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Gilford Golden Eagles

2024 Record: 12-8
2024 Postseason: Lost to Conant in the Division III quarterfinals
Head Coach:  Michael Giovanditto (fourth season)
Players with varsity experience: 3 (graduated nine seniors last year)

Top Returners:
— Mikey Giovanditto, Senior 2b/SS, third0team All-State
— Drew Smith, Junior 3b/P, second-team All-State
— Ryan Folan, Junior SS/P

Newcomers
— Carson Anthony, Junior, IF/OF/P
— Cohen Elliott, Sophomore OF/P
— Danny Fournier, Sophomore C
— Andy Taylor, Freshman OF
— Andrew Kelly, Freshman IF/OF/P

Coach’s comment: “With so many new faces on the varsity roster, the talent is undeniable but how they learn to play with each other and develop chemistry will be our big challenge. Development during the season both in maturity and skills will ultimately decide which direction we go. Pitching and defense will be the calling card of this team. As I said before, the talent is there to make a solid playoff push and then anything can happen in the playoffs.

“These young guys are hungry. Knowing that there were lots of open spots on the varsity roster, the compete level was as high as I’ve ever seen it. Determined to get better and make an impression. The coaching staff was impressed. This preseason has been unlike anything I have seen in years.
“We will be playing our semi-annual baseball game in Coopertown, N.Y. against Winnisquam Regional High School on April 30 at Doubleday Field. This was an awesome experience for the kids two years ago and I can’t wait for them to experience it this spring.”

Team/School X Account: N/A

Season Opener: April 17 at Bishop Brady

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