The Logan Vander Velden era begins on Tuesday night when Luxemburg-Casco opens its season against conference foe Marinette.

Vander Velden replaces Tyler Thrune on the bench after he led the Spartans to an 8-17 record last season. Their 2022-2023 campaign ended in the first game of the WIAA Tournament against Pulaski. Braeden Schley is their top returning player after leading the team in assists per game (2.7 apg) and near the top in rebounds (4.8 rpg).

The Marines opened their season with a split in the M&O/Packerland Challenge. They beat Coleman 82-58 after losing to Crivitz 70-60. Jordan Race is averaging a doube-double per game with about 18 points and ten rebounds a game.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Luxemburg.