2007 Season Preview

Head coach: Scott McClay, 3rd season.

Last year's record: 8-10 PAC-10, 9-13 overall.

Players to watch: Todd Budweg (.280 BA, 13 RBI, 14 R), Sr., C; J.D. Nelligan, Sr., P; Chris Bolger, Sr., P; Ryan Ignas, Jr., SS/P; Ryan Donahue, Sr., CF; Nick Mania, So., IF/OF; A.K. Krolikowski, Jr., 3B.

Outlook: Crusaders tied for the PAC-10's second berth in the District 1-AAA playoffs with Phoenixville and Pottsgrove, qualified for post-season play on a tie-breaker, and won a first-round game before losing to eventual runner-up Sun Valley, 4-3. ... Budweg is back for his third season as starting catcher and Donahue led the team in hitting last season. ... "Every year we've improved," said McClay. "We're hoping to be competitive and win some baseball games. We're excited about this year."

-- preview from the Pottstown Mercury