Central Bucks East Girls' Basketball Preview

CENTRAL BUCKS EAST GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Coach:: Liz Potash (12th year)

Assistant coaches: Ron Chiarolanza, Lisa Garner, Mike Stock

Last year’s record:  20-9 overall, 11-5 league, 8 seed district playoffs, 7 seed state playoffs

Notable losses: Anna Barry, Chantal van Dongeren

Key returners:  Natalie Berndt (Junior/Guard), Jess Lockwood (Junior/Guard/Forward), Haley Moran (Sophomore/Guard), Sydney Ralph (Senior/Guard)

Others to watch:  Hunter Barno (Senior/Forward), Savannah Hayes (Senior/Forward), Emma Penecale (Junior/Guard)

Strengths: Team speed/athleticism, experience

Outlook: “The team is looking to compete for the top spot in the Colonial Conference and return to the SOL, district and state playoffs. The team has speed and athleticism along with many outside shooting threats on the offensive side of the court. On the defensive end, the team is committed to making opponents work for every shot. The team returns a lot of experience that played at a high level last season and during the off-season. We’re excited for another opportunity to compete at a high level and improve on last year’s campaign.”

 

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