NORTH PENN BOYS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Coach: Ron Hassler, 3rd year at North Penn
Assistant coaches: Jerry Radocha, Nate Alcott, Joe Sarnocinski
Last year’s record: 7-7 SOL, 12-11 overall, lost to Pennsbury in opening round of districts
Notable losses: Lost T.J. Gill, only senior on the team – team leader when things got tough
Key returners:
Matt Possanza Sr. Wing
Dexter Shy Sr. Wing
Sean Brooks Sr. Guard
Tom Scott Sr. Center
Taylor Koffke Sr. Forward
Tyler Houpt Sr. Guard
Connor Silhanek Sr. Center
Wes Brooks Jr. Point Guard
Janeus Somers Sr. Forward
Others to watch:
Javi Alvarino Jr. Guard
Larry Roane Jr. Wing
Chris Dawson Jr. Forward
*Shayne Watson Jr. Center - may need rehab after football season
Outlook: “With an experienced senior-led team, this year should prove to be the year that flips things around for us, allowing us to challenge for League and District championships. Matt Possanza was our key player last season, and he seems anxious to lead this team much deeper into the playoffs. Although at this point we have some key injuries, more players are competing at a higher intensity level. When everyone is healthy and we are 100 percent, we should be a tough team to deal with. Until then we need to establish some kind of identity. With our program entering its third year, practices have been running pretty smoothly and we have had more time to enjoy the game itself.”
Fun fact: “This team seems to enjoy being around each other more than previous years. They have also bought into the concept of taking care of each other on and off the court.”
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