CHASE
Head coach: Jim Wigren (19th season)
2016 record: 5-8
Key players: Josh Gilbert, Stefanos Bilis.
Coach’s take” “We’re very young (oldest player is a sophomore), but we will be competitive. A winning record would be a good result. We hope to do as well in the City Tournament as we did last year (2nd place).”
POMPERAUG
Head coach: Rich Szymanski (29th season, 351-90-3)
2016 record: 11-4, ninth overall in state championship
Key player: Jason Hirschauer (Jr., only returning varsity player)
Coach’s take: “We have a young team and are looking to qualify for the SWC championship and state championship. The SWC is always strong. Joel Barlow is defending state champion.”
WOLCOTT TECH
Head coach: Carl Palazzotto Jr. (5th season)
2016 record: 17-0, Constitution State Conference champions.
Key players: Jake Gasper (Sr.), Carter Wheeler (Jr.), Max Keller (Jr.), Jon Gasper (So.).
Coach’s take: “Wee have four of our starting five from last year returning and they are all looking forward to defending their title. We are adding more local teams to our schedule so we can continue to grow.”
Outlook on CSC: We have a couple of tough opponents on the schedule and if we can get by them, we think we can win the Conference again.