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Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012
The Courier
Ark. River Valley Basketball
THE RED DEVILS: GAINING MOMENTUM ROCKY 2011-12 LEADS TO LEARNING EXPERIENCE Red Devils roster Konner Johnston Joey Vaughn Landree Harris Cole Duvall Alex Spradlin Kaleb Tunnel Phillip Barnett Malachi McDaniel Jacob Bobo
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Key Players: Konner Johnston, Joey Vaughn, Cole Duvall, Caleb Tunnel, Alex Spradlin
BY TRAVIS SIMPSON sports@couriernews.com
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The Atkins Red Devils return from a rocky transitional year, hopefully better off for their trials. Last year head coach Keith Tanner took over for former head coach Craig Pinion. The transition, combined with the inexperience of
the team, proved to be disastrous for the season’s record. But that’s not to call the entire year a wasted effort. “It was a rebuilding year,” Tanner said. “We played a lot of young players with no seniors, and we improved all year. We peaked there at the end.”
Tanner said that experience brought the team closer together, and as a team that’s returning all starters and lost no seniors — that can make for a potent squad. “They’re unselfish,” Tanner said. “Their willingness to play together and to know their roles and do what it takes
to win as a team is a major strength. We have improved in every aspect of the game and we’re going to be ready to compete this year.” Coach: Keith Tanner Assistant: Josh Bjorgum 2011-12 Record: 1-22 Home: Red Devil Gymnasium
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