Jamie Jones of Bath will take over as the varsity coach of the Wolverine boys’ basketball team. Neal Goldberg, a Wiscasset Middle High School math-science teacher, is assisting and will coach the junior varsity team.

Jones was a member of  Wiscasset High School’s  class of 2003. He played basketball all four years, two under Coach Tim Flanagan and was a starter when the team finished with a 15-3 record. He’s continued playing basketball in two different men’s leagues, one based here in Wiscasset and the other in Waldoboro.

This is his first time coaching a high school team and he’s looking forward to theseason ahead.

Monday night’s tryouts in Stover Auditorium attracted 18 players including seniors Matt Chapman, Chris Loyola and the Gabriele brothers, Caleb and Josh. There was also a good mix of underclassmen.

Jones said afterward he liked the way the older guys helped and encouraged the younger players. It will take a few more practices before he’ll have some idea what his starting five will look like, which players will play varsity and who might swing between varsity and junior varsity. Jones owns Bath-based green cleaning company Jones Houseworks.

Goldberg said it’s his first time coaching. Like Jones, he’s excited to be part of the Wolverine basketball program and moving on from last year’s winless season. Both coaches will stress the importance of teamwork and basketball fundamentals.

The Wolverines will take the court this Saturday for the annual alumni game. The opening tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

The Wolverines play an 18-game regular season schedule. They open the season at home Friday, Dec. 7 against Carrabec High School. They’ll be in Farmingdale to face Hall-Dale on Dec. 11 and then return to WMHS Dec. 13 to host Madison.