PENNSYLVANIA Boys basketball glance

ELLWOOD CITY
Head coach: Bob Kerr, second year (9-15)
2001 record: 9-15, 4-8
Returning letterwinners: Dave Moore (6-2, Sr., F), Jeremy Honsaker (6-1, Sr., F), Levon Hudson (6-2, Jr., G), Steve Punzell (6-5, Sr., C).
Newcomers: Theron Colao (6-2, Jr., F), Adam Gorgas (6-4, Jr., F), Kevin Riccutti (6-3, Sr., F), Merce Poindexter (6-4, Soph. C), Marcus Sibeto (5-5, Soph., G).
Outlook: Return just one starter, but have good athleticism and more size. Will need guards to develop quickly.
KENNEDY CATHOLIC
Head coach: Tim Loomis, second year
2001 record: 20-4, 4-0
Returning letterwinners: Craig Wellman (6-4, Sr., G), Ramone Truxon (6-4, Sr., F), Dan Harris (6-1, Sr., G), Kaude Alberic (6-6, Jr., F), Justin Gartner (6-4, Soph., F).
Newcomers: Roderick Fuller (6-4, Fr., G), David Jackson (6-5, Fr., G), Shamus Reimold (6-2, Soph., G).
Outlook: Lost all five starters from last year's state runner-up team -- including Division I players Dan McElhinney and Nolan Reimold -- but but Kennedy always seems to find talented players.
MERCER
Head coach: Mike Williams, third year
2001 record: 9-15, 4-4
Returning letterwinners: Mike Sankey (5-11, G, Sr.), Brenton Bestwick (6-2, Sr., F), Jason Moon (6-1, Jr., F), Sean Berti (6-3, Jr., G), Dave Chaussard (6-1, Jr., G), Josh Haynie (6-0, Jr., G).
Newcomers: Josh Elford (6-3, Jr., F), Seth Bolyard (6-8, Fr., F), Jonah Creasy (5-9, Soph., G), Tony Zigo (5-9, Soph., G), Zach Wasser (5-11, Soph., F).
Outlook: With no major losses to graduation, Mercer should be much better than last season. Post play and rebounding are a strength, but must work on perimeter shooting.
MOHAWK
Head coach: Jim Goske, first year
2001 record: 17-4, 10-2
Returning letterwinners: Shawn Carr (6-1, Jr., G), Chris Kwolek (5-10, Sr., G).
Newcomers: Ronnie McKee (5-9, Soph., G), Jeremy Gebhart (6-2, Soph., F), Bryan VanTassel (6-0, Sr., F), Dave Hodge (6-6, Jr., C).
Outlook: With just two returning lettermen and one returning starter, Mohawk needs its younger players to step up.
NESHANNOCK
Head coach: Jim Smiley, 23rd year (304-210)
2001 record: 21-2, 11-1
Returning letterwinners: Bob Glass (6-3, Sr., G), Eric Oprean (5-11, Sr., G), Mike Rozzi (6-4, Sr., F), Sean Van Eman (6-1, Sr., F), Bob Preston (5-9, Jr., G), Jeff Genkinger (6-5, Jr., C).
Newcomers: Raymond Hytton (6-3, F, C).
Outlook: Return four starters from last year's sectional championship team. Could be even better.
SHARPSVILLE
Head coach: Rob Spon, first year
2001 record: 3-22, 1-7
Returning letterwinners: Chris Anglin (5-10, Jr., G), Mike Burt (5-10, Sr., G), Adam Dye (5-9, Sr., G), Matt Killa (5-10, Sr., G), Mark Anglin (6-2, Jr., F), Matt Supel (6-0, Sr., G).
Newcomers: Scott Reffner (6-3, Sr., C), Shawn Valeny (6-3, Soph., C), Steve Killa (5-8, Soph., G), Shayne Stiger (6-0, Soph., F), Kyle Myers (5-11, Sr., F).
Outlook: Return two starters from last year's team and younger players must learn how to win. Good speed and quickness, but height will be a problem.