Speedway has advanced to the Regional level or further in each of the last three seasons. The Sparkplugs return three starters but have to replace electric guard Jordan Furlow. Speedway will rely on senior Anthony Jones to lead them to victories this year.

The Castle Knights should be one of the top teams in the Evansville area this season, and if they look to make a run in March, it will largely be on the backs of an experienced senior class and a trio of talented sophomores.