Preview: Gateway Athletic Conference (South)

The Francis Howell Vikings return a strong nucleus from a 25-victory team that won a district championship a year ago, making them a prime contender in 2019. Troy and Fort Zumwalt West will also field solid teams as well while Francis Howell Central has the returning talent to experience a nice turnaround season.

Top Returning Players

Daylan Dalton 5’7″ Francis Howell (’19)

Jim King 6’6″ Troy (’19)

Matt Schark 6’4″ Francis Howell (’19)

Sam Thompson 6’9″ Francis Howell (’21)

Blake Busateri 6’3″ Timberland (’19)

Tyrek Coleman 6’2″ Francis Howell Central (’19)

Kaileb Bryant 6’2″ Fort Zumwalt West (’19)

Braden Nett 6’3″ Troy (’20)

Terron Robinson 6’2″ Francis Howell Central (’19)

Matt Simmons 6’1″ Francis Howell (’19)

Anthony Hople 6’2″ Francis Howell North (’19)

Myles Estrada 6’0″ Francis Howell Central (’21)

Brendan Deters 6’1″ Troy (’21)

Kaleb Anderson 6’1″ Francis Howell Central (’19)

Top Newcomers

Luke Busateri 6’2″ Timberland (’22)

Predicted Order of Finish

1 Francis Howell

2 Troy

3 Fort Zumwalt West

4 Francis Howell Central

5 Timberland

6 Francis Howell North