GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 1993-1994: FREEWAY LEAGUE

SONORA

1992-93 RECORDS:

OVERALL: 8-14

LEAGUE: 3-7

COACH: Janel Edlund

RECORD AT SCHOOL: 0-0

RETURNING STARTERS YR. HGT. P Christine Bridges Sr. 5-10 F Aiyanna Nash So. 5-3 G

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TOP RETURNERS YR. HGT. P Tashawn Banford Sr. 5-3 G Charlyn Bender Sr. 5-7 F Jennifer Hill Sr. 5-4 G Sharon Moreno Sr. 5-7 G/F

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TOP NEWCOMER YR. HGT. P Renee Saldaho So. 5-4 G

OUTLOOK

This is Edlund’s first head coaching job, and she should have her hands full. Edlund, who previously was an assistant junior varsity coach at Davis High School, will rely heavily on Nash, a second-team all-league selection, and Saldaho, a transfer from Los Altos, who can play point and off guard. “I know I’m going to be counting on her (Saldaho) a lot this season, and next season, too,” Edlund said. Nash and Saldaho solidify Sonora’s backcourt, but a lack of height in the middle will hurt. “I know the post position will be our weakest point,” Edlund said. “We only have two or three strong post players.” She said aggressive defense will be her team’s strength, with Bridges the main force underneath. “I’m definitely counting on Charlene to be the big woman inside, though she needs to be more aggressive on the boards,” Edlund said. Hill, who Edlund says is too hard on herself, will provide scoring from the perimeter, and along with Bridges, will assume leadership roles on a team needing direction. “They didn’t seem to enjoy last year very much,” Edlund said. “We’re going to have to work on mental discipline, keeping strong minds and strong wills.”

SCHEDULE

November 30 vs. La Mirada.

December 1-3 at Century tournament 13 at Covina Charter Oak; 14 at Redondo Beach Redondo Union; 28-30 at Santiago tournament.

January 3 vs. El Dorado 4 vs. Savanna; 6 at Buena Park; 11 vs. Troy; 13 vs. Fullerton; 18 at Sunny Hills; 20 vs. La Habra; 27 vs. Buena Park.

February 1 at Troy; 3 at Fullerton; 8 vs. Sunny Hills; 10 at La Habra.