Was told Styka not playing. That is now 2 projected defensive starters gone with him and Griffith.
I have heard that this was not a surprise. Coaching staff was told right after baseball season ended. It is definitely a blow, and hopefully not a trend with baseball players in the future. Won't really know how this team will pan out until week 4 or 5. Blowing out Taft and Gary West Side won't be a true barometer, but will get two wins towards the playoffs. Getting hammered by Loyola week 3 won't be a true sign since they are on another level of go of this season. Week 5 vs. SR will be when we know what this team actually is.[/QUOTE
Schedule thankfully not front loaded like 2014 with PA St Joe's week 1 (defending champ and eventual champ again that year) and week 3 PC and their best team in eons.