2022-23 Girls basketball Season Preview
American Conference
Head Coach: Erika Greenberg
Players to watch: Sam Stask #2, JR– Brooke Manav, #14, SO– Hannah Rogge, #21, SR
Season outlook: We are looking forward to some tough competition this season and compete with some talented teams. We are excited to see where our season will take us and how much we can improve during the season.
Head Coach: Ken Rector
Players to watch: Kya Witwer #3 Soph. Point Guard– Lexy Anzaldi #25 Junior Guard– Alyssa Curry #13 Junior Forward
Season outlook: Witwer is a returning starter and one of the leagues better players. Very, very inexperienced and young otherwise. Just hope to become competitive in some league games as the season progresses. The top end of the league is outstanding.
Head Coach: Julie Solis
Players to watch: Ashley Kerekes SR. #22. Forward and Kami Ayoup JR #32 Forward, Victoria McKnight SR #1 G/F and Shelby Emich SR #5. G, Izzy Callaway. JR. #3 PG., Evelyn McKnight FR. #10. PG
Season outlook: We are excited as a coaching staff to work these athletes. There work ethic combined with their skills will propel them at both the offensive and defensive ends of the court.
Head Coach: Steve Kramer
Players to watch: Mackenzie Kramer, Senior, 22, shooting guard– Trista Lee, Junior, #20 Guard– Darlene Smith, Junior, #12, wing
Season outlook: The Black Tigers lack depth and experience at the varsity level and will rely heavily on 3 year letter winner, two-time team scoring leader, two time all Suburban League first team player, two time all WTCBCA first team player and potential 1,000 point scorer, Mackenzie Kramer, to continue to produce at a high level. Second year starter, junior, Trista Lee, will be counted upon to run the show from the point guard position, while also taking on a increased scoring role. We will also need significant contributions from seniors, Kloey Dunford and Emma Aloisi, Junior, Darlene Smith, and newcomers to the program, junior, Rheagan Thompson, and sophomore, Lori Huffman.
Head Coach: James Madison
Players to watch: Grace Madison Soph #21 Guard– Kennedy Morgan Soph 2 Guard– Aleena Vankirk Soph 3 Post
Season outlook: We have the majority of our team back from last year and are excited about this upcoming season. We know the league is tough and look forward to the opportunity to compete and try to repeat as champions again.
Head Coach: Michael Coreno
Players to watch: Ava Schiesswohl Sr Guard/Forward #33– Mallory Tompkins Sr Forward #10– Paige Kelley Soph Guard #22
Season outlook: Team has depth and will look to play a more up tempo game.
Head Coach: Craig Foreman
Players to watch: Ari Crockett, senior, #20, PG– Lexie Canning, senior, #45, SF– Katie Keller, senior, #3, PG
Season outlook: We have been improving each of the last few years and look to take even greater strides this season.
Head Coach: Chrissie Vaughan
Players to watch: Maya Dexter, Senior, 3, Guard– Isabella Messina, Junior, 45, Forward– Abby Caruso, Junior, 23, Guard
Season outlook: We are extremely excited for this upcoming season. The team has worked hard to prepare for this season and I am excite to see what we can accomplish together!
National Conference
Head Coach: Melisa Clark
Players to watch: Bridget Barber 22 Guard– Esther Rein 5 Guard– Carrie Coyer-Westerberg 32 post
Season outlook: A combination of girls returning from injuries and a handful of young players creates a competitive, self motivated atmosphere. We have a group that is motivated, hungry, and willing to take on new challenges.
Head Coach: Dennis Lawler
Players to watch: Gracie Merrick Sr 22 Forward– Emma Hileman Sr 24 Forward– Emily Henderson Sr 33 Point Guard
Season outlook: We have a great mix of upper and underclasswomen that will provide us with depth. We look to build off of last season, especially the second half of the year. We look forward to a challenging schedule and improving individually every day.
Head Coach: Julie Buckler
Players to watch: Jensen Stehlik – #15 senior guard– Taylor root – #10 senior guard– Haydn Paul – #14 freshman guard
Season outlook: We lost 7 seniors from the previous season but have some returners and new players on the roster that are learning their new roles. We will continue to focus on defense.
Head Coach: CJ Griffin
Players to watch: Brooklyn Gambino, 2024, 30, guard– Olivia Kovach, 2024, 23, guard– Lizzie Koetter, 2023, 42, small forward
Season outlook: The lady bears are ready to compete in a tough conference. There are no easy games and we’re ready for the challenge.
Head Coach: Bob Podges
Players to watch: Anna Hurst-1-Jr– Katey Croyle-24-Sr– Kennady Dodds-TBD-FR
Season outlook: We are eager to compete and determine if we are able to winner our 7th consecutive Conference Championship
Head Coach: Ryan Looman
Players to watch: Abby Caroll, Sr, 1, G– Taylor Dye, Fr, 10, G– Genesis Carthen, Sr, 4, F
Season outlook: Twinsburg has a nice mix of youth and experience. The tigers are looking to build a winning culture and foundation while starting the season fast and on the right foot.
Head Coach: Andrew Booth
Players to watch: Macie Roberts, senior, #14, guard– Brooke Baughman, junior, #15, wing– Ana Pinkerton, sophomore, #12, point guard
Season outlook: The Lady Grizzlies return 6 letter winners from last year’s District Runner up team. Varsity newcomers have blended with the returnees to form an interesting nucleus. If Wadsworth can stay healthy, they will have a chance for a successful season.
