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James Wood

Coach: Krista Crites, Fifth year

Last year: 14-9 (5-3 in Northwestern District), lost in the Conference 21 West semifinals.

Key losses: Amanda Christian, Hannah Arnold, Randi Pusey, Dy’Avean Sloane, Hannah Burke

Key returnees: Makayla Firebaugh, So., PG, Amber Wooldridge, Sr., G/F, Jenny Kerns, So., PG, Brittany Haney, Sr., G, Savannah Swanner, Sr., F, Donyell Sloane, Sr., F/C

Key newcomers: Emma VanHorn, Jr., PG/G, Kora Hall, Jr., G/F, Brenna Prunty, So., G/F, Sue Carter, So., G/F, Ellie Salvatore, So., F/C, Stephanie Smith, So., F/C.

Crites’ outlook: “We are a young team with a lot of talent and speed. We were competitive last year and hope to improve on that this season. We have a lot of speed and fresh players coming in to help us be successful this season.”