Don’t be surprised when you’re sitting in the bleachers on Friday nights this season and you can recognize most of the faces on the Boys Basketball team. Having nine players returning with varsity experience out of a 14-man roster should help the 'Skins greatly this year.

The lone sophomore of the bunch Ryan Giblin, has potential and is showing constant signs of improvement.

Even though the skins have experience, the acquisition of new head coach Joe Blair will bring a new system in and a new coaching staff.

“I’m excited about my staff and I really like my team," said Blair. "I think we’re at a little disadvantage because we’re bringing in a totally new system. We’ll probably get better as we go toward the end of the season."

Blair is also a well-respected English teacher at our school and has high expectations for the team this year.

The tri-captains Bryan Lawton, Sherman Brittingham, and Brandon Ettinger lead this year’s team with much dedication. Lawton, who was second-team all-league last season averaged 13.8 points a game.

Sherman, also a star on the football field, will be taking off his cleats and stepping on the court this season, and is a key player for the 'Skins this year.

Ettinger, who is coming off a heart breaking torn Anterior Crutiat Ligament, which he injured in a scrimmage that ended his season last year, looks to come back strong and is hoping to contribute this season.

“My knee is feeling good, I might be a little slower against the quicker teams but it will hold up," Ettinger said.

“Everyone is back from last season, we are really playing together and working together well. The new coaching staff is wonderful, and very supportive, we can’t wait to get started," Ettinger said.

With a league full of strong teams such as Council Rock, Pennsbury, and Truman, this year should be a tough one for the 'Skins. The Redskins still remain confident and are looking foreward to the tough competition.

The 'Skins had their first taste of competition on Friday, Dec. 1, where they travelled to Cheltenham. They achieved their goal by winning the game 55-49. Bryan Lawton led the team with 18 points, Mark Tingle and Craig Robinson each had 12 points.

"I really like the potential of the team this year. How quickly they pick up our system and philosophy will determine our strength," said Blair. "We will greatly rely on senior leadership this season."