Suburban League Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Suburban League added several teams recently and expanded the league quite a bit. In their first big year, the league produced one of the top teams in the state (Brecksville-Broadview Heights) as well as a District Runner-Up (Stow-Munroe Falls) and was competitive throughout the season. I can see 2 teams again competing for a District title as the league has some contenders yet again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Contenders</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Brecksville-Broadview Heights</em></strong>- The Bees were one of the best teams in Ohio last year and put together quite an impressive season before being beaten by Cleveland Heights to end their season. While they lose a multi-year letterman in Tyler Ganley, the Bees have back one of the most exciting players in the league in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1148120' first='Luke' last='Skaljac']</strong> (Jr) who is attracting attention from multiple D1 programs. Role guys <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1201865' first='Chase' last='Garito']</strong> (Sr) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1432057' first='Brady' last='Ganley']</strong> (So) return to surround Skaljac on the offensive end. Brecksville makes a legitimate case to return to the District Finals and will be the overwhelming favorite in the league to start the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stow-Munroe Falls</em></strong>- The Bulldogs are returning virtually everybody from a 15 win team. A District Final appearance was the highlight of their season as Stow surprised many with their run and success. While they have no All-District performers returning, this team is loaded with upperclassmen led by <strong>A.J. Pestello</strong> (Sr) and <strong>Titus Baskersville IV</strong> (Sr). <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1494500' first='Nick' last='Timberlake']</strong> (Sr) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1494487' first='Reece' last='Raymond-Smith']</strong> (Jr) also are back. Size won't be an issue nor will the experience, meaning Stow could return to a District title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Expected Finish</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(National Division)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol><li><strong><em>Brecksville-Broadview Heights</em></strong>- Have the best player back (Skaljac) and plenty of pieces from last year's ultra successful season.</li><li><strong><em>Stow-Munroe Falls</em></strong>- Senior heavy team in District Finals a year ago.</li><li><strong><em>Wadsworth</em></strong>- Return maybe the 2nd best player in the league in Wright State commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='976068' first='Solomon' last='Callaghan']</strong> (Sr) along with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1525042' first='Maxx' last='Bosley']</strong> (Jr) to form a solid backcourt.</li><li><strong><em>Nordonia</em></strong>- 2 seniors returning that contributed a lot in <strong>Isaac Henry</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1512598' first='Isaac' last='Cherry']</strong>. </li><li><strong><em>Hudson</em></strong>- Struggled a year ago but return 2 exciting players in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1201832' first='Mike' last='Steel']</strong> (Sr) and <strong>Tino Yli-Junnila</strong> (Jr). Should be improved this year.</li><li><strong><em>Twinsburg</em></strong>- Losing 2 of their top 3 from second best team last year. <strong>David Coniglio</strong> (Sr) returns.</li><li><strong><em>North Royalton</em></strong>- Likely a year away with their best returning player being a junior (<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1477052' first='Jad' last='Suleiman']</strong>). </li></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(American Division)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol><li><strong><em>Tallmadge</em></strong>- Bringing back great athleticism in <strong>Collin Dixon</strong> (Sr) who is Wisconsin football commit and <strong>Ty Hurst</strong> (Sr). As long as Dixon plays, this team will be tough. Added <strong>Paul Rusinko</strong> (So) from CVCA for additional depth.</li><li><strong><em>Highland</em></strong>- Will be bringing in one of the more exciting incoming freshman in <strong>Evangelos Verginis</strong> (Fr).</li><li><strong><em>Copley</em></strong>- Indians lose great player in Caleb Laurich. Can <strong>Trent Wininger</strong> (Jr) alleviate that loss?</li><li><strong><em>Revere</em></strong>- Return <strong>Baron Bania</strong> (Sr) for another run.</li><li><strong><em>Kent Roosevelt</em></strong>- Losing their top 2 and moving up to Division I this year.</li><li><strong><em>Barberton</em></strong>- Will miss production from an All-District player (Tony Fox).</li><li><strong><em>Aurora</em></strong>- Missing their top guys from last season.</li><li><strong><em>Cuyahoga Falls</em></strong>- Returning couple juniors from 5 win team last year. </li></ol> <!-- /wp:list -->