Rebels keep winning tradition rolling

Roncalli’s key returnees include junior Tommy Hansen and seniors Nick Schnell and Colten Panaranta.

Roncalli (18-10) – Rebels repeated as sectional champs … graduated only two seniors … all starters return except at catcher … eight seniors … coach Aaron Krull has confidence in Rebels … expectations sky high after 2016 state championship and reaching Elite Eight last year … outfielders Nick Schnell (.471, 36 hits, 25 RBIs), a University of Louisville commit, and junior Tommy Hansen (.396, 47 RBIs, six home runs) pack wallop … Hansen set national record with three straight grand slams in same game … heavy hitters: Harrison Koppenhofer (.383, 19 runs); Chris Dobbs (.342); Mark Cobb (.333); Hayden Harper (.319, 23 hits, 30 runs); and Dylan Williams (.286) … Colin Panaranto (4-2, 1.59 ERA) and juniors Max Lundy (3-2, 1.87 ERA) and Max Linton (3-3) lead pitchers … Rebels at home today against Decatur Central and Friday against Carmel.
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Coach’s comments: “Having everyone back is really exciting for us. Working out in the weight room is paying off for our seniors; we’re bigger and stronger. Fourth-year starter Nick, last year’s new guy Colton Panaranto and Harrison Koppenhofer are leading us. Having a senior-laden team makes it easier to teach players; you’re able to be more productive. We know we have to work hard each day to get where we want. Obviously winning state in 2016 did a lot for our program and we made it to the final 8 with a young group last year. We’re in a good place.”