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2A boys notebook: Akron might have trials early

The Rocky

Published November 30, 2008 at 9:08 p.m.

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* The Akron Rams, a perennial football power, have enough athleticism to play with most any team on the basketball court. The beginning of the season, though, might be a bit of a trial.

Joe McKay, a 6-foot forward who averaged a double-double in points and rebounds last season, will be out for an indefinite time because of a broken leg.

"If McKay is back, we could be right there," Akron coach Greg Clarkson said.

In the interim, guards Logan Davisson and Alec Vasquez, along with Bruce Hall in the post, will be relied upon to carry the team through the winter.

* Holyoke's Kyle Carper can leap out of the gym, play inside and out, and take most any defender to the rack off the dribble. The issue for the Dragons will be filling in early for injured players.

Austin Tharp, who averaged more than 11 points a game last season, is recovering from an injury, and Logan Krueger, a 5-11 role player, might miss the entire season after suffering a serious knee injury during the football season.

"Obviously, injuries are a key," Holyoke coach John Baumgartner said. "We hope we can get some of them back healthy when we need them."

* Telluride tasted success last season with a perfect record in District 3 and a 19-3 record overall. Seniors Michael Matthews, Ian MacCracken and Carl Schroedl combined for nearly 45 points a game last season. The addition of 6-4 sophomore transfer Kevin Doody adds depth off the bench.

"After a breakout season, we are looking to make the next step," Telluride coach Mike Hughes said. "If we keep working and improving, we will have a chance to be in the hunt in March."

* Cotopaxi lost three talented seniors to graduation, but the Pirates think the leadership of senior guard Andrew Gillespie can carry them through the early part of the season until the others get comfortable with their roles. Seniors Thomas Samora and Matt Donovan will give Gillespie some support.

* Zach Sanders can create in the open court, and the 6-2 senior guard at Longmont Christian will have some options on a potentially explosive offense. Jaren Jackson can shoot lights out from 17 feet and in, and Adam Gazdik runs the offense from his spot at the point.

"This is our best chance to get into the playoffs," Warriors coach Jerry Martin said. "(Gazdik) runs the offense and is a pure shooter and great penetrator."

* Kiowa is paced by senior point guard Zach Young, with the 6-6 Dan Sewald creating havoc in the paint. Young averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and five assists last season. Sewald was nearly as good, with 15 points and nearly 10 rebounds a game.

"I believe that this could be the year we make a run at the 2A championship," Indians coach Eli Moore said.

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