Outfielder Zach Spivey
Photo by Gray Quetti
Spruce Creek will definitely be tested during the regular season with games against perennial Florida powerhouse Flanagan and defending 7A state champion Venice.
Local outlook: The toughest district competition will likely come from Lake Brantley, which handed Spruce Creek one of its three district losses last year. The Hawks also lost to Lake Mary and Lyman in district play and finished behind Deland in the district standings.
Overall outlook: The Hawks caught fire at the right time last year, winning their final 12 games behind some incredible pitching from Marsh. With 24 pitching wins returning, and Marsh earning recognition as one of the nation's top junior pitchers, Spruce Creek has the talent necessary to claim a second-straight 8A championship.
Coach quote: "We play in the toughest division in Florida against a number of teams capable of winning a championship. Our goal is to win back-to-back state championships."
- Johnny Goodrich
