High school boys basketball: 1A team-by-team region capsules

The 2012-2013 high school basketball season gets underway this Tuesday with 25 games around the state. To prepare fans what should be another exciting season, the Deseret News has put together capsules for every team in 1A.

Every coach was invited to participate and submit information. The region rankings are based on coaches' preseason projections.

Region 17 Capsules

1. Layton Christian Academy

Coach: Bobby Porter (11th year)

2011-2012 Record: 14-9 (1st in Region 17 with 8-0)

2012 Postseason: Beat Bryce Valley in 1A championship game, 64-58

Returning Starters: 1

Returning Contributors:

Duce Namazi, Sr., Guard, 1.5 ppg

Preston Hill, Sr., Forward

DJ Lacey, Sr., Forward

Colin Greenhill, Sr., Forward

Kirklan Smith, Sr., Forward

Coach Comment: “We will be a fun team to watch. Our schedule will include South Sevier, Freemont, Ben Lomond, Roy, West High and South Summit — just to name a few schools. How good we are will be determined by how quickly we pick up our defensive concepts. We have added Tanaka Beard to our coaching staff replacing Ed Thompson, who was my top assistant coach for 10 years. I look forward to a fun season.”

2. St. Joseph High School

Coach: Chad Loosemore

2011-2012 Record: 7-14 record (3rd in Region 17 with 4-4 record)

2012 Postseason: Lost to Monticello in 1A first round, 57-36

Returning Starters: 5

Returning Contributors:

David Donlevy, Jr., Guard

Zach Johnstun, Sr., Guard

Jordan Jones, Sr., Guard

Pat Choffel, Sr., Guard

Thomas Emenger, Jr., Guard

3. Intermountain Christian School

Coach: Bodie Christensen (11th year)

2011-2012 Record: 8-9 (2nd in Region 17 with 6-2 record)

2012 Postseason: Lost to Liahona in 1A first round, 71-51

Returning Starters: 3

Returning Contributors:

Zach Paige, Sr., G/C/F, 17.3 ppg

Mickey Boettger, Jr., G/F, 13.1 ppg

Tim Webster, Jr., F, 1.0 ppg

Kendall Johnson, Soph., F

Coach Comment: “We are a young team looking to get better. We will be looking to improve our guard play. We hope to be strong defensively and good on the boards as this is one of our taller teams in several years.”

4. Legacy Preparatory Academy

Coach: Derrin Gardiner (7th year)

2011-2012 Record: New School

Returning Contributors:

Klint Gardiner, Sr.

Kylan Gardiner, Sr.