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Junior wing Bradley Seehawer, shown against North Medford last year, is a returning starter for the Roseburg boys basketball team.
INDIANS
BOYS BASKETBALL
Head coach: Craig Stinnett (fourth year).
Last year: 5-19 overall, 3-12 Southwest Conference (fifth).
Returning starters: Josh Malone, 6-1 sr. G; Brandon Johnson, 6-4 sr. P; Bradley Seehawer, 6-1 jr. W.
Others to watch: Thaddeus Davis, 5-9 sr. G; Lucas Corder, 6-2 sr. P; Brandon Jackson, 6-0 sr. G/W; Micah Audiss, 6-1 jr. W; Jacob Mauro, 5-9 jr. G; Tim Weber, 6-2 jr. G.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Head coach: Jeff Thomas (fourth year).
Last year: 0-21 overall, 0-15 Southwest Conference (sixth).
Returning starters: Courtney Hutchins, 5-5 sr. G; Kelsey Pardon, 5-10 sr. W.
Others to watch: LaRae Baker, 5-7 sr. W; Courtney Walton, 5-5 sr. W; Katie Wafer, 5-8 sr. P; Cheyenne Rahn, 5-3 jr. G; Tatum Anderson, 5-8 jr. P; Keli Torres, 5-6 jr. W; Ty Fultz, 5-6 jr. P; Alicia Alspaugh, 5-8 soph. W; Sierra Underwood, 5-8 soph. W; Haley Baumgartner, 5-9 soph. P; Shelby Snook, 5-9 fr. G.
Head coach: Craig Stinnett (fourth year).
Last year: 5-19 overall, 3-12 Southwest Conference (fifth).
Returning starters: Josh Malone, 6-1 sr. G; Brandon Johnson, 6-4 sr. P; Bradley Seehawer, 6-1 jr. W.
Others to watch: Thaddeus Davis, 5-9 sr. G; Lucas Corder, 6-2 sr. P; Brandon Jackson, 6-0 sr. G/W; Micah Audiss, 6-1 jr. W; Jacob Mauro, 5-9 jr. G; Tim Weber, 6-2 jr. G.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Head coach: Jeff Thomas (fourth year).
Last year: 0-21 overall, 0-15 Southwest Conference (sixth).
Returning starters: Courtney Hutchins, 5-5 sr. G; Kelsey Pardon, 5-10 sr. W.
Others to watch: LaRae Baker, 5-7 sr. W; Courtney Walton, 5-5 sr. W; Katie Wafer, 5-8 sr. P; Cheyenne Rahn, 5-3 jr. G; Tatum Anderson, 5-8 jr. P; Keli Torres, 5-6 jr. W; Ty Fultz, 5-6 jr. P; Alicia Alspaugh, 5-8 soph. W; Sierra Underwood, 5-8 soph. W; Haley Baumgartner, 5-9 soph. P; Shelby Snook, 5-9 fr. G.
The Roseburg High boys basketball team is working on a turnaround year.
The Indians, coming off a poor season, host non-conference Class 5A opponent Crater at 7 tonight in their season opener looking to get off to a quick start and avoid a beginning like last year, when the Tribe opened on a six-game losing skid. The Indians finished second to last in the Southwest Conference at 3-12 and went 5-19 overall.
“It just kind of leaves a bad feeling in you stomach when you get off to a tough start,” Roseburg head coach Craig Stinnett said. “I know every team wants this, but it would be great to get off to a good start.”
With six returning players, Stinnett believes his team's goals are achievable.
“We're very optimistic,” Stinnett said.
Senior guard Josh Malone, who became just as known for his floor-burn hustle as his offensive prowess last season, led the team in scoring and looks again to be a focal point of Stinnett's system. He'll also help neutralize the loss of Brady Sherriff, an explosive scorer who underwent season-ending ACL surgery on his right knee in Eugene in October. Other losses include point guard Manny Mendoza and post player Austin Gregg, who finished their careers with a victory over Grants Pass last season.
That leaves Malone, who averaged around 14 points in conference play, with plenty of responsibility.
“He is our leader by far in terms of work ethic and commitment,” Stinnett said. “We'll look to him to help carry our team. He has to do a lot of things for us with Sherriff out, so you'll probably see Josh handle the ball 98 percent of the time. And he doesn't mind that role.”
Malone won't be the only player with experience. Junior wing Bradley Seehawer is a 3-point marksman who's developed his game this offseason, Stinnett said.
“He's added more,” Stinnett said of Seehawer, who transferred from Sutherlin High before last season. “I think we'll see him make better decisions when he puts the ball on ground. He's going to be a very good player.”
Junior wing Micah Audiss, who came off the bench last year, is a dedicated defender whom Stinnett called a “rebounding machine.” Senior Thaddeus Davis was the quarterback for the football team this fall and returns to help guide the Tribe at point guard.
Experienced seniors Brandon Johnson and Lucas Corder will help man the interior, while senior guard Brandon Jackson, who did not play last year, is back and eager to contribute, Stinnett said.
The Indians attended a prestigious team camp at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., and also participated in tournaments at Barlow High in Gresham, Grants Pass and Phoenix this summer. More than 48 schools were represented at the five-day Gonzaga camp.
“There was a span there where we played 24 games in two weeks,” Stinnett said. “That was great.”
“The summer programs are extremely important. We were very successful this summer and success builds on itself. When you get a taste of winning, they get that confidence back.”
South Medford and Sheldon both went 11-4 in SWC play last season. Expect South Eugene 6-5 senior Spencer Coleman to lead the class of players to watch in the SWC.
On Friday, Willamette visits Robertson Memorial Gym for a 7 p.m. meeting. The Tribe kicks off its SWC season at North Medford on Jan. 5.
• You can reach sports reporter Dan Jones at 957-4219 or by e-mail at djones@nrtoday.com
The Indians, coming off a poor season, host non-conference Class 5A opponent Crater at 7 tonight in their season opener looking to get off to a quick start and avoid a beginning like last year, when the Tribe opened on a six-game losing skid. The Indians finished second to last in the Southwest Conference at 3-12 and went 5-19 overall.
“It just kind of leaves a bad feeling in you stomach when you get off to a tough start,” Roseburg head coach Craig Stinnett said. “I know every team wants this, but it would be great to get off to a good start.”
With six returning players, Stinnett believes his team's goals are achievable.
“We're very optimistic,” Stinnett said.
Senior guard Josh Malone, who became just as known for his floor-burn hustle as his offensive prowess last season, led the team in scoring and looks again to be a focal point of Stinnett's system. He'll also help neutralize the loss of Brady Sherriff, an explosive scorer who underwent season-ending ACL surgery on his right knee in Eugene in October. Other losses include point guard Manny Mendoza and post player Austin Gregg, who finished their careers with a victory over Grants Pass last season.
That leaves Malone, who averaged around 14 points in conference play, with plenty of responsibility.
“He is our leader by far in terms of work ethic and commitment,” Stinnett said. “We'll look to him to help carry our team. He has to do a lot of things for us with Sherriff out, so you'll probably see Josh handle the ball 98 percent of the time. And he doesn't mind that role.”
Malone won't be the only player with experience. Junior wing Bradley Seehawer is a 3-point marksman who's developed his game this offseason, Stinnett said.
“He's added more,” Stinnett said of Seehawer, who transferred from Sutherlin High before last season. “I think we'll see him make better decisions when he puts the ball on ground. He's going to be a very good player.”
Junior wing Micah Audiss, who came off the bench last year, is a dedicated defender whom Stinnett called a “rebounding machine.” Senior Thaddeus Davis was the quarterback for the football team this fall and returns to help guide the Tribe at point guard.
Experienced seniors Brandon Johnson and Lucas Corder will help man the interior, while senior guard Brandon Jackson, who did not play last year, is back and eager to contribute, Stinnett said.
The Indians attended a prestigious team camp at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., and also participated in tournaments at Barlow High in Gresham, Grants Pass and Phoenix this summer. More than 48 schools were represented at the five-day Gonzaga camp.
“There was a span there where we played 24 games in two weeks,” Stinnett said. “That was great.”
“The summer programs are extremely important. We were very successful this summer and success builds on itself. When you get a taste of winning, they get that confidence back.”
South Medford and Sheldon both went 11-4 in SWC play last season. Expect South Eugene 6-5 senior Spencer Coleman to lead the class of players to watch in the SWC.
On Friday, Willamette visits Robertson Memorial Gym for a 7 p.m. meeting. The Tribe kicks off its SWC season at North Medford on Jan. 5.
• You can reach sports reporter Dan Jones at 957-4219 or by e-mail at djones@nrtoday.com
