Team: Pender
Mascot: Pendragons
Colors: Red and White
Class: D-1
Conference: East Husker
Head Coach: Sean King (3rd season)
2016-2017 record: 5-18 (lost to GACC in Sub-Districts)
Returning Starters: 4
Overview:
The Pender Boys Basketball Team appears to be poised to have a nice season as the Pendragons return some familiar faces. Head Coach Sean King. "We've got quite a few boys back from last year that had some experience. We've got 3 returning starting seniors...Jarred Tyrell (5'6, SR), Tyler Nelson (5'9, SR), and Jordan Springer. And then we bring back quite a bit of experience with our juniors in returning starter Sam Mailoux (6'5, JR). And then we have got Chris Rutar (5'11, JR), Jaydon Jump (5'11 JR), Eric Schopke (6'0, JR)...who are expected to bring a lot off the bench, and possibly could be starting this year as well."
King says 8 juniors are out and there are 4 seniors that could see quite a bit of playing time.
The Pendragons have a nice returning mix of Juniors and Seniors, and that should help Pender out tremendously I would think.
The Pendragons have to work extremely hard day in and day out.
I think Pender has a great chance to start a winning culture in Boys Basketball this year, and feel this season could be the start of great things for the Pendragons.
I think Pender has what it takes to become a great team. The Pendragons have a lot of upperclassmen, and that should lead to a lot of success I would think.
I really feel this season has a chance to be a good one for Pender.
If the Pendragons can get anywhere from like 10-12 wins I think that would be very significant progress.
Pender has to push themselves hard in practice and in games, and continue to improve and get better as the season progresses.
The Pendragons have to do a good job of taking care of the ball and adjusting to different defenses teams throw at them.
Pender has to work the ball inside and out, and find good open looks at the basket from the perimeter and inside the paint.
The Pendragons also need to do an excellent job pressuring the ball and contesting shots as well as boxing out and rebounding well.
Pender should matchup well with teams with height, and teams with speed given their defense.
Season Outlook:
The Pender Boys Basketball Team appears to have a lot of winnable yet tough games on the schedule this year.
Winnable games appear to be against Tekamah-Herman, Allen, Clarkson/Leigh, Stanton, Homer, Madison, and Emerson-Hubbard.
Tough games appear to be against the likes of Oakland-Craig, Oakland-Craig, Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family, Wisner-Pilger, Howells-Dodge, and BRLD.
Pender opens up the season on Thursday at Wakefield. "We know that they're going to bring size, they've got some kids that are pretty tall. We know they're going to bring intensity on defense. They the last couple years wanted to come out and play pressure man. We've had to deal with some full court press at times. But we also have to be aware of every once in a while they throw a 1-3-1 at you so it's something we have to be prepared for," King said.
King says the Pendragons will look to push the ball to catch them off guard with it, and not let them get their zone set up.
King also commented on Pender's Sub-District. "I think our Sub-District shapes up pretty well for us. I think in terms of size wise we matchup pretty well with the teams that are in our Sub-District, and probably outsize the majority of them."
King adds he thinks his team will be able to match a couple teams' speed with their defense, saying he feels his team might be one of the better defensive teams in the Sub-District.
The Pendragons are in Sub-District D1-4 with GACC, Clarkson/Leigh, and Walthill.
I think Pender has an excellent chance to win more games this year than they did last year, and be competitive in the East Husker and Sub-District Tournaments.
The Pendragons definitely have what it takes to be successful this year, in my opinion, it just depends how bad they want it and how hard they're willing to work.
Pender has to make a commitment on both ends of the floor in order to be successful, in my opinion.
The Pendragons have to be positive, and work together well as a team and gel and mesh well together throughout the course of the season.
2017-2018 Pender Pendragons Boys Basketball Schedule:
11/30/17 @ Wakefield
12/01/17 Tekamah-Herman
12/08/17 @ Oakland-Craig
12/11/17 @ Allen
12/14/17 Clarkson/Leigh
12/16/17 Stanton
12/21/17 @ Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family
12/28-12/30 (To Be Determined) Great Northeast Nebraska Shootout Wayne State College
01/04-01/06 (To Be Determined) Bob Clough Post Holiday Wakefield
01/09/18 @ Homer
01/11/18 @ Omaha Nation
01/18/18 Wisner-Pilger
01/19/18 Wynot
01/20/18 @ Howells-Dodge
01/22/18 Madison
01/23/18 @ Emerson-Hubbard
01/27-02/03 (To Be Determined) East Husker Conference Tournament TBD
02/05/18 Spalding Academy
02/16/18 BRLD
Team: Pender
Mascot: Pendragons
Colors: Red and White
Class: D-1
Conference: East Husker
Head Coach: Luke Hoffman (1st Season)
2016-2017 record: 18-9 (lost to Dundy County-Stratton in the 1st round of State)
Returning Starters: 1
Overview:
The Pender Girls Basketball Team has one starter back from last year's state team. 1st year Head Coach Luke Hoffman says there's a couple seniors and a freshman who should contribute significantly this year. "We have one returning starter from last year and that'll be Michaela Wegner (5'5, JR), so she'll have to lead on the floor a little bit because she has the most experience. We also have a senior, Tymaree Krusemark (5'4), who will have to step up and fill a role. And also Ashley Ostrand (5'5) is a freshman who will be coming in. She'll be seeing quite a bit of playing time. She's been on a few different traveling teams and different things, and she's really developed well. Hopefully she can contribute a little bit as a freshman."
Hallie Ballinger, Rylee Lehmkuhl, and Kam Anderson are a few key losses for the Pendragons.
I look for Pender to carry on the success of past teams, and make their mark on this program.
I feel the Pendragons can definitely sustain the success they've had in the past.
Pender just has to believe and has to come to practice everyday with a positive attitude and willingness to work hard.
The girls have to get along together, and play for the common good of the team.
Hoffman says things have been going well in the preseason. "I'd like to think we're on schedule. It's my first year being a girls coach, so along with me getting used to the girls, the girls are getting used to me and processing a lot of new information. Which I know takes a little time when you have a new coach. We're getting used to each other. It's the first week of a long year, so I gotta keep thinking about that, but I'm hoping that our defense and conditioning will get us through our first few games here as we start off the season."
This team has to play smart, physical, tenacious, and tough basketball this season.
The Pendragons have to go out there every night with a chip on their shoulder and a willingness to compete and be the best they can be.
Pender has to give an all out effort at all times, and can't let up at any point in the season.
The Pendragons have to play with a sense of purpose and urgency when they take the floor.
Executing and communicating on both ends of the floor will be critical for this team, in my opinion.
I'm optimistic that Pender can continue their winning ways from the past.
Season Outlook:
The Pender Girls Basketball Team looks to keep their tradition and winning ways alive.
The Pendragons appear to have very winnable games against Wakefield, Tekamah-Herman, Allen, Homer, Emerson-Hubbard, and Winnebago.
There are a lot of tough teams on the slate for Pender this year, including Oakland-Craig, Stanton, BRLD, Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family, Wisner-Pilger, Howells-Dodge, and Guardian Angels Central Catholic.
Pender may be facing a lot of powers this year, but the Pendragons can't be scared of or back down from any of these teams.
I look for the Pendragons to compete well in the East Husker Conference Tournament and in Sub-Districts.
Pender opens up the season on Thursday at Wakefield. "I know Coach Metzler over there in Wakefield will have that team ready to go. They're a good team and with so many new starters, so many girls playing, we'll have to be on top of our game to be able to beat them this year," Hoffman said.
Pender is in Sub-District D1-4 with Clarkson/Leigh, GACC, and Walthill.
The Pendragons can definitely win and get the job done this year, in my opinion.
Pender has to trust and believe in one another, and get excited, pumped, fired, jacked, and psyched up to go out there and play great games.
The Pendragons have been to State and won championships so there's no reason to think this team can't do that.
Pender has to be confident shooting the ball, and must work the ball around the perimeter for good, open looks.
The Pendragons have to control things at their pace, and not let other teams get out and run on them.
Pender won't be very big, but it's important for the post players to play big and stay out of foul trouble.
Teams with size could give the Pendragons issues, but I would think Pender will be able to match up well with most teams from a guard standpoint.
2017-2018 Pender Pendragons Girls Basketball Schedule:
11/30/17 @ Wakefield
12/01/17 Tekamah-Herman
12/08/17 @ Oakland-Craig
12/11/17 @ Allen
12/14/17 Clarkson/Leigh
12/15/17 @ North Bend Central
12/16/17 Stanton
12/19/17 BRLD
12/21/17 @ Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family
12/28-12/30 (To Be Determined) Great Northeast Nebraska Shootout Wayne State College
01/04-01/06 (To Be Determined) Bob Clough Post Holiday Wakefield
01/09/18 @ Homer
01/18/18 Wisner-Pilger
01/19/18 Wynot
01/20/18 @ Howells-Dodge
01/23/18 @ Emerson-Hubbard
01/25/18 @ Winnebago
01/26-02/03 (To Be Determined) East Husker Conference Tournament TBD
02/06/18 Guardian Angels Central Catholic
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