Upper Dublin Girls' Basketball Preview

UPPER DUBLIN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Coach: Morgan Funsten (7th Year)

Assistant coach: Regan Gallagher

Last year’s record:  27-5 Overall, 12-2 Conference, 9th Place District I 6A Playoffs, PIAA 6A State Champion

Notable losses:  Nicole Kaiser, Maggie Weglos

Key returners:  G Meg Barbera (Sr.), F Kara Grebe (Jr.), F Jackie Vargas (Jr.), G Dayna Balasa (So.), G Sarah Eskew (So.), G Jess Polin (So.)

Others to watch:  Anajae Smith (Jr.), Bliss Brenner (Fr.)  

Strengths:  Balance, Depth, Commitment

Question Marks:  Defense

Outlook: “The 2018-2019 Upper Dublin girls' basketball team returns three starters from last season that achieved a 27-5 record and a State Championship.  The team is led by Jackie Vargas (1st Team All State), Dayna Balasa (3rd Team All League), and Jess Polin (Honorable Mention All League). The team’s overall depth will be a strength and will help progress the team by bringing out the best in each other at practice.  The team is aiming to have another strong showing in the postseason and contend for the Suburban One American Conference title.”

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