Here Are My Top Ten Girls Teams for this Season
1. Winston-Salem Prep - With Mychala Wolfe, Dominique Claytor, Kayla Robinson, Christina Caesar, Boston, Sanders, etc....this team looks (on paper) to be the best! Can they keep Bishop from reaching 10 in a row???
2. Bishop McGuinness - The road to the Championship STILL goes through Bishop! Tia Cappuccio, Tessa Johnston, Danielle Nieters, Alex Putman and company may not look extremely impressive on paper; but they're fundamentally sound, they're poised under pressure, and they never give up! Look for them to still be playing in March!
3. Williamston Riverside - Kayla Jones can play all five positions, and she's a leading candidate for 1-A POY. The team also plays excellent defense, and they'll steamroll the East! They're the only East team in my Top Ten and I rank them at #3, because they WILL represent the East in the State Championship Game!
4. Hayesville - They have the dynamic duo of Amanda Thompson and Stephanie Patton, and a good supporting cast. Look for them to be one of the frontrunners in the West!
5. Hiwassee Dam - This is my girl's "sleeper" team for this season. They're an excellent team that has everybody back! Most people in the Far West feel that Hayesville, Robbinsville and Cherokee are better, but look for this team to go very far!
6. River Mill - Look for this team to be in the mix. Kayla Burns, Kena Brincefield, and Lenaja Ruffin return healthy, so it'll be real interesting to see if the seeding system will have them going EAST or WEST!
7. Albemarle - Kyleigh McLendon and Tiffani Currie return. Add Jaida Robinson and a healthy Davis-Hill and this team could really jell into a force, by tournament time!
8. Cherokee - Two words. Kendall Toineetta! Her poise, her skills, and her leadership should keep Cherokee as a big threat!
9. Robbinsville - A very good team that only loses 1 player. They should be in the hunt!
10. Winston Salem Atkins - This was an excellent battle-tested team last year. Rumors of transfers and in-fighting have lowered them to my #10 spot. Time will tell what they'll bring to the table.
Comments: Even with the new seeding system...the WEST will STILL be brutal!!! It's going to be an exciting year, so let the games begin!
These are my picks. What are yours?
1. Winston-Salem Prep - With Mychala Wolfe, Dominique Claytor, Kayla Robinson, Christina Caesar, Boston, Sanders, etc....this team looks (on paper) to be the best! Can they keep Bishop from reaching 10 in a row???
2. Bishop McGuinness - The road to the Championship STILL goes through Bishop! Tia Cappuccio, Tessa Johnston, Danielle Nieters, Alex Putman and company may not look extremely impressive on paper; but they're fundamentally sound, they're poised under pressure, and they never give up! Look for them to still be playing in March!
3. Williamston Riverside - Kayla Jones can play all five positions, and she's a leading candidate for 1-A POY. The team also plays excellent defense, and they'll steamroll the East! They're the only East team in my Top Ten and I rank them at #3, because they WILL represent the East in the State Championship Game!
4. Hayesville - They have the dynamic duo of Amanda Thompson and Stephanie Patton, and a good supporting cast. Look for them to be one of the frontrunners in the West!
5. Hiwassee Dam - This is my girl's "sleeper" team for this season. They're an excellent team that has everybody back! Most people in the Far West feel that Hayesville, Robbinsville and Cherokee are better, but look for this team to go very far!
6. River Mill - Look for this team to be in the mix. Kayla Burns, Kena Brincefield, and Lenaja Ruffin return healthy, so it'll be real interesting to see if the seeding system will have them going EAST or WEST!
7. Albemarle - Kyleigh McLendon and Tiffani Currie return. Add Jaida Robinson and a healthy Davis-Hill and this team could really jell into a force, by tournament time!
8. Cherokee - Two words. Kendall Toineetta! Her poise, her skills, and her leadership should keep Cherokee as a big threat!
9. Robbinsville - A very good team that only loses 1 player. They should be in the hunt!
10. Winston Salem Atkins - This was an excellent battle-tested team last year. Rumors of transfers and in-fighting have lowered them to my #10 spot. Time will tell what they'll bring to the table.
Comments: Even with the new seeding system...the WEST will STILL be brutal!!! It's going to be an exciting year, so let the games begin!
These are my picks. What are yours?