Head Coach: Patrick Crampsie – 23rd Season
Assistant Coaches:
Keith Gogal
Andrew Michalik
Mike Crampsie
Dave McAndrew
Recent History: Qualified for District XI playoffs for the 7th straight years, 2020 D XI AAA Champion (Beat Murrell Dobbins 1st Rd of States), 2018 District XI AA Runner Up, 2028 Schuylkill League D 3 Champion
2023-2024 Season: 14-11 Beat Palmerton in 1st Rd of Districts, Lost to NDGP in Semifinals, Lost to Saucon Valley in consolation game
Key Losses: Chase Weaver and Stephen Hood (both 1000 point scorers), Drew Kokinda (PV all time 3pt leader), Hayden Goida, Thomas Buyce, Eli Maynard, Tyler Black
Key Returns:
6’1 PG Conner Penberth
6’2 F Logan Fisher
5’11 G Brady Jones
5’11 G Brody Breiner
Key Newcomers:
6’4 F Danny Wehr
6’8 C Jarell Thomas
6’2 F Ben Baneravage
5’11 G Jake Moyer
5’10 G 5’11 F Mrgim Nerizi
5’11 F Nuredin Gjoca
6’1 F Gino Williams
6’2 F Eddison Mitchell
2024-25 Outlook: We have to take advantage of the post presence we have and play through the post more than previous years. Our offseason has been very productive. In addition to a busy summer, we had a lot of players in our “Breakfast Club” take advantage of our 6am workouts.
Returning PG Conner Penberth is capable of being one of the best guards in the area after a productive off season. Logan Fisher enters his third year starting and provides a post threat offensively and defensively. Returning guards Brady Jones and Brody Breiner will both be counted on heavily this year after contributing off the bench the last few seasons. Danny Wehr and Jarell Thomas are expected to make heavy contributions this season and at 6’4 and 6’8 provide alot of opportunity for a big Panther line up. Ben Baneravage is coming off a solid Jr football season and his athleticism should carry over to the court this winter.
Biggest Challenges:
We have a lot of players adjusting to new roles. With a limited amount of time between our first practice and our first game, it will be crucial for them to adapt quickly. Division 1 in the Schuylkill League is brutal this season.
Our expectations are the same, compete and stay within striking distance of a league playoff berth. Qualify for districts. Do everything in our power to go on a run once we get there.
