Rabun County got back to the postseason after missing the two years before. This program is accustomed to some deep runs, including a Final 4 in 2019, Elite 8’s in 2016 and 2018, and a Sweet 16 in 2017. The bar is high, and despite losing 5 talented seniors, the girls look to reload and once again be playing their best at the end.

Head Coach: April Jones, 3rd season
2022 Record: 17-20; Round One

“We want to improve our overall winning record, be 3rd or better in the area, and go further in the state tournament than last year,” states 3rd-year coach April Jones. 

Personnel

Returning Starters: 4

Key Departures: S Allana Jones, L Abbye Carver, S Ashley Slappey, MH Caroline Bahin, OH Mira Tennefield

This group of 5 are not easily replaced – they have been solid players for quite some time.

Key Returning Players: OH Madilyn Kowalski, OH Anna Raye Darnell, OH Arabella Nepa, MH Melanie Wells, RS H Alesia Gonzalez, L Lucy Maney, MH Madison Houck, S Faith McDade

While Kowalski, Darnell, Napa, and Wells are key returners, Jones suggests incoming players Alesia Gonzalez (RS hitter), Lucy Maney (L), Madison Houck (MH), and move-in Faith McDade (S) will be big playmakers as well.

Strengths

Strengths: “Returning experienced players who know the game and work well together,” adds Jones. 

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