Conference: 5A-Southwest
Coach: Tommy White (27th season at Lakeside)
Assistant coach: Daniel Riggin
Last year’s record: 5-21 (sixth in 5A-Southwest)
Returning starters: Chris Aings (5-foot-10 junior guard; started every game as a sophomore)
Best inside players: Roger White (6-2 sophomore), Daniel Kelley (6-2 senior) and Mitch Irby (6-1 sophomore)
Best perimeter players: Aings, Nic Jones (6-1 sophomore), Trey Hendrix (5-7 sophomore), Keljin Blevins (6-1 sophomore), Mason Hatfield (6-0 senior) and Tucker Rudisill (6-0 junior)
How will you match/exceed/fall short of your success from last year: “This is a very young squad with high energy level. Our goal is to be as competitive as we can in every game.”
Strengths of team: Guard play
Weaknesses of team: Limited size
Game to watch: Lake Hamilton, Dec. 6, Summit Arena in Hot Springs
Toughest opponent: Camden Fairview. “They were the conference champion last season and return many players with experience,” White said.
College prospects: “There are some young players who could have a chance to play at the next level,” White said.