By: BHS Sports Staff
November 3, 2022
The Winter sports seasons are right around the corner, so it is time to start previewing the basketball teams. First up is the girls basketball program with high expectations and lofty goals for the season ahead.
Last year, the girls basketball team finished with an overall record of 15-8 (10-6 in the CVC Metro Division) and are looking to keep up their winning ways in the 2022-2023 campaign.
After coming off of a hard-fought loss to Mapleton in the sectional final last year, the girls are looking to bounce back with the goals of winning the conference title and reaching the district tournament.
Head coach Jon Holko is confident as he returns three key seniors in Shariah Gailes (runner up in last year’s CVC MVP voting), Genesis Caraballo (2nd team All-CVC), and Delaney David (Honorable Mention All-CVC). With the return of senior Taylor Ruffin and a solid group of junior role players, this squad is ready to compete for some hardware.
“I expect there to be some growing pains early on, but that is why we have four scrimmages scheduled to work out the kinks. I am also looking at our junior class and anxious to see who develops the quickest and is ready to contribute right away. The girls know that nothing will be handed to them as it has to be earned,” stated Coach Holko.
The team will also be decked out in new uniforms, as they were designed by the seniors last Summer.
“I’m not really up-to-date on uniform trends, so I figured the seniors’ input would be much better than mine,” stated Coach Holko.
Coach Holko also expressed his pleasure for how the early-season practices have been going thus far.
“The intensity is high, the listening is active, and strides are being made. Our team chemistry is really good right now, too. If we stay together and unified, this could be a season to remember.”
The team is looking forward to opening the season on Tuesday, November 22 as they travel to Grand Valley High School. Their first home game is after Thanksgiving break as they host the Richmond Heights Lady Spartans on Tuesday, November 29.
The Lady Hurricanes also have an amazing opportunity on December 28 as they travel to Knightstown, Indiana, to play former conference rival the Wellington Lady Dukes on the iconic gym floor filmed in the movie Hoosiers. What a thrill that will be!
The season is close, so please come out and support the Lady Hurricanes as they aim to cut down the nets.
Go Canes!
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