Boys basketball: Comets hope to start hoops season after football title

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A.J. Sharp is one of the players balancing football and basketball right now. Sharp is the quarterback for the Comets' football team and he'll play guard in basketball. (Larry Brennan/lbrennan@saukvalley.com)
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Gone are stars Mike Lee and Tim Wilson, and the Comets were bumped up to the Class 2A after their success last season.

But that's not lessening the team's hopes.

"Our expectations are the same as they were last year, if not greater," Moore said.

"We should pick up right where we left off," A.J. Sharp said. "I expect the same results, even though we're in 2A. We don't expect to lose."

Newman Comets

Coach: Ray Sharp (6th year, 75-61)

2011-12: 22-11, 12-2 Three Rivers

Advancement: Lost 41-35 to North Shore Country Day in 1A Northern Illinois University Super-Sectional

Key losses: John Hermes, Mike Lee, Jeremy Wilson, Tim Wilson

Key returners: Nic Miller, Kyle Moore, A.J. Sharp, Lucas Terveer

Opener: vs. Rock Falls at Sterling in Sauk Valley Shootout, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday

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