CITY SERIES

CHANEY
Head coach: Don D'Alesio, first year2001 record: 7-13, 2-4Returning lettermen: Chance Peay (5-11, Sr., G), Ed McElroy (5-11, Sr., G), Chris Childers (6-4, Sr., F).Newcomers: Dave Heginbotham (6-0, Sr., F), Adrian Richards (6-1, Sr., G), Idris ElAmin (6-1, Sr., G), Mike Bevan (6-0, Jr., G), Brandon Crosby (6-1, Jr., F), Jesse Bowlen (5-8, Jr., G), Keenan Ready (6-3, Jr., F), Ben Pearch (6-3, Jr., F), Dominique Crosby (6-0, Soph., G), Carrington Moore (6-3, Soph., F).Outlook: Cowboys have third coach in four years. Lost standout Roy Austin to graduation and will need younger players to step up. Could struggle early.
RAYEN
Head coach: Phil House, 11th year2001 record: 3-15, 1-5Returning lettermen: Jamal Higgs (5-7, Sr., G), Leon Brock (6-3, Sr., G).Newcomers: Jabray Graham (6-3, Jr., F), Marcel Finkley (6-4, Soph., G), D'eon Elliot (5-7, Soph., G), LeShawn Stevens (6-1, Jr., F), Gerald Perkins (6-4, Sr., F), John Forester (6-3, Sr., F).Outlook: Will have to replace Anthony Jones, Teddy Block, C.J. Ladson and William Jones, but have some good talent. May struggle early in the season as younger players gain experience.
WILSON
Head coach: Mark Cherol, second year (10-10)2001 record: 10-10, 4-2Returning lettermen: Randall Poindexter (6-2, Sr., F), Isaiah Anderson (6-3, Sr., G/F), Chauncey Whitlow (6-1, Jr., G).Newcomers: Freddy Parsons (5-6, Sr., G), Palmer Chatman (5-7, Sr., G), Donnell Phillips (5-10, Sr., G), David Johnson (6-3, Sr., F), Derrick Maddox (5-10, Soph., G/F), Bralon Pete (5-9, Soph., G), Bruce Smith (6-8, Jr., C).Outlook: Should be strong inside with good team quickness. Will look to improve on league and overall record from last season. Must replace standout guard Ellis Moody, who graduated.
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