2022-23 Tyler Area Girls Basketball Season Preview

Published 10:43 am Friday, November 4, 2022

The high school girls basketball season is here. Here is a look at Tyler area teams heading into the 2022-23 season. Information was provided by the coaches.

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TYLER LEGACY LADY RAIDERS

Coach: Ross Barber (7th year at Legacy, 156-50; 255-97 overall)

Assistant coaches: Bervin Brown, Karina Uresti and Traci DeVance

District: 10-6A (Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Mesquite, Mesquite Horn, North Forney, Royse City)

2021-22 Record: 30-6, area finalist

Returning varsity players: Ella Rook, Sr. … Rose Rook, Sr. … La’Daija Gallon, Sr. … JaKayla White, Sr.

Notable newcomers: Senoj Jones, 6-0, Soph., forward … Bianca Mumphrey, 5-7, Jr., guard

Additional comments: “This team is very inexperienced at the varsity level, however, they have a ton of heart, and we will battle every game and get better. These kids truly love their teammates and are a joy to coach and watch them grow each day.” — Barber

Did you know: Rose Rook made 11 3-pointers in a game last season.

TYLER LADY LIONS

Coach: Amber Wiley (4th year at Tyler)

Assistant coaches: Jasmine Spriggins-Terrell, Gabriella Wilson-Mosely and Phillip Callier

District: 15-5A (Hallsville, Longview, Pine Tree, Marshall, Mount Pleasant, Texas High, Whitehouse)

2021-22 Record: 18-15

Returning varsity players: Taniyah Elmore, Sr. … A’Niya Kynshay Hartsfield, Jr. … Justtice Unique Taylor, Sr. … Kyla Malai Crawford, Sr. … Kalyse Buffin, Soph.

Notable newcomers: Bralyah Miller, Fr.

Additional comments: “This is the same team with a much more aggressive attitude towards returning to the playoffs. Improvement is always the No. 1 goal throughout the entire season.” — Wiley

Did you know: Four seniors received presidential honors with a full-ride two-year scholarship to Tyler Junior College — Kyla Crawford, Kamora Jackson, Justtice Taylor and Shakayla Hill (basketball manager)

WHITEHOUSE LADYCATS

Coach: Jay Fitts (2nd year at Whitehosue)

Assistant coaches: Regan Smith, Toy Wilson and Stacey Hendrix

District: 15-5A (Hallsville, Longview, Pine Tree, Marshall, Mount Pleasant, Texas High, Tyler)

2021-22 Record: 17-15, area finalist

Returning varsity players: Massila Kadi, 5-7, Sr., guard … Audrey Brody, 5-11, Jr., forward … Kate Jones, 5-4, Jr., guard … Hailey Morrison, 5-11, Soph., forward

Notable newcomers: Malazia Pardue, 5-6, Jr., guard … Kiana Thornton, 5-10, Soph., guard … Indeya Williams, 5-11, Fr., forward … Taylor Stewart, 5-5, Soph., guard

Additional comments: “Whitehouse will look for Kadi, a second-team all-district performer last season, to lead a young and inexperienced team. Brody, Jones and Morrison will all be asked to step into bigger roles this season and a year of varsity experience has put them in position to do this. The Ladycats will also look to Pardue, Thornton and Stewart to contribute after a successful season at the JV level. Williams leads a talented group of freshmen that will be looked at to contribute and grow as the season progresses.” — Fitts

Did you know: Last season, Whitehouse picked up its first playoff win in 15 seasons.

BROWNSBORO BEARETTES

Coach: Jeremy Durham (3rd year at Brownsboro, 66-4; 374-231 overall)

Assistant coaches: Emily Breedlove and Bret Botard

District: 16-4A (Athens, Canton, Lindale, Cumberland Academy, Mabank, Van)

2021-22 Record: 40-2, Class 4A state champion

Returning varsity players: Khayla Garrett, 5-1, Jr., guard (5.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.5 steals) … Khyra Garrett, 5-11, Jr., forward (7.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.9 steals)

Notable newcomers: Ti’ykeah McKenzie, 5-10, Soph., forward … Hannah Stout, 5-5, Soph., guard

Did you know: The Bearettes won their first state championship last season.

CANTON EAGLETTES

Coach: Troy Carrell (1st year at Canton; 381-125 overall)

Assistant coaches: Molly Weatherred and Jeff Hague

District: 16-4A (Athens, Brownsboro, Lindale, Cumberland Academy, Mabank, Van)

2021-22 Record: 26-9, area finalist

Returning varsity players: Amari Welch, 5-6, Sr., point guard … Airianna Pickens, 6-0, senior, post … Payton Bray, 5-7, Jr., guard … Caroline Stern, 5-7, Jr. guard … Allison Rickman, 6-1, Soph., forward

Notable newcomers: Katrina Morphis, 5-10, Jr., post … Halle Hawes, 5-4, Jr., guard … Lily Cervantes, 5-7, Fr., guard

Did you know: Carrell spent the last 12 seasons at Woodville, going to the Class 3A state tournament in both 2019 and 2020. Woodville advanced to the Class 3A final in both seasons.

CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LADY KNIGHTS

Coach: Roddricka Bryant (5th year at Cumberland)

Assistant coaches: LaVonda Harris and Shamir Johnson

District: 16-4A (Athens, Brownsboro, Lindale, Canton, Mabank, Van)

2021-22 Record: 4-17

Returning varsity players: Je’Deja Beal, 5-7, Sr., forward … Katie Branch, 5-7, Sr., guard … Alyssa Birdwell, 5-3, Jr., guard … Ava Young, 5-7, Jr., guard

Notable newcomers: Makinsey Beaudin, 5-10, Soph., power forward … Geaniyah Hawkins, 5-9, Soph., guard

Did you know: Formerly Roddricka Patton, Bryant was a standout player at Neches High School and Trinity Valley Community College.

LINDALE LADY EAGLES

Coach: Daniel Devisscher (4th year at Lindale, 58-37)

Assistant coaches: Derek Dukes, Kyle Galloway and Amanda Speaker

District: 16-4A (Athens, Brownsboro, Canton, Cumberland Academy, Mabank, Van)

2021-22 Record: 20-12, bi-district finalist

Returning varsity players: Brooke Everest, 5-8, Sr., guard … Makenna Burks, 5-3, Sr., guard … Jillian Ortiz, 6-0, Sr., post … Marley Keith, 5-7, Jr., guard … Kayli Vickery, 5-9, Jr., guard … Madison Luster, 5-7, Jr., forward … Landri Laing, 5-7, Jr., guard … Allie Davenport, 5-3, Jr., guard … Felicity Thiem, 5-10, Jr., post

Notable newcomers: Lydia Payne, 5-7, Jr., guard … Sedona Rogers, 6-0, Sr., post … Whitney Dao, 5-10, Jr., post

Additional comments: “We have a good group of experienced returners from last year’s team and they know what type of work it takes to be successful. We look forward to building on to what we learned from last year. Better every day.” — Devisscher

VAN LADY VANDALS

Coach: Kay Bachert (1st year at Van)

Assistant coaches: Keziah Bachert and Bayli Simon

District: 16-4A (Athens, Brownsboro, Canton, Cumberland Academy, Mabank, Lindale)

2021-22 Record: 21-11, bi-district finalist

Returning varsity players: Landry Jones, 5-7, Jr., guard (13.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 steals, 3.0 assists) … Jordan Ryan, 5-6, Jr., guard (7.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.0 assist) … Madison Clyburn, 5-6, Jr., guard … Ella Barrett, 5-9, Sr., center … Shelby Burns, 5-11, Soph., center

Notable newcomers: Mikyla Bachert, 5-7, Sr., guard … Marisa Richardson, 5-5, Jr., guard

Additional comments: “Under the direction of a new coaching staff, we hope to build upon last year’s success of making the playoffs. This year’s success will be determined by how fast the team meshes together and adjusts to a new system. The Lady Vandals have embraced our motto of “Lock Shields-As One” by working hard and having each other’s backs. We are excited about the upcoming season.” — Bachert

Did you know: Bachert was previously coaching at Big Sandy … Mikyla Bachert averaged 14.0 points, 4.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals last year at Big Sandy and will be signing with Cameron University on Nov. 9.

CHAPEL HILL LADY BULLDOGS

Coach: Tony Riley (3rd year, 30-22; 78-42 overall)

Assistant coaches: Trushundra McGill and KeAmber Arps

District: 17-4A (Carthage, Center, Gilmer, Henderson, Kilgore, Spring Hill)

2021-22 Record: 15-15, bi-district finalist

Returning varsity players: DJ Kincade, 5-9, Sr., guard (10.3 points, 2.2 steals, 4.3 rebounds) … Kya Cook, 5-4, Sr., guard (10.7 points, 6.7 assists, 3.5 steals) … Alexia Rogers, 5-10, Sr., post (12.4 points, 7.2 rebounds) … McKenzie Peery, 5-4, Sr., guard …Hillary Crist, 6-0, Sr., post … Kaiden Kelley, 6-0, Jr., post … Kiyah Miner, 5-10, Jr., post … Kayla Brooks, 5-7, Sr., guard … Sariyah Henderson, 5-7, Jr., guard

Notable newcomers: Carneecia Johnson, 5-8, Soph., guard

Additional comments: “We have a lot of experience coming back, and I have a team that is hungry for success.” — Riley

JACKSONVILLE FIGHTIN’ MAIDENS

Coach: Sharae Schmitt (1st year at Jacksonville; 32-49 overall)

Assistant coach: Cody Schmitt

District: 18-4A (Bullard, Hudson, Madisonville, Palestine, Rusk)

2021-22 Record: 8-21

Returning varsity players: Kaylee Boyd, Soph., point guard … Kia Cox, Soph., guard … Trunjiah Butler, Soph., shooting guard … Marquicia Robertson, Soph., center … Kristiana Huddleston, Sr., guard … Brooke Hornbuckle, Sr., forward … Chaznii Scott, Sr., center

Notable newcomers: Tia Fuller, Fr., point guard

Additional comments: “We have a really good group of girls who love to work hard.” — Schmitt

Did you know: Schmitt competed in basketball, volleyball and track and field at Jacksonville as Sharae Sanders. Her husband, Cody, is also on the coaching staff.

GRACE COMMUNITY LADY COUGARS

Coach: Devan Loftis (6th year at Grace, 63-61; 477-259 overall)

Assistant coach: Jeremy Tatum

District: TAPPS 5A District 2 (Dallas Bishop Dunne, Garland Brighter Horizons, Flower Mound Coram Deo, Dallas Cristo Rey, Grapevine Faith Christian, Frisco Legacy Christian)

2021-22 Record: 21-15, area finalist

Returning varsity players: Reece Porter, Sr., forward … Ashley Brown, Sr., forward … Olivia Clark, Jr., forward … Seyi Olusola, Jr., post … Kalynn Giffin, Jr., guard … Kate Glenney, Jr., forward … Harper Auringer, Jr., post … Brenna Hill, Soph., guard … Lucy Loftis, Soph., guard … Macie Mathis, Soph., forward … Libby Prosperi, Soph., post

Notable newcomers: Abigail Roach, Sr., guard … Paige Gilmore, Fr., forward

Did you know: Grace is ranked preseason No. 5 in TAPPS 5A by TABC … Hill’s older brother, Reid (Reizey), plays for Pacers Gaming in the NBA 2K League.

ALL SAINTS LADY TROJANS

Coach: Amanda Hoover (1st year at All Saints)

Assistant coach: Jeremy Tatum

District: TAPPS 4A District 2 (Brook Hill, Dallas Covenant, Dallas Christian, Dallas Shelton, Waco Vanguard College Prep, McKinney Christian, Carrollton Prince of Peace)

2021-22 Record: N/A

Returning varsity players: Janssen Chisolm, 5-2, Jr., guard … Olivia Goedeke, 5-6, Soph., guard … Kat Neal, 6-0, Soph., center … Maddie Leete, 5-5, Soph.

Notable newcomers: Kayla Decampos, 5-5, Soph., point guard … Abby Hahn, 6-0, Jr., forward … Madalyn Hoover, 5-10, Fr., forward

Additional comments: “This is going to be a great year for the All Saints Lady Trojans, as we rebuild upon strong traditions and look forward to creating a new culture of basketball within the program. I’m super honored to get to be a part of this incredibly supportive school and athletic program and work with Marsha Phillips and Gretchen Mercer, two former coaches of the Lady Trojans.” — Hoover

Did you know: Hoover was on staff at Brownsboro last year, where the Bearettes won the Class 4A UIL championship. She previously coached in North Carolina.

BROOK HILL LADY GUARD

Coach: Jereme Hubbard (3rd year at Brook Hill, 20-38)

Assistant coaches: Suzanne Braly and Jordan Ott

District: TAPPS 4A District 2 (All Saints, Dallas Covenant, Dallas Christian, Dallas Shelton, Waco Vanguard College Prep, McKinney Christian, Carrollton Prince of Peace)

2021-22 Record: 16-18, TAPPS 5A area finalist

Returning varsity players: Bethany Lavender, Sr., post (6.4 points, 8.0 rebounds) … Landrey McNeel, Jr., post (3.3 points, 4.8 rebounds) … Karmen Miller, Soph., guard (4.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.9 steals) … Lila Morris, Soph., guard (5.1 points, 2.6 steals

Notable newcomers: Elena Pinol Juste, Soph., forward … Mylee Booth, Fr. Forward … Remy Tonroy, Fr., guard … Julianna Mize, Fr., forward

Additional comments: “As you can see, we are going to be really young this year. We only have one senior in the program and just a few juniors. We may need a little time to come together and learn the varsity game with our younger players, but we feel as if we have a lot of talent. This is definitely our deepest team in recent memory. We are going to play a much more up-tempo style of offense and defense than we have in recent years. My first year (2020-21), we had eight kids in the program. We have grown it to over 20, and we are still growing. The new district sets up well for us, and we feel as if we can get over the hump and win a playoff game this year.” — Hubbard

Did you know: Hubbard is the son-in-law of Dale Dotson, who played for the Texas Longhorns and was a successful coach at Lon Morris College … Brook Hill is going to TAPPS 4A this year after previously competing in TAPPS 5A.

BISHOP GORMAN LADY CRUSADERS

Coach: Bernard Anderson (1st year at Bishop Gorman)

Assistant coaches: Bradi Ware and Frank Coan

District: TAPPS 3A District 2 (Akiba Yavneh Academy of Dallas, Plano Coram Deo, McKinney Cornerstone Christian, Dallas Lutheran, Dallas Lakehill Prep, Lucas Christian, North Dallas Adventist)

2021-22 Record: 25-11, bi-district finalist

Returning varsity players: Isabella Toliver, 5-4, Sr., shooting guard … Alexa Remigio, 5-5, Soph., shooting guard … Elizabeth Coan, 5-9, Sr., small forward … Katherine Cleofe, 5-0, Soph., point guard … Jailynn Lee, 5-8, senior, shooting guard … Grace Paniagua, 5-7, Jr., shooting guard … Mary Claire Miller, 5-9, Soph., post … Laura McInnis, 5-8, Sr., post

Notable newcomers: Molly Madsen, 5-7, Fr., post … Halle Lowe, 5-7, Fr., shooting guard … Abigail West, 5-5, Fr., shooting guard … Rose Favre, 5-7, Fr., small forward … Kimora Johnson, 5-7, Fr., post

Additional comments: “I’m super excited to coach this group of girls this year. We lost six seniors last year, but we gained an awesome group of freshmen and will be returning eight varsity players. They are really athletic and eager to learn the new system. We will continue to trust the process and get one percent better every day.” — Anderson

Did you know: This is Anderson’s fifth year overall at Bishop Gorman, previously working on the boys’ side. This will be his first season as the girls basketball head coach.

EDGEWOOD LADY BULLDOGS

Coach: Darin Swift (1st year as head coach at Edgewood; 185-85 overall)

Assistant coaches: Dalinda Cassell, Cassie Harper, David Cook and Cheyenne Roberts

District: 12-3A (Commerce, Grand Saline, Lone Oak, Paris Chisum, Pattonville Prariland, Rains)

2021-22 Record: 31-8, regional finalist

Returning varsity players: Tristan Smith, 5-11, Sr., wing (10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds) … Ella Tyner, 5-11, Sr., wing (8.0 points) … Brooklyn McPherson, 5-6, Sr., guard (5.0 points) … Kassidy Paul, 5-11, Jr., post (4.0 points, 5.0 rebounds) … Blair McPherson, 5-5, Jr., guard (4.0 points, 5.0 assists) … Brilie Ditto, 5-5, Jr., guard … Anna Nicholson, 5-5, Jr., guard … Brooke Elliott, 5-5, Jr., guard

Notable newcomers: Ansley Cassell, 5-5, Soph., guard … Kagon Grant, 5-5, Soph., guard

Additional comments: “Strengths of the team are defense and basketball IQ.” — Swift

Did you know: Swift has spent the last nine years at Edgewood as an assistant coach and has coached 29 years overall … Smith was an All-Region performer as a junior.

WINNSBORO LADY RAIDERS

Coach: Robert Cochran (4th year at Winnsboro, 91-17; 24th year, 585-180 overall)

Assistant coaches: Imani Wright, Chris Arledge and Keri Sanders

District: 13-3A (Harmony, Mineola, Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill, Mount Vernon, Quitman, Winona)

2021-22 Record: 34-6, state finalist

Returning varsity players: Faith Acker, 62, Sr., forward (18.4 points, 14.4 rebounds) … Faith Sechrist, 5-7, senior, guard (12.0 points, 5.0 assists, 4.0 steals, 130 3-pointers) … Shanda Davis, 5-8, Sr., guard (7.5 points, 4.0 assists) … Jewelisa Duffer, 5-5, Sr., guard (4.0 points, 2.3 assists, 3.5 steals) … Jayden Cox, 5-11, Jr., forward (8.4 points, 10.1 rebounds) … Kaitlyn McAdoo, 5-9, Soph., guard (8.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 steals) … Halle Deaton, 5-7, Soph., guard (8.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.0 steals)

Notable newcomers: Payton Green, 5-10, Soph., guard/forward … Natalee Shirley, 5-11, Sr., guard … Karsyn Daniels, 5-7, Jr., forward

Additional comments: “This season’s team is an experienced group. We are trying to play as difficult a schedule as possible with hopes of making a deep run in the playoffs.” — Cochran

Did you know: Winnsboro has made 14 trips to the state tournament with three state titles … Acker is the reigning Tyler Morning Telegraph All-East Texas Player of the Year.

ARP LADY TIGERS

Coach: Joel Avance (1st year at Arp)

Assistant coach: Sydney Jones

District: 16-3A (Elysian Fields, Jefferson, West Rusk, Tatum, Troup, Waskom)

2021-22 Record: 7-19

Returning varsity players: Abigail Nichols, 5-5, Sr., guard … Kyia Horton, 5-3, Sr., guard … Cyla Nelson-Rose, 5-7, Sr., guard … Kyleigh Pawlik, 5-10, Sr., center … Maddie Birdsong, 5-8, Soph., forward … Sydne Garrett, 5-10, Jr., center … Allee McCollum, 5-6, Jr., guard

Notable newcomers: Addison Carpenter, 5-6, Soph., guard … Ja’Neciya Potts, 5-4, Fr., guard … Abby Parker, 5-6, Soph., forward

MALAKOFF LADY TIGERS

Coach: Meghan Hyde (9th year at Malakoff)

Assistant coaches: Annette Studley and Jamie Poteete

District: 18-3A (Blooming Grove, Eustace, Kemp, Mildred, Palmer, Rice, Scurry-Rosser)

2021-22 Record: 30-6, regional finalist

Returning varsity players: Hillary Dawson, Soph. (15.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.5 assists) … Camryn Gaddis, Jr. (6.0 points, 8.0 rebounds)

Notable newcomers: D’Asia Fulton, 5-7, Sr., post … Daz’myne Dowell, 5-5, Soph., shooting guard … Ava Perkins, 5-3, Soph., point guard … Kaityn Massingil, 5-7, Soph., shooting guard

Did you know: Malakoff lost to eventual Class 3A state champion Fairfield in the Class 3A Region III finals.

FRANKSTON MAIDENS

Coach: Christi Coker (18th year at Frankston, 272 wins)

Assistant coaches: Nik Tarr and Myka Daniels-Sharp

District: 19-2A (Cayuga, Kerens, LaPoynor, Cross Roads, Martin’s Mill)

2021-22 Record: 23-9, bi-district finalist

Returning varsity players: Shay Hutton, 5-10, Sr., forward (8.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.3 steals) … Lynsie Bizzell, 5-6, Sr., guard (1.3 points) … Bandy Bizzell, 5-8, Jr., guard (5.0 points, 4.1 rebounds) … Kaylee Davis, 5-7, Jr., guard (3.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals) … Mya Mitchell, 5-10, Jr., post (2.9 points) … Wila Davis, 5-7, Soph., guard (8.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.3 steals)

Notable newcomers: Mariyah Hatton, 5-6, Jr., guard … Kaysiah Burnett, 5-6, Soph., guard … Desirae Hatton, 5-6, Soph., guard … Kaysie Nabors, 5-9, Soph., post

Additional comments: “We will be young with kids that have not played on that level much. We will be in a tough district again with Martin’s Mill and LaPoynor.” — Coker

Did you know: Frankston graduated four starters from last year’s team.

LAPOYNOR LADY FLYERS

Coach: Jammie Maze (4th year at LaPoynor, 94-17)

Assistant coach: Brad Lowery

District: 19-2A (Cayuga, Kerens, Frankston, Cross Roads, Martin’s Mill)

2021-22 Record: 23-6, regional semifinalist

Returning varsity players: Markayla Hurd, 5-6, Sr. (13.0 points, 6.0 assists) … Tmia Mitchell, 5-8, Sr. (7.0 points) … Payton Maze, 5-8, Jr. (12.0 points, 9.0 rebounds) … Kitty Eldridge, 5-7, Jr. (13.0 points, 4.0 assists) … Bre Howard, 5-7, Soph. (3.0 points)

Notable newcomers: Adriana Estrada, 5-6, Soph., guard

Additional comments: “We have a good mixture of upperclassmen and underclassman. We’re coming off of a good year with a regional tournament finish. We will return four starters with lots of experience.” — Maze

Did you know: LaPoynor fell to Douglass, 56-55, in the regional semifinals last season. LaPoynor returns three double-digit scorers from that team.

MARTIN’S MILL LADY MUSTANGS

Coach: Jay Bruce (1st year at Martin’s Mill; 161-81 overall)

Assistant coaches: Ryan Dollar and Joanna Daniel

District: 19-2A (Cayuga, Kerens, Frankston, Cross Roads, LaPoynor)

2021-22 Record: 36-4, state semifinalist

Returning varsity players: Libby Rogers, 6-0, Sr., forward … Kate Lindsey, 5-7, Jr., guard … Mattie Burns, 5-8, Sr., forward … Ruthie Mein, 5-9, Soph., forward

Notable newcomers: Mattie Dollar, 5-9, Soph., guard … Zoey Venrick, 5-6, Sr., guard … Alli Vaughn, 5-7, Fr., guard

Did you know: Bruce was the head boys basketball coach at Slocum for seven years, leading the Mustangs to a state championship in 2009 … Martin’s Mill has made the state tournament 16 times — 15 times since 2006 — and has missed the state tournament just once since 2015.

NECHES LADY TIGERS

Coach: Andy Snider (16th year at Neches, 307-143; 34th year, 662-354 overall)

Assistant coach: Blake Stewart

District: 27-1A (Apple Springs, Groveton Centerville, Kennard, Laneville, Martinsville, Slocum, Wells)

2021-22 Record: 30-7, state semifinalist

Returning varsity players: Aubrey Kincade, 5-7, Soph., guard (10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 4.5 steals) … Sealy Hines, 5-9, Soph., forward (12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 steals) … Kacie Trimble, 6-0, Soph. (11.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.5 blocks) … Joely Jenkins, Soph. (9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals) … Jessie Sumpter, Jr. … Libby Raine, Jr. … Averee Fox, Jr.

Notable newcomers: Rylee Jowell, 5-6, Soph., guard … Kathryn Morgan, 5-8, Fr., forward … Addison Spaith, 5-10, Fr., forward

Additional comments: “After a successful freshman campaign with this group sophomores, this young group should be poised for another run at the title game. The team will have no seniors but will have experience. The nucleus of the team will be sophomores that received all state honors as freshmen. They will get help from a couple of juniors Jessi Sumpter and Libby Raine along with the new additions of Rylee Jowell , Kathryn Morgan and Addison Spaith. The key to the season will be to stay healthy and keep working and developing as a team.” — Snider

Did you know: Snider was selected as one of the top 100 girls basketball coaches all time in the state of Texas by the UIL … Kincade, Hines and Trimble were all All-State selections

ATHENS CHRISTIAN PREPATORY LADY STORM

Coach: Ronnie Raines (9th year, 78-92)

Assistant coaches: Leon Wallace and Kaci Wallace

District: TAPPS 1A District 4 (Longview Christian Heritage, Nacogdoches Regents, Longview St. Mary’s)

2021-22 Record: 25-6, state semifinalist

Returning varsity players: Rachel Richardson, 5-5, Soph., point guard (13.0 points, 5.0 steals, 3.4 assists) … Ali Beth Clarke, 5-6, Jr., forward (6.0 points, 5.0 rebounds) … Macy Elgin, 5-6, Jr., guard (3.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals)

Notable newcomers: Regan Head, 5-9, Fr., guard/forward … Kiley Normandin, 6-0, Fr., center/forward

Did you know: ACPA is ranked No. 10 in the state in the preseason by the TABC … Richardson was an All-State selection last year as a freshman.