Welcome to Knox Pages’ 2024-25 high school basketball preview. This season, we’re diving deep into all the local varsity basketball action. Over the coming days, we’ll highlight both boys’ and girls’ teams in these previews for every squad in our coverage area.
Scroll down to find comprehensive schedules, along with key details to keep you informed. Whether you’re a passionate fan or just looking to stay in the loop, we’ve got you covered. Let the countdown to tip-off begin!
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East Knox Bulldogs
Varsity Boys Basketball
Division: V
Conference: Knox Morrow Athletic Conference
Coach: Ryan Powell
Last year: 3-20
Schedule 📅
Nov. 29 — at Newcomerstown
Dec. 4 — Ridgewood
Dec. 7 — at Amanda-Clearcreek
Dec. 11 — at Loudonville
Dec. 14 — at Fredericktown
Dec. 18 — Northmor
Dec. 21 — at Centerburg
Dec. 27 — at Ridgedale
Dec. 30 — Utica
Jan. 4 — at Cardington
Jan. 7 — Mount Gilead
Jan. 10 — Danville
Jan. 14 — Loudonville
Jan. 17 — Fredericktown
Jan. 21 — at Northmor
Jan. 24 — Centerburg
Jan. 28 — Cardington
Jan. 31 — at Mount Gilead
Feb. 4 — at Danville
Feb. 8 — at Liberty Christian Academy
Feb. 15 — Tree of Life
PLAYER TO WATCH 👀
Corbin Poff-Wengerd
The senior combo guard was an All-Knox Morrow Athletic Conference second-team selection last year.
KEY STAT 📊
10.6
Points per game by Hayden Merritt, a team-best.
OUTLOOK 🔮
The Bulldogs struggled to score last year, averaging a KMAC-low 46.2 points per game in conference play. With Poff-Wengerd, Merritt and All-KMAC honorable-mention selection Bryer Korosec all back for their senior seasons, East Knox should be more consistent at the offensive end.
East Knox Bulldogs
Varsity Girls Basketball
Division: VI
Conference: Knox Morrow Athletic Conference
Coach: Mandy Todd
Last year: 7-16
Schedule 📅
Nov. 22 — Wynford
Nov. 26 — Heath
Dec. 6 — at Fredericktown
Dec. 10 — at Northmor
Dec. 13 — Centerburg
Dec. 17 — Cardington
Dec. 20 — at Mount Gilead
Dec. 28 — at Genoa Christian Academy
Jan. 3 — at Danville
Jan. 8 — at Loudonville
Jan. 11 — Fredericktown
Jan. 15 — Northmor
Jan. 18 — at Centerburg
Jan. 22 — at Cardington
Jan. 25 — Mount Gilead
Jan. 27 — at Lucas
Jan. 29 — Danville
Jan. 31 — Loudonville
Feb. 3 — Mount Vernon
Feb. 6 — at Mansfield Christian
Feb. 8 — at Hillsdale
PLAYER TO WATCH 👀
Sydney Opfer
A 6-foot senior center, Opfer is one of the top post players in the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference. She led the conference with 10.4 rebounds per game, earning a spot on the All-KMAC first team.
KEY STAT 📊
2
All-KMAC performers returning this winter. In addition to Opfer, Isabelle Bostic was an honorable-mention pick last year.
OUTLOOK 🔮
With Opfer, Bostic and Malena Streby leading the charge, the Bulldogs could move into the top half of the conference standings this winter.