Coach: Karen Magnusson (second year) Conference: MVC Class: C South Last year’s record: 18-3, lost in Western C final Returning players: Seniors — Sabrina Daoud (5-7 guard), Lauren Henderson (5-9 forward), Mariah LeFleur (5-5 guard), Kenzie Lord (5-5 guard), Emma Lueders (5-6 guard); Juniors — Kaicey Conant (5-9 forward), Brittany Greig (5-4 guard), Olivia Noyes (5-5 guard). Key losses: Jessica Conant […]
sjvarsity
Girls’ basketball preview: Dirigo returns seasoned squad
The Cougars graduated four players from a team that reached the regional final, including Conant, the MVC Player of the Year, and Hutchins, a first-team all-MVC pick. Still, Dirigo has a strong club returning with five veteran seniors and three juniors. The Cougars won’t have the post advantage they had last year, but should remain […]
2015 Winter Preview: Winthrop girls’ basketball
Coach: Joe Burnham (third year) Conference: MVC Class: C South Last year’s record: was not a varsity team last year. Returning players: Juniors — Shie Smith (5-9 center), Adlin Chaparin (5-8 forward), Bri McClure (5-9 forward), Matti Rice (5-1 guard); Sophomores — Kathryn Ross (5-4 guard), Danielle McClure (5-6 forward). Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Emily Tarbox (5-4 guard); Freshmen — Katie […]
Girls’ basketball preview: Winthrop returns to varsity
The Ramblers are back playing a varsity schedule after one season as a JV team. Winthrop is still young, with no seniors and only four upperclassmen. Shie Smith, Adlin Chaparin, Bri McClure and Matti Rice are all returning veterans that have been with the program for three seasons. Winthrop hopes to make a positive transition […]
2015 Winter Preview: Telstar girls’ basketball
Coach: Brian Mills (fourth year) Conference: MVC Class: C South Last year’s record: 0-18 Returning players: Seniors — Becca Howard (5-5 guard), Hayley Peterson (5-7 guard/forward), Blair Stevens (5-7 forward). Key losses: Savanna Pelletier (guard) Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Sadie Richardson (5-9 forward) , Brooke Richardson (5-9 forward), Julie Cherklis (5-10 forward/guard), Hanna Evans (5-8 forward), Alivia Chappie (5-4 guard), Crystal […]
Girls’ basketball preview: Telstar adds depth
Telstar played with just five players most of the time last winter. With a promising freshman group, the Rebels will have more depth. Becca Howard, Hayley Peterson and Blair Stevens all return from last year. Howard was among the top scorers in the MVC while Peterson is an outstanding defender. The three seniors will carry […]
2015 Winter Preview: St. Dom’s girls’ basketball
Coach: Jon Berry (fifth year) Conference: MVC; Class C South Last year’s result: 6-12, lost in Western C preliminary Returning athletes: Juniors – Emily Dionne (5-7 forward/center), Chloe Dwinell (5-11 center), Patricia Lu (5-5 guard), Hannah Phelan (5-5 guard), Allie Veinote (5-6 guard/forward); Sophomores – Janelle Bryant (5-5 guard), Caroline Gastonguay (5-3 guard), Maddy Leslie (5-3 […]
Girls’ basketball preview: St. Dom’s hope to improve on last season
The Saints have most of last year’s club back, but graduated Faith Grady, an all-conference player that led the MVC in scoring. St. Dom’s is still young, with no seniors. The Saints have some experience at the varsity level, but are still learning and developing. Players will be taking on larger roles as the Saints […]
2015 Winter Preview: Monmouth girls’ basketball
Coach: Scott Wing (sixth year) Conference: MVC; Class: C South Last year’s result: 14-6, lost in Western C quarterfinal. Returning athletes: Seniors – Mikayla Cameron (5-3 guard), Bri Gonzalez (5-5 guard/forward), Maddie Stevens (5-9 forward), Haley West (5-7 forward), Sidney Wilson (5-3 guard); Sophomores – Abbey Allen (5-6 guard/forward), Maddie Amero (5-10 guard/forward), Hannah Anderson […]
Girls’ basketball preview: Monmouth looks to go further
The Mustangs have made steady progress the last few seasons and hope to continue that this winter. Monmouth has five experienced seniors and some underclassmen that have displayed great potential at the varsity level. Monmouth could be an improved club and be a team to watch at tourney time.