LCC BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Lima Central Catholic Division: III Coach: Frank Kill (13th season) 2021-22 overall record: 11-11 2022 postseason finish: Lost 47-44 to Allen East in sectional semifinals Returning 2021-22 varsity letter winners: Ethan Frankhouser (Sr.), Payne Cutlip (Sr.), Billy Bourk (Jr.), Carson Parker (Jr.), Matthew Quatman (Soph.), Sal Guagenti (Sr.) Others on varsity roster: Jacob Lauck (Sr.), Parker Judy (Jr.), Angelo Collins (Soph.), Willie Foster (Fr.), Justin Bauman (Sr.), Christian Marks (Sr.), Michael Taflinger (Sr.), Cole Gross (Sr.) Coach’s analysis: The Thunderbirds are looking to build off last year’s success, bringing back several seniors and a core of juniors. Due to injuries the T-Birds will look to replace DeMarr Foster and Jacob Venturella who would have had key roles on this year’s roster. DeMarr’s little brother Willie has shown great signs as a freshman, but the team will lean on the experience of Carson Parker and Billy Bourk who started every game last year as sophomores. Sophomores Angelo Collins and Matthew Quatman will have big roles as well. The T-Birds will look to push tempo full court on both ends. They will look to fuel their offense by putting their defensive pressure 94 feet. Coach Kill is looking forward to this year because of the group of young men who love being around each other. Lima Senior