Wilmington High School baseball coach Paul Krause (right) throws pre-game batting practice to Brett Bell (5) Thursday afternoon prior to the Hurricane scrimmage with Fayetteville-Perry. Wilmington is scheduled to open its season March 24 with a doubleheader at home against Little Miami. The first pitch for the first game is currently scheduled for 11 a.m.

Rick Kniesel lines the basepaths

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Rick Kniesel lines the basepaths

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Paul Krause pitches to Brett Bell

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Paul Krause pitches to Brett Bell

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Rick Kniesel gets the batter’s box ready

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Rick Kniesel lines the basepaths

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