Admiral King seeks fifth straight Buckeye Conference title
Admiral King high school boys basketball opens the season aiming for a record fifth consecutive Buckeye Conference crown. Coach Mitch Gillam brings back a core of experienced players led by 6-3 LaBron Gladden and 6-3 Joe Bowser, with Derek Thomas and other seniors shaping a deep, quick, and strong lineup. Key challengers include Fremont Ross, Elyria, and Findlay, while Lorain and Sandusky present potential threats as schedules unfold.
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LaBron Gladden
Joe Bowser
Derek Thomas
Dave Cannon
Wiliam Washington
Tyrone Jeter
Prep statistics on B-6 basketball prospects
The report outlines B-6 teams Elyria Lorain Findlay and others with bets on guard play and post strength. Notable players include Mark Cannon Ed Uszynski James Mahone Corey Williams and Kent Jones for Elyria plus Mark Ritzler and Kevin Curth for Findlay. Lorain fields returnees Mike Randle Jason Williams and Chris Williams with a deep roster led by Eric Jordan and Fritz Taylor.
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New coaches at S Amherst and Firelands spark Inland West title push
In the Inland Conference final season as a 10 team two division league Firelands led by new coach Greg Kraler and three returning starters Kudela Hand Smith plus Bob Best aim for inside game and rebounding strength. South Amherst also shapes the Inland West title chase as Buckeye Lutheran West and Brooklyn vie for Inland East.
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Cavaliers Look To Improve Under New Coach Verba
SOUTH AMHERST and KEYSTONE provide a snapshot of prep basketball moving into a new season. The Cavaliers welcome coach Ray Verba and feature Chip Winarski Mark Daley and Kurt Laver, with Winarski earning first team honors in multiple state circuits. Last season they went 17-5 overall and 15-4 in the regular season. Keystone lists returning lettermen and JV prospects as coach Dennis Bartlett emphasizes senior leadership and health for consistent nightly effort. VON notes coach Dean Tsipis also has three returnees, signaling early-season depth.
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Oberlin Leads Lakeland as Strong Favorite in 1985-86
Oberlin is the odds on favorite to win the Lakeland Conference boys basketball title for the fourth straight year, with Clearview Vermilion Wellington and Amherst among strong challengers. Oberlin returns five lettermen led by 6 3 players and 300th coaching win for Bob Walsh, while North Ridgeville Midview and others rebuild under new coaches aiming to break Oberlin’s grip.
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Saints loaded in Erie Coast pose for season
Lorain Catholic and Southview high schools headline the Erie Coast Conference preview. Saint players include Lee Wilson and Darrell Wilson for Southview with coach Larry Stark entering his 12th season. Elyria Catholic returns Mark Kirsch and a mix of veterans. Lorain Catholic flags a young squad under Jim Lawhead with limited experience but height and shooting potential.
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