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Tom Reisenweber — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:05:52 +0000

Below are links to every Fall Fastbreak preview from the past two months.

Cambridge Springs, Cathedral Prep, Central Tech, Cochranton, Commodore Perry, Conneaut, Corry, East, Eisenhower, Fairview, Farrell, Fort LeBoeuf, Franklin, General McLane, George Junior, Girard, Greenville, Grove City, Harbor Creek, Hickory, Iroquois, Jamestown, Kennedy Catholic, Lakeview, Maplewood, McDowell, Meadville, Mercer, Mercyhurst Prep, North East, Northwestern, Oil City, Reynolds, Rocky Grove, Saegertown, Seneca, Sharon, Sharpsville, Slippery Rock, Strong Vincent, Titusville, Union City, Villa Maria, VisionQuest, Warren, West Middlesex, Wilmington, Youngsville, Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, Region 4, Region 5, Region 6, Region 7, District 10 playoff review, PIAA playoff preview

–Tom Reisenweber

Fall Fastbreak – PIAA playoff review

Tom Reisenweber — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:00:14 +0000

Boys
Class A
First round
West Middlesex 61, North Catholic 50
Kennedy Catholic 64, Cornell 53
VisionQuest 72, Northern Cambria 50
Second round
West Middlesex 50, Johnsonburg 45 2 OT
Ridgway 73, Kennedy Catholic 50
VisionQuest 68, Vincentian Academy 61
Quarterfinals
Lincoln Park 47, West Middlesex 45
Ridgway 58, VisionQuest 51

Class AA
First round
Mercyhurst Prep 59, Shady Side Academy 50
Greensburg Central Catholic 46, Norh East 42
Beaver Falls 69, Lakeview 37
Second round
Monessen 46, Mercyhurst Prep 40

Class AAA
First round
General McLane 47, Central Valley 35
Hampton 60, Warren 41
New Castle 83, Hickory 47
Second round
General McLane 68, Beaver 54
Quarterfinals
Montour 48, General McLane 38

Class AAAA
Play-in
Shaler 81, Strong Vincent 60
First round
Cathedral Prep 79, Obama Academy 57
Second round
Cathedral Prep 50, Central Catholic 49 OT
Quarterfinals
Cathedral Prep 52, Shaler 49
Semifinals
Lower Merion 79, Cathedral Prep 48

Girls
Class A
First round
Kennedy Catholic 59, Riverview 30
North Catholic 61, Conneaut Valley 24
Bishop Guilfoyle 45, Saegertown 18
Second round
Kennedy Catholic 59, Clarion 43
Quarterfinals
Vincentian Academy 56, Kennedy Catholic 51

Class AA
First round
Villa Maria 55, Avonworth 28
Girard 46, Steel Valley 42
Seton-La Salle 77, Greenville 31
Second round
Villa Maria 47, Bishop Canevin 30
Cranberry 43, Girard 33
Quarterfinals
Villa Maria 57, Forest Hills 45
Semifinals
Seton-La Salle 56, Villa Maria 50

Class AAA
First round
Franklin 52, South Fayette 39
South Park 46, Hickory 35
Hopewell 51, Mercyhurst Prep 23
Second round
Chartiers Valley 47, Franklin 41

Class AAAA
Play-in
Baldwin 56, Central Tech 13
First round
Upper St. Clair 57, McDowell 42

–Tom Reisenweber

Fall Fastbreak – District 10 playoff review

Tom Reisenweber — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:00:06 +0000

Boys
Class A
Quarterfinals
VisionQuest 71, Eisenhower 50
Kennedy Catholic 62, Linesville 45
Semifinals
West Middlesex 74, VisionQuest 68 OT
Kennedy Catholic 50, Cochranton 28
Third-place game
VisionQuest 67, Cochranton 44
Championship
West Middlesex 41, Kennedy Catholic 38 OT

Class AA
Play-in
Fairview 48, Northwestern 41
Quarterfinals
Mercyhurst Prep 57, Wilmington 15
Saegertown 48, Sharpsville 33
North East 52, Cambridge Springs 33
Lakeview 33, Fairview 30
Semifinals
Mercyhurst Prep 70, Saegertown 24
North East 41, Lakeview 40
Third-place game
Lakeview 73, Saegertown 57
Championship
Mercyhurst Prep 41, North East 30

Class AAA
Play-in
Franklin 54, Harbor Creek 38
Girard 44, Meadville 37
Quarterfinals
General McLane 49, Franklin 37
Hickory 52, Central Tech 49
Warren 77, Sharon 54
Girard 33, Grove City 32
Semifinals
General McLane 66, Hickory 41
Warren 42, Girard 26
Third-place game
Hickory 37, Girard 26
Championship
General McLane 56, Warren 49

Class AAAA
Semifinals
Strong Vincent 63, McDowell 36
Championship
Cathedral Prep 85, Strong Vincent 43

Girls
Class A
Quarterfinals
Linesville 49, Commodore Perry 26
Saegertown 31, Farrell 24
Semifinals
Kennedy Catholic 79, Linesville 48
Conneaut Valley 31, Saegertown 28
Third-place game
Saegertown 65, Linesville 63 OT
Championship
Kennedy Catholic 56, Conneaut Valley 21

Class AA
Quarterfinals
Villa Maria 77, Wilmington 12
Seneca 51, Sharpsville 46
Girard 50, Sharon 33
Greenville 26, Cambridge Springs 23
Semifinals
Villa Maria 56, Seneca 24
Girard 31, Greenville 24
Third-place game
Greenville 36, Seneca 33
Championship
Villa Maria 57, Girard 26

Class AAA
Quarterfinals
Mercyhurst Prep 48, Grove City 26
Franklin 61, North East 34
General McLane 37, Slippery Rock 34
Hickory 51, Warren 43 OT
Semifinals
Franklin 39, Mercyhurst Prep 33
Hickory 58, General McLane 51
Third-place game
Mercyhurst Prep 53, General McLane 36
Championship
Franklin 48, Hickory 38

Class AAAA
Championship
McDowell 56, Central Tech 18

Later today: PIAA playoff review

–Tom Reisenweber

Fall Fastbreak – Region 7

Tom Reisenweber — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:00:04 +0000

Note: The new Region 7 is comprised of Region 8 teams from last year and the review will reflect that.

Boys
2011-12 standings
Region 8 – AAAA
Region Overall
z-Cathedral Prep 5-1 21-6
z-Strong Vincent 5-1 15-10
y-McDowell 2-4 11-12
George Junior 0-6 8-13
y-qualified for the playoffs
z-region co-champions

New Region 7 standings
Region 7 – AAAA
School Enrollment
Cathedral Prep 433
Central Tech 461
McDowell 995
Class AAAA range: 431 and above

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Mike Beck* McDowell 11
Sheldon Zablotny** Cathedral Prep 12
Conor Colpoys** Cathedral Prep 12
Eugene Husband Central Tech 12
Second team
Carson Lewis* McDowell 12
Jarrett Koper* McDowell 12
Chris Francis** Cathedral Prep 12
Delton Williams** Cathedral Prep 12
Francis Nosant Central Tech 12
*McDowell was in Region 8 last winter
**Cathedral Prep was in Region 8 last winter

Girls
2011-12 standings
Region 7 – AAAA
Region Overall
x-McDowell 6-0 17-7
y-Central Tech 4-2 7-15
East 2-4 2-15
Strong Vincent 0-6 1-21
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 7 standings
Region 7 – AAAA
School Enrollment
Central Tech 511
East* 400
McDowell 886
Strong Vincent* 410
Class AAAA range: 423 and above
*East and Strong Vincent have a Class AAA enrollment but elected to play up to Class AAAA.

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Maggie Tarasovitch Central Tech 12
Noelle Vallimont Central Tech 11
Second team
Cierra Stovall East 11
Deja Dixon Strong Vincent 11
Makayla Clayton Central Tech 12
Hailey Wilwohl McDowell 12

Later today: Playoff recap

–Tom Reisenweber

Fall Fastbreak – Region 6

Tom Reisenweber — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:00:03 +0000

Note: The new Region 6 is comprised of Region 7 teams from last year and the review will reflect that.

Boys
2011-12 standings
Region 7 – AAA
Region Overall
x-General McLane 14-0 26-1
y-Warren 11-3 19-7
y-Central Tech 10-4 11-12
y-Girard 7-7 16-10
y-Harbor Creek 7-7 10-13
Fort LeBoeuf 4-10 9-13
East 3-11 5-16
Corry 0-14 3-19
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 6 standings
Region 6 – AAA
School Enrollment
Corry 284
East 399
Fort LeBoeuf 267
General McLane 316
Girard 263
Harbor Creek 275
Strong Vincent 390
Warren 298
Class AAA range: 244-430

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Jaymon Mason* General McLane 12
Second team
Joey Zoltowski** Harbor Creek 12
Quinn Thompson* General McLane 12
Malquan Pullium*** Strong Vincent 12
Region Player of the Year – Jaymon Mason*, General McLane
*General McLane was in Region 7 last winter
**Harbor Creek was in Region 7 last winter
***Strong Vincent was in Region 8 last winter

Girls
2011-12 standings
Region 6 – AAA
Region Overall
x-Mercyhurst Prep 14-0 24-2
y-General McLane 11-3 17-8
y-North East 10-4 15-8
y-Warren 9-5 15-8
Harbor Creek 6-8 12-10
Fort LeBoeuf 3-11 7-15
Fairview 2-12 6-15
Corry 1-13 4-18
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 6 standings
Region 6 – AAA
School Enrollment
Corry 295
Fort LeBoeuf 270
Harbor Creek 249
Mercyhurst Prep 287
Villa Maria 243
Warren 285
Class AAA range: 239-422

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Jaimie Eaton Warren 12
Brenna Robbins Mercyhurst Prep 12
Karlee McBride* Villa Maria 12
*Villa Maria was in Region 4 last winter

Thursday: Region 7 preview, playoff recap

–Tom Reisenweber

Fall Fastbreak – Region 5

Tom Reisenweber — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:00:01 +0000

Note: The new Region 5 is comprised of Region 6 teams from last year and the review will reflect that.

Boys
2011-12 standings
Region 6 – AAA
Region Overall
x-Grove City 12-4 17-6
y-Franklin 11-5 18-6
y-Meadville 11-5 16-7
y-Hickory 11-5 16-10
y-Sharon 11-5 14-9
Farrell 7-9 10-12
Slippery Rock 4-12 7-15
Oil City 3-13 6-16
Titusville 2-14 7-15
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 5 standings
Region 5 – AAA
School Enrollment
Farrell* 113
Franklin 258
George Junior 326
Grove City 298
Hickory 258
Meadville 365
Oil City 318
Sharon 252
Slippery Rock 304
Class AAA range: 244-430
*Farrell has a Class A enrollment but elected to play up to Class AAA

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Matt Votino* Hickory 12
Noah Jones** Franklin 12
Second team
Artrel Foster*** Meadville 12
Vinnie Mastrian* Hickory 12
Khalil Hopson**** Sharon 12
Zak Price*** Meadville 12
*Hickory was in Region 6 last winter
**Franklin was in Region 6 last winter
***Meadville was in Region 6 last winter
****Sharon was in Region 6 last winter

Girls
2011-12 standings
Region 5 – AAA
Region Overall
z-Franklin 11-1 24-3
z-Hickory 11-1 22-4
y-Slippery Rock 8-4 14-9
y-Grove City 6-6 14-9
Meadville 4-8 8-14
Oil City 1-11 4-18
Titusville 1-11 4-18
y-qualified for the playoffs
z-region co-champions

New Region 5 standings
Region 5 – AAA
School Enrollment
Franklin 247
Grove City 289
Hickory 277
Meadville 334
Oil City 264
Slippery Rock 262
Titusville 245
Class AAA range: 239-422

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Angelina Starr Franklin 11
Morgan Siebka Slippery Rock 12
Holly Grober Hickory 11
Nikki Arbanas Hickory 11
Second team
Corianne Hyduchak Grove City 11
Carly Kriner Titusville 12
Haley Angerett Slippery Rock 12

Later today: Region 6

–Tom Reisenweber

Fall Fastbreak – Region 4

Tom Reisenweber — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Note: The new Region 4 is comprised of Region 5 teams from last year and the review will reflect that.

Boys
2011-12 standings
Region 5 – AA
Region Overall
x-Mercyhurst Prep 9-1 24-3
y-North East 8-2 19-7
y-Northwestern 5-5 11-11
y-Fairview 5-5 12-12
Iroquois 3-7 10-12
Seneca 0-10 3-19
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 4 standings
Region 4 – AA
School Enrollment
Fairview 206
Iroquois 145
Mercyhurst Prep 185
North East 209
Northwestern 223
Seneca 186
Titusville 233
Union City 137
Class AA range: 131-243

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Drake Burgess Union City 11
Alex Borges* Mercyhurst Prep 12
Colton Edinger** Iroquois 12
Second team
Alex Hoban Union City 11
Andy Niland*** Fairview 10
Joey Lobenthal** Iroquois 11
*Mercyhurst Prep was in Region 5 last winter
**Iroquois was in Region 5 last winter
***Fairview was in Region 5 last winter

Girls
2011-12 standings
Region 4 – AA
Region Overall
x-Villa Maria 14-0 24-5
y-Girard 12-2 21-5
y-Seneca 9-5 16-9
y-Cambridge Springs 8-6 13-9
Northwestern 6-8 10-12
Iroquois 4-10 6-16
Maplewood 3-11 3-19
Union City 0-14 0-22
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 4 standings
Region 4 – AA
School Enrollment
Fairview 203
Girard 223
General McLane 237
Iroquois 139
North East 195
Northwestern 204
Seneca 196
Union City 140
Class AA range: 135-238

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Alex Artise* North East 12
Second team
Lindsey Jahn** General McLane 12
Alexis Bowen* North East 12
*North East was in Region 6 last winter
**General McLane was in Region 6 last winter

Wednesday: Region 5, 6 preview

–Tom Reisenweber

Fall Fastbreak – Region 3

Tom Reisenweber — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:00:59 +0000

Note: The new Region 3 is comprised of Region 3 and 4 teams from last year and the review will reflect that.

Boys
2011-12 standings
Region 3 – A
Region Overall
x-Cochranton 8-0 18-6
y-Eisenhower 4-4 13-10
y-Linesville 4-4 11-12
Conneaut Lake 3-5 9-13
Conneaut Valley 1-7 11-11
y-qualified for the playoffs
z-clinched share of region championship

Region 4 – AA
Region Overall
x-Saegertown 7-1 12-13
y-Cambridge Springs 6-2 15-8
Maplewood 4-4 7-15
Union City 3-5 3-19
Youngsville 0-8 0-19
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 3 standings
Region 3 – A, AA, AAA
School Enrollment
Cambridge Springs (AA) 149
Cochranton (A) 103
Conneaut (AAA) 319
Eisenhower (A) 130
Maplewood (AA) 164
Saegertown (AA) 198
Youngsville (A) 128
Class A range: 130 and below
Class AA range: 131-243
Class AAA range: 244-430

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Noah Uplinger Linesville 12
Aaron Lundmark Eisenhower 12
Nick Dickson Cochranton 11
Dustin Pavlik* Saegertown 12
Marcus Palmero** Cambridge Springs 12
Second team
Tyler Bartlett Conneaut Lake 12
Stephen Martini Linesville 12
Logan Herzberger Cochranton 11
Jeff Mattocks* Saegertown 12
Luke Carter* Saegertown 12
*Saegertown was in Region 4 last winter
**Cambridge Springs was in Region 4 last winter

Girls
2011-12 standings
Region 3 – A
Region Overall
x-Conneaut Valley 12-0 20-5
y-Linesville 9-3 17-8
y-Saegertown 9-3 17-9
Cochranton 6-6 13-8
Youngsville 3-9 10-10
Eisenhower 2-10 5-16
Conneaut Lake 1-11 4-18
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 3 standings
Region 3 – A, AA, AAA
School Enrollment
Cambridge Springs (AA) 167
Cochranton (A) 101
Conneaut (AAA) 278
Eisenhower (A) 112
Maplewood (AA) 149
Saegertown (AA) 139
Youngsville (A) 108
Class A range: 134 and below
Class AA range: 135-238
Class AAA range: 239-422

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Challen Litwiler Linesville 11
Kristen Baker Conneaut Valley 11
Second team
Rachel DiBartolomeo Saegertown 12
Madison Bernarding Cochranton 11
Jenn Krider Linesville 12

Later today: Region 4

–Tom Reisenweber

Fall Fastbreak – Region 2

Tom Reisenweber — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:00:57 +0000

Boys
2011-12 standings
Region 2 – AA
Region Overall
x-Lakeview 9-1 19-7
y-Sharpsville 7-3 14-9
y-Wilmington 5-5 9-14
Greenville 4-6 10-12
Reynolds 3-7 10-11
Mercer 2-8 6-16
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 2 standings
Region 2 – AA
School Enrollment
Greenville 180
Lakeview 149
Mercer 154
Reynolds 178
Sharpsville 175
West Middlesex 162
Wilmington 223
Class AA range: 131-243

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Casey Greggs Lakeview 12
Dalton Boggs Lakeview 12
Matthew Dogan* West Middlesex 12
Trey Staunch* West Middlesex 10
Second team
Tyler Luchey Sharpsville 12
Coty Gander Lakeview 12
Jeremy Jancso* West Middlesex 12
Region Player of the Year – Casey Greggs, Lakeview
*West Middlesex was in Region 1 last winter

Girls
2011-12 standings
Region 2 – AA
Region Overall
x-Greenville 11-1 21-5
y-Sharpsville 10-2 16-7
y-Sharon 9-3 15-8
y-Wilmington 6-6 12-11
Mercer 4-8 6-16
Reynolds 2-10 5-16
Lakeview 0-12 2-20
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 2 standings
Region 2 – AA
School Enrollment
Greenville 206
Lakeview 160
Mercer 182
Sharon 208
Sharpsville 145
West Middlesex 142
Wilmington 179
Class AA range: 135-238

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
McKenzie Popatak Sharpsville 12
Lexie Arkwright Mercer 11
Alanna Elliott Wilmington 11
Molly Stitt* West Middlesex 12
Second team
Jessica Burnett Greenville 12
Tanayja Sanders Sharon 11
Region co-Players of the Year – McKenzie Popatak, Sharpsville
*West Middlesex was in Region 1 last winter

Tuesday: Region 3, 4 preview

–Tom Reisenweber

Fall Fastbreak – Region 1

Tom Reisenweber — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:00:56 +0000

Boys
2011-12 standings
Region 1 – A
Region Overall
x-West Middlesex 10-0 22-5
y-Kennedy Catholic 7-3 16-10
y-VisionQuest 7-3 15-10
Rocky Grove 4-6 7-15
Jamestown 2-8 3-19
Commodore Perry 0-10 0-22
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 1 standings
Region 1 – A
School Enrollment
Commodore Perry 66
Jamestown 68
Kennedy Catholic 109
Rocky Grove 118
VisionQuest 62
Class A range: 130 and below

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Mac Hartman Kennedy Catholic 12
Second team
Jeff Thompkins Kennedy Catholic 12

Girls
2011-12 standings
Region 1 – A
Region Overall
x-Kennedy Catholic 10-0 22-4
y-Farrell 8-2 15-7
y-Commodore Perry 6-4 8-15
West Middlesex 4-6 11-10
Rocky Grove 1-9 7-15
Jamestown 1-9 4-16
x-region champion
y-qualified for the playoffs

New Region 1 standings
Region 1 – A
School Enrollment
Commodore Perry 75
Farrell 114
Jamestown 70
Kennedy Catholic 96
Reynolds 134
Rocky Grove 112
Class A range: 134 and below

2012 returning all-stars (Current year listed)
First team
Alex Ricketts Kennedy Catholic 12
Rachel Burns Kennedy Catholic 12

Later today: Region 2

–Tom Reisenweber

Fall Fastbreak – Youngsville

Tom Reisenweber — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:49 +0000

Youngsville Eagles
Boys
Coach (season): Keith Martin (1st season)
2011-12 overall record: 0-19
2011-12 region record (place): 0-8 (fifth)
2011-12 playoff results: Did not qualify for the District 10 Class AA playoffs.
Top players lost: None
Top returning players: Broc Horn, Coll Dininny, James Frazier, Tom Chapman
Assistant coaches: Jim Kesterholt, Jeff Manelick
Outlook: Youngsville will look to go into a new direction this year with a new head coach in Keith Martin. The Eagles didn’t lose anyone to graduation and will have an experienced team back. Broc Horn was a leader for Youngsville last year and is joined by fellow leading scorers Coll Dininny, Tom Chapman and James Frazier. The Eagles could have some bumps in the road this year but if they buy into a new system, they could be an interesting team to watch. Youngsville has experience and chemistry but they will need to play together under a new coach to make a run at a playoff spot.

Schedule
December
7-8 Warren County tournament
12 Commodore Perry 7:30
14 at Cambridge Springs* 7:30
18 Maplewood* 7:30
21 at Saegertown* 7:30
27-28 Sheffield tournament
January
3 at Tidioute Charter 7:30
9 Conneaut* 7:30
11 at Eisenhower* 7:30
18 at Cochranton* 7:30
22 Cambridge Springs* 7:30
25 at Maplewood* 7:30
29 Saegertown* 7:30
31 at Rocky Grove 7:30
February
7 at Conneaut* 7:30
9 Eisenhower* 7:30
12 Tidioute Charter 7:30
15 Cochranton* 7:30
*Region 3 games

Girls
Coach (season): David Becker (1st season)
2011-12 overall record: 10-10
2011-12 region record (place): 3-9 (fifth)
2011-12 playoff results: Did not qualify for the District 10 Class A playoffs.
Top players lost: Amber Fox, Lindsay Lyon
Top returning players: Katie Chuzie, Karissa Cratty, Kennedy Cratty, Jorie Clark, Jess Jameson
Assistant coach: Tim McDowell
Outlook: Much like the boys, the Youngsville girls will look to go into a new direction with new head coach David Becker. The Eagles will have to replace two solid players in Amber Fox and Lindsay Lyon but will have a strong group back. Juniors Katie Chuzie, Jorie Clark and Jess Jameson are back along with sophomores Karissa and Kennedy Cratty. All five could be big-time contributors along with new players Katie Maille, Aubree Hendrickson and Kelsey Anderson. Youngsville is still rebuilding its program and this year wins won’t be as important as developing chemistry in a new system. With underclassmen leading the way, the Eagles could turn into a contender next winter.

Schedule
December
7-8 Warren County tournament
13 Maplewood* 7:30
17 at Seneca 7:30
19 at Commodore Perry 7:30
20 Conneaut* 7:30
27-28 Union City tournament
January
5 at Cambridge Springs* 7:30
8 Eisenhower* 7:30
10 Cochranton* 7:30
14 at Tidioute Charter 7:30
17 Saegertown* 7:30
22 at Maplewood* 7:30
24 Tidioute Charter 7:30
28 at Conneaut* 7:30
31 Cambridge Springs* 7:30
February
2 at Eisenhower* 7:30
5 at Cochranton* 7:30
7 Sheffield 7:30
11 at Saegertown* 7:30
13 at Venango Catholic 7:30
*Region 3 games

Monday: Region 1, 2 preview

–Tom Reisenweber

Fall Fastbreak – Wilmington

Tom Reisenweber — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:00:47 +0000

Wilmington Greyhounds
Boys
Coach (season, record): Michael Jeckavitch (3rd season, 18-25)
2011-12 overall record: 9-14
2011-12 region record (place): 5-5 (third)
2011-12 playoff results: Lost to Mercyhurst Prep 57-15 in the District 10 Class AA quarterfinals.
Top players lost: Anthony Derrick, Matt Bowen, Ryan Crawford, Josh Tekac, Vince Pitzulo
Top returning players: Rocco Fagan, Jordan Smith, Jesse Hilliard
Assistant coaches: Michael Zeigler, Kyle Piper, Curtis Nugent
Outlook: Wilmington made its way to the District 10 playoffs last year before running into eventual D-10 champion Mercyhurst Prep. The Greyhounds were hit hard by graduation with the loss of Anthony Derrick, Matt Bowen, Ryan Crawford, Josh Tekac and Vince Pitzulo. Derrick was voted to the all-region first team and Bowen to the second team. All five leave big holes for third-year coach Michael Jeckavitch to fill. Jordan Smith is the only returning starter, while juniors Rocco Fagan and Jesse Hilliard could step into expanded playing time this year. Ryan Brumbaugh and Davis Smith are back to play their senior season after missing last year. Nate Anthony is a junior transfer from West Middlesex, while Travis Brumbaugh, Hunter Taylor and Scott Onestak could contribute this season as well. The ‘Hounds could use up to a 9-10 man rotation to exploit their speed and use it to compete. Wilmington will also have plenty of chemistry this year. The ‘Hounds will be smaller than usual and that size disadvantage could hurt throughout the season, especially near the playoffs. Wilmington will look to play tougher defense and develop its offense enough to use speed to balance out size.

Schedule
December
7-8 Jamestown tournament
11 Commodore Perry 7:30
14 at Union 7:30
18 Jamestown 7:30
27-28 Union tournament
January
3 at Sharpsville* 7:30
5 Lakeview* 7:30
8 Reynolds* 7:30
9 Neshannock 7:30
11 Mercer* 7:30
15 at Greenville* 7:30
18 West Middlesex* 7:30
23 Shenango 7:30
25 at VisionQuest 7:30
29 Sharpsville* 7:30
February
1 at Lakeview* 7:30
5 at Reynolds* 7:30
8 at Mercer* 7:30
12 Greenville* 7:30
15 at West Middlesex* 7:30
*Region 2 games

Girls
Coach: Brandy Sanford
2011-12 overall record: 12-11
2011-12 region record (place): 6-6 (fourth)
2011-12 playoff results: Lost to Villa Maria 77-12 in the District 10 Class AA quarterfinals.

Note: A preview was not submitted by the coach.

Schedule
December
7-8 Mohawk tournament
11 at Farrell 7:30
13 Reynolds 7:30
15 at Shenango 2:30
17 at Laurel 7:30
20 at Sharon* 7:30
27-28 Union tournament
January
3 Lakeview* 7:30
7 at Mercer* 7:30
9 Neshannock 7:30
10 Sharpsville* 7:30
17 West Middlesex* 7:30
21 Greenville* 7:30
24 Sharon* 7:30
28 at Lakeview* 7:30
31 Mercer* 7:30
February
4 at Sharpsville* 7:30
6 Jamestown 7:30
11 at West Middlesex* 7:30
14 at Greenville* 7:30
*Region 2 games

Later today: Youngsville

–Tom Reisenweber