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2022-23 Boys Basketball Team Preview: Palmerton Area Blue Bombers

Head Coach: Ken Termini, 7th year @ Palmerton (10th overall); 72-68 @ Palmerton (99-109 overall)

Assistant Coaches:
Art George III, Varsity Assistant
Joe Egan, JV Head Coach
Austin Luers, Assistant Coach
Mike Horvath, JH Head Coach
Brian Stevko, MS Head Coach
Dylan Knause, MS Assistant Coach

Sport: Basketball (B)

Team Name: Palmerton Blue Bombers

League: Colonial

2021-22 Record: 18-9

Key Players Lost:
Kyle Sebelin, PG

Key Returning Players:
Zack Anthony, Jr F
Jacob Grammes, Jr F
Brayden Hosier, Jr G, second team all league last season
Matt Machalik, Jr G, unanimous first team all league last season
Chase Reph, Sr F
Kendall Robinson, Sr G
Justin Sebelin, Sr G

Key Newcomers:
David Figueroa, Sr F
Aiden Leister, Jr G
Dalton Rumfield, Sr F
Corey Serfass, Soph G
Trace Stahler, Jr F
Nate Steinmetz, Sr F

2022 Outlook:
Strengths:
Experienced: Only lost one “top 8” player from last season’s 18 win team.
Versatile: Able to press and run, but also able to play solid half court offense and defense.
Guard Play: Machalik and Hosier lead a strong group of guards.

Question Marks:
Size: The Bombers, especially their Forwards, are undersized.
Accepting Roles: 7 returning key players and several talented newcomers means a lot of guys want minutes. Everyone must understand and embrace their roles.

Photo courtesy of Lynn Shupp

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