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Basketball November 9, 2011 3E
SHELBY COUNTY REPORTER
CORNERSTONE C CO OR RN NEER RST STON ON E CH C CHARGERS HAR AR RGE GER GE RSS MONTEVALLO BULLDOGS INDIAN SPRINGS
BRIARWOOD LIONS
CALERA EAGLES
CHELSEA HORNETS
OAK MTN. EAGLES
PELHAM PANTHERS
AHSAA CLASS 5A, AREA 7
AHSAA CLASS 4A, AREA 8
AHSAA CLASS 5A, AREA 7
AHSAA CLASS 3A, AREA 8
AHSAA CLASS 3A, AREA 7
AHSAA CLASS 6A, AREA 10 AHSAA CLASS 6A, AREA 10
Head Coach: Jim Brown
Head Coach: James Knowles
Head Coach: Wayne Trucks
Head Coach: Pete Arner
Head Coach: Tena Niven
Head Coach: Justin Moore
Head Coach: Jeremy Simpson
Last Season: 27-6
Last Season: 3-19
Last Season: 10-19
Last Season: 9-9
Last Season: 15-11
Last Season: 18-13
Last Season: 6-17
Players: Cara Medders, Hannah Brown, Abbie Cutcliffe, Jessye Bullock, Elizabeth Scott, Sarah Outlaw, Abbey Miles, Samantha Swords, Hannah Wainwright and Sarah Ann Johnston
Players: Jocelyn Davis, Cormesha Kirksey, Maurina McClain, Taylor White, Perri Duncan, Kierra Bowie, A’Kia Harris, Heather Griffith, Kristen Warren, Kayla Brown, Brandi Merritt and Tyesha Haynes
Players: Nwando Anwah, Sarah Holliday, Perri Lambert, Allie Luster, Ashleigh Niven, Tammy Trout, Meghan Lanzi, Holly Marbut, Rachel Mathews and Amanda Mock
Players: Maranda Berry, Savanna Freeze, Ambria Hardy, Jessie Hook, Alice Marson, Julia Orcutt, Haley Payton, Paula Simonetti, Madeline Thomas and Riley Turner
Players: Dara Cook, Veronica Boyd, Isabel Gallo, Meredith Goggins, Keshantis King, Natalie Holsomback, Alex Bolton, Maya Farrington, Kiah Smith, Kayla Cunningham, Myshael Thompson and Kerrington Maddox
Players: Hannah Griffin, Julia Ferguson, Maegan McDanal, Tahj Samuels, Isabell Lacey, Mackenzie Garmany, Bailey Upchurch, Kaitlin West, Jemaiya Lee, Christian McGowan and Madison Pierce
Players: Ashley Kate Kepler, Erin Whitman, Kaitlin Bunch, Ashleigh Taylor, Kristan Cordrey, Sydney Days, Bradleigh Smith and Carlie Walker
Season Outlook: The Lions flew under the radar a year ago on their way to a Class 5A, Area 7 title and an appearance in the Central Region tournament. Briarwood Christian has a shot with tough-as-nails point guard Cara Medders and stealth shooter Hannah Wainwright. The Lions will need someone to step up and provide a post presence on the perimeter and in the frontcourt.
Season Outlook: The Eagles should take a step forward this season with the return of Jocelyn Davis, who led Calera in scoring and provided leadership a year ago. Calera will need Cormesha Kirksey and Maurina McClain, a pair of seniors, to take on bigger leadership roles this year. Taylor White and A’Kia Harris will lead the Eagles’ frontcourt this season.
Season Outlook: The Hornets are in a position to make a run at a Class 5A, Area 7 championship with six seniors on the roster, including four returning starters. Amanda Mock and Perri Lambert will provide Chelsea with a powerful duo in the paint. Nwando Anwah, Allie Luster and Sarah Holliday are returning in the backcourt after seeing plenty of playing time last season.
Season Outlook: Indian Springs will be in a rebuilding mode this season after losing its leading scorer and rebounder to graduation. Ambria Hardy, a standout on the volleyball court, and Paula Simonetti, a soccer star, will likely be called on to showcase their basketball skills this year. Several players will play supporting roles, including seniors Maranda Berry, Savanna Freeze and Riley Turner.
Season Outlook: Montevallo will miss Amber Cardwell, the Bulldogs’ team leader a year ago. Mallory Anderson, a senior, will likely fill in the leadership void. Kiah Smith will provide scoring in the backcourt. Forward Kayla Cunningham is a bruising force in the paint. The Bulldogs will need a few other players to step up if they plan to make a postseason run.
Season Outlook: The Eagles, who nearly reached the Class 6A Northeast Region tournament last season, should have another shot to return to a region tournament this season with several key players in the backcourt returning, including Hannah Griffin and Mackenzie Garmany. Madison Pierce grew into an imposing presence in the paint a year ago.
Season Outlook: The Panthers should show much improvement this season with the return of senior guard Ashley Kate Kepler. Kepler will join Sydney Days in a formidable backcourt for Pelham. Bradleigh Smith, Erin Whitman and Carlie Walker should provide help in the frontcourt after seeing plenty of playing time for the Panthers last season.
SHELBY COUNTY WILDCATS SPAIN PARK JAGUARS THOMPSON WARRIORS VINCENT YELLOW JACKETS COOSA VALLEY REBELS CORNERSTONE CHARGERS
KINGWOOD LIONS
AHSAA CLASS 5A, AREA 7
AHSAA CLASS 6A, AREA 12 AHSAA CLASS 6A, AREA 10 AHSAA CLASS 2A, AREA 10 AISA CLASS 1A, REGION 2
AISA CLASS 1A, REGION 2
AISA CLASS 3A, REGION 2
Head Coach: Brandi Steed
Head Coach: Mike Chase
Head Coach: Cara Crosslin
Head Coach: Mary Kyser
Head Coach: Kimbo Rutledge
Head Coach: James Lee
Head Coach: April Shelton
Last Season: 17-6
Last Season: 17-14
Last Season: 10-14
Last Season: 10-19
Last Season: 20-2
Last Season: 7-14
Last Season: 9-15
Players: Sydney Farris, Keyanna Gayden, Stormie Cantrell, Hallie Brown, Ashley Mizzell, Aulicia Nunn, Amber Johnson, Victoria Adams, Tempest Cantrell and Jasmyn Buie
Players: Kiki Mickens, Kathryn Boswell, Jessica Freeman, Kelsie Williams, Whitney Gulledge, Ashley Gaston, Jasmine Hollis, Victoria Baldwin, Jasmine Moore and Miranda Brantley
Players: Rachel Lawley, KaDeisha Stowes, Kat Cingoranelli, Katie Guiser, Maye Hartman, Jasmine Richardson, Victoria Taylor, Sophie Cingoranelli, Abby Kreuser, Hannah Oglesby, Kiarra Petway, Myesa Pelton and Janese Richardson
Players: Kiara Cohill, Pam Mann, Joy Tucker, Brooklyn Jones, Tacarra Hawkins, Crisslyn Jones, T’kera Middleton, Arkel Kelley, Drienna Wallace, Brianna McCrimon, Joi Stamps, Taj Youngblood, Jennifer Jordan and Hydeia Averitte
Players: Lauren Archer, Amelia Ripley, Amber Bassett, Carlee Yarnell, Samantha Baker, Terri Sprayberry, Kala Shaw, Kaylan Rich, Holly Dunn, Madison Dowdy, Alyssa Holmes and Hanna Heath
Players: Destiny Dillard, Jana Kelbie Armstrong, Loey Pete, Megan Atchison, Hope Finley, Laurel Davis, Alyssa Schreiber, Addie Smith, Hollie Odgers, Ashley Carden, Destiny Upton, Savannah Upton, Brooke Calma and Tamera Kirksey
Players: Casey Whitmer, Blair Holsombeck, Shaina Cid, Madelyn Pearce, Sarah Salmon, Katie Allen Etheridge, Kalee Sides, Madeline Bailey and Rachel Wray
Season Outlook: The Wildcats started last season with seven wins in a row but couldn’t carry any momentum from a great run during the regular season into the playoffs. Shelby County will need to replace a couple of key players, but the pieces are in place for a successful season. Aulicia Nunn will play a key role in the backcourt, and Keyanna Gayden will be a force in the paint.
Season Outlook: The Jaguars had both exhilarating wins and disappointing losses last season. Spain Park should take a step closer to the playoffs with Jessica Freeman, Whitney Gulledge and Kelsie Williams returning in the backcourt. The Jaguars will need a couple of players to step up and help Jasmine Moore provide a presence in the frontcourt.
Season Outlook: The Warriors are in good shape in the backcourt with Rachel Lawley and Kat Cingoranelli returning after seeing a lot of playing time a year ago. KaDeisha Stowes, who was unstoppable at times last season, will be a force in the paint. Thompson will need a few newcomers to step up if it hopes to compete for a playoff spot.
Season Outlook: The Yellow Jackets return several key players from last season’s squad, which reached the sub-region round in the Class 2A playoffs. Kiara Cohill and Brooklyn Jones will be tasked with providing scoring and leadership. Pam Mann will be a go-to player in the frontcourt for Vincent, which will need a few other players to step up down low.
Season Outlook: The defending Alabama Independent Schools Association Class 1A champions should have a shot at repeating with several starters returning. Senior Amelia Ripley is a sharpshooter in the backcourt. Kaylan Rich can provide help both in the backcourt and the frontcourt. Lauren Archer, the most valuable player in last season’s championship game, is nearly unstoppable in the paint.
Season Outlook: The Chargers will rely on senior guard Jana Kelbie Amstrong to give the Chargers a scoring threat from the perimeter. Megan Atchison also played a key role for Cornerstone Christian last season. Destiny Dillard, a senior, will provide leadership. The Chargers will need a few youthful players to step up if they hope to make a run at a postseason bid.
Season Outlook: The Lions reached the Elite Eight last season despite a subpar record in the regular season. Kingwood Christian should be in good shape in the backcourt with Blair Holsombeck and Madelyn Pearce returning after seeing plenty of playing time last season. Casey Whitmer is a scoring and rebounding force in the paint for the Lions.
HOPE EAGLES
EVANGEL LIGHTNING Alabama Christian Sports Conference Head Coach: Ken Letson Last Season: 21-2 Players: Hannah Lester, Rainey Ketcham, Whitney
Thorpe,
Bethany
Letson,
Elise
Summers, Madison Thames, Lacey Entrekin and Kayla Bailey Season Outlook: Evangel Christian is searching for its third consecutive Alabama Christian Sports Conference championship in its third season in the league. The Lightning will be led by senior guard Rainey Ketcham, who was named to the ACSC’s all-tournament team a year ago.
good luck, teams!
Alabama Christian Schools Conference Head Coach: Mark Machen Last Season: 12-12 Players: Rachel Holmes, Brooke Machen, Lee Wilson, Erin Douglas, Christina Jones, Anna Katherine Littleton, Joelle Reed, Rachel Rettig, Lindy Walker, Karlee Tate and Davina Drew Season Outlook: The Eagles will rely on senior Brooke Machen and junior Erin Douglas to provide scoring in the backcourt. Hope Christian is in good shape in the paint with forwards Christina Jones and Rachel Rettig, who don’t give up many rebounds, returning.
Ketcham, who is the lone senior on the roster,
Rachel Holmes and Lee Wilson, both seniors,
will provide leadership along with juniors Bethany
will be expected to provide leadership.
Letson, Elise Summers and Lacey Entrekin.
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