HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW \ SVC & Federal League boys basketball

STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE CHANEY

Coach: Joshua Marsh, first season 2007-08 record: 4-16 Projected starters: Tyrell Howell, 6-0, Jr. point guard; Micaiah Parker, 6-2, Sr. forward; Kenneth Strong, 6-2, Jr. forward; Dominique Brown, 6-3, Jr. power forward; Aaron McKinney, 6-2, Sr. power forward Other varsity players: Charles jennings, 6-0, Jr. guard; Braylon Hudson, 6-2, Sr. forward; Daniel Grove, 6-3, Sr. power forward; Robert Burkey, 6-0, Sr. forward; Carlos Colon, 5-11, Jr. guard; Paris Benett, 5-10, Jr. guard; Victor Cardarelli, 5-10, Sr. guard; Anthony Cornwell, 6-3, Jr. forward; Aaron Douglas, 6-3, Jr. forward. Outlook: The Cowboys are preparing with cohesiveness, depth, quickness, athleticism and they are very coachable and the keys to a successful season are discipline, intensity, integrity on and off the court, execution and preparation.

EAST

Coach: Mark Cherol, second season 2007-08 record: 10-11 Projected starters: Ken Carter, 6-2, Sr. guard, 17 ppg, All SVC first team; Anthony Bowers, 6-2, Sr. forward, 8 ppg, 7 rebounds per game; Mark Thor, 6-0, Sr. forward; Jarelle Burt, 6-2, Jr. guard, 9 ppg; Trumane Jenkins, 6-0, Jr. guard, 5 ppg Other varsity players: Tyrell Henry, 5-7, Jr. guard; Martez Penn, 5-8, Jr. guard; Justin Brown, 6-4, Jr. forward; Marquise Higgs, 5-10, Jr. guard; Norman Johnson, 5-10, Jr. guard; Lee Johnson, 6-3, So. forward Outlook: Although it lacks size, East will count on quickness, play solid defense and cut down on mistakes to be successful.

MOONEY

Coach: Chris Kohl, first year 2007-08 record: 10-11 Projected starters: Randall Thomas, 5-11, Sr. point guard, 5 ppg; Ronnie Martino, 5-11, Sr. off guard, 12 ppg; Don D’Alesio, 6-2, Jr. forward, 6 ppg; Chuck Gruber, 6-0, Jr. forward, 4 ppg; John Stoops, 6-2, Jr. forward, 5 ppg Other varsity players: Jordan Sanders, 6-3, Sr. center, 3 ppg; Jeff Chahine, 5-10, Jr. guard; Cy Shuster, 5-11, Jr. guard; Eddie Reese, 6-0, Jr. guard; Joe Stoops, t6-2, Jr. forward; Danny Reese, 5-10, So. guard; Ryan Gallagher, 6-3, So. forward Outlook: The Cardinals return three seniors who saw playing time last season. Ronnie Martino was a second team All Steel Valley selection. Quickness and shooting ability should be a plus.

URSULINE

Coach: Keith Gunther, sixth season (career record of 78-41) 2007-08 record: 15-9, district champions Projected starters: LaVance Turnage, 5-8, Sr. guard, 8.8 ppg, 5 assist per game; Dominique Cole, 6-2, Sr. forward, 15.5 ppg, 9 rebounds per game; Jamel Turner, 6-2, Jr. forward, 7.2 ppg, 7 rpg; Dakota Trosky, 6-5, Jr. forward, 3.4 ppg, 4 rpg; Dale Peterman, 6-0, Sr. guard Other varsity players: Jordan DuBose, 6-4, So. forward; DeVonte Jenkins, 6-4, So. forward; Craig Washington, 6-1, So. guard; Marques Jones, 5-9, Sr. guard; Reggie Revere, 6-1, Sr. forward, 3.1 ppg; Christian Green, 6-1, Sr. forward Outlook: Along with the depth the Irish will rely on quickness, lack of selfishness, rebounding and varsity experience this season. “We have the ability to rotate as many as 10 of 11 players into action, a luxury we have not had in the past.” — Gunther.

WARREN HARDING

Coach: Steve Arnold, seventh season (career record, 111-27) 2007-08 record: 23-2, district champion, regional runner-up Projected starters: Sheldon Brogdon, 6-0, Sr. guard, 20 ppg; Desmar Jackson, 6-5, Sr. guard, 15 ppg; Israha Henderson, 6-5, Sr. forward, 4 ppg; Fred Williams, 6-0, Jr. guard, 9 ppg; Chris Murray, 6-3, Sr. forward, 3 ppg Other varsity players: Angel Gonzalez, 6-5, Jr. forward; Paris Bruner, 6-0, Sr. guard; Tre’ Brown, 6-3, So. guard; Delby Bell, 6-3, Fr. guard.

WARREN JFK

Coach: Bruce Timko, second season 2007-08 record: 9-12 Projected starters: Nick Brown, 6-7, Sr. forward, 20.8 ppg, 8 rpg; Steve Precopio, 6-4, Sr. center, 9 ppg, 6 rpg; DeAnte Stubbs, 6-1, Jr. forward; Boo Timko, 5-9, So. guard, 4.5 ppg Other varsity players: Kevin Wires, 5-9, Jr. guard; Pat Hall, 5-9, So. guard; Marte Hainesworth, 5-9, So. guard; Mike Fredericka, 5-11, So. Forward Outlook: The Eagles, a Division IV school, will play a difficult schedule part of it aginst Steel Valley Conference competition. Nick Brown is rated one of the top five players in the Tri-County area.

FEDERAL LEAGUE BOARDMAN

Coach: Jim Goske, second season 2007-08 record: 8-13 Projected starters: Devron Martin, 6-3, Sr. guard/forward, 13.4 ppg; Ryan Pesta, 6-3, Sr. forward, 10.5 ppg; Eric Soller, 6-3, Sr. forward, 5.3 ppg; Jordan Karzmer, 5-10, Sr. guard, 3.3 ppg; J.T. Moore, 6-2, Jr. forward, 7.7 ppg Other varsity players: Chase Hammond, 6-4, Jr. forward; Trae Robinson, 6-2, So. guard; Joe Hosa, 6-0, Jr. guard; Kevin Johnson, 6-3, Jr. center; Ben Mathey, 5-10, Jr. guard; Mark Popovec, 6-3, Jr. forward; Dayne Hammond, 6-4, Fr. center; G.M. Passas, 6-4, So. forward Outlook: “Experience of our team should be an asset. We have decent depth and different people who can score and are ability to defend, consistant play night in and night out, balanced scoring will be keys for us.” — Goske.

FITCH

Coach: Roger Day, fourth season 2007-08 record: 4-18 Returning lettermen: Mike Miles, 5-11, Sr. guard, 6 ppg; John Williams, 6-4, Sr. forward, 8 ppg; Jon Ballard, 6-4, Jr. forward, 12 ppg; Nick Crum, 5-10, Sr. guard Top newcomers: Eric Braxton , 6-2, Sr. guard; DeAndre Richardson, 6-1, Jr. guard; Shane Stevens, 6-2, So. forward; Matt O’Brien, 6-0, Jr. guard; Ty Underwood, 5-9, So. guard; William Mahone, 5-10, Fr. guard; Terry Terrigno, 6-1, Jr. forward Outlook: “I am excited about the challenge of playing in the Federal League. We have a good combination of returning players with upcoming talent. The kids are working hard and with a good effort and attitude it looks like we’ll have some success this season.” — Day

SCHEDULES STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE

CHANEY: Dec. 9 — at South Range; Dec. 13 — Fitch (Chevy Centre), 6 p.m.; Dec. 16 — Niles; Dec. 19 — at East; Dec. 23 — at East Palestine; Dec. 27 —at Boardman; Dec. 29 — Fitch (at Boardman), 6 p.m.; Jan. 6 — Akr. Garfield; Jan. 9 — at Youngstown Christian; Jan. 16 — Poland; Jan. 20 — East Liverpool; Jan. 27 — Jefferson Area; Jan. 30 — Warren Harding; Feb. 3 — Youngstown Christian; Feb. 6 — at Mooney; Feb. 13 — East; Feb. 17 — Liberty; Feb. 20 — at JFK; Feb. 24 — at Niles; Feb. 27 — at Ursuline

EAST: Dec. 5 — at Warren Harding; Dec. 9 — at East Liverpool; Dec. 13 — Canfield (Chevy Centre), 4 p.m.; Dec. 19 — Chaney; Dec. 23 — at E. Cleve. Shaw, 6 p.m.; Dec. 30 — Cleve. Hope, 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 2 — at Youngstown Christian; Jan. 3 — Akr. Firestone, 7 p.m.; Jan. 9 — Mooney; Jan. 16 — Ursuline; Jan. 23 — Fitch; Jan. 27 — Youngstown Christian; Jan. 30 — at Mooney; Feb. 3 — St. Thomas Aquinas; Feb. 6 — JFK; Feb. 13 — at Chaney; Feb. 17 — at Boardman; Feb. 20 — at Ursuline; Feb. 27 — Warren Harding

CARDINAL MOONEY: Dec. 9 — at St. Thomas Aquinas; Dec. 13 — Campbell (Chevy Centre), Noon; Dec. 16 — at East Liverpool; Dec. 19 — Ursuline; Dec. 30 — East Palestine; Jan. 6 — Youngstown Christian; Jan. 9 — at East; Jan. 13 — at Fitch; Jan. 16 — East Liverpool; Jan. 20 — at Canfield; Jan. 24 — at Cleve. Benedictine; Jan. 27 — at Boardman; Jan. 30 — East; Feb. 3 — at Ash. Lakeside; Feb. 6 — Chaney; Feb. 13 — at Ursuline; Feb. 17 — Kennedy Catholic; Feb. 20 — at Warren Harding; Feb. 24 — Alliance; Feb. 27 — JFK

URSULINE: Dec. 13 — Sharon (Chevy Centre), 2 p.m.; Dec. 19 — at Mooney; Dec. 23 — St. Thomas Aquinas; Dec. 26-27 — at East Liverpool Tournament; Dec. 30 — at Berlin Hiland; Jan. 2 — Kennedy Catholic; Jan. 10 — at Massillon; Jan. 16 — at East; Jan. 17 — Canal Fulton NW (at North Canton), 5 p.m.; Jan. 20 — Burton Berkshire; Jan. 24 — Akr. St. Vincent-St. Mary; Jan. 30 — at JFK; Jan. 31 — at Warren Harding; Feb. 3 — at New Castle; Feb. 6 — Warren Harding; Feb. 13 — Mooney; Feb. 17 — Lakewood St. Edward; Feb. 20 — East; Feb. 27 — Chaney

WARREN HARDING: Dec. 5 — East; Dec. 6 — Euclid; Dec. 13 — Farrell (Chevy Centre), 8 p.m.; Dec. 20 — at Shaker Heights; Dec. 27 — at Cleve. St. Ignatius; Jan. 3 — at Massillon; Jan. 10 — Akr. St. Vincent-St. Mary; Jan. 17 — Can. Timken (at North Canton), 6:45 p.m.; Jan. 20 — Boardman; Jan. 24 — Mansfield; Jan. 27 — Erie Strong Vincent; Jan. 30 — at Chaney; Jan. 31 — Ursuline; Feb. 6 — at Ursuline; Feb. 13 — JFK; Feb. 14 — at Zanesville; Feb. 20 — Mooney; Feb. 21 — Cleve. Glenville; Feb. 27 — at East; Feb. 28 — Mentor

WARREN JFK: Dec. 5 — East Palestine; Dec. 9 — at Kennedy Catholic; Dec. 12 — at Sharpsville; Dec. 20 — Girard; Dec. 27 — Howland; Dec. 30 — Maplewood; Jan. 2 — at Champion; Jan. 10 — St. Thomas Aquinas; Jan. 16 — at Newton Falls; Jan. 17 — South Range; Jan. 20 — at Crestview; Jan. 23 — Hubbard; Jan. 30 — Ursuline; Jan. 31 — at Ash. Sts. John & Paul; Feb. 6 — at East; Feb. 7 — Youngstown Christian; Feb. 13 — at Warren Harding; Feb. 20 — Chaney; Feb. 21 — at Conneaut; Feb. 27 — at Mooney

FEDERAL LEAGUE

FITCH: Dec. 5 — Howland; Dec. 9 — at Alliance; Dec. 13 — Chaney (Chevy Centre), 6 p.m.; Dec. 19 — N. Can. Hoover; Dec. 27 — Poland (Boardman), 6 p.m.; Dec. 29 — Chaney (Boardman), 6 p.m.; Jan. 2 — at Uniontown Lake; Jan. 6 — Mass. Perry; Jan. 9 — at Can. GlenOak; Jan. 13 — Mooney; Jan. 16 — at Boardman; Jan. 23 — at East; Jan. 27 — Hudson; Jan. 30 — Mass. Jackson; Feb. 5 — at Can. McKinley; Feb. 10 — Federal League tournament; Feb. 13 — Federal League tournament; Feb. 17 — at Geneva; Feb. 21 — Federal League tournament; Feb. 24 — Canfield

BOARDMAN: Dec. 5 — at Niles; Dec. 13 — Ash. Lakeside; Dec. 16 — at Howland; Dec. 19 — at Can. McKinley; Dec. 27 — Chaney; Dec. 29 — Poland; Jan. 2 — Can. GlenOak; Jan. 6 — at Canfield; Jan. 9 — Mass. Jackson; Jan. 13 — at Hudson; Jan. 16 — Fitch; Jan. 20 — at Warren Harding; Jan. 23 — at N. Can. Hoover; Jan. 27 — Mooney; Jan. 30 — Uniontown Lake; Feb. 6 — at Mass. Perry; Feb. 10 — Federal League tournament; Feb. 13 — Federal League tournament; Feb. 17 — East; Feb. 21 — Federal League tournament

XSchedules subject to change.