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2023-24 Girls Basketball Preseason Capsules

jeff cali, the ada news, okla.
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Nov. 9—ADA LADY COUGARS

Head Coach: Christie Jennings

Assistant Coaches: Shelby Davis & Jeremy Strong.

2022-23 Record: 18-9

Starters Lost: Jakobi Williams (8.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg), Tyley Dotson (8.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg), Sania Richardson (26 ppg, 4.9 rpg).

Starters Returning: Abbey Strong (3.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg), Jamieson Emarthle (DL), Makaviya Nelson (3.1 ppg, 1.5 rpg), Rylynn Truett (2.8 ppg, 1.9 rpg), Karsyn Woods (1 ppg), 3 rpg)

2023-24 Roster

Player HGT CLASS POS

10 Makaviya Nelson 5-5 SR G

25 Abbey Strong 5-4 SR G

44 Gracey Dotson 5-11 SR F

35 Jamieson Emarthle 5-10 SR F

24 Rylynn Truett 5-8 SR G

11 Karsyn Woods 5-7 JR G

15 Sadie Epps 5-5 SO G

20 Brayleigh Stephens 5-6 SO G

21 Kiki Williams 5-5 SO G

12 Amoriana Walker 5-4 SO G

55 McKenzie Burden 5-3 SO G

Ava Campos 6-0 FR F

Aniyah Emarthle 5-11 FR F

Aaliyah Marshall 5-6 FR G

Kendall Barnes 5-5 FR G

Chloe Martin 5-6 FR G

Izzy Justus 5-5 FR G

Alicia Hill 5-7 FR G

Kyla Hamilton 5-8 FR G

COACH'S QUOTE: "I stole this from Randy Paush. 'The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don't want it badly enough. They're there to stop other people.' This team has been living out this quote since the first month of practice. If they continue to bust their butts and be great teammates, they will surprise people." — Ada head coach Christie Jennings.

ASHER LADY INDIANS

Head Coach: Lee Reimer

Assistant Coach: Darrin Fowler.

2022-23 Record: 11-14

Starters Lost: Kayla Easter (1.4 ppg, .7 rpg).

Starters Returning: Ryleigh Reeser (3.7 ppg, .4 rpg), Lexi Johnston (4.8 ppg, 2.3 rpg), Cadence Leba 6.2 ppg, 1.4 rpg), Delanie Templeton (1.4 ppg, 1,5 rpg).

2023-24 Roster

PLAYER CLASS

1 Ryleigh Reeser SR

3 Mackenzie Thompson FR

4 Gracie Swinney FR

5 Delanie Templeton JR

11 Cadence Leba SO

12 Preslee Taylor SO

14 Alexis Johnston SR

15 Jenna Gladden JR

22 Makenah Templeton FR

25 Payton Madinger SO

32 Payton Leba SR

34 Josey Milburn FR

BYNG LADY PIRATES

Head Coach: Luke Clark

Assistant Coach: Lesli Barrett.

2022-23 Record: 16-11

Starters Lost: Laney Waters (6.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg), Adyson Caton (4.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg).

Starters Returning: Brylee Baird (3.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg), Alona Cooper (19.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg), Cadence Carlos (11.0 ppg, 4.4 rpg)

2023-24 Roster

Player HGT CLASS POS

1 Brylee Baird 5-5 SR G

3 Alona Cooper 5-8 SR G

10 Cadence Carlos 5-9 SR G

22 Torri Gustin 5-8 SR F

13 Hannah Word 6-0 JR G

11 Lani Meyers 5-8 SO G

23 Lorren Shaw 5-8 SO F

5 Chloe Gaines 5-6 SO G

40 Red Anderson 5-3 SO G

25 Kendal McCarty 5-5 SO G

24 Amelia Beard 6-0 FR F

31 Kaidynce Moore 5-6 FR F

45 Piper Presley 5-10 FR F

20 Blakely Miller 5-7 FR G

4 Brooklyn Moss 5-4 FR G

COACHES QUOTE: "We will have a senior-laden team and so with that, we have a lot of experience. I fully expect us to be a really talented team and be a team that's fun to watch. I'm really excited about what we could be!" — Byng head coach Luke Clark.

LATTA LADY PANTHERS

Head Coach: Clay Plunk

Assistant Coach: Shawna Senkel.

2022-23 Record: 12-16

Starters Lost: Brooklyn Ryan (10.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg), Mallory Reeves (1.1 ppg, 2.0 rpg).

Starters Returning: Kelbey Parnacher (11.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg), Savannah Senkel (4.1 ppg, 3.8 rpg), Kailey Rudd (1.8 ppg, 2.0 rpg), Paislee Anderson (1.5 ppg, 1.2 rpg), Kate Williams (7.2 ppg), 5.5 rpg).

2023-24 Roster

Player HGT CLASS POS

10 Savannah Senkel 5-8 JR F

11 Kelbey Parnacher 5-5 SO PG

15 Jolee Myers 5-6 SO G

21 Paislee Anderson 5-9 SO G

22 Katon Turner 5-3 SR G

24 Kailey Rudd 58 SO F

33 Kate Williams 5-9 SR F

Jakobi Worcester 5-8 J R F

Kaitlyn Davis 5-4 JR G

Jayse Smith 5-4 FR PG

Rakhia Booker 5-6 FR G

Preshaya Oliphant 5-7 FR G

Maygan Hill 5-4 FR G

Nira Gwinn 5-8 FR F

Callie Harless 5-4 FR G

Riley Jones 5-6 FR G

COACHES QUOTE: "I'm really excited about this years team. We have a good core of experienced players that provide great leadership. When you mix in a talented group of freshmen and sophomore, I think this year will be really fun. Practice has been very competitive. It's a battle every day and that's making everyone better. I'm really thankful for the opportunity to get to coach them." — Latta head coach Clay Plunk.

STRATFORD LADY BULLDOGS

Head Coach: Mark Savage

Assistant Coach: Sam Caton.

2022-23 Record: 20-6

Starters Lost: Morgan Boyles (5.7 ppg, 6.5 rpg), Lundyn Anderson (7.7 ppg, 3.3 rpg), Kourtney Willingham (3.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg)

Starters Returning: Jaelee Korzan (10.0 ppg, 6.7 rpg), Trinity Bess (7.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg)

2023-24 Roster

Player HGT CLASS POS

00 Launa Raymo 5-6 SR F

2 Erin Henderson 5-7 FR G

10 Lenea Sandlin 5-5 SR G

11 Trinity Bess 5-5 SO G

12 Promise Cumbra 5-4 FR G

14 Grace Wright 5-8 SR F

15 Ryleigh Ardery 5-5 SO G

20 Teagan Sanders 5-3 FR G

21 Callee Ortega 5-10 FR P

22 Callie Sandlin 5-6 FR G

23 Jaelee Korzan 6-0 SO P

24 McKenlie Hatton 5-6 FR F

33 Katie Ferren 5-11 JR P

COACHES QUOTE: "I'm looking forward to a great year! We have quite a bit of experience back, even though we lost three starters to graduation. We should be very competitive again in Class 2A. A big key as always will be staying healthy," — Stratford head coach Mark Savage.

TUPELO LADY TIGERS

Head Coach: DJ McGee

Assistant Coach: Dustin Ybarra.

2022-23 Record: 6-18

Starters Lost: Kylee Watson (15 ppg, 7 rpg)

Starters Returning: Bella Neal (8 ppg, 5 rpg), Jaycee Stringer (3 ppg, 5 rpg), Kayle Watson (3 ppg, 2 rpg).

2023-24 Roster

Player CLASS POS

2 Kayle Watson SO SG

5 Josie Fortner SR PG

10 Jade Ellis JR F

11 Rebecca Dailey FR F

14 Kaelynn McMichael SO SG

12 Bella Neal SR F

15 Jaycee Stringer SR F

21 Paige Kingston SO PG

23 Maci Gaylor SR C

25 Lainee Wafford FR C

COACHES QUOTE: "This is my first season at Tupelo. The girls are having to learn a new system but seem to be adjusting well to it. We are a group led by four seniors with three returning starters. We'll be a tough, defensive-minded group. I think the opportunity is there to have a very successful season. We are looking forward to getting started," — Tupelo head coach DJ McGee.

VANOSS LADY WOLVES

Head Coach: Jon Hurt

Assistant Coaches: Randy Ellis & Scott Bradley.

2022-23 Record: 24-4

Starters Lost: Madi Faust (11 ppg, 9 rpg, Jacee Underwood (2 ppg).

Starters Returning: Avery Ellis (14 ppg, 6 rpg), Livi Ellis (5 ppg, 6 rpg), Caidence Cross (7 ppg, 3 rpg).

2023-24 Roster

Player HGT CLASS POS

2 RJ King 5-4 FR G

4 Jaxie Newby 5-4 FR G

5 Veah Prince 5-4 FR G

11 Avery Ellis 5-10 SR F

12 Maggie Stone 5-7 SR G

13 Caidence Cross 5-6 JR G

14 Addi Sheppard 5-6 JR G

15 Savanna Delozier 5-8 FR F

22 Zoey Cagle 5-7 SO G

32 Eryn Khoury 5-8 SR F

55 Livi Ellis 5-10 SO F

COACHES QUOTE: "We have been working hard. We will have to rely on our defense again this year. If we can score 40 points every night, we will be tough to beat. We will also be without the services of our starting point guard (Caidence Cross) until after Christmas. When she gets back, we will be a lot better." — Vanoss head coach Jon Hurt.