Coach: Dave Gerrish (third year) Conference: KVAC B; Class: A South Last year’s result: 7-11 Returning athletes: Senior – Chantel Eells (5-10 forward); Juniors – Allie Belaire (5-8 guard), Miranda Coombs (5-7 forward), Carlee Long (5-4 guard), Molly McCormick (5-8 forward), Shannon O’Malley (5-5 guard); Sophomores – Rebecca Fogg (5-7 forward), Sophia Gilbert (5-7 forward), […]
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Girls’ basketball preview: Hornets hope for improvement
The Hornets didn’t graduate any players but only have one senior. Chantel Eells has been a staple in the post for the Hornets and will continue to be Leavitt’s driving force. The Hornets are still young, built around juniors and sophomores, but Leavitt could take a step forward as this group continues to evolve.
2015 Winter Preview: Gray-NG girls’ basketball
Coach: Mike Andreasen (fifth year) Conference: WMC; Class: B South Last year’s result: 18-2, lost in Western B semifinals Returning athletes: Seniors – Alanna Camerl (6-0 center), Ashley Jordan (5-10 forward), Jacki Gillen (5-7 guard), Emily Thibeault (5-8 forward); Juniors – Skye Conley (5-9 center), Alicia Dumont (5-6 guard), Grace Kariotis (5-7 guard), Izzy DeTroy […]
Girls’ basketball preview: Gray-NG is young but promising
The Patriots had a tremendous season last year before losing Zoe Adams to injury and losing to Greely in the semifinals. Maria Valente was a 1,000-point scorer and leader. Gray-NG still has four starters back. Skye Conley, Alicia Dumont, Grace Kariotis and Izzy DeTroy have all seen regular minutes at the varsity level. The Patriots […]
2015 Winter Preview: Edward Little girls’ basketball
Coach: Craig Jipson (11th year) Conference: KVAC, Class: AA North Last year’s result: 15-5, lost in Eastern A semifinals Returning athletes: Seniors – Emily Jacques (6-0 guard), Karli Stubbs (5-10 forward), Francesca Beth-Haines (5-8 forward); Juniors – Jordyn Reynolds (6-0 center), Kaylee Jipson (5-4 guard); Sophomore – Piper Norcross (5-6 guard), Grace Beaudet (5-6 guard). […]
Girls’ basketball preview: EL with some holes to fill
The Red Eddies lost eight players from last year, including four starters. EL still has talent back. Emily Jacques has been one of the KVAC’s top players. Karli Stubbs, Jordyn Reynolds and Piper Norcross have all come off the bench and showed great potential. It will be a challenge for EL moving to the Class […]
2015 Winter Preview: Spruce Mountain girls’ basketball
Coach: Chris Bessey (second year) Conference: KVAC B, Class: B South Last year’s result: 18-1, lost in Western B quarterfinals. Returning athletes: Seniors – Emily Hogan (5-4 guard), Rylee Moore (5-10 center); Junior – Alex Bessey (5-8 guard). Key losses: Nicole Hamblin (guard), Kailee Newcomb (guard), Vanese Barnes (forward), Emily Keene (forward), Sam Richards (center), […]
Girls’ basketball preview: Spruce Mountain tries to rebound from graduation losses
The Phoenix graduated seven regulars from last year’s team that went 18-0 in the regular season, including five starters and two players of the bench. Spruce Mountain still has veterans in Emily Hogan, Rylee Moore and Alex Bessey. Those three could be enough to keep the Phoenix in the hunt for a playoff spot.
2015 Winter Preview: Oxford Hills girls’ basketball
Coach: Nate Pelletier (11th year) Conference: KVAC, Class: AA North Last year’s result: 15-4, lost in Eastern A quarterfinals Returning athletes: Seniors – Tianna Sugars (6-0 center), Allyssa Hanley (5-7 guard), Jayden Colby (5-7 forward); Juniors – Erin Morton (5-4 guard), Erin Eastman (5-6 guard), Anna Piirainen (5-7 guard), Sophia Hanscom (5-10 forward), Krystin Paine […]
Girls’ basketball preview: Vikings make jump to Class AA
The Vikings graduated three standout regulars in Anna Winslow, Mikayla Morin and Shannon Kriger. Oxford Hills still has a returning group of seasoned veterans. Tianna Sugars and Jayden Colby can be a strong presence in the post while Allyssa Hanley, Erin Morton and Erin Eastman are all experienced players in the backcourt. The Vikings may […]