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Molly McCarty brings back a loaded team that just finished as the State Runner-Up for the second time in a 4-year stretch. The Lady Dragons did graduate Ella Sellers, one of the best to ever play between the posts. But with the amount of talent and the elite culture, there’s no reason not to believe this team has what it takes to get back to the finals.
PRESEASON INFO
2025 Record: 17-4; State Runner-Up; #1 State Rank
Head Coach: Molly McCarty (10th Season)
Returning Starters: 10
Key Departures: Ella Sellers (GK)
Key Players: 10 seniors – Ava Rodriguez, Arielle Vermillion, Khloe Robertson, Maci Martin, Lexi Martin, Jasmine Thompson, Becky Heard, Claire Gilstrap, Jessie Hopcraft, Lily Gaddy; 10 juniors – Evie Johnson, Samme Suppes, Maryn McCarty, Sofia Amaya, Sally Anne LaMar, Lucy Griffin, Emmie Reed, Emily Hosty, Liv Siebels and Olivia Byrd; 2 Sophomores – Mia Smith & Isabell Ikirt
Strengths: “Team leadership, ‘consistency over hype’ mentality and competitiveness from all grade levels JV through Varsity,” says McCarty.
Team Goals/Expectations: “Work hard every day for each other and for the team.”
