Even in a ‘down year’ for Rabun County, DeeDee Dillard took a young and inexperienced team into the Elite 8. That’s just the culture and foundation of this program. A year better, those young players are now veteran leaders, yet still young. What could be in store for this year’s Lady Cats?

PRESEASON INFO

2024-25 Record: 14-13; State Elite 8
Head Coach: DeeDee Dillard (20th Season)
Returning Starters: 3
Key Departures: Chloe Erlewine, Jacie McCall
Key Players: Addy Beth Owens (JR PG), Adelyn Thompson (JR SG), Madison Houck (SR W), Loren Mazarky (SR SG), Conley Spivey (SR SF), Hannah Beers (SR SG), Morgan Lovell (JR SG), Jaydynn Cohee (SO PF), Millie Southards (FR PG)
Offense: “Flexible sets to maximize scoring opportunities,” says Dillard.
Strengths: “This is a tough group that likes to play gritty and fast.”
Biggest Challenges: “Meshing the experience of our returning players with the youth of our freshmen and sophomores.”

“Play hard, have fun, and try to get back in the hunt for a region title,” says Dillard of this team’s aspirations.

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