2025-2026 Team Preview: Western Wildcats

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The regular season is about to begin, and it's exciting to see who has improved, who remains a star, which transfers will make the biggest impact, who the new standouts will be, and so many more storylines. Here, we want to preview a few teams that are ready to showcase their talent this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We interviewed several coaches and asked them about their programs, expectations, and goals. We also added some PGH analysis on what to look out for with each program. Today, we take a look at the Western Wildcats out of Davie, Florida, led by Head Coach&nbsp;<strong>Brandie Taylor</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coach Three Key Players /With PGH Evaluation:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1235174' first='Brianna' last='Jarquin'] | Guard| Sophomore</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1235174"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69180aacbda6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1235174' first='Brianna' last='Jarquin'] has been impressive this travel season and has caught our attention multiple times, along with college coaches picking up an offer from Nova Southeastern University (D2). With the confidence she's added to her skill set and her already-strong work ethic, she will be a force on this Wildcats team. A confident shooter whether she's knocking down shots off the catch, off screens, or off the dribble, is always hard to guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1265979' first='Madison' last='Ojeda'] | PG | Senior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265979"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69180aacbdb2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1265979' first='Madison' last='Ojeda'] is a high-level multi-sport competitor whose impact is felt the moment she steps on the court. After serving as the go-to scorer for Pembroke Pines Charter last season, she now brings her talents to Western, where she's expected to be an immediate difference-maker. Her quickness, instincts, and nonstop intensity set the tone every time she plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1227139' first='Tatum' last='Billie'] | Guard | Junior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227139"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69180aacbdbcd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1227139' first='Tatum' last='Billie'], a transfer from NSU University School, is a 1,000-point scorer and the first in NSU history to reach that milestone. She brings her scoring ability to a well-coached Wildcat team. In her sophomore campaign, she averaged 16.7 PPG, 3.6 AST/G, and 5 STL/G. It will be exciting to see if she brings that same game-changing ability to her new team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two Players Coach is Excited About Contribution and Growth and why:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1362861"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1362899,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69180aacbdc68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Taylor has taking full advantage of the offseason by training with a performance coach in speed, agility, and strength. She already comes from a strong basketball family with her older sister playing D1, so her IQ on the court was already advanced for her age. Now her leadership &amp; confidence are growing to allow her to become a more well rounded "play maker" who is driven to reach to her potential"<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265146"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69180aacbdd01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Hard worker who is really embracing our style of play&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">&amp; beginning to find a rhythm and confidence. She is growing tremendously and has al lot of potential. Shifty, and quick guard who can score on all 3 levels and defend."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What class and area are you this year?</strong><br>7A District 14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head coach</strong>- Brandie Taylor — 11th year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Style of play </strong>- Play with great pace and be relentless on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What will it take to win districts this year?</strong> - Consistent effort and team basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leaders this season and what makes them leaders?</strong><br>Sophomores [player_tooltip player_id='1362861' first='Taylor' last='Briggs'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1235174' first='Brianna' last='Jarquin'] have stepped up both on and off the court, becoming positive voices and extensions of the coaching staff.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->