District and PIAA classification: 3-AA
Head coach: Matt Johns (1st season, previous an assistant at Manheim Twp, Donegal)
2012-13 record: 11-14 overall, 7-9 in Section 4, reached District 3 semifinals
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Key players
Olajahwon Michael, 5-10 sr G
Mike Rider, 5-10 sr G
Marquel Wansley, 5-8 sr G
Jared Helton, 6-1 sr F
Ed Moore, 6-3 sr F
Austin Hartman, 6-1 jr F
Kenny Halterman, 5-11 jr G
Derek Sheckard, 5-7 jr G
Back-door cuts: An assistant in the L-L since the late '90s, Johns is finally getting his shot as the head honcho. And it's a pretty decent situation he finds himself in, taking over a successful program that last year reached the district semifinals and returns a pair of three-year starters in Michael and Rider. Johns likes his athleticism, shooting ability and depth, but defense, rebounding and communication are question marks as the players adjust to the new coach.
Projected order of finish in L-L Section 4: 4th of 6
First game: Friday night, 6, vs. Covenant Christian at Hanover tip-off tourney
First home game: Friday, Dec. 13, 7:30 vs. Manheim Central
Song playing on Pandora when preview posted (completely meaningless stat!): "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve
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