High School Spotlight: Pendleton Heights Arabians

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school season is still a few months away but with team workouts starting to take place, it is the perfect time to start previewing the season. In this series, we will be a look at some quick hitters, the top player, potential breakout player, other roster roster members and notable games of the upcoming season. For today's spotlight, we take a look at the Pendleton Heights Arabians.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Quick Hitters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Finished 8-17 last season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lost to New Palestine in Sectionals</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Haven't had a winning season since 2016-17</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Joe Buck returns for 14th season as head coach. 235-169 in 19 years as a head coach. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1275772' first='Josiah' last='Gustin']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gustin has made a strong case as one of the biggest in-state stock risers in the 2024 class in the past year now. The 6'7″ forward has always had a ton of upside, but that potential met production over the last year which led to his recruitment really heating up. Gustin is a great athlete and has gotten stronger as of late which has helped him as a finisher, rebounder, and defender. Picked up some great offers from a couple of D1s due to his stock rise and improved overall game. He is going to be the top option for the Arabians this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Breakout Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1457477' first='Seth' last='LaRavia']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LaRavia comes into his senior season as a transfer from Westfield and will be looking at this season as a potential breakout year. LaRavia a 6'6 power forward, was one of the better versatile forwards at the camp this weekend. Scores mostly around the rim with a smooth touch but also hit a few jumpers as well, which is one of the better parts of his overall game. He uses his big frame very well and will get physical against the defense if needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Important Roster Members</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1275806' first='Brayden' last='Kanitz']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2053680' first='Joseph' last='Estes'] </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1560972' first='Cooper' last='Sims']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notable Games (Confirmed)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>at Anderson (11/21)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>at Westfield (11/28)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Guerin Catholic (12/12)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Madison County Tournament (1/2) </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Greenfield-Central (1/26)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->