District and PIAA classification: 11-AA
Head coach: Denny Kasper Sr. (19th season, 317-157).
2012-13 record: 17-7 overall, 10-3 in Schuylkill League’s Division 2. Lost in District 11-AA semifinals to Catasauqua.
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Players: Stephen Sedesse, 6-2 sr G/F
Brendan Miller, 6-1 sr F
Ben Rautzahn, 5-11 sr G
Nick Rodichok, 6-1 so F
Cody Miller, 5-10 jr G
Jarred Matter, 5-11 sr G
Landon Bordner, 6-2 so C
Travis Graff, 5-9 jr G
Steven Vega, 5-10 jr G
Peppe Mini, 5-9 so G
Siul Sepulveda, 5-5 so G
Kenny Ross, 5-7 jr G
Back-door cuts: Thanks to a non-rushed preseason training camp — Williams Valley doesn’t open until the second weekend of the regular season — Kasper has been given extra time to uncover the points, rebounds and intangibles that walked out the door when athletic three-year starters Owen Daniel, Colin Harrison and Dennis Jansen marched at graduation. Won’t be easy to find, that’s for certain. Fortunately, the 19-year veteran has a willing Sedesse and the gritty Miller ready to slide in and provide plenty of leadership. Not much size along U.S. 209’s western corridor, but since the Vikings always pack lofty expectations they will compete.
Projected order of finish: N/A.
First game: Friday, Dec. 13 at Minersville. 7:30 p.m. start.
First home game: Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. Tri-Valley. 7:30 tip.
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