A team losing their all-time best player is certainly going to experience some growing pains. That’s likely for Tallulah Falls, who sees Denika Lightbourne go on to the D-I level after setting numerous state records. However, 3 returning starters and four players with major experience are looking to show what they can do.

PRESEASON INFO

2022-23 Record: 8-17; State Rnd 1; #6 State Ranking
Head Coach: Lowell Hamilton (3rd Season)
Returning Starters: 3
Key Departures: Denika Lightbourne, Tanisha Seymour
Key Players: Breelyn Wood, Allie Phasavang, Molly Mitchell, Haygen James, Millie Holcomb
“Molly Mitchell, Allie Phasavang, Breelyn Wood, Millie Holcomb, and Haygen James are our starters at the start of our 2023-24 season, and freshman Joanna Molodynska we anticipate making a big splash along with senior Adrijana Albijanic in the middle,” says Hamilton.
Offense: Patient, according to Hamilton.
Strengths: “Experience, and we will play hard every play,” adds Hamilton.
Biggest Challenges: “Scoring the basketball,” adds Hamilton.