By Matt Browning

Corey Muehler of McPherson was chosen as the Advanced Physical Therapy Athlete of the Month for November. Muehler averaged 12 points for the Bullpups last season.

In the weeks leading up to the season, Muehler ramped up his preparations in a variety of ways.

“As of the last couple months I’ve been playing pickup runs one to two times a week with some of the other guys on the team,” Muehler said. “As well as some kids that go to different schools to play with different kinds of players. Also getting in the gym on my own as much as I can while in another sports season.”

Players change but expectations never do for McPherson, so Buehler understands what he has to do to get the Bullpups to the end goal of a state championship. 

“Expectations for the season are the same as everyone’s should be, winning state as the end goal,” Buehler said. “However, through the course of the season learning and competing at the highest level possible as a team will help us achieve that.”

Buehler is just 5-11, so he worked hard in the offseason to gain whatever advantage he could versus his opponents.

“I’ve been improving speed and strength wise to help compete with bigger opponents, too be a stronger driver, and more importantly be a better defensive player to guard all positions,” Buehler said.

Buehler plans to play basketball in college, but he is unsure where. The continued development of his game over the next two years will determine that.