2008-09 CENTRAL VALLEY CONFERENCE BASKETBALL PREVIEW
BOYS
Note: Information presented was compiled from details provided by the coach or from available league records.
| TEAM |
South Salem |
| COACH |
Eric Bowman |
| Experience |
3rd year |
| Last year’s record |
6-6 (11-14) |
| Playoff Results |
Lost to Lake Oswego/1st round
|
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS
| NAME |
HT |
YR |
PTS/Gm |
Notes |
| Aaron Hull |
5-11 |
Sr. |
8.2 |
Hon. Mention All-CVC ’08, great athlete/competitor |
| Eric Moore |
5-11 |
Sr. |
4.8 |
3rd year point guard, top perimeter defender in CVC. |
| Conor Roark |
6-5 |
Sr. |
3.3 |
Came on strong during league play last year. |
NEW FACES TO WATCH
| NAME |
HT |
YR |
Notes |
| Travis Koon |
5-11 |
Jr. |
JV defensive MVP, floor general |
| DJ Jackson |
6-2 |
Jr. |
Top JV scorer in '08, premier CVC 3pt shooter |
| Jake Withnell |
6-5 |
Soph. |
Best rebounder in program & a great competitor |
| Bo Wallace |
6-8 |
Sr. |
Transfer from Central HS; Good athlete and shot blocker |
| Chad Miller |
6-2 |
Soph. |
Averaged 8 ppg on JV team; pure shooter and good athlete |
COACH COMMENTS ON TEAM/LEAGUE
The Saxons expect to compete for the top 3-4 spots in the CVC. We will be a balanced offensive team. We hope to be an improved in the areas of rebounding and interior defense. During a tough pre-season schedule (Barlow, Tualatin, Wilson, & Beaverton), we hope to learn to play together with a new mix of players.
McNary should be the league favorite as they return 7 very experienced players from last years CVC championship squad. The rest of the league could finish in any order. North Salem, Sprague, & McKay all return 3-4 talented lettermen. West Salem and Redmond return fewer players, but have two of the top players in the CVC (Saba & Leunen). The CVC will be improved this year and every night will be a battle.
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