2025 Welch Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Welch State Bank
WELCH LADY WILDCATS Coach: SHAWN GOODWIN 2024-25 Record: 15-10 OUTLOOK The youth movement is abound for the Welch Lady Wildcats. Head coach Shawn Goodwin commented on his teams youthful look this season. “We will be a young team with only one senior and one junior on the squad. The remaining members will be four sophomores […]
2025 Welch Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Welch State Bank
WELCH WILDCATS Coach: JEFF OXFORD 2024-25 Record: 12-11 OUTLOOK There are many reasons the Wildcat faithful are looking forward to the upcoming season. Head coach Jeff Oxford said the team is building on the success of last season. “Last year we had the most wins since the COVID year, it was also the most wins […]
2025 Afton Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by Goodfella’s Pizzeria
AFTON LADY EAGLES Coach: TOM HUBBARD 2024-25 Record: 17-11 OUTLOOK Several key players make their way back to the court for the Lady Eagles as head coach Tom Hubbard is fine tuning the lineup and looking to build off the success of 2024-25. “Our team returns a strong core from last season, including the top […]
2025 Afton Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by Goodfella’s Pizzeria
AFTON EAGLES Coach: BRYSON COTTRELL 2024-25 Record: 12-15 OUTLOOK Entering his second season running the boys basketball program at Afton High School, head coach Bryson Cottrell said the team is coming together and he’s excited to see what they can accomplish this year. “I am excited for this upcoming season, and we bring back three […]
2025 Jay Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
JAY LADY BULLDOGS Coach: TERRY SWEENEY 2024-25 Record: 14-15 OUTLOOK Head coach Terry Sweeney has prepared the Lady Bulldogs for a tough schedule, but regardless of the opponent, coach Sweeney feels this team will compete and play at a high level this season. “I think we will be competitive and have a chance to be […]
2025 Jay Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
JAY BULLDOGS Coach: JORDAN SWEENEY 2024-25 Record: 7-20 OUTLOOK Entering his third season as head coach, Jordan Sweeney and the Bulldogs are back with a team that brings experience and tenacity to the court. “The Jay Bulldogs will return several players from the past few seasons. We hope to be competitive on the floor and […]
2025 Ketchum Girls Basketball Preview – Presented by BancFirst Ketchum
KETCHUM LADY WARRIOS Coach: SAVANNAH BROWN 2024-25 Record: 6-17 OUTLOOK As head coach Savannah Brown enters the new season, there are a few questions surrounding the program and how the team shapes up this season. One thing is certain, the team will be young and looking to improve with every outing. One senior is back […]
2025 Ketchum Boys Basketball Preview – Presented by BancFirst Ketchum
KETCHUM WARRIORS Coach: SAM BANKER 2024-25 Record: 18-10 OUTLOOK Graduation has taken its toll on the Warriors basketball team, but head coach Sam Banker believes the team is coming together with some fresh faces and players in new roles. “We lost several key players from last year’s team, but we are very excited about the […]
Grove’s Reinin Sater – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Les Auto Repair
By Elizabeth Contreras At just 13 years old, Grove’s Reinin Sater has already built an athletic résumé that rivals those of players years older. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 188 pounds, the seventh graders combination of strength, speed, and skill have made him a standout across both football and baseball, and a name to watch in […]
Grove’s Gweneth Ward – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Grand True Value Rental
By Elizabeth Contreras What sets Grove’s Gweneth Ward apart is how she has built her success through discipline and perseverance. While others might rely on sheer athleticism, Ward has spent years perfecting her shot and turning a perceived weakness into her greatest strength. With a family heritage rooted in basketball, Ward has embraced the sport […]