Pennridge Boys' Basketball Preview

PENNRIDGE BOYS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Head Coach: Dean Behrens:  26th year at Pennridge (record 303-316) 6 Division titles.

One SOL conference championship, 4 trips to the states, State Runner Up - 2019

Assistant coaches:  Steve Love, Jason Moyer, Alex Schmidt, Tyler Bigam

Last year’s record: 15-9 Overall Record – lost to West Chester Henderson in the first round of districts

Graduated: Jake Buesing, Matt Campione, Tommy Cramer, Caden Fisher, Ryan Hass, Gannon Perlini

Key Returners:  Xavier Peters, Jr. Second Team All-SOL last year

Key Additions:  Jake Barbadoro, Sr, Tom Costa, Sr, Cole Gehlert, Sr, Dylan Horton, Sr, Kyle Richards, Sr, Charlie Rising, Jr, Marley Steward, Jr,

Question marks: Defense, Rebounding, and experience

To Be Successful: Team Chemistry, Limit Turnovers, Limit Opponents to one shot per possession, solid defense, and consistent foul shooting – there are many players battling for varsity minutes.  We are looking for players to step up and prove they belong on the varsity level. 

Outlook: “Our goal is to compete in every single game.”

Games to watch:
Pennridge Memorial Tournament:  Dec 1 and Dec 2
Allentown Catholic X-Mas Tournament at Rockne Hall:  Dec 27 and Dec 28
Mini-THON Night: Jan 19 vs. Bensalem
Inclusion Unified Night:  Jan 23 vs. North Penn
Senior Night:  Jan 26 vs. Souderton

 

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