Pennsbury Boys' Basketball Preview

PENNSBURY BOYS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Wes Emme, 3rd year at Pennsbury

Assistant coaches: Jermaine Major (JV Coach), Kurt Bergmann, Jon Love, Lou Cognigni (Strength and Conditioning), Tyler Sessa-Reeves, Nick Ruggieri (Freshmen), Mike Higgins (Director of Operations)

Last year’s record: 11-12 Overall (8-8 SOL Patriot). District 1 First Round Loss to CB West

Notable losses: Danny Cohen(RIT), Simon Dlugi(York), Teddy Mangan(PSU-Altoona), and Connor Taddei(St. John Fisher)

Key returners: Sr. Guard Mike Roccograndi, Sr. Guard Grayson Gozum, Jr. Forward Max Manga 

Others to watch: Fr. Guard Patrick Jajua, Sr. Guard Mitch Primola, Sr. Guard Masyn Young, So. Forward Owen Hawkes, Sr. Guard Connor Tyrrel, Sr. Forward Kieran Shaw, Fr. Guard Brayden Clark

Strengths: Clearly defined roles for our group. Abundance of young talent, blended with strong senior leaders returning.

Question marks: The importance of the ball. Will we rebound and value the basketball at a championship level?

Outlook: “The goal is to regain the SOL Patriot title and qualify for the PIAA State Tournament.”

 

 

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