The 2024-25 Section V Girls’ Basketball season gets into full swing this week. Season previews for Brighton, Irondequoit, Webster Schroeder, Webster Thomas, and Victor will get readers ready.
BRIGHTON BRUINS
Last season record and finish: 7-14, lost in pre-quarterfinal to Spencerport.
Coach: Kelly Weeks (First year, previously assistant at Webster Thomas)
Top returners: Shannon O’Hora Sr.; Ireland Mistretta Sr. (Committed to play lacrosse at Syracuse University); Ella Hall Sr.; Sara Solomon Sr.
Top newcomers: Anna Miller Fr.
First game: December 6th vs. Spencerport at 5:30 p.m.
IRONDEQUOIT EAGLES
Last season record and finish: 3-18, lost in pre-quarterfinal to Pittsford Mendon.
Coach: Scott Smith (31st season, 353-255, 1 State Championship, 2 Sectional Championships)
Top returners: Aubrey Smith Sr.; Lizzy Tytler Sr.; Olivia Conlon Sr.; Elena Lamanna Jr.; Ellie Bottiglier So.; Anna Dean So.
Top newcomers: Lucy Whipple Fr.; Taylor Morse 8th.
First game: December 3rd vs. Batavia
WEBSTER SCHROEDER WARRIORS
Last season record and finish: 15-8, lost in semifinal to Victor.
Coach: Codi Battaglia-Mrozek (4th season, 56-16)
Top returners: Bria Watkins Sr. (Committed to Drexel); Addie Morgan Sr.; Kylie Clement Jr.; Mya Perales Sr
Top newcomers: Avery Kroening 8th.; Kinsley Keil So.; Jenna DiMarco Jr.
First game: December 11th vs. Fairport
WEBSTER THOMAS TITANS
Last season record and finish: 8-13, lost in pre-quarters to Bishop Kearney.
Coach: Jason Charno (11th season)
Top returners: Kristina Baller Sr. (13.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG); Olivia Bommelje Jr. (9.0 PPG); Ruby Marrapese Sr. (8.5 PPG); Maggie Smith Sr. (5.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG)
Top newcomers:
First game: December 10th vs. Greece Arcadia at 7:00 p.m.
VICTOR BLUE DEVILS
Last season record and finish: 21-2, lost in Class AA final to Hilton.
Coach: Ashley Zahn
Top returners:
Top newcomers:
First game: December 11th vs. Rush-Henrietta at 7:15 p.m.
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