Central Bucks East Boys' Basketball Preview

CENTRAL BUCKS EAST BOYS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW 

Head Coach: Erik Henrysen, 7th year 

Assistant coaches: Brian Yannarella, Jimmy Katasak, Jon McArdle, Anthony Magallanes, andJoe Laphen 

Last year’s record: 16-12 overall; (7-7 SOL Continental)
District Tournament wins (#17 Pennsbury, #1 Coatesville, #14 Conestoga)
State Tournament loss (Bangor #2 District 11)

Notable losses: Tommy Strasburger (2ndTeam All-League), Blake Peterson (All time CBE leader-blocked shots), Justin O’Neil (3rdTeam All-League), Chris Reilly

Key returners:  Matt Pattyson (12/Guard/Captain), Elijah Seger (12/Guard), Sean Dann (12/Forward), Ryan Plack (12/Center), Cooper Fink (12/Forward)

Others to watch: Kyle Cassidy (11/G), Collin Stein (11/G), Nick Roggio (10/C)

Strengths:  Matt Pattyson is a three-year captain ready to lead. Perimeter play and controlling the tempo of the game are definitely strengths.

Question marks:  Can guys accept roles from game to game. Team chemistry led last year’s group to a state tournament appearance.

Outlook:  A challenging schedule (league and non-league) will decide if this group is district tournament worthy.

Games to watch:  Pottsgrove Tip-Off Tournament
At Wissahickon and at Abington on back-to-back nights
CB South and CB West rivalry games
CR North Holiday Mixer vs. Haverford School and CR North

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