Lady Emerald Knights Strong Cast Back From Sectional Champs Team

Tue, Dec 28, 2010

1. Name. Coaching background @ HCS.

Head Coach Jessica Poole, third year Varsity Coach, 35-9 career record.

2. Last year's record and what, if any, post-season success.

14-8, Section III Class D Champs

3. How many players did you graduate from last year's team. Who were they? What impact?

Jenna Whyatt and Hillary Hanson

4. Please list your returning starters from last year's team, their position, size, stats, etc.

5. Who is new to the team this year? Position? Size? How will they help?

Lauren Weeks-G-5'1"-great 3 point shooter, great knowledge and passion for the game
Hayleigh Hanson-G-5'5"-very athletic, slasher on offense, quick and scrappy
Kendall Rusch-F-5'8"-post presence, big rebounder
Kelby Watkins-G/F-5'6"scrappy and aggressive, runs the floor well

6. What are the strenghts of the team this year?

Four returning starters. Experience and leadership with upperclassmen.

7. What are those parts of your team's game that need the most work? What will you do to improve?

Small number, be smart on defense, stay out of foul trouble, hope the injury bug doesn't bite us again this year, out hustle and out work teams.

8. What will it take for your team to 1.) have a successful season in the league and 2.) be successful in the post-season?

Same as above

9. Please describe the competition. What is the rest of the league like? Facing any new teams?

Rome Catholic has 2 leading scorers back
NYMills has half their starters back and a good JV feeder program
We are also playing Remsen and Poland this year in our league-never faced either team before
Also playing in the Sherburne Earlville TIp-Off tourney in early December against Class C Bainbridge Guilford

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