Beulah-Hazen Miners

2008: 5-23, 5-13 in West Region; lost regional tournament play-in.

Coach:Bob Koch, fourth year, 16-70.

Coaches' poll:16 points, ninth place (coaches do not vote for own team).

Top returnees: Position players -Levi Lawson, sr., OF-P. Ben Maliske, sr., IF. Tanner Borlaug, jr., IF-P. Kyle Irwin, sr., IF-P. Dustin Snyder, sr., OF-P. Lucas Senske,jr., IF-P. Keenan Serna, jr.,IF. Casey Schmidt, jr., IF-P. Pitchers- Lawson (1-2). Irwin (0-3). Borlaug (1-2).

Notes: Lawson earned all-region honors. … The Miners scored just 95 runs in 28 games last spring.

BismarckDemons

2008: 18-13, 7-11 in West Region; 1-1 in regional tournament; did not qualify for state.

Coach:Troy Olson, 16th year, 237-198.

Coaches' poll:41 points, fifth place (coaches do not vote for own team).

Top returnees: Position players -Tyler Peterson, sr., OF-P (.281, 0 HR, 8 RBIs, 13 R, 89 AB). Alex Deyle, jr., IF (.290, 0 HR, 7RBIs, 13 R, 69 AB). Nick Jolliffe, jr., OF (.282, 0 HR, 15 RBIs, 11 R).SamIngemansen, jr., IF(.0 HR, 5 RBIs, 7R, 51 AB). Trevor Johnson, sr., C-IF-OF-P (.273, 0 HR, 3 RBIs, 6 R, 22 AB). Pitchers- Deyle(2-3, 2.04 ERA, 37.2 IP, 19 BB, 34 SO). Peterson (4-0, 0.28 ERA, 24.2 IP, 6 BB, 34 SO).

Notes: Peterson was an all-region selection. … Due in large part to their spacious home diamond, Municipal Ballpark, the Demons didn't hit a home run last spring.

Century Patriots

2008: 27-9, 15-3 in West Region; second in regional tournament; fourth at state.

Co-coaches:Mike Gustavsson, sixth year, 100-76; Kent Schweigert, second year, 27-9.

Coaches' poll:50 points, fourth place (coaches do not vote for own team).

Top returnees: Position players -Hunter Johnson, sr., 3B-P (.293, 0 HR, 19 RBIs, 15 R, 75 AB). Tate Leapaldt, jr., IF-OF-P (.273, 1 HR, 19 RBIs, 23 R, 17 BB, 66 AB). Eric Peterson, jr., 2B-P (.333, 0 HR, 4 RBIs, 11 R, 30 AB). Greg Hilzendeger, jr., 1B-P(.412, 0 HR, 3 RBIs, 5 R, 17 AB). Pitchers- Johnson (4-1, 1.10 ERA, 38.1 IP, 22 BB, 36 SO). Leapaldt (2-1, 2.25 ERA, 18.2 IP, 2 BB, 20 SO). Wolf (3-0, 1.17 ERA, 18 IP, 7 BB, 14 SO). Hilzendeger ( 2-0, 1.27 ERA, 11 IP, 2 BB, 8SO). Peterson (0-1 4.00 ERA, 7IP, 9 BB, 5 SO).

Notes: Johnson was an all-region selection. … Century outscored its opponents 171-70 last season. … Johnson pitched a no-hitter against St. Mary's in the West Region Tournament.

Dickinson Midgets

2008: 28-9, 16-2 in West Region; first in regional tournament; third at state.

Coach:Pete Dobitz, eighth year, 178-82.

Coaches' poll:68 points, first place (coaches do not vote for own team).

Top returnees: Position players -Cole Frenzel, sr., IF (.543, 4 HR, 31 RBIs, 32 R, 12 doubles, 9 SB, 70 AB). Stephen Laylock, jr., IF-P(,426, 0 HR, 14 RBIs, 25 R, 68 AB). Michael Steve, sr., C-IF-P (.339, 0 HR, 11 RBIs, 23 R, 59 AB). Tommy Peters, jr., OF(.429, 0 HR, 6 RBIs, 8 R, 5 SB, 21 AB). Connor McNeilly, jr.,C-OF(.571, 0 HR, 4 RBIs, 3 R, 14 AB). Kyle Breen, jr., IF (.250, 0 HR, 2 RBIs, 6 R, 8 AB). Pitchers- Laylock(2-1, 2.97 ERA, 30.1 IP, 11 BB, 32 SO). Steve (3-1, 4.43 ERA, 22.1 IP, 6 BB, 22 SO, 7 saves). Alex Schiff, sr. (2-0, 5.84 ERA, 13 IP, 5 BB, 13 SO). Peters (1-0, 10.80 ERA, 1.2 IP, 2BB, 3 SO).

Notes: Frenzel was named to the all-state and all-region teams. …The Midgets pounded 13 home runs last season and scored 229 runs.

Jamestown Blue Jays

2008: 10-18, 5-13 in West Region; did not qualify for state.

Coach:Cory Anderson, first year.

Coaches' poll:31 points, seventh place (coaches do not vote for own team).

Top returnees: Position players -Ian Hogan, sr., 1B(.311, 0 HR, 9 RBIs, 15 R, 74 AB). Levi Gaunska, sr., IF-P (.231, 0 HR, 11 RBIs, 9 R, 65 AB). BrandonGange, jr., OF(.317, 0 HR, 11 RBIs, 12 R, 63 AB). Kyle Walden, sr., C(.280, 0 HR, 6 RBIs, 17 R, 50 AB). Reid Monson, sr., IF (.233, 0 HR, 8 RBIs, 12 R, 43 AB). Ben Walker, sr., IF-P (.250, 0 HR, 2 RBIs, 9 R, 36 AB). Pitchers- Gaunska (4-2, 1.00 ERA, 49 IP, 8 BB, 29 SO). B.Walker (1-5, 4.36 ERA, 43.1 IP, 30 BB, 21 SO). TimSmith (1-3, 4.77 ERA, 22 IP, 18 BB, 17 SO).

Notes: The Blue Jays return seven starters from last year's lineup. … Three senior pitchers worked over 70 percent of Jamestown's innings last spring.

Mandan Braves

2008: 14-17, 9-9 in West Region; 1-1 in regional tournament; did not qualify for state.

Coach:Dewitt Mack, fifth year, 53-82.

Coaches' poll:37 points, sixth place (coaches do not vote for own team).

Top returnees: Position players -Sam Salveson, sr., OF-P (.327, 0 HR, 3 RBIs, 10 R, 55 AB). BrandonAustad, jr., OF(.275, 0 HR, 5 RBIs, 12 R, 40 AB). Reid Jungling, jr., IF-OF-P (.290, 2 RBIs, 6 R, 31 AB). Steve Serr, jr., IF (.241, 0 HR, 7 RBIs, 4 R, 29 AB). Brennen Rossman, sr., C-OF (.308, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 8R, 26 AB). Pitchers- Jungling (3-3, 2.08 ERA, 33.2 IP, 9 BB, 22 SO). Salveson (2-1, 2.42 ERA, 17.1 IP, 13 BB, 9 SO). Jay Flaa, jr. (2-0, 7.24 ERA, 9.2 IP, 7 BB, 11 SO).

Notes: Although they play in cozy Memorial Ballpark, the Braves hit just one home run last spring.

Minot Magicians

2008: 24-10, 13-5 in West Region; fourth in regional tournament; fifth at state.

Coach:Pete Stenberg, 14th year, 284-102.

Coaches' poll:63 points, second place (coaches do not vote for own team).

Top returnees: Position players -JoshOothoudt, sr., IF-P(.390, 1 HR, 19 RBIs, 31 R, 105 AB). Ryan Bollinger, sr., OF-P (.344, 3 HR, 33 RBIs, 21 R, 90 AB). DerekSomerville, jr., 3B-P (.307, 0 HR, 19 RBIs, 17 R, 75 AB). Kalvin Larson, sr., IF (.278, 0 HR, 14 RBIs, 11 R, 72 AB). Brett Fiddler, sr., C-OF (.250, 0 HR, 10 RBIs, 11 R, 47 AB). Pitchers- Bollinger (4-3, 1.52 ERA, 50.2 IP, 30 BB, 71 SO). Oothoudt (2-1, 2,21 ERA, 19 IP, 12 BB, 21 SO). Rubbelke (3-0, 3.78 ERA, 16.2 IP, 13 BB, 10 SO). Somerville (1-0, 1.97 ERA, 10.2 IP, 10 BB, 11 SO).

Notes: Bollinger was an all-state and all-region pick. … Minot has qualified for the last 13 state tournaments.

St. Mary's Saints

2008: 8-22, 6-12 in West Region; 0-2 in regional tournament; did not qualify for state.

Coach:Ben Schafer, second year, 8-22.

Coaches' poll:28 points, eighth place (coaches do not vote for own team).

Top returnees: Position players -James Carroll, sr., IF-OF-P (.226, 0 HR, 9 RBIs). Matt Chuppe, sr., SS-P (.254, 0 HR, 6 RBIs). NIckBury, sr., IF-C-P (.240, 0 HR, 6 RBIs). Cole Winbauer, soph, IF-P(.286, 6 RBIs). Nick Jangula, soph., C (.152, 2 RBIs). Pitchers- Chuppe (3-3, 1.32 ERA, 44.2 IP, 12 BB, 18 SO). Bury (0-4, 4.81 ERA, 23 IP, 8BB, 5 SO). Carroll (1-3, 6.84 ERA, 22 IP, 19 BB, 7SO.

Notes: Chuppe was named to the all-region team. … The Saints were outscored 153-120 last year.

Turtle Mountain Braves

2008: 1-20, 0-18 in West Region; lost regional tournament play-in.

Coach:Chris Smith, first year.

Coaches' poll:eight points, 10th place (coaches do not vote for own team).

Top returnees: Position players -Jordan Marcellais, sr., 3B-P. Mark Allery, sr., 1B. Gaige Allard, jr., IF-C. Dexter Davis, OF. EvanBelgarde, jr., C-P. Pitchers- Belgarde (0-3). Marcellais (0-2).

Notes: The Braves haven't played in the state Class A tournament.

Williston Coyotes

2008: 23-12, 14-4 in West Region; third in regional tournament; state champions.

Coach:Brad Westphal, 12th year.

Coaches' poll: 62 points, third place (coaches do not vote for own team).

Top returnees: Position players -Shawn Egge, sr., OF-P(.409, 3 HR, 12 RBIs, 41 R, 9 doubles, 11 SB, 93 AB). Alex Hanson, jr., IF-P(.324, 0 HR, 12 RBIs, 16 R, 71 AB). Jake Axtman, sr., C-P (.269, 0 HR, 3 RBIs, 8 R, 52 AB). CaseyGardner, sr., OF (.225, 0 HR, 2 RBIs, 12 R, 40 AB). Jeff Skadeland, sr.,OF-P (.125, 0 HR, 0 RBIs, 3 R, 16 AB). Pitchers- Hanson (3-2, 2.82 ERA, 27.2 IP, 25 BB, 19 SO). Logan Jangula, sr. (3-1, 2.35 ERA, 15.1 IP, 6 BB, 10 SO). Egge 2-0, 4.00 ERA, 12 IP, 21 BB. 9SO). Skadeland (0-1, 6.83 ERA, 9.2 IP, 9BB, 7SO).

Notes: Egge was named to the all-state and all-region teams. … Williston didn't surrender a run in the 2008 state Class Atournament.

By Steve Thomas