CMYK INSIDE
Basketball 2E November 9, 2011
BRIARWOOD LIONS
SHELBY COUNTY REPORTER
CALERA EAGLES
CHELSEA HORNETS
CORNERSTONE C CO OR RN NER ERSSTTON ON E CH C CHARGERS HA AR RGE RGE GER RSS MONTEVALLO BULLDOGS INDIAN SPRINGS
OAK MTN. EAGLES
PELHAM PANTHERS
AHSAA CLASS 5A, AREA 7 AHSAA CLASS 4A, AREA 8 AHSAA CLASS 5A, AREA 7
AHSAA CLASS 3A, AREA 8 AHSAA CLASS 3A, AREA 7
Head Coach: Chris Laatsch Head Coach: Robert Burdette Head Coach: Michael Napp
Head Coach: Greg Van Horn Head Coach: Don McMahon Head Coach: Chris Love
Head Coach: Joel Floyd
Last Season: 21-10
Last Season: 23-9
Last Season: 13-17
Last Season: 14-8
Last Season: 4-17
Last Season: 15-12
Last Season: 10-17
Players: Josh Laatsch, William Lathem, Devin Bowman, Josh Hodges, Jason Laatsch, Raymond Woods, Ben Parks, Barnes Bankston, David Loveless, Will Imbusch, Miller Bradford, Nathan Fincher, Justin Hild and Canon Smith
Players: J.R. Seay, Eric McCord, Deondre Haynes, Henry Davis, Jeremy Hyde, Howard Morris, Ronnie Clark, Keith Dowdell, DeAndre Shanks, Jordan Bishop, Sam Adams and Titus Adams
Players: Jake Ganus, Eli Bashour, Garrett Payne, Dantavius Washington, Brody Holder, Quentin Wilson, Matt Mann, Julius McCall, J.R. Appling, Tony Thompson, Antwon Williams and Josh Allen
Players: Jian Yu Chen, Maurice Pompey, Jun Hong, Stephan Nkom, Jacob Thigpen, Stephen Himic, Will Rilley, Jay Jung, Kenechi Ijemere, Reeves Duggan and Mack Krell
Players: Garrius Chappell, Marcus Ford, Landon Goodwin, Korey Cunningham, Trevor Chatham, Mitch Sanders, Zach Tutwiler, A.J. Greene, Wyatt Allen, Ben Peoples, Dajion Young, Antwain Cunningham and Bobby Anderson
Players: Bowen Gurkin, Chris Marino, Graham McArthur, Austin Jenkins, Chris Lamb, Pierce Clark, Jordan Davis, Scott Hester, Courtney Evans, Matt Pressley, John Michael Miller, Justin Whisenant, Jordan Pierce, Avery Wambles and Will Moro
Players: Willie Simpson, Darian Johnson, Xavier Lacey, Qadash Williams, Ray Foushee, Trey Hurst, Kenny Meadows and Justin Brooks
Season Outlook: The Lions should make a run at an appearance in the Class 5A Central Region tournament with a veteran squad. Jason Laatsch, one of the best 3-point shooters around, and Devin Bowman will each play a key role in the backcourt. Nathan Fincher can contribute on the perimeter and in the frontcourt. Canon Smith is a force in the paint.
Season Outlook: The Eagles nearly reached the Class 4A Final Four a year ago. Calera should have even better odds this season with four returning starters, including guard Deondre Haynes, one of the top basketball prospects in the state. Haynes will be joined by Eric McCord and Ronnie Clark on the perimeter. Jeremy Hyde and Titus Adams are tough to defend down low.
Season Outlook: The Hornets willl likely take a step closer to the postseason with several starters returning, including do-it-all senior Jake Ganus. Dantavius Washington and Julius McCall will be tasked with providing scoring on the perimeter. Garrett Payne is the tallest player on the roster and will need to provide a presence in the frontcourt for the Hornets.
Season Outlook: Indian Springs will be in a transition mode this season with the loss of its top two scorers. Stephen Himic and Reeves Duggan will have to play a bigger role if the team has a chance to reach the postseason. Maurice Pompey is back in the frontcourt after seeing plenty of playing time last season for Indian Springs, which will need a few newcomers to step up.
Season Outlook: The Bulldogs will feature a nice inside-outside combination in guard Garrius Chappell and forward Korey Cunningham. Chappell can drive to the basket with ease, while Cunningham is a beast at cleaning up the board underneath the basket. Montevallo will need a few other players to step up in the backcourt and frontcourt to complement the duo.
Season Outlook: The Eagles will need a few players to step up in order to contend for a postseason bid. Chris Marino is back after playing a key role in the backcourt for Oak Mountain a year ago. Graham McArthur also saw playing time last season. Jordan Pierce and Scott Hester will be tasked with providing scoring and rebounding in the paint for the Eagles.
Season Outlook: The Panthers reached the postseason for the first time in more than a decade last season. Pelham has the potential to be a playoff team once again with senior guard Xavier Lacey returning in the backcourt. Justin Brooks will need to step up at point guard. Qadash Williams saw plenty of playing time last season and will need to step up in the frontcourt.
AHSAA CLASS 6A, AREA 10 AHSAA CLASS 6A, AREA 10
SHELBY COUNTY WILDCATS SPAIN PARK JAGUARS THOMPSON WARRIORS VINCENT YELLOW JACKETS COOSA VALLEY REBELS CORNERSTONE CHARGERS
KINGWOOD LIONS
AHSAA CLASS 5A, AREA 7
AHSAA CLASS 6A, AREA 12 AHSAA CLASS 6A, AREA 10 AHSAA CLASS 2A, AREA 10 AISA CLASS 1A, REGION 2
AISA CLASS 1A, REGION 2
AISA CLASS 3A, REGION 2
Head Coach: Torry Brown
Head Coach: Neal Barker
Head Coach: Patrick Davis
Head Coach: John Hadder
Head Coach: Wade Hyde
Head Coach: Tim Smith
Head Coach: Danny Davis
Last Season: 10-14
Last Season: 24-9
Last Season: 18-12
Last Season: 25-7
Last Season: 9-15
Last Season: 5-11
Last Season: 13-12
Players: Tyler Madison, Tyler Garren, James Gayden, Emmanuel Hall, John Gibson, Josh Pennington, Brandon McKinney, Justus Martin, Denzel Williams and Dakota Faulkner
Players: Eric Washington, Dillon Tincher, Rembert Martin, Frankie Mareno, Robby Prater, Drew Morgan, Brandon Miller, Sean Taylor, Austin Jones, Blake Dudchock, John Elliott, Jonathan Toups, Chris Jaudon, Deion Wright and Jonathon Troulias
Players: Jaylon Jones, Kenny Nabors, Rashad Strother, Norton Giesler, Jaalen Jones, Demarcus Threatt, Marcus Lewis, Caleb Johnson, De’Andre Gamble and Chris Thomas
Players: Dontravious Moon, Marquis Torbert, Bryant Williams, Chris Brown, Tyler Williams, Anterio Rogers, Demauntey Johnson, Garrett Wallace, Michael Gilham, Ryan Kelow, Sedarius Lawson, Cornell Bonner and Jay Hamilton
Players: Mason Donahoo, Steven Cryer, Taylor Sims, Cody Garrett, Hunter Winslett, Austin Brauer, Adam McCranie, Allen Logan, Austin Tatum, Grant Lovelady, Ryan Brooks, Anthony Eads, Travis Clinkscales and Jordan Rich
Players: Chase Payne, Clayton Halbert, Hagan Joiner, Kendall Moore, Auston Wingard, Sterling Reither, Griffin Moore, Tim Warren, Jonathan Rochester, B.J. Smith, Demetrius Conwell, Ronezz Stevens, Nate Sawyer and Nick Gold
Players: Logan Bean, Jacob Bussey, Tyler Capps, Landon Davenport, Daniel Fillingim, Montez Haynes, Justin Pinkerton, Josh Purvis, Charles Robinson, Jared Stewart, Gavin Sumrall, Jordan Vance, Andrew Whitfield, Montez Haynes and Seth Mills
Season Outlook: The Wildcats will need to fill a few holes in the backcourt. However, few opponents have an answer for Tyler Madison in the frontcourt. Madison continues to develop his impressive skills year after year. Denzel Williams, who missed part of last season with an injury, and Josh Pennington will need to help out on the perimeter to take pressure off Madison.
Season Outlook: The Jaguars should have a chance to return to the Class 6A Northeast Region tournament with point guard Robby Prater and scorer Rembert Martin returning in the backcourt. Spain Park will need a few players to step up in the frontcourt. Blake Dudchock, who saw playing time last season, is a likely candidate to provide scoring and rebounding in the paint.
Season Outlook: The Warriors had a disappointing end to a spectacular regular season a year ago. Thompson should make a run at reaching the Class 6A Northeast Region tournament this season with guard Demarcus Threatt and forward Jaylon Jones returning. The teammates can take over a game at times. Kenny Nabors will need to step up and provide a bigger presence in the paint for the Warriors.
Season Outlook: The Yellow Jackets will need to replace its two best players from last season’s squad, which nearly reached the Class 2A Final Four. Dontravious Moon, who had a great run in the postseason, and Anterio Rogers each saw extensive playing time last season and will need to step up in the backcourt. Vincent will need a few players to step up in the frontcourt.
Season Outlook: The Rebels will need a few players to step up if they hope to return to the Elite Eight again this season. Steven Cryer and Hunter Winslett each saw plenty of playing time last season and will be tasked with providing a scoring threat for Coosa Valley. The Rebels will need a few players to step up and provide a presence in the frontcourt.
Season Outlook: The Chargers will be led by senior guard Kendall Moore, a prolific offensive threat and school’s all-time leading scorer. Cornerstone Christian should be in good shape for a run in the postseason with a six-man senior class. Seniors Clayton Halbert and Auston Wingard are back after playing a key role last season and will be a scoring and rebounding force in the paint.
Season Outlook: The Lions should be in good shape in the backcourt with Montez Haynes and Charles Robinson each providing a scoring threat. Kingwood Christian will need a few players to step up in the paint. Jacob Bussey, a starting offensive lineman on the football team, is a likely candidate to provide scoring and rebounding in the frontcourt.
EVANGEL LIGHTNING
WESTMINSTER HOPE EAGLES KNIGHTS
Alabama Christian Sports Conference
AHSAA CLASS 1A, AREA 8 A
Alabama Christian Sports Conference
H Head Coach: Todd Parker
H Head Coach: Dale Carrell
Head Coach: Brian Thomason
La Last Season: 20-1
L Last Season: 12-14
Last Season: 14-10
Play Players: Adam Gurley, Mark Underwood,
P Players:
Doggett,
Players: Brett Armstrong, Caleb Booker,
Ben Smith, Aaron Walker, Andrew Smedley,
W Whitten Green, Zach Keeler, David York, Joseph
Benjamin Bunn, Seth Burnham, Cameron Costa,
DaJon Townson, Grayson Melick, Justin Toney,
Ankenbrandt, Jacob Welch, Michael Stanford,
Immanuel Drew, Brandon Fuller, Brandon
Jonathan Parker and Judson Motes
Will Robey, Gabe Touliatos, Malcolm Messer,
Hawkins, Charles Streets, Pete Thomason and
Jack Stein, Logan Richburg, Ben Moore, Keller
Josh Wells
Jeffrey
Stanford,
Jake
HOPE EAGLES
Season Outlook: Evangel Christian will rely
Doggett, Robert Mann, John Williams, Daniel
heavily on senior guard DaJon Townson, who
Ray, Garrett Smith and Wellford Moore
was named the Alabama Christian Sports
Season Outlook: The Eagles should be in good shape with Charles Streets returning in the
valuable
Season Outlook: Westminster had several ups
backcourt. Hope Christian’s strength will be
player after leading the Lightning to the league
and downs a year ago in the program’s first
in the frontcourt, where Pete Thomason and
championship a year ago. The Lightning are
varsity season. The Knights should be in good
Seth Burnham return after providing scoring
in good shape to repeat with fellow senior
shape with Jeffrey Stanford and Jake Doggett,
and rebounding for the Eagles a year ago. The
veterans Mark Underwood and Aaron Walker
a pair of experienced veterans, returning this
Eagles will need a few players to step up and
returning.
season.
complement the trio.
Conference
tournament’s
most
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO MEN Peach Belt Conference Head Coach: Danny Young Last Season: 19-11 Players: Antoine Davis, Jervan Jackson, D.J. Rivera, Travis DeShazior, Danny Cummins, DeMarcus Catchings, Ryan May, Jonas Brown, Parrish Grant, Drico Hightower, Chauncey Thompson, Marvin Fitzgerald, Tony Williams and Jeff Hefner Season Outlook: The Falcons made a surprising run in the NCAA Division II Southeast Region tournament last season. Montevallo could make a run at the Elite Eight this season with newcomer D.J. Rivera, a standout transfer from Division I Binghamton University. Guard Antoine Davis and forward DeMarcus Catchings are back after playing key roles a year ago.
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO WOMEN Peach Belt Conference Head Coach: Cindy Hilbrich Last Season: 10-17 Players: Trena Moore-Smith, Taylor Welch, Zena Nasiloski, Davia Harris, Teanna Boxley, Tiffany McClure, Alex Strickland, Taylor Beverly, Shavonne Seymore and Rachel Willingham Season Outlook: The Falcons will rely on last season’s leading scorer, Tiffany McClure, to provide scoring and leadership with several newcomers in line for playing time. Shavonne Seymore will be a go-to player for the Falcons in the frontcourt. Alex Strickland, Montevallo’s top threat from beyond the perimeter, will likely play a bigger role this season.