Bunek is ready to coach St. Mary

Lake Leelanau St. Mary basketball enters the season with fresh leadership and player development as they aim to bounce back from last year’s 8-15 record.

St. Mary tapped Jim Bunek takes the helm as the Eagles’ new head coach, while former boys coach Matt Barnowski transitions to lead the girls program.

“I enjoyed a full summer of competition, drills, working with the kids, getting them in here, and getting to know them, their skill level, and helping them build into a team,” Bunek said. “I’ve got some great senior leadership. a tall group of juniors, and some sharpshooters... It’s going to be exciting.”