“Overall I think this season tested us,” says Heyler, “We faced a ton of adversity throughout the season .. especially with injuries and illnesses .. but we're proud of how our guys continued to show up. Ultimately those adversities helped up grow .. especially some of our underclassmen, who gained some valuable varsity minutes and experience.”

Williamson averaged 38 points per game while giving up 63, with their wins coming over Sayre (3-19), Galeton (7-15) and Canton (1-21), twice. 

“The season didn't unfold how we planned,” says Heyler, “but it provided some development that will help us moving forward.”

Junior Maddox Hartman led the Warriors in scoring, averaging 12.5 points per game with 24 threes and adding 3.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.9 steals per game.

“Maddox carried a significant load for us and was a major contributor on the offensive end this season,” says Heyler, “He has the potential to be even more impactful next year.”

Senior AJ Hargarther, who Heyler says “provided us toughness and presence in the paint”, led Williamson in rebounding, grabbing 6.3 boards per game while adding 6.7 points and 2.1 blocked shots a game.

Heyler states that junior Kayden Moon “showed the ability to take over stretches of games, took on tough assignments and gave us physicality on the defensive end”. Moon averaged 6.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game. 

Heyler points to brothers Uriah (so., 4 ppg, 3.3 rpg) and Shae (fr., 2.1 ppg, 2 rpg) Davis as players that contributed earlier than anticipated and that “brought toughness every play and did the little things that don't always show up in the box score”. 

As they head to an offseason focused on player and program development, the Warriors’ coaches are optimistic.

“Despite the ups and downs of this season, I think the foundation that is being built is encouraging,” says Heyler, “We're grateful for this group and the effort they gave us. Adversity can either divide you or grow you ..  we believe this group learned hard, valuable lessons that will push us forward long term.”