Looking back on the season, AGWSR boys’ basketball head coach Ryley Schipper believes the 6-15-0 record could have just as easily been flipped. But in the end, it is what it is he said.
“We did enough to win more games but some nights it just didn’t happen,” Schipper said. “I loved our guys’ effort all year and I think that could have led to more wins but, unfortunately, it didn’t.”
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David Koop took on a leadership role as a junior this year. That increases next winter as one of just two returning starters.
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Darren Veld was the first off the bench this season. His role is expected to increase to full-time starter next year.
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Bradly Roder was one of the first off the bench for the Cougars this season His role is likely to expand with the loss of three graduating starters.
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