11/27/2023
BY JACK BULLOCK
CARBONDALE - Ramsey will enter the 2023-24 with a new coach but a familiar face leading the Rams.

Coach Jeff Babbs, an assistant for Ramsey last season, takes the reigns this winter and has some kids returning.

However there are some missing pieces from last season's 8-19, 2-3 EIC team.

Seniors Jason Ritter, Ben Hayes, Charlie Reiss and Marcus Hortenstine left the program.

The Rams lost in the first round of the Nokomis Regional to the hosts to end the season.

Two returning starters, according to Coach Babbs, will lead a relatively young squad into 2023-24.

Five-nine senior Gunner Finley is back along with 6-0 senior Hayden Hayes.

Jace Claycomb, a 5-9 senior, 5-11 senior Kevin Moreland and 5-10 senior Ty Benhoff were mentioned as returning players with experience.

“We will be young experience wise at the varsity level but I expect us to adjust well and compete in all of our games down the stretch. It will be an exciting year for Ramsey basketball,” said Coach Babbs.