Circle Thunderbirds – Basketball Preview – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm

League: AVCTL Division III

BOYS

Head Coach: Jordan Crawford

Last Five Seasons: 

2025 – 14-9

2024 – 19-4

2023 – 19-4

2022 – 11-10

2021 – 6-16

Key Returning Players: Clay Gilbertson, 6-3, sr., G; Easton Smith, 5-9, sr., G; Keenan Boldra, 5-9, sr., G

Coach Crawford says:

“On paper we may not scream off the page with a ton of varsity returners going into the preseason, but that’s why we play for late February and early March. These are a group of guys who are going to continue to build our culture of relentless effort each and every day.”

GIRLS

Head Coach: Brian Henry

Last Five Seasons: 

2025 – 10-12

2024 – 15-7

2023 – 15-7

2022 – 11-11

2021 – 14-6

Key Returning Players: Lauren Swilley, 5-7, sr., F; Brookelyn Patty, 5-8, sr., F; Hailey Coble,  5-8, sr., G; Avery Wartick, 5-7, jr., F; Willow Oliver, 5-5, jr., G; Mackenzie Wittlake, 5-9, jr., F; Katelyn Vogts, 6-1, sr., G

Coach Henry says:

“Circle returns seven letter winners from last year’s squad. The T-Birds hope to build off of last season.”

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