For the Northampton Konkrete Kids, it will be what they can do for an encore. And the Kids have a strong supporting cast to help make their point.

Northampton enters the 2025–26 season looking to build on a memorable campaign that saw them finish 19–10 overall and capture the program’s first East Penn Conference (EPC) championship in 52 years.

The Kids return nearly their entire roster from last season, losing just one senior (Ronnie Jones) while bringing back their top six players.

Northampton will be led by a strong senior core of Noah Walakovits, Brady Simock, Korbin Sollars, and Leo Regec, along with junior Ethan Raphun and sophomore Jake Raysely, who all played major roles in last year’s successful run.

The Kids also will look to senior Logan Walter, who missed much of the offseason due to injury, along with newcomers juniors Marcus Ramos and Andrew Eberts and sophomore Chase Christman.

“Walter is working his way back and is expected to contribute this season,” added Scholl. “Our newcomers will add depth and versatility to a lineup that already features a balanced mix of size, shooting, and experience.”

Walakovits, who averaged a team-high 15 points per game last season, believes his team is ready to take the next step from last season.

“With all five starters returning, I am very confident that we will have a deep run in the playoffs,” said Walakovits. “I think last year taught us a lot. When it gets to tight games, we know exactly what to do.”

Heading into the season, head coach Matt Scholl likes his club’s maturity and chemistry.

“This group has grown tremendously over the past year, not just as basketball players, but as teammates and competitors,” said Scholl. “We had a successful summer league and competed well at several shootouts this fall, but what really stands out is how connected they’ve become.

“They spend a lot of time together off the court, and that chemistry shows in how unselfish they play. We truly can have a different leading scorer every night, and that’s what makes us dangerous. They understand that when we move the ball and trust each other, we’re at our best.”

Scholl has appreciated his coaching staff of varsity assistants Phil Hall and Mason Humphrey along with JV coach Travis Cheeks, and middle school head coach Scott Johnson.

“Phil Hall has been here for 14 years, and he’s been instrumental in building our culture and consistency,” said Scholl. “Travis Cheeks connects with players in a way that keeps them engaged and passionate about the game. Mason Humphrey, who joined our staff last year brings great energy and works closely with our players in the high school every day. Coach Johnson, who’s been at the middle school level for 14 seasons, is the foundation of our player development pipeline.”

As reigning EPC champions, Scholl expects a bullseye on his team all season. The Kids open the season against Easton Dec. 1.

“This season will be different because we won’t surprise anyone,” stated Scholl. “Teams know who we are now, but I believe our guys are up for that challenge. They’re high-IQ players who embrace the team-first mentality and understand that everything starts with defense and rebounding.

“One of our biggest focuses heading into the season is cleaning up the offensive glass and making sure we finish every possession.”