GIRLS’ BASKETBALL ‘94-’95: SUNSET LEAGUE

HUNTINGTON BEACH

1993-94 RECORDS OVERALL LEAGUE 8-15 4-10

COACH RECORD AT SCHOOL Nick Bartlett 81-48

RETURNING STARTERS YR. HGT. P Juliana Castro Sr. 5-8 F Renee Kimoto Jr. 5-2 G

TOP RETURNERS YR. HGT. P Mindi Adam Sr. 5-7 G Celea Kroeker Jr. 5-7 F Kelly Normandin Jr. 5-8 F P. Pravonuiengkham So. 5-5 G

TOP NEWCOMERS YR. HGT. P Isabel Castro Fr. 5-8 F Stephanie Draeger Jr. 5-7 F Kelly Medlen Fr. 5-6 G Jill Meyers Jr. 5-9 F Heidi Spahn Sr. 5-6 F Erica Waetjen Fr. 5-7 G Keely Ziegler Jr. 5-10 F

OUTLOOK

The Oilers lack the size they need to be considered a threat, but they show great chemistry and excel at defense. Bartlett thinks it might be the best team he’s had, including the 23-4 team of two years ago that featured Clare Walker. This season will be different because there is no dominant player like Walker, though Castro (11.3 points) is likely to emerge as a scoring talent. The Oilers will employ an aggressive defense designed to take opposing teams out of their game plans. Huntington Beach also expects to score baskets created by its up-tempo style of play. Huntington Beach can’t afford to get stuck in a half-court game. Because of the frenetic pace, the freshmen will be counted on heavily to spell the starters. The Oilers’ good free-throw shooting skills will help them in close games.

SCHEDULE

December 1 vs. Savanna; 3-9 at Woodbridge tournament; 12-18 at Cypress tournament; 21 vs. Saddleback; 26-30 at Costa Mesa tournament.

January 3 at Santa Margarita; 5 at Fountain Valley; 10 vs. Marina; 12 vs. Esperanza; 17 at Edison; 19 vs. Los Alamitos; 26 vs. Fountain Valley; 31 at Marina.

February 2 at Esperanza; 7 vs. Edison; 9 at Los Alamitos.

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