with Toys for Tots... Son of Kim and Anthony Mancino.

Major: Athletic Training

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Bobby Dragon #28
Freshman, 5-11, P/OF/1B
Ashtabula, Ohio
Edgewood

High School: Named to the honor roll through all four years at Edgewood Senior HS… Earned varsity letters in baseball, football, and basketball while being selected all-county honors in all three sports… Earned the Warrior of the Year award, the highest athletic honor at Edgewood… Won a conference championship with the baseball team as a freshman… Named Ashtabula County player of the year as a junior and linebacker of the year as a senior.

Personal: Played club baseball with Steve’s Sports and Neal Post 742 American Legion… Volunteers with multiple local charities including YMCA, St. Joseph Church, and American Red Cross… Son of Renee and George Dragon.

Major: Business

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Jake Stauffer #30
Freshman, 6-2, P
Youngstown, Ohio
Austintown Fitch

High School: Named to the honor roll at Boardman HS… Helped guide the Spartans to back-to-back Federal League titles (2011-12).

Personal: Son of Bethany and Dave Stauffer.

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Brian Kusey #31
Sophomore, 6-3, P
St. Catharines, Ontario
Governor Simcoe C.S.S.

High School: Attended Governor Simcoe Canadian Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Personal: Played club baseball with the Canadian Thunderbirds and the Ontario Blue Jays… Son of Lynne and Don Kusey.

Major: History

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Wil Shortreed #32
Sophomore, 6-3, 3B/P
Westlake, Ohio
Westlake

2012: Led the Lakers in homeruns with three in 93 plate appearances… Recorded 30 hits, 23 RBI, and 14 runs with a .323 batting average… Finished third on the team with a .406 on base percentage.

High School: Earned three varsity letters as a member of the baseball team at Westlake High School... A two-time First Team All-Southwest Conference selection and two-time Fielder of the Year... Also earned Second Team All-Conference recognition... Helped the Demons win a trio of conference titles while being named team MVP, Hitter of the Year, and Pitcher of the Year.

Personal: Played club baseball with Diamond Sports and the Ohio Titans... Son of Meri and Chip Shortreed.

Major: Athletic Training

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Matt Clarke #33
Freshman, 6-6, P
Mentor, Ohio
Lake Catholic

High School: Named most valuable pitche, first team all-conference, first team all-district, and first team all-region as a junior and senior at Lake Catholic HS… Won a conference championship and a pair of district titles with the Cougars… Also played two years of basketball.

Personal: Played club baseball with Team Ohio and the Chardon Blizzard… Volunteered at the Cleveland Food bank... Daughter of Debbie and Brian Clarke.

Major: Business

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