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This is a completely new era for the Lady Dragons. Almost no holdovers…coach Greg Brown is gone. The entire starting lineup, gone. All that to say, Austin Thompson has a team of talented girls that just need the varsity experience. Jefferson is the school that arguably can do it the most, as depth is always there. Look for this team to peak at the end of the season.
PRESEASON INFO
2024-25 Record: 22-6; State Sweet 16; Region Champions
Head Coach: Austin Thompson (1st Season)
Returning Starters: 0
Key Departures: Emeri Billings, Skyler Brady, Anni Aldridge, Delaney DeWitt, Michel Robbins (transfer to Hebron Christian)
Key Players: Karlee Law, Alayah Johnson, Reagan Hays, Abbie Kinlaw, Sara-Grace Worley, Molly Griffin, Callie Grant, Maryn McCarty
Offense: “We are going to play fast,” says Thompson. “In transition and in the halfcourt, the ball will move and players will move.”
Strengths: “Our depth is going to be one of our strengths. On any given night, we will have 11 girls who can step in and contribute.”
Biggest Challenges: “We are inexperienced at the varsity level. We will have some growing pains early in the year.”
“By the time February comes around, I expect we will be playing our best basketball and competing for a region championship,” exclaims Thompson.
