The boys basketball season started Nov. 19. The Peoria Independent asked the local coaches for their outlook on the season.

GLENDALE PREP GRIFFINS

2A West Region

2024-25 Record: 16-9 overall, 5-3 region (Did not make playoffs)

Coach: Noah Roundy (Third season as Glendale Prep coach)

Top Returnee: G Talan Sprouse, Sr. (15.6 ppg, 1.9 spg); PG Daniel Andersen, Sr., 5-11 (10.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 6.1 apg).

How many years have you coached basketball? I’ve coached basketball for seven years. This will be my third year as head varsity coach at 26 years old.

What is your team’s best attribute entering this season? My team’s best attribute this season is experience. We have 10 seniors, most of which have played together since sixth grade. Another key attribute is our defense, we have kids tha

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