FARMINGTON

Coach: Adam Thurston, 4th season

2016-17 result: 8-11, lost to Epping in Division IV first round

Top returning players: Krys Demers, sr., G; Ryan Seawards, sr., F; Logan Ebare, jr., F; Josh Tufts, jr., F

Other key players: Evan Ryder, sr., C; Gage Noel, jr., G; Marcus Berko, soph., G; Keagan Adams, soph., G; Brad Brooks, soph., F; Isaac Farfan, fr., G

Outlook: Expect the Tigers to improve on last year’s eight wins and maybe to advance in the D-IV tourney. Demers and Ebare give the team proven scoring. Senior big man Ian Condon, who transferred to Seacoast Christian Academy, is the only significant loss. ... “I’m excited about this group,” coach Thurston said. “Last year was all about learning how to win and the right way to win. We’ll build on that this year, finishing games.” ... The Tigers are off to an 0-2 start in D-IV with losses to Lisbon and Newmarket. They host the 39th annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash from Dec. 26-30.