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V* ■ TBC Girls WASHINGTON DAILY NEWS, NOVEMBER 22. 1988—PAGE 9 From Page 8 the first round of the playoffs. They will blend with two juniors, one sophomore and five freshman for head coach Tom Wooten's second vear as head coach. Wooten looks to Jackie Bryant to crack the starting lineup as forward and expects 5-10 freshman Marion White- head, 5-0 freshman Melanie Sherrod and junior Nikki Ed wards to contribute while Hill will be the center of attention. “We’re going to be a poor shooting team but very quick," Wooten says. “We’re going to slow it up offensively, playing patiently. But, if we get a fast break, we ll take it. Defensively, we’ll press." LADY PIRATES BATH — In his seven years of coaching the Bath girls, Gerry Klas has never had a team finish lower than fourth in the stand ings. The best year was 1984-1985 season when Bath finished second in the conference with an 18-5 record. Last year’s team notched a 14- 9 record and finished third, advancing to the second round of the playoffs and getting ousted by Chocowinity. To start the 1988 season, Bath’s final year of existance be fore merging with Belhaven to form Northside, Klas has three starters returning among five lettermen. Two-thirds of the “Cousin Connection’’ — Stephanie Satchell (5-11) and Robin Satch- ell (5-6) —join senior Karen Cut ler as the top returnees. Klas said he expects newcom ers Cheryl Slager and Susan Braddy to make an immediate contribution. “"“Bath’s roster lists no juniors, six seniors, four sophomores and four freshmen. “We’re old but young, ” Klas said. “This is going to be a gutty crew. Bath has never had a los ing season in girls’ basketball. This is our last year—there is no tomorrow. We are going to show ‘em we can play. We’ll leave ev erything on the floor.’’ LADY WILDCATS COLUMBIA - The Lady Wildcats will begin the season with four returning starters in cluding three three-year perfor mers in trying to improve on last year’s 6-16 finish as Kevin Wil son takes over as head coach. Wilson said he intends to in stall a pressure defense with a lot of traps while playing an up tempo transition-oriented offense. The team will be built around three-year starters Marilyn Bas- night, Cora Mae Bailey and Suebrina Hill with Virinia McClees, Marcy Hassell and Dana Davenport providing depth. “Our experience is our big gest strength,” said Wilson.“We could be in the top five or six in the conference and have a shot at the No. 4 playoff spot. But, we have a lack of proven players and a lack of fundamentals.” Depth may prove the key for Creswell’s chances this year under first-year mentor Wayne Rodgers. The Lady Tigers, which m finished with a 2-18 worksheet last season, return starters Cati- na florton. Sandra Rawls, Rachel Sawyer and Amy Wil liams among six lettermen. The key, Rodgers says, is de veloping some bench strength. “We’re not tall but we’re big,” he says. “If we get pressed, we’ll get tired. We’ll need to be able to rest the starters.” Rodgers says he is counting on Shawnda Rodgers and Feli cia McDowell to provide some depth but he is looking to play eight or nine players regularly. Offensively, Creswell will concentrate on hitting the open man and playing a slower (“not deliberate”) tempo. Defensive ly, the Lady Tigers will pack it inside and attempt to force out side shots. Rodgers is aiming for his team to improve as the season wears on. LADY TROJANS AURORA — There is no ques- tion that Aurora’s female athletes can win. Witness a state championship in softball last season and a semifinals appear ance in this year’s volleyball playoffs. But, can the obviously talented Lady Trojans translate their athletic skills into wins on the hardwood? David Prescott, who takes the helm this year after a year at Mattamuskeet, expects this squad to improve on last year’s 9-10 finish. “The girls have played together and know what it takes to win,” Prescott says. He has two fulltime starters and two partial starters from last year’s squad with which to build on. He said he expects Jeannie Carrow and Micki Zurface to help inside while Viva Jordan will key the team at the point. Melinda Peacock and Tonya Jordan are looked at to provide the offensive fireworks while Charity Hamilton, Andrea Can non and Wanda Moore should help with depth. Offensively, the Lady Trojans will look for the opportunity to bolt down the floor on the break and will seek to make things happen off a hardnosed defense. LADY BULLETS JAMESVILLE — Jerry God- ley returns to coaching girls’ basketball after a five-year break. The head coach of the football Bullets, Godley coached girls for three years be fore relinquishing the helm. He sees one thing as a key if Jamesville is to improve on last year’s dismal 1-20 outing — fun damentals. “We need to learn the basic fundamentals of basketball, the key elements like dribbling, passing and rebounding,” he says. “We are taking none of those for granted. This team is the fundamentally weakest team in the conference.” Godley has a talented perfor mer in senior guard Val Clark, an all-conference performer last season, and returning starter Karen Styons to build around. He said he has been encour aged by the play of Jayna Wors- ley and sophomores Sheila fSee TBC GIRLS, Page 12) Chocowinity Lady Indians Bear Grass Lady Bears Belhaven Wilkinson Lady Bulldogs
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