TRAER – The North Tama boys’ basketball team has three returning starters in hopes of moving up the Iowa Star Conference’s South Division standings this winter.

The Redhawks went 12-10 last season with an 8-4 mark in their division, finishing third behind Collins-Maxwell and Baxter. All three teams return their leading scorer, including North Tama senior guard Kayler Morris. Morris put up 16 points per game last season while also leading the team with 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals.

Brayton Cibula, a 6-foot-5 junior center, added 10.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, while junior guard Kayvin Morris added 5.4 points and 2.5 assists per game.

Griffin Hall, a sophomore, chipped in with 5.0 points off the bench most nights, and junior Jordan Dostal pitched in 3.5 points in a reserve role.

The boys kicked off their season at Belle Plaine this past Monday, Dec. 1, followed by Colo-NESCO on Tuesday. Tonight, Friday, Dec. 5, the Redhawks play their home opener against Baxter. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in the Redhawks Nest following the girls game.