Faith Lutheran boys basketball coach Bret Walter’s son, Brevin, is prime for a breakout senior season, and is drawing attention from multiple Division I programs after an impressive club campaign with the Las Vegas Knicks.
Basketball
The Desert Shields hope to contend for a league title in their return to Class 4A.
The Patriots are hoping to extend their run of consecutive state tournament appearances to seven.
The Gators are hoping to make a deep run in the playoffs under new head coach Reynaldo White.
The Mountain Lions return eight letter winners from last year’s team.
The Guardians make their debut as a Class 1A Southern League member this year.
The Falcons return eight letter winners from a team that placed second in the Southeast League.
The defending Sunset League champions bring back 11 letter winners.
The Aggies bring back six letter winners from last year’s squad.
The Skyhawks are primed for improved results this season.
The Lions expect to remain competitive after a successful debut season.
The Diamondbacks return only one starter from last year’s 20-win team.
The Dragons return four lettermen and hope to contend in the Sunset League.
The Bulldogs return four starters from last year’s squad.