Redlands High School Boys Basketball Season Preview

The Redlands High School Boys Basketball team faced a challenging 2024-25 season but demonstrated resilience, growth, and a strong team culture that laid the groundwork for a promising future. Key Contributors Senior Charlie Schadwinkel led the way as the team’s top scorer and primary playmaker, keeping Redlands competitive in many tough games. Freshman Reid Horan made a major impact with his high energy and impressive scoring ability, showing that the future is bright. Season Overview The season ended with a 5-20 record, but the team’s true story was in the fight they showed. Redlands lost eight games by seven points or fewer, signaling just how close they were to flipping the script. Defining Moments A highlight of the season was the home game against West Valley, where both the offense and defense clicked. It was a glimpse into the team's full potential when firing on all cylinders. Player Development Freshmen Reid Horan and Kasen Gragg grew significantly during the season, earning more playing time and stepping into larger roles. Their development is a major positive takeaway for the program’s future. Overcoming Adversity Despite injuries, close losses, and pressure situations, the team stayed united. Coach Sponheim praised the squad's willingness to listen, learn, and continue to work hard every day, regardless of the outcomes. Senior Leadership This senior class showed incredible perseverance. Many had faced the unique challenge of playing under a different head coach every year of their high school careers, yet they stayed committed and close-knit, providing leadership and stability to the team. Looking Ahead Coach Sponheim is excited about the youth and hunger of the returning players. The JV team's impressive turnaround this year also signals strong talent rising through the ranks. Offseason Focus Heading into the offseason, the focus will be on sharpening offensive sets and quick-hitter plays, with the coaching staff already exploring new strategies to maximize team strengths. Where to Find Stats Full team and player statistics can be found on MaxPreps – Redlands High School Boys Basketball.