Central Bucks East Girls' Basketball Preview

CENTRAL BUCKS EAST GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Liz Potash (4th year)

Assistant coaches:  Monica Stolic, Ron Chiarolanza, Lisa Garner, Trish Watson

Last year’s record:  13-12 (7-9 league), entered districts as a 22 seed and upset 9 seed Springfield Delco in the first round

Notable losses:  Kyra Scaliti

Key returners:  Bridget Birkhead (12/G/F), Bailey McManus (G), Grace Stewart (F), Bri Talbot (G)

Others to watch:  Megan Browne (12/G), Abby Charlton (12/F), Sophia Mancuso (11/G), Gina Russo (11/G), Melanie Wetzel (12/G)

Strengths:  “Our strength lie in our experience with seven seniors on the roster and four juniors.  We return an athletic group that has been playing together at the varsity level for three years.”

Outlook:  “This experienced team is looking to finish in the top half of the very competitive SOL Continental Conference and make a district run, including a return to the state tournament which the program has not accomplished since the 2012-2013 season.”

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