by TCCNN Reporter Randy Pifer
updated on 11/11/17 at 4:05 PM
Returning stars Ryan LaPierre and Hugh Carson lead a retooled roster on a quest for an undefeated season. The TCC Fightin' Reformers are about to embark on their third season and look to have their deepest and most talented team yet. The additions of Jordan Cobb, Ben Davis and Patrick Gomer along with the entire 2016-17 team that went 6-3 should make for a tough challenge for any team to prepare. TCC veteran Donny Mathis also looks to make his return after missing the entire 2016-17 season with an undisclosed injury that he suffered on Fan Appreciation Night during the 2015-16 season finale. Head Coach LaPierre has a tough challenge of trying to find playing time for eleven players, but he seems to be up for the challenge. "We are playing in the 30 and over league for a reason. These guys get tired quickly" he said during the preseason coaches meetings. "We will make it work" he said emphatically.
The team will be without Pifer for a few weeks as he pursues a volleyball championship in the Pavilion indoor volleyball league. "Volleyball is my new love. Basketball takes a back seat at this juncture of my life" he quipped. Other reporters were quick to point out that Pifer was, without question, going to lose his starting spot to newcomer Gomer, and this was just his way of deflecting that painful fact. Pifer categorically denied that was the case.
The front court appears to be the strength of the team with Gomer, Carson and Rome Lawson looking to dominate with superior size and skill. "There is not another team in this league that can compete with us down low" said guard Daniel Brown. TCC will look to play a much faster tempo this year. "With this many bodies, it doesn't make sense to not run as hard as we can each trip down the court. If we get tired there is a fresh body on the bench who can come in" said assistant coach Sam Ali.
The backcourt, led by leading scorer LaPierre and defensive dynamo Brown, will have more open shots this year as opposing defenses will have to focus on stopping the Triplet Towers down low. "We will play inside-out and look for open shots on the perimeter" said Mathis, who has never met a shot he didn't like.
The TCCNN will announce the schedule when it is released as well as when the much anticipated Fan Appreciation Night will be held. "Fan Appreciation Night promises to be a real spectacle every year, but this year we have some real fun things planned" said team captain Carson. "I hope everyone will plan on coming out for as many games as possible this year" he exclaimed.
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