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THE LAYUP LINE: No. 17 Katy Jordan ready to 'EAT'

No. 17 -- KATY JORDAN WARRIORS

Katy Jordan set a new standard in 2025, reaching the playoffs for the first time in program history. The Warriors finished 18-13 overall and advanced to the Bi-District round, signaling the start of a promising era under fourth-year coach Shalesha Pierce, who has amassed 226 career coaching victories.

The team’s impact will be shared across a talented group of returners. Ciara Emezue (Sr. C), Carlie Lewis (Jr. PG), Natalie Epstein (Jr. F), Sarah Ishaq (Jr. G), and Nimi Adeleye (So. F) each bring the ability to influence the game in multiple ways, from scoring and playmaking to defense and rebounding.

Their development, consistency, and chemistry will be essential as the Warriors aim not just to return to the postseason, but to go deeper than ever before.

Jordan’s motto, “Lets EAT (Effort, Attitude, Toughness),” captures the ethos the program is building: a combination of grit, focus, and competitive fire.

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