Boys Basketball

2025-26 Season Preview

The Roncalli Royals are excited for year four under head coach, Jamin Wernke R’02.  The Royals will bring back a lot of experience, but lost some important seniors in Noah Schmaltz, Luke Greene and Keegan Rund. The 25-26 Royals will have depth, length and versatility.

Seniors Joe Taylor and Conner Kesler are the most experienced players on this year’s team. Conner averaged 13 points per game last year, making more than 2 three pointers per game.  Joe averaged 11 points and over 7 rebounds per game and was a really good rim protector. The Royals will have three more seniors leading the team this year. Luke Feldman and Luke Baker both bring starting experience, and Brayden Collins brings his leadership, toughness and perseverance daily. Last year, Luke Feldman was “Mr Efficiency”, as he shot 59% from the field, 51% from 3 and 90% from the free throw line. Luke Baker brings a great competitive spirit on both ends of the floor to go along with this strength and athleticism.

The Royals are also excited about their young core, led by two juniors and a couple sophomores. Junior Will Hegwood, a 6’1” point guard, has started every game of his high school career.  He averaged 7 points and 5 assists last year, while typically guarding the opposing team’s best player. Junior Joey Ortman, a 6’5” transfer from Greenwood, where he averaged 10 points per game, will provide additional length and shooting ability for the Royals. Rounding out this year’s team will be sophomores Reagan Cheesman and Caleb Maurer, along with junior Joey Matis. They all look to build off of impressive junior varsity seasons from last year.