SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: FHS looks to build on success in ‘14
Published 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Falkville ended the season ranked No. 2 in Class 1A, but first-year head coach Jonathan Lacy said his team was disappointed with its second-round loss to Decatur Heritage.
This year, the team is a senior-laden bunch, most of whom have played since they were freshmen.
Leading the seniors are All-State player Ryan Bradford, who finished 10-1 as a starter.
Hunter Woodall and Tyler Woodall are both four-year players Dallas Mayer is starting his third year on varsity. Bryant Hester and Taylor Steele are returning for their second year for consistent playing time. Colin Eason also was one of the main contributors.
“Most of this group started as freshmen and sophomores,” Lacy said. “We have a lot of experience, and we should be very good defensively.”
In addition to those, Lacy expects A.J. Robinson, Andy Dove and Nick Martin to be big contributors for the Blue Devils.
Falkville plays a challenging schedule, featuring a number of teams above their classification, including Brewer, West Morgan, Danville. They also feature 1A powers Fayetteville and Athens Bible.
“We play a lot of good teams this year,” Lacy said. “The key will be staying focused for a long season.”
2015 FHS Varsity Baseball Schedule
Feb. 16 at West Morgan 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 19 Danville 4 p.m.
Feb. 23 at Elkmont 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 24 at Fairview 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 28 at DHCA 10 a.m.
Feb. 28 Brewer at DHCA noon
March 3 ABS 4:30 p.m.
March 7 West Morgan 10:30 a.m.
March 7 West Limestone 2:30 p.m.
March 9 Cordova 5 p.m.
March 10 at Vinemont 4 p.m. (DH)
March 12 at West Limestone 4:30 p.m. (DH)
March 14 Minor at Sumiton Christian 1 p.m.
March 14 at Sumiton Christian 3 p.m.
March 16 at Addison* 4:30 p.m.
March 17 Addison 4:30 p.m. (DH)
March 19 Danville 4:30 p.m.
March 21 Decatur Heritage 10:30 a.m.
March 21 Tharptown 2:30 p.m.
March 26 at Fayetteville HS 11:30 a.m.
March 26 Cleveland at Fayetteville HS 2 p.m.
March 27 TBA at Fayetteville HS TBA
March 27 TBA at Fayetteville HS TBA
March 30 Tanner 4:30 p.m.
March 31 at Tanner 4:30 p.m. (DH)
April 2 at J.B. Pennington 4:30 p.m.
April 4 at Danville 11:30 a.m. (DH)
April 6 at Cold Springs 4 p.m.
April 7 Cold Springs 4:30 p.m. (DH)
April 9 at West Morgan 4:30 p.m. (DH)
April 11 Brewer 10:30 a.m.
April 11 Columbia 2:30 p.m.
April 17-18 1st Round of playoffs TBA
*-area game (first game of DH)
