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BASES LOADED: Grand Oaks on the cusp coming in at No. 18
No. 18 Grand Oaks Grizzlies
Grand Oaks is ready to “Grizz Up-Bear Down” in 2024 under second-year coach Paula Miller.
The Grizzlies won 19 games last year but failed to reach the playoffs after going 9-7 in District 13-6A play. With a plethora of college commits gracing the roster, the Grizzlies are ready to flip the script this season.
Texas State-commit Abby Garza (.363, All-District selection), University of Houston-commit Kaitlynn Torres (All-District selection), Ashlyn Roberts (Prairie View A&M), Lilly Laney (McClennan), Aubrey Cantrell (Oswego), Erika Fedak (UT Dallas), Juliana Barrett (University of Dallas), Ava Butler (Lafayette College), Mayce Burkett (All-District selection), Julia Veilleux and Ella Brown round out a loaded roster.
Will this be the Year of the Grizzlies? Stay tuned.
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APEX PREDATORS: No. 15 Grand Oaks remains district favorites
The Grizzlies bring back some firepower as reigning back-to-back District 13-6A MVP Bree Riley (Jr. PG) returns.
Riley averaged 16 points per game a year ago. The only hitch for Grand Oaks is that Riley is their only returning starter for Shiakiea Carter’s crew.
However, the Grizzlies went 27-7 a year ago and a perfect 16-0 in district play, so their reputation precedes them.
Another player to watch for is Amariah Burns (Sr. C).
Carter enters her fifth season leading the program (83-39). Keys to success, according to Carter, include being a“defensive-minded team, confidence, experience at the point guard position, hard work and playing as a team.”