by KPuck34 » Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:28 pm
Who does Dickinson have back besides Frenzel and Schroeder?
Yes Bismarck High lost some very valuable players (Carr, Silvernagel, Standing Elk, Kopp) but they also have some very talented players coming back. Matt Kranzler had a great legion baseball season for the BGovs last summer and I would take him over Frenzel on the mound and at shortstop any day of the week. Jon Hausauer will be a junior and saw plenty of playing time for the Demons last spring, he was also a key reason Bismarck's 15 Y.O. Babe Ruth Team went to the World Series last summer. Tyler Johnston swings a hot stick and is another reason for Bismarck's trip to the Series, look for him to split time behind the plate with Justin Connell. Look for Clark Dingeman, Chad Broeckel and JB Johnston to patrol the outfield. They may not be as athletic or hit as well as other outfields but they will get the job done. Darron Olson may not be a household name but he is athletic and plays hard, he never leaves the field with a clean uni. Don't forget that Drew Hendrickson transferred from St. Mary's and will see plenty of playing time for the Demons. Look for Brandon Solemsaas to have a big year on the mound. His junior year may not have been anything to write home about but then again, he was hampered by injuries. He was having a very respectable summer (beat Fargo Post #2 in Fargo this summer) until he was side-lined by mono. Brandon is healthy and has been working hard this winter, look for him to have great stuff on the mound this spring.