The team will return three guards in senior Madelyn Hutton, junior Tianna Gray and sophomore Jaycie Miller. They will be joined by several sophomores coming up from an undefeated junior varsity team. Eckenrode named Abby Jacoby, Abigail Vingsen and Makenna Mummert as some members of that team who could have played varsity last year if not for the teams senior depth. "We pride ourselves in playing good basketball, and last year not making postseason play is not what we're about," Barley said. He added he would like to see the team continue to play how they were in their playoff stretch, where they were sharing the basketball. No Carry-Ins Permitted! "And not one or two years. Then came a January in which the starting lineup had to completelychange due to injury or illness. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020. She finished second in the league with 66 3-pointers and shot 36% from behind the arc. The versatile forward has been the key to a Panthers defense giving up just 32 points per game. I dont know how to coach bigs its been so long. Hanovers approach, whether they stick with being a guard-oriented team or tailor things to size, will depend on how fast the teams underclassmen can adjust to varsity hoops. Co-Player of the Year: Mackenzie Wright-Rawls, Central York; Leah Kale, Spring Grove, Coach of the Year: Scott Wisner, Central York. 2017-18 Girls Basketball | yaiaa Weve got to do some more team concepts on the defensive end, and the offense is a work in progress, Im not going to lie, Klunk said. She helped Eastern York finish top five in the league in both offense and defense with a point differential of plus-23. Bermudians starting lineup returns, featuring senior point guard Skyler West, who recently committed to play Division II basketball at Kutztown University. Lily Campbell is back at point guard. ), Key losses:Cassidy Arnold, Morgan Winter,Amanda Galentine. "We really want to be one of the best defensive teams out there and I believe we have the talent to do so," Barley said. "I think there are those three teams grouped at the top, but it's going to come down to not just beating those two teams, but not giving up a game on a random Tuesday night on the road. York Suburban coach Jess Weaver and her staff were wearing the shirts, as well as each one of her players. The game appeared headed to overtime when officials added 0.6 seconds back on the clock, and Palmyra scored the winning basket. The Warriors graduated two stars in Jaden Walker (Temple) andJayla Galbreath (York College), who helped lead the program to multiple division titles and a District 3 Class 5A title in 2017. Also, New Oxford has its own Division I talent in6-foot-1 La Salle commit Morgan Adams. After rallying back for the win last year, West York needed to hang on in the fourth quarter this time. Shaw (9.2 ppg) was a second-team coaches all-star last year and Asia Eames could emerge as a top point guard. In the meantime, sophomore Addyson Wagman will handle the point guard duties. Described as "crafty" by opposing coaches, sheaveraged 14.8 points per game for the 8-10 Bobcats. Remarkably strong and fastwith advanced skills for her age, Campbell averaged 16.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.3 steals per game. "We got out in transition and attacked the rim early, but we didn't knock down shots. Don't be surprised if they get back to that status this season. Girls Basketball | gettysburgtimes.com Although don't just pencil those teams into a championship rematch. Coach Jess Barley knows her team did not meet the standards last year for York Suburban basketball and wants that to change this year. She led Delone Catholic to the state quarterfinals where it lost by four points to eventual runner-up Lansdale Catholic. The breakdown:The Eagles are coming off a Cinderella season in which a squad with a short bench, a new head coach and three starting freshmen reached the state playoffs, the program's first tripsince 1997. bottom of page . Division I W L W L, Red Lion 4 8 8 14, 8-Dec York Suburban 57, Bermudian Spr 28, 9-Dec Susquehannock 42, Elizabethtown 36, 12-Dec Sp Grove 40, South Western 39, OT, 12-Dec Susquehannock 47, Suburban 45, OT, 13-Dec Bermudian Springs 46, Fairfield 19, 13-Dec Central Dauphin East 63, Red Lion 40, 14-Dec Hanover 42, Lancaster Christian 10, 15-Dec Delone Catholic 78, Biglerville 19, 16-Dec York Suburban 50, Northeastern 35, 16-Dec Delone Catholic 53, Sou. Mara Weaver (29 3-pointers) has the size and shooting to take another step as a player this year, and Breana Grim (20 3-pointers) also showcased shooting ability as just a freshman. We learned from what happened the last couple weeks.. "Cierra is very humble with a great personality and she is competitive," Staab said. Key returnees:Grace Midkiff (5-6, G/F, sr.); Molly Watkins (5-3, PG, sr.); Olivia Study (5-2, G, sr.); Ava Collins (5-6, G, jr.). The Rams had the best defense in the division last season (36.9 ppg allowed) and third-best offense (49.6 ppg) a year ago. Littlestowns team goals include posting a winning record and competing in the postseason. It has been a tough stretch for Northeastern girls' basketball, which hasn't had a winning season since 2014-15. It was a physical game like we expected. A strong two-way player, Oehmig averaged 15 points per game and has more than 900 career points entering her senior season. Theyre more comfortable and they have more experience.. The pass-first player still finished second in the league in scoring at 16.5 points per game while averaging 5.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 3.1 steals. About NHIAA. West York has always been competitive in girls' basketball, but is looking for its first division title since back-to-back titles in 2014 and 2015. Updated Apr 28, 2023; . The game was played at York Suburban High School. Mar 7, 2010. Eckenrode said the team has speed, good defense and ball handling skills, but rebounding might be a liability. D.J. The "Predators" club was established to fill a need in the Central Illinois area for talented girls and boys who want to play at the most competitive levels of basketball. Key Returnees: Lexi Kopko (6-0, F, sr.); Jaedyn McKeon (5-9, F, sr.); Chandler Swanson (5-5, G, sr.); Chloe Thoericht (5-7, G, sr.), The breakdown:Kennard-Dale continued its upward trajectory in 2019 with its first division title in nine years, an appearance in the District 3 Class 4A semifinals and a state-playoff victory for the second straight season. A potential Division I recruit, she averaged 7.0 points and 5.3 rebounds for a team that finished 18-10. YAIAA girls' basketball coaches release 2023 all-star teams - Yahoo But we're on track." Another sophomore, Gabbie Tully, got minutes down the stretch and in the state playoffs a year ago. "We're much improved from an IQ standpoint and knowing how fast we need to play," Biglerville coach Jeff Kahlbaugh said. Even though Central held a comfortable edge throughout most of the game, Potts knew Suburban wouldn't give up. The breakdown:After an impressive season last year, Dallastown will look to stand atop of the YAIAA again this year. But while its last four champions have come from Division I, the YAIAA has never been a one-division league. Dougherty and Miller each scored six points, all in the second half. A pass-first player who also was her team's top scorer, Bair averaged 15.0 points, 6.6 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game and shot 45% from the field. Fourteen of the league's 22 schools qualified for the district playoffs. The coaches selection as the top player in YAIAA Division II, she continued to improve as a shooter and made 30 3-pointers. The Knights went 17-2 with the second loss coming to Lancaster Catholic in the District 3 semifinals. Bankos has guided York Catholic to a 17-8 record a year after the Irish went 12-14. The breakdown: The Bearcats have won just one game over the past two seasons. Gettysburgs sheer talent and chemistry should make them a threat in the YAIAA. Here's a look at each team heading into the season. They actually had the fourth-best defense in the division. And Kale led the Rockets a 21-3 record, the YAIAA Division I title and the first District 3 title in program history. "My teammates really helped a lot and were there for me throughout the season." The breakdown:The Irish enter this season in a little bit of an unfamiliar position without a ton of returning varsity players. One newcomer to look out for will be sophomore guard Cierra Miller. Boys 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010. Dover will bring back its top scorer in senior Ashley Goebeler who averaged 10.3 ppg last season. GametimePA. Key returnees:Myla Garber (5-5, G, sr.),Mya Miller (5-6, F, sr.),Lexie Williams (5-1, G, sr.), Morgan Martin (5-9, F, jr.),Katie Woolson (5-5, G, jr.); Hailey Slusser (5-5, F, sr.). Bausman scored five points in a three-possession sequence to give Eastern the lead with about five minutes left in the game. Here are the 2021YAIAA girls' basketball all-stars, as determined by GameTimePA staff with input from league coaches: She was the lone senior on the league's best big-school team and led a young squad to the best season in program history. West York 35, Dallastown 29: Different year, same teams, same result. The Rams graduated both of their starting backcourt players, and while last year's sixth man Chloe Thoericht will slide into the starting lineup, they do need to find a new point guard. Jacoby proceeded to lead Delone Catholic to a 24-2 record and another YAIAA Division III title. The breakdown:Littlestown liked how they were positioned at the end of last December. However, she played a bigger role in the team's postseason run to the state quarterfinals, averaging close to 10 points per game as the Bulldogs upset Villa Maria and Manheim Central to make the Elite Eight. "I think we'll win counties this year, and we should have won districts last year, so we'll set the bar high," junior Ella Kale said. The Rams did beat Gettysburg twice a year ago, but expect the Warriors and West York to both be contenders this year. Ashleigh Connor, Mount Lebanon, 5-10, Sr.Kaitlyn Flanagan, Plymouth-Whitemarsh, 5-8, Sr.Jillian Jekot, Cumberland Valley, 6-0, So.Ava Sciolla, Pennsbury, 5-11, Sr.Abby Sharpe, Plymouth-Whitemarsh, 5-11, Jr.Caroline Shiery, Central Dauphin, 6-3, Sr.Jasmine Timmerson, North Allegheny, 5-7, Jr. Lainey Allen, Plymouth-Whitemarsh, 6-2, Sr.Kailah Correa, Lebanon, 5-5, Fr.Vatijah Davis, Pocono Mountain West, 5-10, Jr.Olivia Jones, Cedar Cliff, 5-10, Fr.Grace O'Neill, Archbishop Carroll, 5-4, Sr. Anna Azzara, Spring-Ford, 5-7, So.Erin Daley, Plymouth-Whitemarsh, 6-0, Jr.Marissa Gingrich, Mifflin County, 5-7, Jr.Journey Thompson, Peters Township, 6-2, Sr.Nicole Timko, Methacton, 5-11, Sr.Cire Worley, Abington, 6-0, Jr. Defense has been a key factor for Central York throughout the years, and Wisner looks to continue to be solid in that area. The YAIAA basketball tournaments tipped off Friday and Saturday with the quarterfinals. The 5-foot-11 junior scored an astounding 46 points in a win over division champion Northeastern this season.