New Philadelphia Season Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The New Philadelphia Lady Quakers enter the 2025–2026 season focused on growth and development after graduating four starters from last year's successful squad, including two All-State performers in Ellie Mason and Ava Riesen. The Lady Quakers had a 14-9 record, including a 2nd place finish in the Ohio Cardinal Conference. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach Kevin Cornell is no stranger to the game, as he comes into his 8th season with a career record of 106-57. In talking with Coach Cornell, his team is learning to develop a competitive spirit each day, they do lack varsity experience — about 70% of our roster are underclassmen — but the coaching staff is excited to see the growth throughout the season! It's a competitive group that wants to win. They hope to use their depth and versatility — with the size and athleticism they have to their advantage.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Three returning letter winners: Katelyn Mamula (5'9, senior forward), Lily Zimmerman(5'6, junior guard), and [player_tooltip player_id='974085' first='Aubrie' last='Wells'] (5'9, sophomore guard) </strong>— who earned Special Mention All-Ohio honors as a freshman averaging 10 ppg. Aubrie had a strong AAU season playing for Xtreme 2028, as well as being a leader for our team. We expect her to be a top performer in the OCC and district. <em><strong>([player_tooltip player_id='974085' first='Aubrie' last='Wells'], Featured Photo)</strong></em><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Promising Newcomers</strong><br><strong>Keira Mason (5'8, junior forward) </strong>missed last two years with ACL injuries.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Scottlynd Martin (5'11, junior forward), Stella Halter (5'11, sophomore forward), Makenna Miller (5'10, sophomore forward)</strong><br>All provide size and length for us.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jillian Hanes (5'4, sophomore guard), Marissa Roth (5'4, sophomore guard)</strong><br>Two quick guards that will provide energy and change of pace.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Khloe Sours (6'0, freshman guard)</strong> – Competing to be a Day 1 starter provides great size for a guard with handles and outside shooting ability.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Abbey Sweitzer (6'0, freshman forward)</strong> – Great Size, athleticism, and touch around the basket.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grace Carlisle, Ella Randolph, Lexi Rager (5'4 freshman guards)</strong> – All three will provide guard depth that are skilled and learning the speed of HS basketball.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final Thoughts</strong> <strong>From Coach!</strong><br>The energy they bring each day and their willingness to take coaching has been awesome! If we truly learn the value of being great teammates and playing for each other I believe we will be a tough out Tournament time with tons of upside the next couple years!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->