HEAD COACH
Kurt Gruppen, sixth season.
ASSISTANT COACH
Craig Hoeksema, Tyler VanBeek
[1]2020-21 RECORD
The Warriors finished with a 12-6 overall record and lost to Holton 42-40 in the Division 3 district semifinals.
CONFERENCE RECORD
The Warriors were 8-2 in Lakes 8 competition.
RETURNING STARTERS
Owen Varnado, 6-5 senior forward/guard, averaged 18.5 points and 8 rebounds per game.
Sam Liggett, 6-1 senior guard, averaged 9 points and 4 rebounds per game.
Joe Waller, 5-11 senior forward, averaged 4 points and 4 rebounds per game.
[2]OTHER KEY RETURNERS
Jaron Childers, 5-9 senior guard.
Jared Olsen, 5-9 junior guard.
KEY NEWCOMERS
No new players are expected to see a ton of court time at this point.
[3]ANTICIPATED TEAM STRENGTHS
The Warriors have great team chemistry, according to their coach. They have an understanding on each individuals’ role. They will also be great defenders in the half court. WMC will also benefit from the return of Varnado, one of the best players in the area.
ANTICIPATED TEAM CHALLENGES
The Warriors do not have a lot of depth, so staying away from foul trouble and injuries will be important. They also lack in overall size.
TEAMS TO BEAT IN THE CONFERENCE
Ludington is considered a favorite to win the Lakes 8 Conference, according to Coach Gruppen.
[4]FIRST GAMES
The Warriors will open the regular season on Tuesday December 7 against Hart on the road. Their first home game will be on Thursday Dec. 16 against Muskegon Heights.
COACH QUOTE
“I’m excited about our group. They are coachable kids, and that is all you can ask for as a coach. They have the potential to achieve more than expected and surprise some people this season.” – Kurt Gruppen.
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