Ridgefield Boys Basketball: Spudders take on new roles to replace top scorers

Every team must replace players who graduate, but that challenge is especially relevant for Ridgefield this season.

“I think we lost about 70 percent of our offense,” coach Jason Buffum said. “There are some guys that are having to take on some new roles.”

With the graduation of leading scorers Travis Gottsch and Louden Wardius, Ridgefield needs players to pick up the scoring load.

Tim Radosevich, a three-year starter at point guard, will shoulder more of the scoring load. But it will be a balanced effort. Matt Gama, Kellen Bringhurst, Kade Ramey and Cameron Short have all scored in double figures this season.

Defense remains Ridgefield’s top priority.

“Everywhere I’ve gone, what’s what we’ve hung our hat on,” Buffum said. “But we’ve got to find a way to get some more baskets. Whether that’s playing a little faster or pressing, taking quicker shots or getting offensive rebounds, we’ll see.”