(Team photo during an offseason workout provided courtesy of Council Rock North basketball.)
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Coach: Jim Roynan (2nd year)
Assistant coaches: Jack Kelly (2nd year), Emily Roynan (2nd year), Trish Watson (1st year), Jim Catozzi (14th year)
Last year’s record: 4-8 SOL, 5-17 Overall
Notable losses: Abby Jones, Sarah Khantzian
Key returners: Kristen Polinsky (Jr. Captain, G/F), Sofia Shields (Jr. Captain, G), Riley Hamilton (Jr., G/F) , Mara Penner (Jr., G/F), Jaden Wan (So., SOL Patriot Division Honorable Mention, F), Kiera Katz (So., G)
Others to watch: Erica Martin (So., F), Delaney McCaffery (Fr., G)
Strengths/Question Marks: Athleticism and an improving skill set combined with an increasing comfort level with the style of play will help keep the team competitive while the offense finds its footing. The loss of players to other interests and to opting out of this season will test the team’s fitness and depth.
Outlook: “Council Rock North enters this unusual season looking to build on the experiences gained by last year’s young team. With the graduation of last year’s seniors and no seniors this year, the team’s youth will again be evident. Unlike last year, however, the returning nucleus has a full season of significant Varsity experience to lean on. The team will turn to its tight-knit junior class for leadership and direction. Despite 2020’s restrictions that limited group workouts, the team had a strong offseason of fitness training and skill development. A renewed focus on defense and an emerging offensive aggressiveness should keep this athletic and committed group competitive throughout the year.”
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