East Ridge head coach Brody Justice said success is a pretty simple formula – play and work harder than anyone you play.
The Warriors will rely on the leadership of returners Dalton Wellman, Cameron Hess and Hunter Damron. Wellman averaged 12.2 points and 6.5 rebounds and Hess averaged 13 points on last year’s 12-16 team.
Other top returners Eli Rose, Braxton Stanley, Jackson Potter and Connor Puckett.
Justice is looking for help from newcomers Isaac Woods, Jon Mills, Matt Mills, Brad Howell, Zach Mason and Gavin Riley.
Justice added his team is looking to take pride in its defense and playing an up-tempo style of basketball.
East Ridge opens its season against Grundy, Va. at home on Dec. 3.
East Ridge schedule
Dec. 3 Grundy, Va. Home
Dec. 5 Pike Central Home
Dec. 10 Belfry Away
Dec. 12 Pikeville Away
Dec. 14 Prestonsburg Home
Dec. 17 Grundy, Va. Away
Dec. 18 Piarist School Home
Dec. 20-22 Derby Classic at Raceland
Dec. 28 Hyden Citizen’s Bank Classic
Harlan County at Leslie County H.S.
Jan. 3 Jenkins Away
Jan. 6 Magoffin County Away
Jan. 9 Shelby Valley Home
Jan. 11 Hatfield/McCoy Shootout
TBA at Williamson Fieldhouse
Jan. 13 Floyd Central Home
Jan. 15 15th Region All ‘A’ Classic
Paintsville at Appy Wireless Arena
Jan .20 Martin County Away
Jan. 23 Johnson Central Home
Jan. 28 Jenkins Home
Jan. 30 Phelps Away
Feb. 1 Shelby Valley Away
Feb. 4 Letcher Central Away
Feb. 6 Prestonsburg Away
Feb. 10 Pikeville Home
Feb. 13 Pike Central Away
Feb. 14 Piarist School Home
Feb. 15 Magoffin County Home
Feb. 18 Belfry Home
Feb. 20 Betsy Layne Away