HEAD COACH
Bill Core, 21st season
ASSISTANT COACH
Randy White
2020-21 RECORD
The Lakers finished last season with a 7-11 overall record. The season ended by forfeit due to COVID at the start of Division 2 regionals.
CONFERENCE RECORD
4-10 in O-K Blue Conference play last season.
[1]RETURNING STARTERS
Kaden George, 6-3 senior guard/forward who averaged 15.3 points per game.
Jackson Core, 6-2 senior point guard who averaged 4.6 points per game.
Porter Saunders, 6-2 senior forward who averaged 6.5 points per game.
OTHER KEY RETURNERS
Evan McDermott, 6-4 senior forward, averaged 3.9 points per game.
Nino Padula, 5-10 senior guard.
Dylan Lisman, 5-9 senior guard.
Link Deephouse, 5-11 senior guard.
San VanderHeide, 6-6 senior center.
[2]KEY NEWCOMERS
Carter Ball, 5-11 junior guard.
Derrick Paggeot, 6-1 junior forward.
Jack Duggins, 6-3 junior center.
Zach Schlepp, 6-3 sophomore guard/forward.
Eli Morrison, 6-2 sophomore forward.
ANTICIPATED STRENGTHS
The Lakers are returning a lot of experience with eight seniors on the roster. They are also versatile and have athleticism.
ANTICIPATED CHALLENGES
Spring Lake has some size at the guard position but not in the post. The team will need to improve on its rebounding ability.
[3]TEAMS TO BEAT IN THE CONFERENCE
Coach Core believes that Hudsonville Unity Christian has the best chance to win the O-K Blue Conference this season.
FIRST GAME
The Lakers will host Whitehall on Tuesday December 7 in their season opener.
COACH QUOTE
“This is going to be a special season for me, as my son is now a senior and I have been around him and his classmates since they were in third grade. It is easy to have the fire to be pumped about the season.” – Bill Core.
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