When the ‘Skins started this season, the only people that expected them to go anywhere were the members of the team, the coaching staff, and the dedicated fans. Throughout the season, they shocked non-believers and finished the regular season with a record of 17 wins and six losses, as well as the Suburban One League Patriot Division championship.

At the start of the district playoffs, the ‘Skins were seeded seventh. In the first round they were matched up with the 26th seeded Ridley Green Raiders, who had a record of 14wins and 11 losses.

Ridley was fired up behind the two bus loads of fans that came to Neshaminy to watch the game. But the ‘Skins were too much. The ‘Skins clamped down on the Green Raiders with a tough defense, helping them pull away with a 66-47 victory. Senior Sherman Brittingham had a game high of 26 points in the win.

Next up for the ‘Skins was the 10th seeded Spring Ford Rams. The ‘Skins built up an 18 point lead and managed to fend off the Rams and rally down the stretch to pull out a 63-58 win.

Sherman Brittingham scored 26 points in a second consecutive game. However, Coach Joe Blair gave much of the credit to junior Jamar Brittingham. He was sent to defend Springford’s best scorer, Mike Block, and held him to 16 points.

After winning the previous two games, the ‘Skins needed to win only one of their next three to advance to districts. The team hadn’t lost three games in a row throughout the entire season.

The first of the three games was against the second seeded team of Hatboro-Horsham. The ‘Skins put up a good fight but just couldn’t hold on in the long run. They still had two more chances to move into the state competition.

Their next opponent was Lower Marion. Despite an impressive game by junior Trevor Deeter, Lower Marion battled back to take the lead behind 6’6" senior center Kevin Farley. They finished with a 73-64 win, leaving the ‘Skins with a do or die situation in their next game.

In their final game, the ‘Skins faced off against West Chester East still seeking the one win needed to enter into the state tournament. Missed opportunities for the ‘Skins in the fourth quarter took the game into overtime. The ‘Skins put up a good fight but this heartbreak ended with a 59-56 score, in favor of West Chester East, ending the ‘Skins magical season.

"It was a season of achievement by a committed and skilled team," said Blair. "And I thought it was a testimony of what real teamwork can accomplish when you don't care about who gets the credit."

For many members of the team, this was their last season. Bryan Lawton, Sherman Brittingham, Craig Robinson, Brandon Ettinger, Mark Tingle, Matt McCaughey, Jay Rosnick, and Rob Nieves are all seniros and will all be graduating this year. Returning players that will need to step up for the 'Skins include juniors Trevor Deeter, Jamar Brittingham, Brian Brophy, Justin Edwards, and sophomore Ryan Giblin. Despite this many team members leaving, the 'Skins will prove to be tough competition next season.