The Nate Florence era is underway for Hardin-Central boys basketball.

Florence succeeds August Hoeper as head varsity coach. His first regularseason game ended in a 62-33 loss Nov. 21 to visiting Polo. The Hardin-Central boys then fell 51-38 Nov. 25 at Chilhowee.

Hardin-Central had two games scheduled for this week – Tuesday against visiting Norborne and Friday against Tri-County at Jamesport.

The boys’ regular-season schedule also includes two tournaments, both in 2026. In late January, they’re slated to play in the Richmond Winter Classic. The Carroll-Livingston Activities Association Tournament is set for early February.

Here’s an additional look at the Hardin-Central boys, provided via answers to the Richmond News’ preview questionnaire, as submitted by Florence … Assistant coaches: Tommy Burton, Randy Florence.

Number of returning letter winners: 12.

Names and year in school of returning starters: Brody Fifer, junior; Sam Barnett, junior; Kaden McGinnis,

senior.

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