#TerryTalks Summer Preview: Northridge Lady Jaguars 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Northridge Lady Jaguars</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Class 6A Area 6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Head Coach: Jake Carnley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Last Season Record: 24-8&nbsp;(According to maxpreps.com)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: nhsladyjagsbb</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @nhsladyjagsbb</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Key Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jakeya Horton</strong> (5'10/G|F/'26/Northridge)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: iiam.jakeya</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jakeya is a long, athletic guard-forward hybrid who excels in transition and thrives in space. She can score at all three levels, and combines great touch with a smooth shooting form. She is one of the team's top rebounders, often kickstarting fast breaks with her ability to secure boards and push the tempo. She is coming off a knee injury from last July, so she will be on limited minutes this summer but remains a dynamic presence when on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='652254' first='Ryan' last='Bardenwerper']</strong> (6'0/SG/2026/Northridge)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: rbardenwerper26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ryan is a really good perimeter shooter and high-IQ player who has made her mark as a top rebounder and versatile defender. Defensively, Ryan can guard post players, block shots, and stretch the floor with her deep range on offense. Unfortunately, she will miss this summer as she continues recovery from a knee injury sustained in November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RB Norris</strong> (5'9/SG/'26/Northridge)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: rb_norris7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">RB is a returning piece to the squad as she was the team's leading scorer last season (425 points). She is a lethal 3-point shooter with a high basketball IQ. She is a leader on the defensive end of the floor. Overall she is a vocal floor general who thrives in big moments and consistently sparks runs with her sharpshooting and energy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Additional Players To Keep An Eye On:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Taylor Ivory</strong> (PG/'27/Northridge)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Taylor is the squad's starting point guard and tone-setter on defense. She is the team's best on-ball defender and has grown tremendously over the past three years. Her energy, leadership, and commitment to team culture make her the heartbeat of the squad. She embodies the team's identity every time she steps on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Aleia Morrell</strong> (G/'27/Northridge)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: aleiamorrell23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Aleia is a versatile guard with elite defensive instincts. She is a plug-and-play type player, who is comfortable guarding any position, and excels at help-side defense and on-ball pressure. Offensively, she is at her best around the free-throw line with her back to the basket. She nearly averaged a double-double as a sophomore and brings toughness and adaptability to every game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>The Lady Jaguars' Identity &amp; Summer Focus</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The foundation of the Lady Jaguars' program is built on E.E.A., which is Energy, Effort, and Attitude. Coach Jake wants his squad to pride themselves on being the hardest working and most defensive-minded team in Alabama. Their game plan is anchored in relentless full-court pressure, fast-paced offense, and unselfish play. The key elements to the Lady Jaguars' identity is: applying full-court press for 32 minutes, transition scoring built off turnovers and pace, being a really good help-side defensive team, getting&nbsp; deflections, and having nonstop communication, while playing with the motto “Nothing easy, everything earned," motto. This summer Coach Jake is looking to develop players who stepped up last season during injury setbacks, continue elevating defensive excellence across the roster, improving the team's 3-point shooting by emphasizing shot selection and flow, and strengthening team chemistry heading into a pivotal season. This summer, the Lady Jaguars aren't just running it back, they are raising the bar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Here's Where You Can Find The Lady Jaguars In June:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 3rd: Wallace State Community College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 5th: Northridge High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 6th: Shelton State Community College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 10th: Shorter University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 12th: University of Montevallo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 16th: Huntingdon College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 18th: University of Alabama</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 19th: Gadsden State Community College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 20th: Enterprise State Community College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->