Jerry Wilkens is in his fifth year as the head coach for the lady Bulldogs.

He said that he expects seniors to lead the team but that the team has a good mixture of younger players.

Returning players are Penny Kitterman, senior guard; Jessica Steffey, senior guard; Jessica Durkes, senior forward; Michelle Dean, junior guard; and Rebecca Schwinn, junior forward.

The Lady Bulldogs are already 1-1, including a 57-43 win against Eudora.

Kevin Wade is coaching the boys team. The Bulldogs finished 6-14 last year.

He has 23 players out including three returning starters and five returning letter winners.

Shane Duncan, senior guard; Jesse Phillips, senior guard; Aaron Gardner, junior guard; Robert Smith, junior forward; and Sean Willits, junior center, are the top returners.

Danny Williams, junior guard; Jason Owen, junior forward; Dan Boschert, senior guard; Chase Coffin, sophomore guard; Derek Peterson, sophomore forward; and Terence Fixico, freshman forward, could also contribute.