After posting a 17-10 overall record and a second-place finish in the Mark Twain Conference a season ago, the Hurley Tigers seem poised to take the next step with a solid group of returning talent.
The Jasper girls return to the court as undefeated Spring River Valley Conference Champions but will have to defend the title with an entirely new lineup.
The Chadwick Cardinals and first-year head coach Shawn Guerin are looking to build a new identity in Chadwick. Guerin hopes that new identity includes long-term success and many wins in the near future.
The Plato Eagles brought home five conference victories last season and ended with a 16-12 record after facing the Hartville Eagles, the eventual Class 2 state champions, in the district semi-final game.
Each year since 2013-14, the New Covenant Academy Warriors have made steady improvements on the hardwood – which have shown in their win-loss records as well.
Fans will see a lineup of familiar faces on the court for the Lockwood Lady Tigers this season. With no seniors on last year’s squad, head coach Kara Kinney brings back her entire varsity roster and will rely on their experience to give them an edge on the competition.