Upper Dublin Girls' Basketball Preview

UPPER DUBLIN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

 

Coach: Morgan Funsten (8th Year)

 

Assistant coaches:  Joe Mack, Steve Gelone

 

Last year’s record:  25-6 Overall, 13-1 Conference, Suburban One American Conference Co-Champions, 5th Place District I 6A Playoffs, PIAA 6A State Semifinalist

 

Notable losses:  None

 

Key returners:  F Kara Grebe (Sr.) (Gettysburg Commit), F Anajae Smith (Sr.) (Millersville Commit), F Jackie Vargas (Sr.)  (Lehigh Commit), G Dayna Balasa (Jr.), G Sarah Eskew (Jr.), G Jess Polin (Jr.), G Bliss Brenner (So.)

 

Strengths:  Balance, Depth, Experience

 

Question Marks:  Handling Expectations

 

Outlook:  “The 2019-2020 Upper Dublin Girls' Basketball team returns its top 7 players from last season that achieved a 25-6 record, an American Conference Championship, and a State Final 4 appearance.  The team is led by returning starters Jackie Vargas (2x 1st Team All State), Dayna Balasa (1st Team All League), Jess Polin (2nd team All League), Kara Grebe (Honorable Mention All League), and Sarah Eskew (Honorable Mention All League).  Anajae Smith and Bliss Brenner will provide great depth to a very talented roster. The team knows what it takes to be successful and will rely on their experience to push each other and accomplish their goals. 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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