Scouting St. Viator Lions

St. Viator Lions

Coach Joe Majkowski (23rd year, 329-261)

Last year 15-11, 6-7 (T5th in ESCC)

Key losses Bryce Hensley (10.4 ppg, 52 3s), Dan Faerber, K.J. Sherwood (5.4 ppg)

Returning players Seniors Alan Aboona (6-1, G, all-area, 13.5 ppg, 3.5 apg, 2.5 rpg, 43 3s), Richard McLoughlin (6-1, F, 12.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg), Brendan King (6-1, F, 7.4 ppg, 29 3s), Jack Etchingham (6-3, F, 4.6 ppg), Danny Muench (5-11, G), Richard Markovits (6-0, F), Alex Campbell (6-0, G).

Newcomers Senior Julian Sipiora (6-2, F); juniors Cameron Korab (6-0, G), Ryan McGuigan (5-10, G), Quinn Murray (6-1, F), Nick Frett (6-1, G-F), Dan Moynihan (6-3, F), Colin Carney (6-1, F); sophomore Chris Myjak (6-4, C)

Outlook A core of four seniors who played vital roles last year - Aboona, McLoughlin, King and Etchingham - give Viator high hopes as it drops down in class to 3A this year. "They're all very smart players on the floor," Majkowski said. "They're already doing things on the court to help the other guys and help the team do the right thing." Aboona is one of the area's top point guards and has gotten stronger and McLoughlin has the ability to score in bunches and will be vital defensively and on the boards. King is a solid defender and ballhandler and Etchingham will play an even bigger role. "He may be one of the smartest kids out on the floor," Majkowski said. "He knows what to do and he'll be a tough defender." Myjak brings strength and offensive skills inside and Markovits and Muench also figure to see plenty of time. Sipiora, who also plays football and baseball, returns after a year off and will help defensively and attacking the basket. "Defensively they just play hard all the time," Majkowski said.