Three years ago, as freshmen, Seneca seniors Hagen Ginger, Kaden Clouse and Grant Houchin started on Chris Yust’s baseball team.

Today, they’re leading the Indians (17-7) to a recent top-10 ranking in this week’s release of the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association. Seneca was featured at the 10th spot by MHSBCA in Class 4.

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