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Dayton-Waitsburg enters first year as combine with experienced Waitsburg pitchers

DAYTON – Dayton and Waitsburg High Schools will field a combined baseball team for the 2017 season. It’s the first year for the new baseball combine.

This year, 23 young men from the two schools have turned out to play, which presents the opportunity for some JV games (dates to be announced). The combine will bring experience from Waitsburg, along with strong younger players from Dayton.

Head coach Shane Loper will be assisted by Johnny Watts. Loper and Watts coached Dayton’s team for the first time last year. Da...