Members of the Kelly boys basketball team, from left: Front -- Russell Carroll, Kyle Chipman, Stephen Strobel, Tyler Thurman, Derek Brucker, Brad Coleman; Back -- Jacob Glastetter, Jordan Felter, Dallas Tew, Zach Hamm, Spencer Ayers, Thomas DeBrock and Brandon Ayers.
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Coach: Cory Johnson, second season
Assistant coach: Matt Hale
Last year: 21-6, runner-up to Charleston in Class 3 District 2 tournament
Last year in the tournament: As the No. 7 seed, Kelly finished second by beating Meadow Heights, Charleston and Scott City before losing 63-60 to Jackson in overtime.
This year's record (through Dec. 18): 5-2
Players to watch: Jordan Felter, 6-2, senior; Brandon Ayers, 6-1, senior; Dallas Tew, 6-2, junior; Spencer Ayers, 6-3, junior.
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