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PLEASURE RIDGE PARK
Coach: Dale Mabrey (31st year)

Last season: 21-9, lost to Bullitt East 81-58 in Sixth Region final.

Player to watch: F-G Max Clemons (6-4, Sr., 12.6 ppg., 7.2 rpg., 5.6 apg., 25 blocks). ”Max is a special player,’’ Mabrey said. “It’s been a long time since we have had a kid as college-ready as he is. I feel he is easily one of the state’s top five players. I think Bellarmine got a steal in him.’’

Other top players: G LaMontray Harris (6-6. So., 3.7 ppg., 3.8 rpg.); G Cortez Macklin (6-2, Sr., 10 ppg., 3.8 rpg.); PG Antonio McDaniels (5-10, So., 5.6 ppg., 2.7 apg.); F-G Jeril Taylor (6-4, Sr., 10.6 ppg., 5.2 rpg.); PG Taywan Taylor (5-10, Jr., 4.3 ppg.); F Spencer Sumpter (6-2, Jr., 3.4 ppg., 3.4 rpg.); F Jovonte Lavender (6-2, Jr.l, 1.4 ppg.).

Outlook: Clemons, Jeril Taylor and Macklin return as starters, and will be joined by Harris and McDaniels. Harris has grown since last season and his skill level has improved. The Panthers should be deep with 13 players back from last season. “This is without question the most kids we have return for a season,’’ Mabrey said. “We feel we will have an advantage early.’’