Basketball Relying on Leadership

Coach’s name: A.J. Weyant

Number of years as head coach: Entering 6th Season

League: ICC East - District 5AA

Last year’s record: 10-13

Returning starters/letterwinners: Ben Gable, Aiden Wadel, and Wesley Horsh (Letterwinners)

Strengths: Heading into the 2023-24 season we are optimistic we can continue to grow as a program. We have a group that is passionate and willing to go to work every night. We feel our overall size, quickness, and desire give us an opportunity to compete in every ball game.

Concerns: Replacing four starters and statistical leaders is going to be a difficult task. We believe we are up to that challenge. Our lack of game experience is a concern, but we are looking for our returning letterwinners to provide leadership in critical moments throughout the season.

Overall outlook: We look to compete night in and night out in a tough ICC East and non-conference play. Continuing to grow throughout the season and get better everyday is a priority. We strive to put ourselves in a position to contend in the ICC and District 5AA.

Team goals: Our goals for this upcoming season are to make the District 5AA playoffs, put ourselves in the mix for the ICC championship, and find a way to UPJ to compete for a district crown.

Assistant coaches:Todd Eckenroad, Mark Anderson, Joey Smith, Todd England (Junior High Head Coach), Jesse Love (Junior High Assistant)