By Cris Greer
WKTV Managing Editor
Coming off an 18-4 season last year, the South Christian girls basketball team will lean on two returning starters and some young talent to be in the mix again for another conference crown.
“I anticipate the OK Gold being a competitive conference as usual and only time will tell how things pan out,” said Coach Kim Legge, whose Sailors tied with Catholic Central atop the OK Gold at 13-1. “I am extremely excited about our future as I see us growing each and every day.
“We are gauging our progress one day at a time, but we love the progress these girls have made already.”
Senior Ashley Raredon and junior Ashley Thomasma are the two returning starters.
“Ashley (Raredon) played big minutes for us last season and has stepped right back into that role, but with some added leadership skills,” said Legge, whose Sailors are off to a quick 4-2 start. “Ashley (Thomasma) has and will be a big contributor for us. The two of them have played together for two years now and work really well together.”
Junior Joelle Alferink, who saw limited minutes last season, “knows our system now after being on varsity,” Legge continued. “We have also added sophomore Lily Nitz and two freshmen, Sophia Prins and Lizzie Wolthuis to the regular rotation at this time.
“They all are capable shooters and can work the inside outside game well with Ashley Raredon.”
Legge said her players can really push each other in practice.
“They get after it and that is going to make us stronger as the season progresses.”
