With the season tipping off THursday, here’s a closer look at boys basketball teams in the Capital City.
Christian
Coach: Chad Hansen
Last season’s record: 6-16
Returning letterwinners: CJ Cuciti, sr.; Andrew Penrod, sr.; Ben Mooss, jr.; Ryder Dworak, jr.; Jackson Zuspan, jr.; Turner Hohlen, jr.; Jackson Perkins, jr.
Key newcomers: N/A
Coach’s outlook: “Coming of a 6-16 first year (as head coach), there is momentum to improve on the way we ended last season. We had a solid summer and showed that we could compete with most teams. Our two seniors have really shown great leadership, and with our large junior class, practices are really competitive.”
East
Coach: Jeff Campbell
Last season’s record: 10-13
Returning letterwinners: Hudson Grau, sr.; Luke Larson, sr.; Jack Lowell, jr.; Tyler Mick, jr.; Nolan O’Neill, jr.
Key newcomers: Brody Burkman, sr.; Ty Dresden, sr.; Evan Peterson, sr.; Elliott Johnson, jr.; Reid Voog, jr.; Kyle Campbell, so.
Coach’s outlook:…