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VW-Area Winter Sport's Preview: Delphos Jefferson Boys Basketball

Friday, 14 November 2008

DELPHOS -- The 2008-09 Delphos Jefferson Boys' Basketball Preview is listed below. DJ Wildcats - Head Coach: Marc Smith -Years at DJHS: 4 -2007-08 record: 10-11 overall, 3-6 in the Northwest Conference -Asst. Coach: Mark Jettinghoff -JV Coach: Todd Grothaus -Conference: Northwest Conference -Returning Starters (4): Mike Rahrig, Bubba Shivley, Matt Gerdeman, Jordan Jettinghoff -Returning Lettermen (8): Josh Miller, Bubba Shivley, Mike Rahrig, Matt Gerdeman, Matthew Antalis, Austin Bonifas, Jordan Jettinghoff, Craig Carder -Key Losses: Michael Wiltsie (4 year letterman) -Key Returners: Mike Rahrig (7.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg) Matt Gerdeman (7.0 ppg, 5.2 rpg) Jordan Jettinghoff (6.9 ppg, 2.5 apg) Josh Miller (6.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg) Matthew Antalis (6.3 ppg, 5.2 rpg) Craig Carder (5.5 ppg, 4.3 rpg) Bubba Shivley (2.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg) -Newcomers: Andy Wiltsie, Ryan Ebbeskotte, Logan Bonifas, Mitchell Antalis -Outlook - Delphos Jefferson Head Coach Marc Smith returns 4 starters and 8 lettermen as he begins his fourth year at the helm of the Wildcats. Jefferson must replace 4 year letterman and all-District 8 shooting guard Michael Wiltsie, but the Cats return experience at virtually every position. Mike Rahrig, Bubba Shivley, and Josh Miller return for their 4th year on the varsity roster; while Matt Gerdeman, Matthew Antalis, and Jordan Jettinghoff are in their 3rd go around. Gerdeman was a first team all-Van Wert Area selection one year ago and Jettinghoff was an Honorable Mention selection on the same team. The perimeter game is expected to improve with Jettinghoff, Carder, Rahrig, and Austin Bonifas leading the way. Newcomers Andy Wiltsie, Ryan Ebbeskotte, and Logan Bonifas are expected to push for playing time at the guard position. Jefferson is deep in the post with Gerdeman, Shivley, Antalis, and Miller (also capable on the perimeter) leading the way. Sophomore Mitchell Antalis looks to bolster the Cats in the paint.