Duncan wrestling coach Brandon Benson enters his first season with plenty of excitement and high expectations surrounding the program.

Despite practicing in a pool at the Quality Inn for much of last year, Duncan swim coach Andrew Bowers said the Demons had their most successful season ever in swimming.

MARLOW — In his second year coaching wrestling at Marlow, coach Kelly Henderson has some “question marks” at the high school level.

COMANCHE — The Indians enter wrestling season with an unheralded group, but coach Jason Miller sees plenty of potential.

Senior Ian Hickman is making the transition from point guard to center for the Central High boys basketball team.

VELMA — Velma-Alma graduated a combined seven starters from the boys and girls basketball teams, but coach Kenny Bare expects good things from both teams this season.

While the Empire boys basketball team starts the season with last year’s leading scorer, senior Tanner Ford on injured reserve, there is plenty of optimism out on the westside.

As first-year Bray-Doyle boys basketball coach Matt Chambers, starts his path towards building a program, he knows there will be some bumps in the road.

While the Marlow boys basketball team has to replace two key seniors, coach Kirk Harris sees plenty of potential in the this year’s squad, which will keep up the tradition of excellence at the guard positions.