BOYS BASKETBALL Area teams

BOYS BASKETBALL
Area teams

WEST BRANCH

Coach: Mike Falasca, fifth season.
Last year’s record: 14-8.
Projected starters: Seniors: Michael Sellaroli, 5-8, guard, 4 PPG; Vic Pappas, 6-0, guard, 10 PPG; Steve McNeely, 6-1, guard, 6 PPG; Trend Woods, 6-1, post, Alex Stoll, 6-3,post, 7 PPG.
Other varsity players: Juniors: Evan Campbell, 5-11, guard; Chad Butcher, 6-2, guard; Matt Tafe, 5-9, guard.
General outlook: The Warriors return four starter s with good team chemistry and perimeter shooting.
Rank the teams in league: Canton South, Northwest.

MAPLEWOOD

Coach: Matt Urchek, sixth season.
Career record: 74-32.
Projected starters: Seniors: Mike Kindle, 5-9, guard, 3 PPG; Marty Urchek, 6-0, forward, 10 PPG; Luke Clay, 6-2, forward; Chad Fenstermaker, 6-3, center, 4 PPG. Junior: Ryan Pease, 5-10, guard.
Other varsity players: Seniors: Brad Kunkle, 5-8, guard; Erick Nevin, 5-10, guard, 2 PPG; Mike Connell, 5-3, guard; Phil Pavick, 5-10, forward. Junior: Mike Finch, 6-3, center. Sophomore: Alex Daneyko, 6-2, forward.
General outlook: The Rockets have team speed and experience but will have trouble scoring and dealing with teams that have size.
Rank the teams in league: Pymatuning Valley is favored.

• Based on responses returned to The Vindicator sports department.