High School Spotlight: Fort Wayne Snider Panthers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The High School Spotlight Series is back and we are excited to feature multiple teams throughout the state once again! The season is still a few months away, but it is never too early to look ahead at the high school season. We will be taking a look at some quick hitters, the top player(s), a potential breakout player, other roster members, and more for the upcoming season. For today's spotlight, we take a look at the Fort Wayne Snider Panthers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Quick Hitters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Went 14-10 last season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lost to Carroll in Sectionals.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Head Coach Josh Riikonen returns for his 3rd year as head coach. He is 27-23<strong>&nbsp;</strong>as a head coach.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will compete for Sectional 5 Championship. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='2140449' first='Trell' last='Hogue']/[player_tooltip player_id='1744397' first='Xavier' last='Wilson']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jahari-miller/"></a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arguably the top team out of the Fort Wayne area, Snider looks poised for a big season, led by senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1744397' first='Xavier' last='Wilson'] and junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2140449' first='Trell' last='Hogue']. Together, they form one of the more dynamic backcourts in the state, returning a combined 26.4 points per game along with plenty of playmaking ability. Both Wilson and Hogue can create offensively on and off the ball while leveraging their natural athleticism. Expect them to provide a heavy dose of scoring for Snider this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Breakout Player: [player_tooltip player_id='2416898' first='Chance' last='DeRossett']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/landon-lampley/"></a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A player expected to make a big jump this season for Snider is sophomore shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2416898' first='Chance' last='DeRossett']. At 6'5, DeRossett is one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2028 class thanks to his length and athleticism on the wing. Watching him at the Prep Hoops Indiana Sophomore ID Camp, it was clear his size and ability to use his athleticism effectively have improved. He adds an extra dimension to Snider's lineup this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Key Roster Members</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2272814' first='Layne' last='Patterson']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2140409' first='Ketron' last='Paschall']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2140331' first='Braylin' last='Fertil']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->