2007-2008 Boys' Basketball Season Review
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After losing nearly 75% of the scoring and 74% of the rebounding from 2006-2007, there were many questions to be answered at the beginning of the 2007-2008 campaign for the Roncalli Rebel Boy’s Varsity basketball team.
The Rebels did more than answer the questions as they raced out to a 6-1 start after their first 7 games. After losing to perennial Marion County power North Central in the first round of the County Tourney 55-50, the Rebels reeled off 6 straight wins, including one over highly ranked Chatard.
After a three game losing skid to teams that ended the season a combined 50-19 (Cathedral, Northwest, and Perry Meridian), the Rebels went to the Southport Fieldhouse and defeated a very good Southport team. It is believed that this is only the second time in school history the Rebels have won at the Fieldhouse.
After a strong Senior Night win v. Speedway, the Rebels had to face the best Beech Grove team in their school’s history on their home floor in the first round of the sectional. After falling behind by as many 16 points in the third quarter, the Rebels came racing back to force overtime. The Rebels were not able to perform well in the OT and lost 70-62.
The Rebels finished the season 14-6. Only three teams in the 39 year history of the school have won more games than the Rebels. The Rebels allowed 45.8 points per game, which was just 1.3 points off the season record for fewest points allowed per game, set last year.
The Rebels were led in scoring by junior Aaron Evans with 18.9 ppg. Aaron also led the team in FT%, assists, and steals. Senior Tyler Thompson and sophomore Michael Mislan led the Rebels in FG% at 54%. Mislan also led the team in rebounding at 3.2 rpg, while senior Tyler Peterman was right behind him with 3.1 rpg. Peterman also guarded the other team’s best player every game.
Ryan Schnell led the team and was 2nd in the Metro Area with a 3 pt % of 47%. Conner Trumble had a career high six 3 pointers in the first half v. Chatard. John Hasty provided a spark off the bench all year for the Rebels.
Also seeing significant minutes for the Rebels were junior Kevin Banich and sophomore Kendell Miller.
School records broken or tied this year include the following: Senior Ryan Schnell tied a school record by hitting all four of his 3 point attempts early in the season against Brebeuf. Junior Aaron Evans tied a school record for free throws made in a game with 14 at Southport late in the season. Aaron also broke the school record for free throws made in a season (122) as well as free throws attempted in the season (150). Senior Tyler Thompson also set the school record for the number of charges taken in a season (16).
Several Rebels have also been honored with post season accolades and honors. Seniors Ryan Schnell and Tyler Peterman were selected to the All Marion County Honorable Mention Team. Senior Tyler Thompson was selected as this year’s Mental Attitude Award winner. Junior Aaron Evans was voted the team’s Most Valuable Player by his teammates as well as to the All-Marion County 2nd team and to the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Underclassmen Honorable Mention Team.
