Upper Dublin Girls' Basketball Preview

UPPER DUBLIN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Coach: Morgan Funsten (3rd Year)

Assistant coaches: Monica Newman, Shira Newman, Meg Malatack

Last year’s record:  19-6 Overall, 12-2 League, Suburban One American Conference Champions, 2nd Round District I AAAA Playoffs

Notable losses:  Regan Gallagher, Larissa Leyes, Jackie Lillo, Taylor Linus, Kayla McAneney, Cate Senior

Key returners:  F Julie Cross (Sr.), G Allison Chernow (Jr.)

Others to watch:  G Alissa Klammer (Sr.), F Ashley Barber (Jr.), F Demi Balasa (So.), G Josie Barrett (So.), G Maggie Weglos (Fr.)

Strengths:  Teamwork, Defense, Competitiveness

Question Marks:  Depth, Scoring     

Outlook:  “The 2014-2015 Upper Dublin Girls' Basketball team returns after a very successful season that included a 19-6 record and a second consecutive Suburban One American Conference Title.  The team is led by two returning starters and all-league players, as well as a nice balance of younger and more experienced players.  The team's strength is their unselfish attitude and their desire to compete.  The girls worked hard in the offseason and hope to contend again for the Suburban One American Conference Title.”

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