District and PIAA classification: 3-AAA
Head coach: Gary Bouchette (8th season).
2012-13 record: 15-8 overall, 10-6 in Lancaster-Lebanon League’s Section 3. Lost to Lancaster Mennonite in the District 3-AAA preliminary round.
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Players: Sam Light, 5-11 sr G
Richard Iwuagwu, 5-11 sr G
Isaac Ray, 5-11 jr G
Daymon Long, 6-0 sr F
Back-door cuts: While the well-tested Bouchette probably will be the tallest figure on the Northern Lebanon bench yet again, a lack of size has hardly been a significant hindrance for a steadily improving Vikings program that excels when the tempo and pace are quickened. That said, Bouchette definitely is pleased to have the lightning-fast Light bouncing around the backcourt launching true jumpers or flashing toward the rim seeking a finish or a trip to the line. Light averaged 23-plus a year ago (22 games in double figures) and likely will need to post similar numbers — veteran wings Iwuagwu and Ray also can fill it up — to keep the Vikings simmering near the top of the Section 3 standings. He has a terrific chance to wind up No. 1 on NLeb’s points list. Will definitely need to rebound and defend extremely well, but this is an entertaining team to watch.
Projected order of finish: 1st of 6.
First game: Friday, Dec. 6 vs. Middletown in the Annville-Cleona Tip-Off Tournament. 6 p.m. start.
First home game: Wednesday, Dec. 11 vs. Tulpehocken. 7:30 tip.
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