Ladies Basketball

Jim Ned has been one of the most consistent winners in girls basketball in the Big Country, and veteran coach Hunter Cooley should have another outstanding team, although it will be younger. “We will be smaller but quicker,” Cooley said. The Lady Indians were 27-3 last year, winning the District 6-3A title with a 14-1 mark and advancing to the regional semifinals before ... Read More

Hawley girls basketball coach Michael Muscatell expects to play a lot of freshmen and sophomores on the varsity this year, but that hasn’t dampened his enthusiasm. “We will have to replace a lot from last year’s team,” he said, “but I feel like this group has the potential to step up and will find success. I am excited about this group of girls and excited about this ... Read More

Hamlin girls basketball coach Casey Botos returns all five starters and expects a turnaround for the Lady Pipers this year. “This team will be a great group to coach,” Botos said. “All are very, very quick, looking to press more defensively and drive more offensively. We have only two seniors, and this group has been with me the last two years. It is time for things to click ... Read More

After 18 years coaching the Eula boys basketball team, including a state title in 2011 and a state tournament appearance last year, Josh Fostel switched gears and became the head girls basketball coach for the Lady Pirates this season. His Eula team returns only two starters and four lettermen from last year’s District 13-1A championship squad. The Lady Pirates were 19-7 a ... Read More