Shooter, I understand that you need to be positive and upbeat about your team. That's your job along with teaching these kids. I applaud that, sincerely. I think you have done a heck of a job up there. You and your team are to be commended.
As for predictions, well I said that Jasper would finish 4th and miss the playoffs last year, not 6th or 7th. They proved me wrong in a big way. As for this year's predictions, well I had not made one on Jasper till yesterday and as you can see, I picked them 3rd, making the playoffs, just no deep run. That's a far cry from 6th or 7th. I don't know where you are getting this "many folks" predicting Jasper to be 6th or 7th this year.
Again, what you guys did last year was phenomenal, you guys made history there in Jasper. You and the town should definitely be proud. I for one was happy to finally see a Jasper basketball team succeed at that level. But, it was just one year. Yes, it's a start, but let's see how the program goes the next couple of years.
Good luck to you guys.