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Girls basketball preview: Opportunities abound for younger players

Sophomore Jada Whaley is expected to have a bigger role this winter with Williamsport.

Lexi Marchioni and Montoursville hope to return to the PIAA playoffs after missing out last year.

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By CHRIS MASSE

cmasse@sungazette.com

Some strong star girls basketball power graduated last June. Gone are three all-state players, as well as four starters and the coach from two-time defending District 4 Class A champion North Penn-Mansfield.

That, however, does not mean this will not be a fun season. On the contrary, there are several quality players returning and so many more waiting to burst onto the scene. A team like Sullivan County could be poised for big things and Hughesville could be ready to take a big step forward after coming so far last year. The Loyalsock-Montoursville rivalry looks as strong as ever and Galeton could have one of its best seasons ever.

This is high school sports. One standout crop of players leaves, another enters. Add in the new six-classification system and this could be one of the more entertaining and unpredictable years in recent memory. Buckle up.

Preseason Top Five

(last year’s record in parentheses)

1. Montoursville (16-9): The Warriors came within seconds of reaching the state tournament for a second straight season and that should make it extra hungry entering this season as it fights for Class AAAA supremacy. Guard Lexi Marchioni, center Marlene Bassett and forward Lauren O’Malley all scored in double figures last year and form a dangerous outside-inside combination. O’Malley is one of the area’s more well-rounded players and can beat opponents in a variety of ways. The key for Montoursville is getting all three players performing well on the same night, something that often did not happen last year. If that does, Montoursville will be tough to beat, especially if players like Shelby Kurtz, Allyse Marchioni, Ashlynn McQuillen and Rebecca Reeder build off solid seasons last year. Keep an eye on senior guard Gillian Mitchell, who did not play the last two years but who had a good freshman season. Montoursville surged down the stretch last year, winning 11 of its 12 games entering the district semifinals. The Warriors learned how to win pressure-packed games and that late-season flourish could be a precursor of good things to come in 2017.

2. Warrior Run (14-9): The Defenders have a strong core back from last year’s district playoff qualifier and first-year coach Jason McCormick has reason to be excited about his team’s chances. Warrior Run receives a big boost with point guard Maddie Beyer returning from a torn ACL after missing her entire junior year. She, along with Taylor Coup and Chloe Sees could have breakout years and that would take a big burden off the excellent inside tandem of Madi Welliver and Megan Zimmerman, both who are consistent double-double sources. Nearly every team Warrior Run played last season, packed in its defense, collapsing the zone and forcing Warrior Run to beat it from the outside. Its inability to do so played a role in Warrior Run, struggling in the second half following a 10-1 start. Sophomore Avery Bieber is another player who could be a difference-maker after starting some last year. The Defenders play relentless defense and if the offense improves, they can be a serious District 4 Class AAA title contender.

3. Loyalsock (12-11): A year after ending a five-year playoff drought, Loyalsock appears poised to build off last season’s success if it can adequately replace three starting seniors from last year’s team under first-year coach Curtis Jacobson. The Lancers played as well as any team in the area down the stretch last year and were a few plays from beating state qualifier Southern Columbia in the district quarterfinals. Talented sophomores like Maddie Fox, Sam Stopper, Julianna Cruz and Sarah Van Fleet return after performing well in their debut seasons. Seniors Lauren Rude and Cassi Kuhns also could have strong seasons. Kuhns has big-time potential inside and could form a nice inside tandem with Van Fleet, a relentless defender, if she builds off some strong late-season games. The Class AAA field is tough and balanced, but the Lancers can be a title contender if the pieces come together.

4. Sullivan County (15-9): The Griffins were one of the district’s most improved teams last year, making an eight-win jump, winning their first playoff game in more than a decade and coming within six points of beating state qualifier Sayre in the district quarterfinals. Sullivan returns four starters and nearly all its reserves from that team which won nine of its last 12 games. Six-footers Sarah Parrish and Kaiti Beinlich form a powerful inside combination and both could average double-doubles this season. Guard Ashley Faus also averaged close to 10 points per game last year and is a defensive dynamo who can spark the transition game with her tenacious defense. Bethany Weinhardt also started and played well last year and Stef Kramer is a tough matchup off the bench, providing size and good shooting. Watch out for players like Alexis Randall and Chandra Thomas as well. The Griffins knocked on the district door last year and might be ready to kick it down this season.

5. Hughesville (11-12): Like Sullivan, Hughesville made huge strides last year and had its best season since 2007. The Spartans reached the playoffs for the first time since that season and gave district champion Mount Carmel a tough game in the quarterfinals. Hughesville won three of its last four games to qualify for the playoffs and performed well in tough games. Combine that experience with three starters and several quality returning reserves and Hughesville looks ready to take another big step forward under new coach Craig Weaver. Four-year starter Makenna Budman does a bit of everything, three-year starting point guard Kendra Smith does so many good things that do not show up in the boxscore and versatile Emily Akers has explosive potential. Players like Alisha McKinley, Justine Yeager and Jayden Leighow also provided some quality production and minutes and could be ready to break out. The Class AAA field is tough but also appears wide-open and Hughesville could be as strong as any team.

The Best of the Rest

(arranged in alphabetical order)

Bucktail (2-20): The Bucks lost all their starters entering last season, but will be more experienced this time around and could surprise some.

Canton (3-19): The Warriors made some progress last year, although the record might not have indicated it. Keep an eye on Canton as tries trading in moral victories for real ones.

Central Mountain (2-20): The Wildcats were much more competitive last year than the previous few seasons and had chances to have a much better record. If Central Mountain can perform better in those close games it could become a sleeper. Averie Pringle, Julia Novosat and Elaina Eckley all return after having solid seasons last year.

Cowanesque Valley (2-20): Like the three teams ahead of it, CV is hoping to rebuild. The Indians did some good things in the second half of last year and play good defense. If the offense develops more consistency, CV could get going again.

Galeton (14-8): Last season might have just been the start for a rising team coming off one of its best years of the 2000s. Makaya Shadle is a three-year starter who eventually could become a 1,000-point scorer. She has averaged in double figures in each of her first two seasons. Cortney Parsell is another dangerous player who averaged 12 points per game and also can rebound and defend well. Olivia Pagano and Laura Parsell are players to watch as well on a team that could make some District 4 Class A noise.

Jersey Shore (9-14): One of last year’s most improved teams could be a top 5 team later this season if it builds on that big-time progress. Jersey Shore returns all its starters and all but one key reserve after winning five of six late-season games last year and stunning North Penn-Mansfield, 50-47, on Senior Night in Mansfield. The Bulldogs are deep and versatile and were competitive in almost every game last season. The Bulldogs made a six-win improvement and later in the year, they won the close games that just eluded them earlier. Coach Darrin Bischof had a nice run as Jersey Shore boys basketball coach last decade and is building something good again with the girls team now.

Lewisburg (15-8): The Green Dragons bring nearly everyone back from last season’s playoff qualifier, but that loss is a big one. Point guard Akilah McFadden is now starting at Lycoming and was the engine powering Lewisburg last year. Still, Lewisburg had several underclassmen come up big last year and could keep thriving after making playoff appearances in 11 of the last 12 seasons. Bethany Rippon averaged close to 10 points per game and has good range and plays good defense. Three-year starting Emily Sholly has the potential to be one of the area’s premier post players. Sophomore guard Grace Kelleher could take a big leap forward and players like Allie Reed and Niki Cho, to name a few, should help Lewisburg keep making life difficult for opposing offenses.

Milton (7-15): The Black Panthers lost several close games in the rugged HAC-II, but have the nucleus to turn those defeats into victories this season. Four-year starting forward Maggie Wetzel is one of the area’s top players and averaged nearly a double-double last season. Wetzel can be tough to stop inside and if Milton can hit some perimeter shots and develop consistent scoring threats around her, defenses will have their hands full. Guard Carissa Wagner also is a four-year starter and should help Milton on both ends as it tries returning to the posteason.

Montgomery (14-9): The Red Raiders did some impressive things the past two years and reached the playoffs both times while ending a five-year drought and winning 27 games. Montgomery, however, now has to find a way to keep going strong despite losing nearly every starter from last season’s team. Montgomery lost three 6-footers inside as well as guard Lexi McHenry so the younger players will have to perform well quick. Montgomery has done a nice job developing players the past two seasons and that should help as the new-look Raiders try surprising many.

Muncy (7-15): The Indians were vastly improved last year, winning four more games and being much more competitive. Muncy lost six games by six points or fewer and could become a team to watch in District 4 Class AA if it can win those close games that just eluded it last year. The Indians, under former Hughesville coach Ed Rogers, have to replace double-double averaging Nikki Scott inside but have a player who could do similar things in junior Makenna Snyder who had two double-doubles in her last four games and came a long way as a sophomore. Sasha McMonigle is a promising sophomore and players like Kassidi Lenhart and Emma Bigelow could be poised for breakout seasons.

North Penn-Liberty (16-10): The Mounties had the best season in program history last year, breaking the record for wins and also winning their first-ever playoff game. Gone, however, are 1,000-point scoring guards all-stater Chelsea Repard and Britta Berguson. Still, the Mounties could remain an NTL threat with quality players like Michaela Schmouder, Marissa Harer, Alyssa Remley and Taylor Thompson returning. Thompson could become a strong inside threat and Liberty now has a taste of big-time success so the good times could continue.

North Penn-Mansfield (25-4): The Tigers put together two straight seasons to remember, capturing consecutive district championships, winning an NTL title and three state tournament games. Now, Mansfield is in rebuilding mode with four starters having graduated, including two-time all-stater Ali Hillson. Former North Penn boys basketball coach Nate McNamara, who helped the Panthers win a district title and reach four state tournaments, also takes over for three-time district champion Jason Dominick. Lauren Smith returns to the starting lineup and will be counted on for production and leadership. While Mansfield will not be as dominant as it has the last two years, it has some promising young players and a good coach. This will be a new-look season but don’t be surprised if the Tigers develop well throughout the season.

St. John Neumann (13-10): Four-year starters Megan Helminiak and Baylie Gerrity graduated, but Neumann still remains dangerous and has a nice core back from last year’s team that made a four-win improvement and reached districts for the seventh time in eight years. Three-year starting guard Shayna McNamee has averaged in double figures the past two seasons and could have her best season yet. She is a quality shooter who also can make things happen with her passing, rebounding and defense. Shelly Floyd could develop into one of the area’s premier post players as well. She made good strides in her first varsity season and is a double-double threat each night. Keep an eye on senior Mikayla Plocinski who started last year and plays strong defense.

South Williamsport (1-21): A year after being one of the area’s youngest teams, South could be a nice sleeper team. South has a good, young core returning. Time will tell if South emerges as a playoff contender, but progress is being made and the Mounties will be improved. Sophomore guard Megan Weber played some excellent games down the stretch last season and also had a terrific offseason. Fellow sophomore Alyssa Johnson also came on strong and players like those two give South plenty of optimism entering the year. The Mounties remain young, but several other players are capable of having breakout seasons and the coaching staff is one of the area’s deepest so good things are happening there.

Wellsboro (18-8): The Green Hornets are coming off a fantastic season in which they reached their first district final and state tournament since 2004. Wellsboro overcame a 13-point deficit in the district semifinals to beat Southern Columbia and has a good nucleus returning. The big question will be whether Wellsboro can replace 1,000-point scorer Sarah Ingerick and explosive forward Jada Jackson, both who were four-year starters. Junior guard Lizzie Poirier could become one of the top NTL players and shined in the postseason, scoring a career-high 29 points in the 59-49 victory over Southern. Rachael Tuttle is a three-year starting forward and a double-double threat. Guards Jessica Grab, Janessa Davis and Julia Smith are all talented and capable of solid games.

Williamson (9-13): The Warriors came a long way last season and could return to the playoffs for the first time 2013 if they build off that success. Williamson returns nearly every player, including Brittany Boyce who averaged 10.8 points per game. Hannah Deacon, Emma Durst, Maran Davis and Lilly Fitzmartin all averaged more than three points per game and provide good depth.

Williamsport (11-12): First-year coach Demarr Wright has a tall order after Williamsport lost the majority of its offense last year with all-state center Jaynelle Robinsson and four-year starting point guard Chloe Jennings both graduating. Those two carried the team at times, but three starters return so the cupboard is not bare. Developing offensive threats around sophomore guard Jada Whaley, however, will be crucial. Whaley had an outstanding freshman season but Gabby Thomas was the only other player who had one double-digit performance. Thomas, however, is a versatile player who is athletic enough to do damage inside and athletic enough to help spark the transition offense. Facing a tough schedule, Williamsport also will need its young players to develop fast. Wright led Loyalsock to a district championship and two state tournament appearances during his six-year tenure there and is a good coach, but Williamsport could have a hard time duplicating last year’s win total.

Sun-Gazette Preseason All-Star Team

Marlene Bassett, Montoursville: The 6-foot center is coming off a strong junior season and her best is likely to come. Bassett has the tools to match up with any post player in District 4 and was a big reason Montoursville kept playing well last year. The senior averaged 10.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks per game despite many teams focusing their defenses on her. Bassett was a force inside against Southern in the district’s third-place game, scoring 14 points and grabbing 16 rebounds as Montoursville erased a 13-point third-quarter deficit before losing in overtime. She also recorded a double-double against Loyalsock and played well throughout the postseason. If Bassett continues an upward climb that she has performed the last two years, Montoursville will be a tough out come playoff time.

Makenna Budman, Hughesville: A strong all-around player, Budman makes a big impact on both sides of the ball and has been vital to the program’s resurgence. Budman, a four-year starter, can play guard or post and can defend both positions as well. She averaged 4.1 steals per game last season, helping Hughesville allow fewer than 40 points per game. She also averaged a team-high 8.5 points and 5.6 points per game while earning second team HAC-II honors. Budman played well down the stretch in must-win games down the stretch and also unveiled her entire arsenal in a midseason game against Towanda. Budman scored 15 points, made 10 steals and dealt seven assists in that game, following it up a few days later with a career-high 21 points and four steals at Sullivan County.

Lexi Marchioni, Montoursville: Like Budman, Marchioni is a standout player on both ends and is coming off a strong season. The four-year starter did a nice job running the offense and hurt opponents with her shooting, passing and speed. Marchioni has a knack for frustrating opposing guards and averaged 2.8 steals per game while helping Montoursville win 11 of 12 late-season games. Marchioni also averaged 12.8 points and three assists per game and prevented defenses from collapsing too much underneath on Bassett. Marchioni came up big throughout the postseason and was outstanding against Southern in districts, scoring 22 points, grabbing five rebounds and adding four steals. She also delivered a 20-point game against AAA runner-up Danville.

Sarah Parrish, Sullivan County: At the heart of Sullivan’s big turnaround is Parrish who has blossomed into an offensive and defensive force. Parrish is a game-changer inside and averaged 10.8 points and 13 rebounds per game last year, growing stronger as the season progressed. The 6-1 senior made opponents think twice about attacking the paint, averaging 3.2 blocks and 1.2 steals per game. Parrish already has 640 career rebounds and delivered a fantastic performance in a last-second win playoff win over St. John Neumann. Parrish scored 18 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and scored the game-winning basket off a putback with just 0.8 seconds remaining. Parrish recorded nine double-doubles and could be poised for her best season yet.

Jada Whaley, Williamsport: As a freshman last year, Whaley showed little trouble adjusting to big-time varsity basketball, competing well against the district’s toughest schedule. Whaley averaged 8.6 points per game and effectively played both shooting and point guard at different times. Whaley handles the ball well, has a nice shot and does damage going to the basket. The sophomore has only scratched the surface of her potential and will be the go-to player for the Millionaires. Whaley was one of the most valuable players last December as Williamsport won the Montoursville Tournament championship and had 23 points and nine steals in the two wins. Whaley also can make things happen defensively that jumpstart Williamsport’s running game.

Preseason

Player of the Year

Madi Welliver, Warrior Run: Coming off a torn ACL that erased her sophomore season and fighting off blanket defensive coverage, Welliver still put together an outstanding season last year. Teams so often swarmed Welliver, but she still averaged 11.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game while helping Warrior Run make a four-win improvement and return to the playoffs. Welliver features terrific post moves and combines a polished game with fierce competitiveness that helped her break the girls PIAA record for goalie shutouts during her scholastic soccer career. Welliver also is a strong defender and blocked 1.4 shots per game. Take her away and Warrior Run would not have whiffed the playoffs last season. Welliver captured the Warrior Run Christmas Tournament MVP last season and had 22 points and 16 rebounds in a key midseason win over Lewisburg. If the guards can take some pressure off Welliver this season, she could do some significant damage.

Second Team: Kaiti Beinlich, Sullivan County; Olivia Edler, Jersey Shore; Maddie Fox, Loyalsock; Lizzie Poirier, Wellsboro; Maggie Wetzel, Milton; Megan Zimmerman, Warrior Run

Bucktail

Coach: Carl Gentzyel

League: Mid-Penn

Last year’s record: 2-20

Roster: N/A

Canton

Coach: Carl Sutton

League: NTL-II

Last year’s record: 3-19

Roster: N/A

Central Mountain

Coach: Terrance Green

Assistants: Justin Thomas

League: HAC-I

Last year’s record: 2-20

Roster: Seniors- Julia Novosat, Alexis Anastos, Averie Pringle, Elaina Eckley, Bethany Dolan, Autumn Young. Juniors- Sadie McCaleb, Taylor Fletcher, Talyn Fredericks, Hayley Bauer. Sophomores- Cassidy Triponey, Summer Flanagan, Morgan Wetzel, Katherine Burrows, Marissa Moyer. Freshmen- Madyson Smith, Avery Eckley, Madison Courter, Macenzie Walsh, Sarabeth Bowmaster, Lauryn Haines.

Cowanesque Valley

Coach: Chris Tibbits

League: NTL-II

Last year’s record: 3-19

Roster: N/A

Galeton

Coach: Andrew Macensky

League: Independent

Last year’s record: 14-8

Roster: Seniors- Olivia Pagano, Cortney Parsell, Laura Parsell. Juniors- Makaya Shadle. Sophomores- Katelyn Pagano, Haylee Ludington, Brielle Kalacinski.

Hughesville

Coach: Craig Weaver Sr.

Assistants: Jon Weaver

League: HAC-III

Last year’s record: 11-12

Roster: Seniors- Makenna Budman, Justine Yeager, Belinda Stackhouse. Juniors- Kendra Smith, Savanna Schrader, Jayden Leighow, Emily Akers, Karena Hester, Alisha McKinley. Sophomores- Lilly Houseknecht. Freshmen- Carlee Pepper, Jaid Stanton, Jade Cordrey, Gracie Grieco, Sarah Pysher, Rebecca Sines, Kilee Yerg, Camry Gable, Leah Peterman, Alexis Henderson, Cassandra Bower, Haillee King.

Jersey Shore

Coach: Darrin Bischof

Assistants: Patty Hess

League: HAC-I

Last year’s record: 9-14

Roster: Seniors- Liz Severino, Olivia Edler, Harley Lorson, Abby Watkins, Sidney Trunzo. Juniors- Krista Eck, Baleigh Lorson, Janel Eck, Audrey Hartman, Heather Mayes, Delaney Schilling. Sophomores- Brianna Herman, Madison Delaney, Hannah Kaufman, Reba Lorson, Cassidy Rell. Freshmen- Aubrey Stetts, Haley Stetts, Brielle Hess, Sadie Griswold, Bella Kriner, Kyleigh Hager.

Lewisburg

Coach: Phil Stamm

Assistants: Brent Sample, Mallory Sample

League: HAC-II

Last year’s record: 15-8

Roster: Alyssa Ayala, Justine Caribardi, Kleo Carter, Nicole Cho, Alexandria Cienki, Jamie Fedorjaka, Julia Forester, Anna Gargano, Maryn Grimes, Kaitlyn Haefner, Erin Hilkert, Sydney Hoffman, Talia Host, Grace Kelleher, Joselyn Matias Sepulveda, Megan O’Hara, Allison Reed, Bethany Rippon, Grace Rosevear, Emily Sholly, Za’lmah Tutler, Cassie West

Loyalsock

Coach: Curtis Jacobson

Assistants: Kerri Datres

League: HAC-III

Last year’s record: 12-11

Roster: Seniors: Elizabeth Haller, Bryssa Dunkleberger, Cassi Kuhns, Lauren Rude; Sophomores: Juliana Cruz, Charlotte Neylon, Maddie Fox, Sam Stopper, Sarah Van Fleet

Milton

Coach: Aaron Slusser

League: HAC-II

Last year’s record: 7-15

Roster: N/A

Montgomery

Coach: Brad Laidacker

League: Mid-Penn

Last year’s record: 14-9

Roster: Crisena Harer; Jenn Lutz; Jessica Umpstead; Kiara Fry; Lexi McHenry; Lexy Forrester; Michala Alexander; Quyn Berry; Sammi Harper; Tiffany Manthey

Montoursville

Coach: Travis Heap

Assistants: Kasey Gardner, Christian Atherholt, Erica Logan, Quinten Persun

League: HAC-II

Last year’s record: 16-9

Roster: Seniors: Lexi Marchioni, Gillian Mitchell, Marlene Bassett, Ashlynn McQuillen, Briana Herr, Trisha Shay; Juniors: Lauren O’Malley, Shelby Kurtz, Rebecca Reeder, Arianna Whiteman, Sophomores: Kaitlyn Dawes, Emily Ebbert, Lydia Albert, Alyse Marchioni, Maddi Probst; Freshmen: Antone James, Madeline Farber, London Mussina, Maddie Jean, Kortnie Chamberlain, Jade Neiman.

Muncy

Coach: Ed Rogers

Assistants: Alyssa Rogers

League: Mid-Penn

Last year’s record: 7-15

Roster: Seniors: Lillian Hockenbrook, Alissa Matthews; Juniors: Emma Bigelow, Makenna Snyder; Sophomores: Sehya Moyer, Gianna Edkin, Amber Weigle, Rachel Hoffman, Sasha McMonigle, Kassidi Lenhart, Kaitlyn Copeland, Tiffanie Poust, Rebecca Dgien, Amaya Copeland.

North Penn-Liberty

Coach: Jim Walker

League: NTL-II

Last year’s record: 16-10

Roster: Seniors- Michaela Schmouder, Marissa Harer. Juniors- McKenzie Bogaczyk, Katie Mitstifer, Alyssa Remley, Sarah Alexander, Kassidy Fessler. Sophomores- Taylor Thompson.

North Penn-Mansfield

Coach: Nate McNamara

Assistants: Todd Berguson

League: NTL-I

Last year’s record: 25-4

Roster: Seniors- Lauren Smith, Abi Welch, Brittany Weiskopff, Miranda Hampsher, Emily Farrer. Juniors- Alyssa Smith, Aliana McKee. Sophomores- Jeanette Montefusco, Elli Fry. Freshmen- Joanna McNamara, Shaelyn Berguson, Hannah Bowens, Sara Swingle, Lizzy Welch.

South Williamsport

Coach: Justin Marnon

Assistants: Ryan Brown, Tom Marnon

League: HAC-III

Last year’s record: 1-21

Roster: Seniors- Hanna Henningan. Juniors- Amiya Harris, Sarah Bennett, Alyssa Sauers, Nicole Noviello. Sophomores- Alyssa Johnson, Megan Weber, Jaela House. Freshmen- Julie Anthony, Haley Neidig, Sydney Bachman, Sarah Sullivan, Sami Branton.

St. John Neumann

Coach: Junior Parrish (1st season)

Assistants: Mark Hauck, Sean Walker

League: Mid-Penn

Last year’s record: 13-10

Roster: Seniors- Morgan Kriner, Mikayla Plocinski. Juniors- Cheyenne Danneker, Shelly Floyd, Gabby Lisi, Adali Matz, Casey McKimpson, Shayna McNamee, Cheyenne Mitchell. Sophomores- Kaylin Brown, Brooke French, Abigail Henderson, Jennifer Mertes, Breanna Mitchell, Anne Weller. Freshmen- Maria Helminiak.

Sullivan County

Coach: Shannon Pietroski

Assistants: Kurt Parrish

League: Mid-Penn

Last year’s record: 15-9

Roster: Savannah Baldwin, Kaitlyn Beinlich, Leah Beinlich, Ashley Faus, Rachel Gavitt, Jessica King, Stefanie Kramer, Sarah Parrish, Alexis Randall, Samantha Skoranski, Chandra Thomas, Bethany Weinhardt.

Warrior Run

Coach: Jason McCormick

League: HAC-III

Last year’s record: 14-9

Roster: Maddie Beyer, Chloe Sees, Madi Welliver, Taylor Williams. Juniors- Haydon Divers, Lydia Swanson, Dajanai Wilson-Williams, Megan Zimmerman. Sophomore- Avery Bieber, Brianna Bitler, Taylor Coup. Freshmen- Madison Blickley, Marissa Pick, Lauren Watson, Alyssa Williams, Cadee Wood.

Wellsboro

Coach: John Davis

Assistants: Chelsie Martin

League: NTL-I

Last year’s record: 18-8

Roster: Seniors- Janessa Davis, Autum Kitajima, Jessica Grab. Juniors- Rachael Tuttle, Mikel Shabloski, Elizabeth Poirier. Sophomores- Luna Alexander, Dani Hunt, Emma Poirier, Heidi Zuchowski. Freshmen- Cathryn Brought, Liza Manning.

Williamson

Coach: Marisa Allen

League: NTL-II

Last year’s record: 9-13

Roster: Seniors- Brittany Boyce, Makayla Butz, Maran Davis, Emma Durst, Andrea Sheive. Juniors- Bethany Boyce, Mary Stager, Briana Padgett, Jenna Gee, Hannah Deacon. Sophomores- Emily Yusko, Veronica Olin, Keira McCormick, Lilly Fitzmartin, Ella Durst. Freshmen- Liz Buck, Santana Bradshaw.

Williamsport

Coach: DeMarr Wright (1st year)

Assistants: Jenna Morgan

League: Independent

Last year’s record: 11-12

Roster: Seniors- Halle McCormick. Juniors- Gabby Thomas. Sophomores- Jada Whaley, Desiree Aversa, Elaina Stone, Fondrea McClain, Kassy Niabes, Alexis Griess. Freshmen- Mariah Wright, Kalindi Maggs, Emily Pardee, Katelyn Wilson, Shawna Newcomer, Naudia Timmins-Alexander, Hayley Dewitt, Madison Livermore, Makenna Nork, Kylie Segraves, Makenzie Nork, Sophia Erb, Kharlee Farrington, Chloe Erb, Samiyah Little.

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