UPPER DUBLIN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Coach: Morgan Funsten (5th Year)
Assistant coaches: Monica Newman, Shira Newman, Meg Malatack
Last year’s record: 22-8 Overall, 14-0 League, Suburban One American Conference Champions, 4th Place District I AAAA Playoffs, Lost in 2nd Round of PIAA AAAA State Playoffs
Notable losses: Ashley Barber, Allison Chernow (Emory)
Key returners: F Demi Balasa (Sr.), G Josie Barrett (Sr.), F Nicole Kaiser (Jr.), G Maggie Weglos (Jr.)
Others to watch: F Kara Grebe (Fr.), F Jackie Vargas (Fr.)
Strengths: Defense, Balance, Teamwork
Question Marks: Inexperience, Offense
Outlook: “The 2016-2017 Upper Dublin Girls' Basketball team returns three starters from last season’s team that achieved a 22-8 record and a fourth consecutive Suburban One American Conference Title. The team is led by Josie Barrett (2nd Team All League), Demi Balasa (3rd Team All League), and Maggie Weglos. Nicole Kaiser, a major contributor last year, is expected to have an expanded role this season. Two freshman, Jackie Vargas and Kara Grebe hope to make an immediate impact. The team is aiming to have another strong showing in the post-season and contend for the Suburban One American Conference title.”
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