These Mules are more like thoroughbreds
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A glance at the City Section’s top 10 girls’ basketball teams ranked by MaxPreps.com features such familiar names as Narbonne, Chatsworth, Washington and Fairfax. But there’s also an unexpected name: Wilson.
The Mules (7-1), who open Northern League play at Belmont on Wednesday, are ranked sixth.
None of their starters -- senior Charrisa Engeron, juniors Denise Villa and Elisa Alvarez, sophomore Abigail Vasquez and freshman Danielle Martinez -- are taller than 5-8. Coach Maricela Rodriguez is in her first season after coaching the junior varsity team last season.
Wilson’s only loss was a 68-65 setback to Reseda on Dec. 22. It has victories over Rio Mesa, University and a triple-overtime conquest of Lincoln.
‘I’m not surprised. This is what I expected,’ Rodriguez said. ‘Our coaching staff knew they had talent and would work well together. I don’t know how good we can be, but we’re on our way.’
-- Mike Terry
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