Pennridge Boys' Basketball Preview

PENNRIDGE BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Dean Behrens (18th Year)

Assistants:  Colin McIntyre, Richard Behrens, Jeff Bishop, Jason Moyer

Last year’s record:  25-5 overall, 13-1 SOL Continental Conference champions
2015 Playoff Run
Springford                              78-54               Feb 13, 2015   District Game -
Coatesville                              53-47               Feb 18, 2015   District Game – Home
Abington                                49-58               Feb 20, 2015   District Game – Home
Methacton                              90-79 (3OT)      Feb 25, 2015   District Game – Away
Lower Merion                          58-36               Feb 27, 2015   District Game – Home
Reading                                 61-59               Mar 7, 2015     State Game at Wilson West Lawn
Plymouth-Whitemarsh              71-73               Mar 11, 2015   State Game at Springford

Graduated:  Joe Moletttiere, Zach Muredda, Joe Unagnst and James White

Key Returners:  Dan Long (Sr) 5’11 (averaged 16 points a game last year), Stephen Lowry (Sr) 5’11 – starter last year, Kyle Yoder (Jr 6’1) – sixth man last year; Ryan Cuthbert (Jr, 6’1) started in 5 playoff games last year

Newcomers:  Max Wagner (Sr, 6’7), Ryan Kinky (Jr, 5’10), Luke Nuneviller (Jr, 6’3), AJ Demarco (Jr, 5’9), Ryan Galloway (Sr, 6’2)

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 will be extremely strong this year – ever league game will be a tough test

Games to watch:
First Game is on Friday Dec 4th (Pennridge Memorial Tip-Off)
--Teams included in the tip off tournament are: Methacton, Saucon Valley, Upper Dublin
Always great playing Quakertown twice a year 
Christmas Tournament at Boyertown – Dec 28 and Dec 29
Suburban One Coaches vs. Cancer Jan 16 vs. PW

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