Perry Central Preview, Commodores Target Faster Tempo and Growth

A season preview released on November 17, 2025 set expectations for Perry County Central as the Commodores move into the 2025 26 basketball season following a 17 12 record in 2024 25. That record translated to a 58.6 percent winning rate, but the team suffered a quick end to postseason hopes with a first round loss to Breathitt County in the 14th Region Tournament. The preview frames this year as an opportunity to convert regular season wins into deeper tournament runs.

Head coach Shannon Hoskins returns key contributors from last season and has signaled a shift toward a faster transition offense. The change in offensive philosophy aims to increase the number of possessions and create more scoring opportunities off turnovers and defensive rebounds. Returning guard Landon Miller, identified as the team second leading scorer last season, will be central to that plan as the Commodores look to push the ball and capitalize on quick outlet opportunities.

Roster movement this offseason includes the arrival of Daulton Combs, who averaged 9.8 points per game with Hazard last year. Combs brings perimeter scoring experience and depth to a backcourt that must balance tempo with defensive discipline. The preview also notes other roster changes without listing specifics, emphasizing that continuity among core players should help the team adapt more quickly to an uptempo scheme.

Nonconference competition and early season matchups were highlighted as important tests for the Commodores. Those early games will serve as a laboratory for Hoskins to tune rotations and for young players to earn meaningful minutes before region play begins. Success in the nonconference slate can improve team confidence and sharpen execution, and it often plays a role in seeding and momentum heading into the 14th Region Tournament.

For Perry County fans and local businesses, the Commodores style shift matters beyond wins and losses. Faster paced games tend to produce higher scoring affairs and more dramatic finishes, which can lift attendance at home games and create stronger community engagement on game nights. Youth players watching a successful high school program can boost participation in local recreational leagues and strengthen the feeder pipeline for the high school program.

The stated goals for the season are straightforward. The Commodores aim to improve offensive tempo, build on last season's 17 win foundation, and push further in the regional tournament than they managed a year ago. As the regular season unfolds, statistical markers to watch will include points per possession, turnover rates, and scoring distribution among returning starters and newcomers. Those metrics will show whether the shift to an uptempo identity translates into wins and a deeper postseason run for Perry County Central.