Roger Underwood -  Dec 5th, 1995

BAINBRIDGE SPARTANS

Coaches — Mack Atkinson and Roger Miller (co-coaches), 1st year.

1994-95 record — 12-10.

Key returnees — Wes Rimel, 6-1, Sr., G-F; Michael Halligan, 6-3, Sr., F; Ted Schwager, 6-1, Sr., G-F; Sean Scott, 6-2, Sr., F.

Key newcomers — Greg Spooner, 6-2, Jr., F; Ryan Engle, 6-2, Jr., F; Brant Childers, 6-0, Jr., G; Adam Kornbau, 6-0, Jr; G; Ben Ruder, 6-0, Jr., G; Garrett Madison, 6-2, Jr., F; Ford Clary, 6-1, Jr., G-F; Ben Atkinson, 5-8, Jr., G.

Strengths — Versatility, depth.

Weaknesses — Lack of size, experience.

BREMERTON KNIGHTS

Coach — Larry Gallagher (8th year).

1994-95 record — 14-8 (7-3 in Olympic League, qualified for West Central District AAA Tournament).

Key returnees — Jeffrey Gallagher, 5-8, Sr., G; Everett Williams, 5-7, Jr., G.

Key newcomers — Kevin Hooker, 6-4, Jr., P; Bryan Kurzrock, 6-3, Jr., F; Victor Davis, 5-9, So., G; Josh Parrish, 5-9, Sr., G; Damon Radford, 6-4, Sr., P; Ryan Cleveland, 6-4, Sr., P; Bryan Webb, 5-10, Sr., G; Lars Anderson, 6-1, So., F; Anthony Lyons, 5-8, Jr., G; Carl Sampson, 5-5, Sr., G; Matt Holyoak, 6-0, Sr., G.

Strengths — Backcourt.

Weaknesses — Frontcourt inexperience.

CENTRAL KITSAP COUGARS

Coach — John Sitton, 12th year.

1994-95 record — 11-9 (5-5, third in Olympic League).

Key returnees — Josh Ellis, 6-4, Sr., W; Scott Hamre, 6-3, Sr., W; Matt Brien, 6-5, Sr., C; Luke Arthur, 6-10, Jr., C; Cole Allen, 5-11, Sr., G; Aaron Reeves, 6-4, Sr., F; Brad Todd, 6-3, Sr., F; Hayden Leroy, 6-9, Jr., C; David Briggs, 6-2, Sr., F; Gabe Lanza, 5-6, Sr., G.

Key newcomers — Lamaar Gregory, 5-2, Jr., G; Troy Kelly, 6-1, Jr., W.

Strengths — Size, experience, perimeter game.

Weaknesses — Defense, consistency.

NORTH KITSAP VIKINGS

Coach — Jim Harney, 23rd year.

1994-95 record — 11-9 (4-6, fourth in Olympic League).

Key returnees — Jeff Carlsen, 6-6, Jr., C; David Urban, 6-2, Sr., G-F.

Key newcomers — Rico Jones, 5-10, Sr., G-F; Lonnie Singleton, 5-9, Sr., G; Tom Shields, 5-9, Sr., G; Mario White, 5-9, Jr., G; Pat Duncan, 6-2, Sr., F; Mike Foreman, 6-4, Sr., C-F; Paul McGarry, 6-4, Sr., F-C; Kelly Moon, 6-1, Sr., G; Brian Schiewe, 6-0, Sr., G; Chris Kemp, 6-1, Sr., F; Nathan Frint, 6-5, Sr., C; John Kroesser, 6-4, Sr., F.

Strengths — Toughness, competitiveness.

Weakness — Lack of varsity experience.

OLYMPIC TROJANS

Coach — Les Eathorne (1st year).

1994-95 record — 10-10 (3-7, fifth in Olympic League).

Key returnees — David Craycraft, 6-5, Sr., F; Kevin Dotson, 6-5, Sr., P; Cory Manchester, 6-2, Jr., F; Ervin McDermott, 6-1, Sr., G; Willie Randklev, 5-9, Jr., G.

Key newcomers — Ted Gaines, 5-8, Sr., G; Brian Farman, 6-3, Jr., F; Derek Frandsen, 6-1, Sr., F-C; Josh Nelson, 6-3, Jr., F; Kurtis Stalter, 6-1, Jr., F; Tim Schaaf, 6-0, Jr., G; Jonathan Scherer, 6-0, Sr., G; Chris Wheaton, 6-2, Jr., C.

Strengths — Effort, determination.

Weaknesses — Unfamiliarity with new system and style of play.

PORT ANGELES ROUGHRIDERS

Coach — Lee Sinnes, 5th year.

1994-95 record — 17-4 (9-1, Olympic League champions).

Key returnees — Garrett Abbott, 6-5, Sr., G; Jon Madison, 6-5, Jr., F; Michael Haney, 6-4, Jr., F.

Key newcomers — Zac Nelson, 6-2, Sr., G; Tony Burke, 5-11, Jr., G; Danny Linde, 6-6, Sr., C; Tony Rickel, 6-3, Sr., F; Matt Dunning, 6-4, So., F; Brent Greene, 5-10, Jr., G; Eric Smilay, 5-11, So., G; Ryan McCaskey, 6-1, Sr., G.

Strengths — Offensive balance, deceptive quickness.

Weaknesses — Unclear roles for new players, not always knowing what pace to play at.

PORT TOWNSEND REDSKINS

Coach — Ryan Robertson, 5th year.

1994-95 record — 19-7 (qualified for state A tournament).

Key returnees — Abe Fox, 6-7, Jr., F; Simon Jaynes, 6-1, Jr., G; Matt Klontz, 6-3, So., F.

Key newcomers — Ethan Rogers, 6-3 Sr., F; Ben Burke, 5-10, Sr., G; Shiloh Fountain, 5-11, Sr., G; Justin Lyon, 6-1, So., P.

Strengths — Versatility, ball handling, shooting.

Weaknesses — Lack of varsity experience, unfamiliarity with roles.

SEQUIM WOLVES

Head coach — Larry Hill, 7th year.

1994-95 record — 4-16.

Key returnees — Craig Knapp, 6-2, Sr.; Paul Manzer, 6-1, Sr.; Chad Jacobs, 6-1, So.; Nathaniel O'Hara, 6-5, Sr.; Jay Belfield, 6-1, Sr..

Key newcomers — Nguyen Trac, 5-6, Sr.; Rafael Urquia, 6-1, Sr.; Darren Gustafson, 6-4, Sr.; Ben Shamp, 6-2, Jr.; Shane Royal, 6-4, Sr.; Aaron Bratonia, 5-7, Jr.

Strengths — Balanced offense, capable defense, good overall size, intelligence.

Weaknesses — Not overly physical, lack of true point guard.

* NARROWS LEAGUE

SOUTH KITSAP WOLVES

Coach — Chris Olsen, 6th year.

1994-95 record — 11-10.

Key returnees — Jason Preuit, 6-6, Sr., P; Jason Frazier, 5-10, Sr., G; Jason Harting, 6-5, Sr., P; Anthony Boyd, 6-2, Sr., G; Shannon Kelley, 6-5, Sr., G-F; Eric Brooks, 6-1, Jr., G.

Key newcomers — Mike Loughlin, 5-8, Sr., G; Jeff Hunnicutt, 5-11, Sr., G; Teage Christensen, 6-1, Sr., G-F; Dave Johnson, 6-2, Jr., F; Colby Wright, 6-5, Jr., P.

Strengths — Intelligence of play.

Weaknesses — Lack of reserve experience, rebounding.

* PIERCE COUNTY LEAGUE

NORTH MASON BULLDOGS

Coach — Brian Roper, 3rd year.

1994-95 record — 12-12 (qualified for West Central District AA Tournament).

Key returnees — Billy Landram, 6-6, Sr., G; Josh Madsen, 6-1, Sr., G; Sean Reid, 5-10, Sr., G; Gabe Cagwin, 5-8, So., G.

Key newcomers — Matt Snodgrass, 6-1, Sr., F; Josh Vance, 6-3, Sr., C; Nathan Jensen, 6-5, Sr., C; Marty Ellis, 5-10, Sr., G.

Strengths — Experience, team speed and quickness.

Weaknesses — Defending the post and rebounding.

* NISQUALLY LEAGUE

CHIMACUM COWBOYS

Coach — Dave Porter, 6th year.

1994-95 record — 4-16.

Key returnees — Paul Johnson, 6-0, Sr., G; Mike Campbell, 5-10, Sr., G; Jake Johnson, 6-1, So., W; James Williams, 6-4, Jr., P.

Key newcomers — Jim Dunn, 5-10, Sr., G; Nick Dahl, 5-9, Sr., G; Matt Dinsmore, 6-1, Sr., P; Brett Huntingford, 6-4, Jr., P; Kyle Alm, 6-3, Sr., P; Tim Johnson, 6-1, Sr., W.

Strength — Experience.

Weakness — Offensive consistency.

* SEA-TAC LEAGUE

KING'S WEST WARRIORS

Coach — Rick Walker (4th year).

1994-95 record — 14-10.

Key returnees — Tyler Kuske, 6-2, Jr., F-G; Joe Fleury, 6-5, Sr., C; Trigve Feltus, 5-10, So., G; Josh Foss, 6-2, Jr., C-F; Jay Seaton, 5-10, Sr., G.

Key newcomers — Brian Thompson, 5-11, Jr., G; Josh Morse, 6-1, So., F; Scott Johnson, 5-6, Jr., G; Ben Wingo, 6-3, Sr., C; Dan Morse, 6-1, Sr., P; Dale Burden, 6-1, Jr., F.

Strengths — Quickness, perimeter shooting.

Weaknesses — Defensive intensity, passing.

* NORTH OLYMPIC LEAGUE

QUILCENE RANGERS

Coach — Jim Hodgson, 1st year.

1994-95 record — 5-15.

Key returnees — Billy O'Connor, 5-11, Sr.; Aaron Vandeberg, 6-4, Jr.; Tom Baker, 6-0, Jr.; Jeff Smith, 6-0, Jr.; Justin Caldwell, 5-9, Jr.; Allen Smith, 5-8, So.; Jason Martinson, 6-0, So.; Ryan Newman, 6-2, So.; Aaron Smith, 5-11, Jr.; Scott Shea, 5-8, Jr.

Key newcomers — Beau Vandeberg, 6-5, Sr.; Billy Lyamin, 5-9, Sr.; Frank Leto, 6-1, Sr.; Jimmy Fisher, 5-10, Jr.

Strengths — Some varsity experience, adequate size.

Weaknesses — Overall experience.