Pennridge Boys' Basketball Preview

PENNRIDGE BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Dean Behrens (17th Year at Pennridge)

Assistants: Michael DeCarolis, Richard Behrens, Jason Moyer, Chris Alba

Last year’s record:  15-8 overall, 9-5, Captured a share of the SOL Continental Conference title, lost to Souderton in the first round of the district playoffs

Notable losses:  Pat McClatchy, Mike Tatarowicz, and Matt Pasquale

Key Returners:  Zach Muredda (Sr), 6’0 (1st Team all league last year), averaged 15 pts
Joe Molettiere (Sr) 6’2  (1st Team all league last year), averaged 13.5 points
Dan Long (Jr) 5’11 (2nd team all league last year) – averaged 13 points
Joe Unangst (Sr) 5’9, Stephen Lowry (Jr) 5’11

Additions:  James White 6’0 Sr, Kyle Yoder 6’1 Soph, Ryan Cuthbert, 6’0 Soph,
Luke Nuneviller 6’2 Soph

Concerns: Rebounding, Defense and not being satisfied with last year. 

To Be Successful: Team Chemistry, Limit Turnovers, Limit Opponents to one shot per possession, solid defense, and consistent foul shooting

Outlook:  “The league has a lot of parity – every league game will be a tough test.”
Games to watch:
First Game is on Friday Dec 5th (Pennridge Memorial Tip-Off)
Teams included in the tip off tournament are: Dock, Methacton, and Saucon Valley
Christmas Tournament at Boyertown – Dec 26 and Dec 27
Suburban One Coaches vs. Cancer Jan 17 vs. Wissahickon

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