The Blazers lose an All-Conference player in Ian Horvath (Knox College), but return a bulk of key players from last season's squad (6-20). "Have improved win total (both overall and conference) during the last two seasons," head coach Brendan Lyons said.

"Higher expectations with a large number of returners coming back." A number of three-year varsity players are among those returning. Alex Dimaris (6'5" Sr. Power Forward), Costa Diamond (5'9" Sr. Point Guard), Tyler Ramir (5'10" Sr. Shooting Guard), and Tyler Horvath (6'2" Jr. Shooting Guard) are all in their third seasons at the varsity level.

That experience will help the Blazers, who will also get contributions from a number of returning varsity players. Jaleo Gibbs (5'10" Sr. Point Guard), Peter Spear (6'3" Sr. Small Forward), Danny Mijares (6'2" Sr. Small Forward), and Kevin Babica (6'1" Sr. Shooting Guard) will also contribute for Addison Trail.

The team has a strong schedule which the Blazers hope will give them a good test in the postseason and in the second half of the season. "Challenging non-conference schedule and very competitive conference schedule ahead of us. We hope to take that next step in our program and challenge teams night in and night out."

Addison Trail compete in the Gold Division of the West Suburban Conference. "Top teams: Downers Grove South, Proviso East, Hinsdale South, Leyden, Morton," Lyons stated on the conference outlook for (2009-10).

Brendan Lyons has coached the Blazers the last two years. He has guided the team to records of (5-21 & 6-20) in those two seasons.

The Blazers program is really looking to turn things around. Addison Trail has a (21-129) record since (2003-04). The last postseason title for the Blazers came in (1979-80). The school also won a regional championship in (1974-75).