Team Preview: Grant
Grant’s young team finished 14-8 last season but aims to improve and contend for a conference championship this season. Let’s take a look at their key returners and promising newcomers. Schedule https://granthighschool.bigteams.com/main/teamschedule/id/1686635/seasonid/4767380 Julie Ashbaugh MI #106 SF #22 HEIGHT 5'8"…
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Continue ReadingGrant’s young team finished 14-8 last season but aims to improve and contend for a conference championship this season. Let’s take a look at their key returners and promising newcomers.
Schedule
“We return one of the area’s best players in senior, Julie Ashbaugh” – Coach Delamater
Jocee Pluene
Jocee Pluene
“Jocee Pluene is entering her third year as a varsity player and is one of the best full court defenders around.” – Coach Delamater
Bella Welch Bella Welch 5'5" | SG Grant | 2024 State MI
Bella Welch Bella Welch 5'5" | SG Grant | 2024 State MI
“Promising newcomers – Bella Welch Bella Welch 5’5″ | SG Grant | 2024 State MI . She’s not new to the area. After two year playing a key role for Newaygo on their long runs in the tournament, Bella sat out a year after transferring to Grant. She is a tenacious player and will be a huge asset on the floor.” – Coach Delamater
Coach’s Quote/Outlook
“Team strengths – Experience will be a plus for us this year. Coupled with our relentless pressure on both sides of the court, we will be able to compete nightly.” – Coach Delamater
“Biggest team challenge – Size is an issue for us and consistency outside of 15 feet.” – Coach Delamater
“Probable conference frontrunners – Big Rapids should be the top contender. The graduated some great talent, but their JV team was solid last year. Kent City will be right there also.” – Coach Delamater