The Columbia-White Salmon Bruins will look a little faster this season. For the first time in third-year coach Evan Wiley’s tenure, the Bruins have the personnel to dictate a change.
“This is the first time we’ve had a group of guys that are athletic enough and have enough understanding of the game to play a little more up-tempo,” Wiley said. “In years past, we really emphasized slowing down and not getting caught running with teams that are stronger and faster. We’re going to cut them loose.”
Jacob Lockman is the lone all-league returner for a rather young Bruins squad. The 6-foot junior guard “stands out in his growth this offseason,” Wiley said.
He’ll be joined in the starting rotation by 5-10 wing Austin Charters, the football team’s quarterback, and 6-3 junior post Isaac Wang. Trout Lake transfer Chase Colloton, a 6-2 sophomore post, will also play significant minutes.
