Section V Girls’ Basketball tips off the 2021-22 season on November 26th. Here are the season previews for Fairport, Hilton, Penfield, Rush-Henrietta, Victor and Webster Schroeder:
FAIRPORT RED RAIDERS (Class AA)
Last season record and finish: 9-4, lost in Class AA sectional quarterfinals to Penfield
Coach: Patrick Muldowney (Fourth season, 29-27 career record)
Top returners: Riley DeRue Sr. F/G (4.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG last season); Ella Meabon Jr. G (17.3 PPG, 9.4 RPG last season); Bella Pucci Jr. G (17.2 PPG last season); Abigail Smith Sr. G (6.7 PPG last season)
Top newcomers: Ne’vaeh Buntley So. F/G; Sarah Hirschler Jr. G
Outlook: “With 10 returners from last season’s division co-champions, Fairport is looking to continue its winning ways for the 2021-22 campaign. The effective guard trio of Abi Smith, Ella Meabon and Bella Pucci, which combined to score over 40 points per game last season, will look to set the tone offensively and defensively. Riley DeRue will continually be a presence inside for the Red Raiders.”
First game: December 3rd vs. Canandaigua at Waterloo High School at 6 p.m.
HILTON CADETS (Class AA)
Last season record and finish: 2-8, did not qualify for sectionals
Coach: Kurt Graupman (Fourth season, 24-29 career record)
Top returners: Ella Clark So. G (8.7 PPG last season); Mallory Heise Fr. G (8.8 PPG last season); Leah Thompson So. F
Outlook: “We return three starters who are all third-year Varsity players (Clark, Heise and Thompson). Although still young, they have the experience to emerge as leaders this year. We will look to play a little more up-tempo and improve upon the foundation we started last year. Riley Letta and Sarah Jorgensen will be in their first year as starters and will bring some senior leadership.”
First game: December 8th vs. Our Lady Of Mercy at 7:15 p.m.
PENFIELD PATRIOTS (Class AA)
Last season record and finish: 12-3, won Class AA sectional title over Bishop Kearney
Coach: Mark Vogt (21st season, 344-87 career record)
Top returners: Grace Alexander Jr. G; Kennedy Cone Sr. F (SUNY Brockport commit); Eva Elliot Sr. G (SUNY Geneseo commit); Elisa Faklaris Sr. G (All-County First Team last season, Loyola University Maryland commit for lacrosse); Jackie Funk Jr. G
Outlook: “We’re returning three starters from last year’s Class AA championship team. We’re very fast and very athletic. We want to put pressure on our opponents and control the tempo. Our division and class are very competitive. We will have to play well every night.”
First game: December 10th vs. Webster Schroeder at 7:15 p.m.
RUSH-HENRIETTA ROYAL COMETS (Class AA)
Last season record and finish: 1-11, did not qualify for sectionals
Coach: Renee Long (Second season, 1-11 career record)
Top returners: Avery Roberts Jr. F/G (14 PPG last season); Ava Santiago So. PG
Top newcomers: Alexandra Garrett Sr. G
Outlook: “As the new full season begins, we are excited about the amount of time put in over the summer to train and get better. By providing clinics and top trainers for her players, Coach Long is looking to change the culture and have a winning attitude return to Rush-Henrietta.”
First game: December 8th at Wilson Magnet at 5 p.m.
VICTOR BLUE DEVILS (Class AA)
Last season record and finish: 4-7, lost in Class AA sectional quarterfinals to Bishop Kearney
Coach: Franklin Clark (46-45 career record)
Top returners: Mallory Clar Sr. G (3.5 PPG, 4.7 APG last season); Rachell Gill Sr. G/F (7.7 PPG last season); Kaitlin Murphy Sr. F/C (7.5 PPG last season); Eva Pronti Sr. G (8.6 PPG last season)
Top newcomers: Devin Livingston So. G; Emily Neenan Jr. G
Outlook: “We are hoping to be competitive in a very tough division and class.”
First game: December 10th vs. Fairport at 7:15 p.m.
WEBSTER SCHROEDER WARRIORS (Class A)
Last season record and finish: 9-5, lost in Class AA sectional semifinals to Bishop Kearney
Coach: Codi Battaglia Mrozek (Third season overall, First Varsity season)
Top returners: Julia Perales Sr. PG (7 PPG, 17 total assists last season); Andraia DiPisa Sr. G/F; Mariah Watkins So. G (17 PPG last season)
Top newcomers: Sarah Ferruzza So. G/F; Bria Watkins Fr. G
Outlook: “As a young team, we look to be competitive in our division and class. Returning players Mariah Watkins, Julia Perales and Andraia DiPisa along with newcomers Bria Watkins and Sarah Ferruzza will be key players in helping us to improve each day as the season goes on and be better in our last game than our first game.”
First game: December 2nd vs. Saint Mary’s (Monsignor Martin) at 6:45 p.m.
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