The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 November 1983 — Page 24

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Inside game important aspect of Warrior team

By TOM CHARLES Sports Writer John Wysong is not the type of coach who is content to rest on is laurels. The Warriors surprised many area fans last year on their way to a 17-6 record and an NLC title. But don’t expect to hear much about the accomplishments from Wysong. “I think of every year as a new year,” said Wysong. “I don’t really think that the success last year can do anything for this year.” Wysong’s point is particularly in light of the changes in the Warriors’ roster this

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winter. For the second consecutive season, the program will be filled with a corps of new faces. “We have a lot of new people who have to get used to what we are doing,” noted Wysong in reference to several players who have moved up from the junior varsity ranks. “But we had the same situation last year, too. After last season I just sort of stopped with expectations.” One thing that Wysong knows for sure is that his Warriors will have to make some adjustments to compensate for the loss of some key talent. Graduation losses will require the biggest

changes in the middle due to the departure of 6-11 Ron Spunar. Spunar, who averaged 12.6 points per game and hauled down 215 rebounds, was a cornerstone for both the offense and defense last year. This year the Warriors do not have the luxury of his height to fall back on. “We geared all our defense around Ron being 6-11 and in the middle,” said Wysong. “Also our offense was geared that way—- — we wanted the ball inside, which we felt was important even against good defensive coverage, we could get it inside because of his height.” It is not surprising, then, that Wysong sees the inside game as one of the important aspects of this year’s team. “Rebounding will be a big key for us,” he said. “We have to try to compensate for the loss of height through good defensive positioning.” Perimeter shooting will also take on added importance in an attack that Wysong says is sparked by complete players He makes a special point of emphasizing that he has players who are complete players; athletes who are capable of working I i gjESwS 11. Located Oa Halo Island At Laks Wawasoo

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