Girls Basketball Preview

Josie Martin
Staff Reporter

The girls basketball team is looking forward to a great season. Coach Andrew Butcher said, “We have a new team of extremely hard working, team oriented players. Their efforts have been fabulous. I look forward to a fine season.” They practice and prepare for the season by conditioning at the weight room and running out at the track. Last year beating San Marcos was a problem for the girls but this year they seem pretty confident. Shooting guard Larissa Lavender said, “SM graduated all of their best players last year. They have about three key players who we can take care of. We have a strong talented team. Beating them should not be a problem.”
San Marcos is not the only team that will be challenging for them. Captain Kristen Acosta said, “Buena and Ventura have many skilled players who have played with each other for a long time so I think that will be a big challenge for us.”
There are a lot of changes on the team. There are many new players. Brandi Blackwell said, “There is a lot to get used to but having a new team keeps us open minded.” Andrew Butcher said, “We have many new players, all of whom work and cooperate very well together.”
But there are also new captains for the team. Senior Kristen Acosta and junior Larissa Lavender are the new captains. They have been keeping the team positive and willing to do their best at everything. Freshman Tess Emerson said, “They clean things up when (we) are confused by (using) great communication! They rock!”
Their goal this year is to make it into the CIF playoffs. Last year they didn’t get in but they feel that with this new team they will. Junior Geena Boscacci said, “If we focus and work hard we can do it. All of the Channel League games will be tough but our quickness and press is what will stand out.” Coach Andrew Butcher said, “(Winning all League games) is a definite possibility, if we continue to improve.”
They look forward to have a great season so go support them.