PENNRIDGE BOYS BASKETBALL
SEASON PREVIEW 2019-2020
Coach: Dean Behrens 22nd Year at Pennridge – (record 248 – 276) 5 Division titles; 3 trips to the states
Assistants: Jeff Bishop, Steve Love, Jason Moyer, Richard Behrens
Last year’s record: 11-1 SOL Continental Division champions, 27-6 overall
State Playoffs: Beat Lincoln, Abington, Methacton, LaSalle
Lost to Kennedy Catholic in the State Finals in Hershey 64-62 double overtime
Notable losses to graduation: John Dominic, Nick Dunn Pat Gillespie, Jack Gillespie, Jonathan Post, Sean Yoder
Key Returners
Trent Fisher Sr (6’7) and Luke Yoder Jr. (6’1)
Key Additions: Paul Croyle (Sr 6’1) Christian Guldin (Sr 6’0), Anthony Phillips (Sr 6’2), Connor Pleibel (Sr 6’1), Colin Post (Sr 6’1) Ryan Benscoter (Jr 6’7), Colin Monahan (Jr. 6’2)
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. We play a very tough schedule again this year.
Upcoming Games:
First Game is on Friday Dec 6th (Pennridge Memorial Tip-Off) vs. Harry S. Truman
Non-League Games – William Tennent – Dec 13; Lansdale Catholic – Dec 14,
Spring-Ford – Jan 4, Liberty HS– Jan 12; Perk Valley – Jan 25
X-Mas Tournament at Boyertown – Dec 27 and Dec 28 (Boyertown, Governor Mifflin, and Avon Grove)
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