Souderton Boys' Basketball Preview

SOUDERTON BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Pete Chimera (3rd year at Souderton)

 

Assistants: Jim Seaton, Chris Casperson, Dave Lotier, Tim Brown, Eric Casperson

 

Last year’s record:  14-11 overall, 6-8, Defeated Pennridge in 1st round of district playoffs, Lost to Chester in second round.

 

Notable losses:  Carter Knight and Steve Shaffer

 

Key Returners:  Evan Slone 6’6” Sr. (3rd team all-conference, Avg 10 points and 7 rebounds per game),  Tim Markow 6’1” Sr.  (started every game as JR, Avg 6 points a game), Tracy Simsick 6’4” Jr. (Third leading scorer on the team last year at 7 points a game) Ben Wonderling 6’0 Sr.

 

Additions:  Ty Salone 5’10 Jr., Steve Sosnowicz 6’4” Sr, Austin Eberhart 6’7” Jr.

 

Concerns: Foul Shooting and guard play

 

To Be Successful: Limit turnovers, get the ball to the right people in the right spots, limit opponents penetration, defend the three and finish at the rim. 

 

Outlook:  Compete for a league title and qualify for the state playoffs

 

Games to watch:
First Game is on Friday Dec 5th (Souderton tip-off classic)
Teams included in the tip off tournament are: Simon Gratz, New Media Charter and Alllentown Central Catholic
December 9th vs Pennsbury

January 17th vs Abington at Upper Merion for Suburban One Challenge
All our league games will be battles. 

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