2022-23 North Lenoir Baseball Preview
HEAD COACH:
Jackson Massey, Career Record: 112-104 career win/loss,
Played baseball at Charles B. Aycock, class of 2006. Played at Mount Olive College from 2007 to 2010. Member of the 2008 Division 2 National Championship Team (58-6 win-loss record) and team captain in 2010. First team all-conference, all-tournament team, and first team all-regionals pitcher in 2010, Assistant coach at Rosewood High School (2011). Head Coach of Goldsboro High School (2012–13), Head Coach at Southern Wayne High (2014–16), Head Coach at North Lenoir (2017–present).
LAST SEASON
19-10 overall, 2nd in conference. 5th round playoff loss to Whiteville
Head Coach Expectations
"Every year our goal is to compete for the conference championship. Our secondary goal is to host the first round of the playoffs. We have hosted the first round every year since I have been here." - Jackson Massey
Neuse News Sports Prediction
North Lenoir is a state title contender. This team is loaded with "Dudes". With a deep pitching staff and plenty of bats in the lineup, North Lenoir is the team to beat in eastern North Carolina. I am predicting a deep playoff run and at least a state championship appearance.
Prediction: 23-3 season; 1st place in conference.
Best defensive players
Jacob Suggs LF/UTL- Grity, Versitale, Competeior
Matthew Hill UTL- Leader, Vocal, Consistent
Best Hitters
Luke Cannon P/3B. Advanced hitter, Powered off fields, never outmatched
Hunter Columbe SS- Tough out, leadoff, Big-time pop
Blake Crawford, CF- Freak Athleticism, Dangerous Hitter, Raw Power
Best Pitchers
Jackson Jenkings RHP- Bulldog, Grinds out games, Consistent
Luke Cannon- RHP ACE, Big Moment Player, D1 Pitcher
Newcomers making noise…
Mason Sasser P/C- Competition, Serious Pitching stuff, Fiery
Cater Chadwick 1B/DH- Advanced Hitter, Student of game, Powerful
Petey Wiggins P/1B- Polished Pitcher, High IQ, High Potential Frame
Experience
To be successful, we have to:
"We have to earn it. We are going to be circled on everyone schedule so if we worry about being the best version of North Lenoir baseball instead of relying on our past we will be successful.."
