Arlington Baptist Eagles
1993-94 record: 21-6. Coach: Dan Magnum.
Top players: Jarrett Watson, 5-9, Sr., G.; K. C. Canada, 6-4, Jr., C; Ziyad Brown; Jerimiah Thompson, 6-4, Jr., C; Chuck Edwards, 6-0, Jr., F; Ziyad Brown, 5-10, G, Sr.
Outlook: This is the Eagles' last year in the Association of Christian Athletic League. Next year they will play in the MIAA. Magnum has nine players coming back from a team that won the National Christian League National Championship last season. K. Canada is a solid player who runs the floor well and should put up decent numbers. Watson leads a veteran offense, and Brown, who scored 26 points last week against Boys' Latin, should be a force.
Beth Tfiloh Warriors
1993-94: 14-16. Coach: Sam Perlin.
Top players: Frank Bohrer, 5-10, Jr., F/G.; David Brown, 6-1, Jr., F.; Sam Ruskin, Soph, 5-11, F.; Ben Rombro, 5-8, Soph., G.
Outlook: The Warriors lost five seniors. This season, only five underclassmen return, which might prove good in the long run. Coach Sam Perlin expects sophomore Ben Rombro to lead the way from his point guard spot.
Boys' Latin Lakers
1993-94 record: 10-14. Coach: Hugh Gelston.
Top players: J. D. Radebaugh, 6-4, Sr., C; Myron Hayes, 5-11, Sr., G; Wes Lovell, 6-3, Jr., F; Mike DiLonardo, 6-3, Jr., F; Jason Quenzer, 6-1, Sr., F.
Outlook: The Lakers will be a little young with three sophomores joining six returnees, but will have decent size in the paint with Radebaugh, Lovell and DiLonardo. Gelston likes his team's perimeter shooting and ability to score and rebound. Despite lacking overall quickness, the Lakers figure to be a contender in the MIAA B Conference.
Calvert Hall Cardinals
1993-94 record: 17-11. Coach: Mark Amatucci.
Top players: Gary Williams, 6-6, Soph., F; Vince Williams, 6-1, Sr., G; John McKay, 6-1, Sr., G; Tavar Witherspoon, 6-2, Jr., F; Sam Anyan, 6-6, Jr., F.
Outlook: Expect the Cardinals to be in the thick of things in the Catholic League, and to be in the Top 20 for most of the season. Coach Mark Amatucci, in his second year, has a very inexperienced and small team; however, they have some solid ** prospects. McKay, who averaged 14 points last season, will replace leading scorer Brian Taylor, who graduated. The Cardinals will need Tavar Witherspoon and Vince Williams to play big along side McKay. Also a key is the development of Anyan, a transfer from Woodlawn. Calvert Hall will play in three major tournaments -- the Charm City, Good Counsel and the Bishop McCorstein Tournament in New Jersey -- before the tough Catholic League schedule begins.
Carver A & T Wildcats
1993-94 record: no team. Coach: Jim Rhoads.
Top players: Patrick Williams, 5-9, Soph., G; Otis Knight, 6-2, Soph., F; Gil Wilt, 5-10, Soph., G.
Outlook: The Wolverines only fielded a junior varsity team last year and went 3-16. The goal is to finish .500 and make the playoffs. But this could be difficult with no seniors or juniors on the squad. Williams, who averaged 18 ppg on JV last season, is an exciting point guard.
Catonsville Comets
1993-94 record: 16-8. Coach: Vern Alban.
Top players: Herman Cooper, 6-3, Jr., F/G; Tremayne Littlejohn, 6-2, Soph., F; Dave Bortz, 5-5, Soph., G; Nat O'Connoll, 6-3, Sr., G/F.
Outlook: It is another rebuilding year for the Comets, who were region champions from 1990-93 and were eliminated in the region semifinals last year. Cooper, the leading returning scorer and rebounder, will move to the outside this year. The Comets have five sophomores on their roster and could start three.
Chesapeake Bayhawks
1993-94 record: 2-18. Coach: Kerry Hamilton.
Top players: Brian Seabrease, 6-7, Sr., C; Jonathan Brown, 6-2, Soph., F; Antoine White, 5-10, Jr., PG; Ray Hasselberger, 5-7, Jr., G; Christopher Eney, 6-1, Jr., F/G; Daniel Myers, 6-3, Jr., F.
Outlook: The revamped Bayhawks have a new coach and look to have a new attitude. With their quick backcourt and an above average bench, the Bayhawks could wear down defenses with their defense. Seabrease should supply a majority of the points.
Dulaney Lions
1993-94 record: 9-10. Coach: Glenn Snyder.
Top players: Jon Snyder, 6-1, Sr., G; Jon Steckler, 6-1, Sr., G/F; Rob Mitchell, 6-9, Sr., F; Spencer Stevens, 5-8, Jr., G.
Outlook: The Lions are extremely young and inexperienced. They have only one returning starter and nine of their 13 players have no varsity experience. Snyder (15.0 ppg), a two-year starter at shooting guard, will lead the offense with his outside shooting.
Dundalk Owls
1993-94 record: 14-9. Coach: Andrew Pons.
Top players: Jaquay Jackson, 5-10, Sr., SG; Damon McCollough, 6-0, Sr., G; Danny Thorpe, 6-2, Sr.; C.
Outlook: The Owls will be hard-pressed to repeat last year's performance with the loss of their three top scorers. They return one starter, Jackson, a defense specialist and only three others with varsity experience. Joining Jackson in the backcourt is McCollough, a transfer from Eastern Tech who is a reliable point guard.
Eastern Tech Mavericks
1993-94 record: 9-10. Coach: Joel Bailey.
Top players: Keith Allen, 6-3, Sr., F; Ryan Messercola, 6-3, Sr., G; Lee Thompson, 6-0, Jr., PG; Sam Plater, 6-4, Sr., F; Devell Engram, 6-4, Soph., C.
Outlook: Bailey calls this year's club the most unpredictable squad he has coached in his 28-year career. Youth at point guard and center could limit their success. Allen, the only returning starter, scored 25 ppg through his first four games last year, but dropped off late in the season to end with a 13-ppg scoring average. Allen, who has a 39-inch vertical leap, is the most athletic player on the team, but will get rebounding help from Plater and Engram.
Franklin Indians
1993-94 record: 10-10. Coach: Mike Squirrel.
Top players: Johnny Davis, 5-8, Jr., G; Magnus St. Ange, 6-5, Jr., C; Adam Campbell, 6-4, Sr., F; Nick Hienz, 6-2, Sr., F.
Outlook: The Indians have four returning starters from last year's state semifinal team, including their leading scorer, point guard Davis (12 ppg). The strength is the frontcourt, which averages 6-3. The Indians will look for most of their scoring inside because they lack an outside shooter. Depth is also questionable.
Hereford Bulls
1993-94 record: 10-10. Coach: Mark Trotta.
Top players: John Wingeart, 5-9, Sr., G; Brad Smith, 6-7, Sr., C; Matt Saunders, 5-9, Sr., G.
Outlook: Trotta takes over a guard-oriented Hereford squad. The Bulls, who advanced to the state finals two years ago, will be led by sharp-shooting Wingeart.
Kenwood Bluebirds
1993-94 record: 8-11. Coach: Cal Rumbley.
Top players: Chris Smith, 6-3, Sr., F; Antonio Maddox, 5-11, Sr., F; Shane Payne, 6-4, Sr., C; Kurtis Shultz, 6-0, Jr., G; Tim Brooks, 5-9, Sr., PG.
Outlook: The revamped Bluebirds enter the season with a lot of questions. They are small, but have a better shooting team. Maddox and Smith lead an athletic frontcourt that lacks experience.
Lansdowne Vikings
1993-94 record: 3-15. Coach: Mike Cromer.
Top players: Nick Lozzi, 5-10, Sr., G; Tom Crough, 5-8, Sr., G; Woody Keyser, 6-1, Jr., F; Joe Pugh, 6-1, Sr., F.; Brian Wagner, 6-3, Jr., F.
Outlook: Kenny Clay transferred to Arundel and leaves a large scoring hole. The Vikings have slowed their uptempo attack, shifting to a more controlled-style of offense. However, the perimeter-oriented offense remains with Lozzi and Crough contributing most of the three-pointers.
Loch Raven Raiders
1993-94 record: 12-9. Coach: Gary Horn.
Top players: Butch Liebert, 6-1, Sr., F; Andrew Kyle, 6-5, Sr., C; Kevin Kyle, 6-4, Sr., F; Scott MacCumbee, 6-0, Jr., G.
Outlook: MacCumbee ran the offense for a JV team that went 15-4. A good ballhandler, MacCumbee mainly will feed the ball to a quick frontcourt. A top priority is to find a scorer to replace Dane Elterman (22.7 ppg). The Raiders will spread out the scoring, but Liebert's outside scoring touch could be a consistent threat.
Loyola Dons
Coach: Jerry Savage. 1993-94 record: 11-17.
Top players: Matt Neubayer, 6-6, Jr., C; Mike O'Neill, 6-1, Jr., F/G; Jared Clelan, 6-0, Jr., G; Adam Shigley, 6-0, Jr., F.; Ryan Burch, 6-3, Jr., F.
Outlook: Coach Jerry Savage says he will start four guards this season. The loss of Tim O'Hara (graduated) and his 16.0 ppg average will hurt. Also, the Dons will miss the inside play of Reggie Boyce, now at Dunbar. But Savage is optimistic that his small team will be competitive in the Catholic League. He has the makings of a good young team for next year since he has four key juniors, in Neubayer, O'Neill, Clelan and Shigley, who is up from the junior varsity.
Lutheran Saints
1993-94 record: 14-8. Coach: Tom Lentsch.
Top players: Jason Hughes, 5-8, Jr., G; Alex Bickel, 5-8, Jr., G; Mike McCoy, 6-0, Soph., F; Matt Ernst, 6-4, Sr., F.
Outlook: Coach Tom Lentsch says his team will be rebuilding, a sharp contrast from a team that lost in the MIAA semifinals last season. He returns one player -- senior Matt Ernst, who didn't start last year. Gone is point guard Joe Davis and his 17 points and six assists a game. The Saints will be small and the inside play of McCoy and Ernst is important.
Milford Mill Millers
1993-94 record: 23-0. Coach: Homer Seidel.
Top players: Blanchard Hurd, 6-7, Sr., C; Keon Sellman, 6-3, Sr., F; Brian Whorley, 5-10, Sr., G; Kenny Brookins, 5-10, Sr, G.
Outlook: The defending Class 1A state champions have three starters back and have enough talent to make a run for another title. Hurd, who signed early with Loyola College, brings back his 23 ppg and 15 rpg. He is one of the top players in the area, and can dominate games. One question is chemistry and leadership, but the powerful frontcourt of Hurd and Sellman balances out most weaknesses.
Mt. Carmel Cougars
1993-94 record: 9-14. Coach: Leon Thomas.
Top players: Lloyd St. Rose, 5-10, Sr., G; Chuck Friedel, 6-0, Sr., F.; Bob Morris, 5-11, Sr., F.
Outlook: The Cougars have five returning players, led by Lloyd St. Rose, who averaged 17 points last season. "He's a good rebounder for his size," said coach Leon Thomas. Still, the Cougars are rebuilding. The Cougars will play in the MIAA B Conference. Expect Friedel to have some impact inside.
McDonogh Eagles
1993-94 record: 15-5. Coach: Albie Schwartz.
Top players: Bobby Sabelhaus, 6-6, Sr., C.; Sean Sullivan, 6-4, Sr., F.; Tobby Laden, 6-1, Sr., G.; Kevin Cummings, 6-0, Jr., G.
Outlook: The Eagles will be looking inside with Bobby Sabelhaus and Sean Sullivan to do the bulk of the scoring. Gone is All-Baltimore City/County player Donte Evans, so head coach Albie Schwartz will need his three-guard rotation, led by point guard Tommy Laden, to improve vastly in the MIAA A Conference.
Overlea Falcons
1993-94 record: 15-5. Coach: Tom Gere.
Top players: Troy Williams, 6-0, Jr., G; Shannon Barnette, 6-4, Jr., Shawn Hampton, 6-6, Fresh., C; Earl Badu, 5-10, Soph., PG; Matt Davis, 6-4, Soph., F.
Outlook: Williams (25 ppg) is the premier shooter in Baltimore County, and should improve with another year of varsity. However, the young Falcons sometimes rely on Williams too much for leadership and scoring. The Falcons are bigger, especially with the addition of the sizable but untested Hampton.
Owings Mills Eagles
1993-94 record: 6-12. Coach: Randy Pentz.
Top players: Terry Sims, 6-0, Sr., G; Dave Mize, 5-10, Sr., G; Paul Krome, 6-0, Sr., G; Donathan Johnson, 6-3, Sr., F/G; Brett Hughes, 6-9, Soph. C; Cory Zajdel, 6-2, Sr., G.
Outlook: The Eagles can utilize presses and double teams with the imposing Hughes as a last line of defense. The ballhandling duties move to Sims, who averaged 12 ppg and six apg last season as a shooting guard. He forces an open-court style of offense and penetrates powerfully to the basket.
Park Bruins
1993-94 record: 8-8. Coach: Mark Strine.
Top players: Keith Ganzenmuller, 6-1, Fresh, F.; Tbo Manekin, 6-1, Jr., G; Thurman Quigley, 6-2, Sr., F; Justin Goldstein, 5-11, Jr., F.; Jon Grissom, 6-0, Sr., C.; Cameron Stanley, 5-10, Jr., G.
Outlook: Mark Strine becomes the third coach in the last two years for the Bruins, but Strine is from the JV and the kids know him and like him. They will play an uptempo offense, led by junior point guard Tbo Manekin, who provides super leadership according to Strine. With six seniors, the coach thinks the Bruins might be one of the best teams in the MIAA. Center Jon Grissom
is a banger who should help inside.
Parkville Knights
1993-94 record: 0-18. Coach: Nelson Dennis.
Top players: Donnie Williams, 5-7, Sr., G; Paul Alderman, 6-3, Jr., C; Dan McGraw, 6-3, Jr., F; Ryan Wood, 5-11, Jr., F; Darrin Tucker, 5-7, Soph., G.
Outlook: Almost nothing remains from last season's disastrous year. The Knights have a new attitude with a roster comprised of players from a JV team that lost four games last season. Alderman, a transfer from Owings Mills, will add size inside. McGraw is a big and agile forward. Williams (six ppg, three apg), the only returning starter, will handle the offense.
Patapsco Patriots
1993-94 record: 6-14. Coach: Pat Conway.
Top players: Sal Greensfelder, 5-10, Sr., G; Charles Greensfelder, 5-7, Sr., G; Aaron Burleson, 6-2, Jr., G; Scott Hierstetter, 6-2, Sr., F.
Outlook: The Patriots have all their starters back, but some of the starters are fighting to hold their spots. The bench is pivital and the Patriots have more size than previous seasons. But the strength remains the backcourt. Charles Greensfelder and Burleson will alternate at point guard, and Sal Greensfelder will be the top outside shooter.
Perry Hall Gators
1993-94 record: 17-5. Coach: Phil Walter.
Top players: Devlin Green, 6-4, Sr., F; Calvin Phillips, 6-1, Sr., F; rTC Chris Kelley, 5-11, Sr., G; Ryan Pancakes, 6-4, Sr., F.
Outlook: Shooting is a major weakness for the Gators. A team of good finishers, the Gators will play an uptempo defense to force turnovers and easy baskets. Green (eight ppg) is the lone returning starter and his athleticism fits in with the running Gators.
Pikesville Panthers
1993-94 record: 2-15. Coach: Aaron Heisler.
Top players: Sam Altman, 5-9, Jr., G; Brian Ash, 5-11, Jr., G; John Miller, 6-5, Jr., C; Dawan Owens, 6-3, F; John Edleman, 5-11, Jr., G.
Outlook: The Panthers have eight players from a 15-2 JV, and have a junior-dominated squad. They lack strength and stamina, but have some size and a reliable backcourt. Altman is fundamentally sound and shoots exceptionally well from the outside.
Randallstown Rams
1993-94 record: 16-5. Coach: Kim Rivers.
Top players: Troy Lewis, 5-10, Jr., G; Cameron Bryant, 6-4, Sr., C; Lance Anderson, Sr., F/G; Daron Ward, 6-4, Sr., F; Raymond Smith, 5-10, Sr., G; T. J. Williamson, 5-10, Sr., G.
Outlook: The Rams are loaded, returning every starter from last year's state semifinalist. They can go 10 players deep and
added Smith, an outside-shooting transfer from Mount St. Joseph. Daron Ward (17 ppg) is the most dependable offensive threat, but each starter has explosive scoring ability. The biggest problem for first-year coach Rivers is trying to discipline run-and-gun tendencies.
St. Paul's Crusaders
1993-94 record: 9-10. Coach: Rick Collins.
Top players: Garth Timoll, 6-1, Sr., F.; Justin Singleton, 6-1, Soph., G.; Micheal Satyshur, 5-9, Fresh, G.; Chris Kakel, 6-3, Jr., F.; Tiano Brown, 6-4, Jr., C.
Outlook: The Crusaders post a young team that will start a freshman point guard in Micheal Satyshur, who is only 5-9. "Yeah, it scares me to start him," jokes Collins. "I think we'll be able to run the ball a lot this year, if we get consistency." Justin Singleton, the son of former Orioles outfielder Ken Singleton, will also see time. Timoll and Brown will need to be a force inside.
Sparrows Point Pointers
1993-94 record: 15-4. Coach: Russell Lingner.
Top players: Carnell Damon, 5-11, Sr., G; Griffin Dingle, 6-1, Jr., G; Pete Marshall, 6-0, Jr., G.
Outlook: The Pointers have replaced height with quickness. Damon will start for the fourth year at point guard, but will direct a more uptempo offense. The offense will be more balanced with the graduation of Will Marshall (20 ppg), who now starts at Western Maryland. The Pointers have even talent along the bench.
Towson Generals
1993-94 record: 7-13. Coach: Randy Dase.
Top players: Tim Womack, 6-2, Sr., F; Jeremy Armstrong, 6-1, Sr., F; Tyler Kreigh, 6-1, Sr., G; Neal Mason, 5-10, Jr., G.
Outlook: The inexperienced Generals lack a pure shooter and size. Womack (10 ppg) is the only returning player with any experience. They will have to outsmart and outrun opponents.
Towson Catholic
1993-94 record: 4-21. Coach: Mike Daniels.
Top players: Konata Springer, Sr.; 6-9, C; Fred Lewis, 6-4, Jr., F; Aliba Robertson, 6-1, Jr., G; Charles Harrison, 5-10, Sr., G.; Jason Fink, 6-2, Sr.; G; Patrick Turnage, 6-3, Jr.; F.
Outlook: Despite last year's record, the Owls have a strong returning cast, led by senior center Konata Springer (15.9 points, 7.8 rebounds), who will attend Manhattan. In order for Daniels to see some improvement, a pair of juniors -- Robertson and Turnage -- will have to step up. Their non-Catholic League schedule is one of the area's toughest. They play Good Counsel, St. John's Prospect Hall, travel to York, Pa., for a holiday tournament and play one of New York's top teams -- Tilden -- in another tournament.
Western Tech Wolverines
1993-94 record: no team. Coach: Troy Mackin.
Top players: Wayne Mundell, 5-11, Jr., F; Michael Thomas, 6-4, Soph., C; Dwane Murray, 5-6, Jr., G; Taj Doaty, 6-0, Soph., F.
Outlook: The Wolverines went 5-14 as a JV team last season. There are no seniors and a lack of leadership. The backcourt is strong with Mundell, a legitimate scorer, and Murray, a slashing
point guard.
Woodlawn Warriors
1993-94 record: 20-2. Coach: Daniel Hewins.
Top players: Keion Carpenter, 5-10, Sr., G; Marc Bragg, 6-4, Sr., F; Carl Sorrell, 6-1, Jr., F.
Outlook: This is not the Warriors of the past. Woodlawn went 94-22 over the last five seasons, but gone is the overpowering size. The Warriors are young, and only return PG Carpenter, who finds ways to create shots. With scoring coming mainly from Carpenter and Bragg, the Warriors will look to remain one of the top teams in the Baltimore County 3A-4A League.