Team Preview: Bethlehem

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE “webb30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Team Summary</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Bethlehem has dominated the 5th region in recent years under long-time Head Coach Jason Clark, who was named 5th region coach of the year last season. The Banshees have one six straight district championships and were crowned champs of the 5th region for the fourth year in a row. This team has big holes to fill after losing three starters who have been cornerstones for the program over the past few years, including the all-time leading scorer in school history. Will the Banshees make their 5th straight trip to Rupp Arena this season?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Last Season Results:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Record: 27-9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>19th District Champions (10-1)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>5th Region Champions (17-1)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Top 8 in the state tournament&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Projected Starting Lineup:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>[player_tooltip player_id='254279' first='Leah' last='Macy']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023-2024 Stat Line:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Sr, 6'3", Forward - 25ppg, 11.8rpg, 67% fg, 55% 3pt, 78% ft</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leah made her commitment to Notre Dame official after signing her letter of intent last week. The 5 star prospect and Olympic Gold Medalist has a versatile skillset and can impact the game in a variety of ways. She put up monster number as a junior and I expect her to leave it all on the floor to end her illustrious high school career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1059182' first='Tessa' last='Miles']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023-2024 Stat Line:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Sr, 5'9", Guard - 14ppg, 3.6rpg, 42% fg, 30% 3pt, 72% ft</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tessa is a multi-sport athlete who loves to compete. She is at her best when she gets downhill and attacks the basket but is also a capable shooter from the perimeter. She is great defensively and sees the floor very well. A proven winner who works her tail off on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='747689' first='Kaylee' last='McElroy']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023-2024 Stat Line:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 So, 5'5", Guard - 3.6ppg, 2.2rpg, 39% fg, 33% 3pt, 76% ft</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaylee was impressive in every setting I watched her play during the AAU season. She is a high character player who has all the intangibles you like to see in a starting point guard. She can handle the ball well, create for others and is a pesky defender. She will have the opportunity to prove how good of a player she really is this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='743671' first='Loren' last='Macy']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023-2024 Stat Line:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 So, 5'9", Forward - 1.6ppg, 2.8rpg, 36% fg, 42% ft</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loren is the younger sister of [player_tooltip player_id='254279' first='Leah' last='Macy']. She has a nice skillset at the forward spot. She scores at a high percentage around the rim and rebounds at a high level on both ends. She looked much improved at the Kentucky Expo back in September, and I see her taking a big step forward in her varsity career this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='913417' first='Zoe' last='Thurmond']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023-2024 Stat Line:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 So, 5'4", Guard - .5ppg, .4rpg, 57% fg, 25% ft</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zoe is the younger sister of the all-time leading scorer Carlie Thurmond. She is an athletic guard who can make her presence felt on both offense and defense. She has the tools to be a strong contributor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Key Reserve:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1059197' first='Gracie' last='Osborne']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heady guard that played in all 36 games last season. Will have a bigger role in her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->