New coach Mark Wade takes over a playoff team that was young a season ago. Few teams will match the energy of Union, so the Lady Panthers look to shrug off the notion of being too young to make a serious run in 2026.

PRESEASON INFO

2025 Record: 7-7-1; State RND 1
Head Coach: Mark Wade (1st Season)
Returning Starters: 7
Key Departures: Keilla Strand, Ariel McCarter, Katelyn Brown
Key Players: Emmy Kight, Abby Gilley, Stella Collins, Destiny Hill
Strengths: “Team work-ethic has been exceptional thus far,” says Wade. “Team has been going above and beyond to get ready for the season.”
Team Goals/Expectations: “The girls are young, but have prepared well in the off season to close the gap in the region. They are setting goals that involve home playoff games and a run at the region championship.”

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