Boys basketball at a glance

Beamer Titans

Coach: Brent Brilhante (first season)

Last year’s record: 7-7 (fourth in SPSL South); 10-14 overall

Key returners: Soph. Napa Mefi (5-11, guard)

Top newcomers: Sr. Kevin Davis (Post/Wing); Sr. Chase Hildebrandt (Wing); Jr. Vladi Aficiuc (guard); Sr. Dominique Hebert (guard); Jr. Connor Flanigan (Wing); Soph. Max Aficiuc (guard)

Key losses: Dakin Wanquist (Guard), Andrew Winton (Guard), Evan Cook (Center) and Alex Hart (Forward)

Decatur Gators

Coach: Kevin Olson (10th year)

Last year’s record: 11-3 (tied for first in SPSL North); 22-8 overall

Strong returners: Sr. Marcus Tibbs (6-1, guard); Jr. Cam Schilling (6-5, post); Soph. Jerron Smith (6-3, guard); Jr. Jordan McCloud (6-7, wing); Soph. Terrell Williams (5-11, guard).

Top newcomers: Jr. Anthony Williams (6-4, wing); Sr. Kramer Stuth (6-4, post); Sr. Vicktor Scheile (6-5, post).

Key losses: Darious Walker (Wing, playing at Tacoma CC); Michael Hale (Guard, transferred to Federal Way).

Federal Way Eagles

Coach: Jerome Collins (26th year)

Last year’s record: 10-4 (fourth in North); 21-7 overall

Key returners: Sr. Andre Barrington (6-2, wing); Jr. Cole Dickerson (6-7, wing); Sr. Jeff Forbes (6-0, guard); Jr. Isiah Umipig (5-11, guard); Jr. George Williams (6-3, wing); Sr. Robert Christopher (6-5, wing); Jr. Jemini Davis (6-5, wing);

Top newcomers: Sr. Michael Hale (14.2 at Decatur); Jr. J.T. Koontz (6-10, transfer from Oregon); Soph. Jaleel Williams (6-6, transfer from Texas); Jr. Rian Miller (5-5); Fr. Roosevelt Jones (5-9, guard).

Key losses: Aaron Broussard (Wing, playing at Seattle University); Daniel Young (Center, playing at Highline CC); Montrel Walton (Wing).

Jefferson Raiders

Coach: David Stone (second season)

Last year’s record: 2-12 (seventh in North); 6-14 overall

Strong returners: Sr. Spenser Sydney (6-4, wing) and Sr. Xavyr Moss (6-3, guard)

Top newcomer: Sr. Cramer Doughty (Guard)

Key losses: Michael Hunter (Guard); Bryant Cameron (Wing); J.R. Richey (Guard).

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