Huskies counting on gained experience to take step forward
Nov. 20—After a transition year that featured a youth movement, Michael Kessler enters his second season as the head coach of the Eau Claire North boy's basketball team optimistic that his young team getting a year of experience under its belt will lead to more success on the hardwood.
Just a season ago, the young Huskies struggled to just a 2-23 record, but after returning what Kessler says is 75% of its offensive production with another year under its belt, along with marked improvement shown throughout last season, the hope is for North to take a big step forward.
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