The Bobcats have a well-rounded scoring attack, led by senior Kaden Schuls, who averages 21.5 points per game. Fellow senior Riley Hixon also scores in double figures at 15.3 points per game.

Evan Johnson, a freshman, and Patrick Milan, a sophomore, averaged 8.7 points each.

Sophomore Preston Stoltz, at 6 feet 2 inches, is the tallest starter and averages 7.9 points per game.

“Going into postseason, we will rely heavily on our senior leadership, especially if we are fortunate enough to make a big run in the WIAA tournament,” Bomberg said. “It’s been over 20 years, in fact, I think it’s 22 years since the boys program has won a regional championship. We will not overlook anyone. Our goal is play smart, disciplined basketball and make our presence known each game with our board play and defense.”

FLORENCE COACH BRYAN Bomberg congratulates Kaden Schuls upon reaching 1,000 career points on Feb. 4 as Patrick Milan (20) looks on.

No. 2 seed Wabeno-Laona and No. 1 seed Wausaukee are among the top threats in the region. Florence earned a season split with Northern Lakes Conference champion Wabeno-Laona, losing 71-68 on Dec. 13 in Laona, but coming back with a 67-65 win Jan. 28 at Florence.

“I really think the regular season challenged us in some ways,” Bomberg said. “We have some younger guys in key roles for us — playing some tougher teams like Crandon, Laona-Wabeno, Norway, Coleman, Forest Park; I think they challenged us. Particularly with how tough they are — and we had to grow up in those game moments. I’ve told my guys that success is a journey, not a destination, and we needed the regular season to really grow.”

A win against Niagara would send the Bobcats against the winner of Elcho-Gillett.

“It’s a new season, teams will make adjustments, and we will, too,” Bomberg said. “From a skill-set standpoint, we have a lot of unique pieces that can get us over the hump.”

FROM LEFT, FRONT, are Paul Millan, Dominic DeMuri, Kaden Schuls, Patrick Milan and Evan Johnson; back, assistant coach Kris Johnson, Blake McClain, Riley Hixon, Preston Stoltz, Braden Boettcher and head coach Bryan Bomberg. Not shown is Tyler Novak.