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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Danville Blue Devils
Varsity Boys Basketball
Division: VII
Conference: Knox Morrow Athletic Conference
Coach: Steve Lyons
Last year: 5-18
Schedule 📅
Nov. 30 — Granville Christian Academy
Dec. 4 — at Lucas
Dec. 11 — Mount Gilead
Dec. 14 — Centerburg
Dec. 18 — at Cardington
Dec. 21 — Fredericktown
Dec. 27 — at Newark Catholic
Jan. 4 — at Northmor
Jan. 10 — at East Knox
Jan. 11 — Crestline
Jan. 14 — at Mount Gilead
Jan. 17 — at Centerburg
Jan. 18 — Mansfield Christian
Jan. 24 — at Fredericktown
Jan. 31 — at Loudonville
Feb. 1 — Mansfield St. Peter’s
Feb. 4 — East Knox
Feb. 7 — at Ridgewood
Feb. 11 — Liberty Christian
PLAYER TO WATCH 👀
Ashton Spaulding
A 6-foot-2 junior, Spaulding was a Knox Morrow Athletic Conference second-team pick last winter. The physical forward averaged 7.4 rebounds a game.
KEY STAT 📊
6
Years since Danville’s last winning season. The Blue Devils were 18-8 in 2017-18 and have a combined 39 wins in the six seasons since then.
OUTLOOK 🔮
The Blue Devils will once again get a late start on the season as the football team has reached the state semifinals. Danville was 1-9 in December last year after the football team reached the regional championship game.
Danville Blue Devils
Varsity Girls Basketball
Division: VII
Conference: Knox Morrow Athletic Conference
Coach: Matt Proper
Last year: 17-7
Schedule 📅
Nov. 23 — Columbus Patriot Prep Academy
Nov. 26 — at Delaware Hayes
Dec. 3 — at Mount Gilead
Dec. 6 — Centerburg
Dec. 10 — Cardington
Dec. 13 — East Knox
Dec. 17 — Northmor
Dec. 20 — at Loudonville
Dec. 23 — at Lucas
Dec. 28 — Northridge
Dec. 30 — River View
Jan. 3 — East Knox
Jan. 6 — Ridgewood
Jan. 8 — Mount Gilead
Jan. 11 — at Centerburg
Jan. 15 — at Cardington
Jan. 18 — Fredericktown
Jan. 22 — at Northmor
Jan. 25 — Loudonville
Jan. 29 — at East Knox
Feb. 8 — at Smithville
Feb. 12 — Newark Catholic
PLAYER TO WATCH 👀
Addison Mickley
A 5-foot-10 post player, Mickley averaged nearly a blocked shot a game last year.
KEY STAT 📊
4
All-Knox Morrow Athletic Conference performers lost to graduation. Ella Proper and Kylee Hess were first-teamers, while Jaylyn Smith was a second-team pick and Grace Gronberg was an honorable-mention selection.
OUTLOOK 🔮
The Blue Devils have some big shoes to fill if they are to again challenge for the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference crown after tying for second last year.