Billingsley Bears

Coach Emily Sneed (first season)

Roster

Charlotte McCary-Sr.

Domonique Watkins-So.

Jordyn Skinner-Fr.

Lori Davis-So.

Madison Price-8th

Mary Walker-Sr.

Peyton Wallace-8th

Shannon Massey-So.

Viola Tyus-Sr.

Schedule

Nov. 12: Thorsby (L, 60-36)

Nov. 13: Isabella (W)

Nov. 30: Akron*

Dec. 1: Isabella

Dec. 11: Holy Spirit*

Jan. 5: at Maplesville*

Jan. 6: at Dallas Co.

Jan. 12: at Akron*

Jan. 19: at Holy Spirit*

Jan. 22: Dallas Co.

Jan. 25: at Isabella

Jan. 26: Maplesville*

Outlook The Bears will miss a large senior class from last season, but there is another such class to take its place. Viola Tyus, Charlotte McCary and Mary Walker all have considerable varsity experience.

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Chilton County Tigers

Coach Josey Shannon (first season)

How the season ended Lost to Selma, 79-23, in the Class 5A, Area 5 tournament

Roster

Arteria Collins-Sr.

Taylor Connell-Fr.

Chynna Davis-Fr.

Audrey Gentry-Jr.

Ciara Hines-Sr.

Whitley Hines-So.

Bailey Hottinger-Jr.

Tanna Hudson-Jr.

Brittany Kine-Fr.

Megan Lawley-Jr.

Renee Lewis-Jr.

Keondra Looney-So.

Jayla Ray-Fr.

Schedule

Nov. 24: at Holtville

Dec. 1: Selma*

Dec. 3: at Briarwood

Dec. 8: at Jemison

Dec. 11: Prattville

Dec. 14: at Carver-Montgomery*

Dec. 17: Maplesville

Dec. 18: Demopolis*

Dec. 22: at Prattville

Jan. 5: at Selma*

Jan. 7: at Marbury

Jan. 8: at Maplesville

Jan. 19: Carver-Montgomery*

Jan. 21: Holtville

Jan. 22: at Demopolis*

Jan. 26: Briarwood

Jan. 29: Marbury

Feb. 2: Jemison

Outlook The Tigers have no seniors this season, instead the team will be composed of many new varsity level players. Without a real post presence, coach Josey Shannon his team will rely on its speed and have to shoot the ball well.

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Isabella Mustangs

Coach Amy Springer (first season)

2008-09 record 8-11

Roster

2-Miranda Magness-Jr.

10-Zandy Wilson-So.

11-Felicia Brasher-Jr.

12-Allison Mims-So.

15-Michelle Hazel-So.

20-Kimi Jones-Sr.

23-Kimberly Littleton-Sr.

24-Julie Arledge-Jr.

25-Sherrell Wilson-Sr.

30-Savannah Kissel-So.

34-Amber Wyatt-So.

Schedule

Nov. 12: Jemison (L, 38-25)

Nov. 13: Billingsley (L)

Nov. 16: Verbena (W, 44-29)

Nov. 23: at Shades Mtn. Invitational

Dec. 1: at Billingsley

Dec. 4: at Maplesville

Dec. 5: Pickens Co.*

Dec. 7: Verbena

Dec. 8: at Indian Springs

Dec. 11: Jemison

Dec. 15: Hale Co.*

Dec. 17: at American Christian*

Jan. 4: Maplesville

Jan. 8: Thorsby

Jan. 18: at Hale Co.*

Jan. 19: American Christian*

Jan. 22: Pickens Co.*

Jan. 25: Billingsley

Jan. 26: at Jemison

Jan. 29: at Thorsby

Outlook Isabella coach Amy Springer said she wouldn’t be surprised if her team started slowly after the beginning of practice was pushed back because many of the Mustangs also play on the volleyball team that made it to the state tournament. But Springer said she wants the team hitting its stride in December, in time for the beginning of area play.

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Jemison Panthers

Coach Leighsa Robinson

Roster

12-Kelsie Mims-Jr.

15-Shelby Griffin-Fr.

20-Katelyn Rowland-Fr.

23-Tika Nunn-Jr.

30-Codi Mims-Sr.

31-Katie Deavers-Fr.

32-Shelby Lopez-So.

Schedule

Nov. 12: Isabella (W, 38-25)

Nov. 13: Thorsby (L, 49-19)

Nov. 24: at Verbena

Dec. 1: at Montevallo

Dec. 3: at Holt*

Dec. 8: Chilton Co.

Dec. 11: at Isabella

Dec. 15: Thorsby

Dec. 17: Bibb Co.*

Jan. 5: at Calera*

Jan. 7: Holt*

Jan. 8: Verbena

Jan. 19: Calera*

Jan. 22: at Bibb Co.*

Jan. 26: Isabella

Jan. 29: Montevallo

Feb. 1: at Thorsby

Outlook The Panthers are still a young team fighting to improve, but there is optimism. Shelby Lopez can dribble and score, Kelsie Mims is a dangerous shooter, and Codi Mims and Katika Nunn are solid down low.

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Maplesville Red Devils

Coach Eric Bailey (13th season)

2008-09 record 4-11

How the season ended Lost to Autaugaville, 38-36, in the Class 1A, Area 6 tournament

Roster

Kiana Andrews-Fr.

Keshia Bailey-Fr.

Kortisha Morrow-So.

Ebony Childress-So.

Tasha Agee-Jr.

Zuri Nix-Sr.

Latisha Walls-So.

Melanie Andrews-Sr.

Jordyn Graf-7th

Bayne Edwards-Sr.

Tymesha Lanier-8th

Schedule

Dec. 4: Isabella

Dec. 8: at Akron*

Dec. 11: at Dallas Co.

Dec. 15: at Autaugaville*

Dec. 17: at Chilton Co.

Dec. 18: Akron*

Jan. 4: at Isabella

Jan. 5: Billingsley*

Jan. 7: at Holy Spirit*

Jan. 8: Chilton Co.

Jan. 14: Autaugaville*

Jan. 22: Holy Spirit*

Jan. 25: Dallas Co.

Jan. 26: at Billingsley*

Outlook Maplesville must replace last year’s backcourt of point guard Tanisha Bailey and shooting guard Bridget Nichols. But Kiana Andrews started at the point last year before a season-ending injury, and coach Eric Bailey has more shooters to choose from this year to offset the loss of Nichols, a 3-point threat.

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Thorsby Rebels

Coach Ab Argent (first season)

How the season ended Lost to Shades Mountain Christian, 61-26, in the Class 2A, Area 9 tournament

Roster

10-Jonna Doody-Sr.

11-Savannah Bice-Fr.

12-Brittany Maddox-Sr.

14-Sharonda Cooper-So.

15-Celia Harris-Fr.

21-Ashlin Hilyer-Sr.

24-Stephany Harris-Jr.

32-Haley Barnett-Fr.

34-Keela Lucas-8th

40-Amanda Hubbard -Jr.

42-Elizabeth Barrett-Jr.

44-Krysten Hendrix-So.

Schedule

Nov. 12: Billingsley (W, 60-36)

Nov. 13: Jemison (W, 49-19)

Nov. 20: Verbena

Dec. 3: Winterboro

Dec. 4: at Vincent*

Dec. 8: Fultondale*

Dec. 11: at Shades Mtn.*

Dec. 15: at Jemison

Jan. 5: at Verbena

Jan. 7: at Fultondale*

Jan. 8: at Isabella

Jan. 19: Shades Mtn.*

Jan. 21: Vincent*

Jan. 26: at Winterboro

Jan. 29: Isabella

Feb. 1: Jemison

Outlook The Rebels feature no less than three players capable of scoring in the teens on any given night: Sharonda Cooper, Ashlin Hilyer and Amanda Hubbard. And all three, plus several of their teammates, know what it’s like to win.

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Verbena Red Devils

Coach Jennifer Ingram (second season)

2008-09 record 2-12

Roster

14-Brandy Driver-Sr.

42-Imma Sanders-Sr.

3-Mattie Cleckler-So.

44-Marqueska Deramus-So.

20-Allyson Brown-So.

1-Lacey Short-Fr.

10-Lakeyn Edwards-Fr.

24-Jameshia Green-Fr.

35-Taylor Kohn-Fr.

40-Amber Armstrong-Fr.

Schedule

Nov. 16: Isabella (L, 44-29)

Nov. 20: at Thorsby

Nov. 24: Jemison

Nov. 30: at Loachapoka*

Dec. 4: at Edward Bell*

Dec. 5: at Wadley*

Dec. 7: at Isabella

Dec. 11: Edward Bell*

Jan. 5: Thorsby

Jan. 7: Loachapoka*

Jan. 8: at Jemison

Jan. 22: Wadley*

Jan. 26: Holtville

Jan. 28: at Montgomery Catholic

Outlook Verbena last season won its first game in four seasons, but starters Connie Dale and Megan Whittle were lost to graduation. Brandy Driver and Imma Sanders will have to step into leadership roles as the team’s only seniors, and coach Jennifer Ingram will hope that several of six ninth graders on the team can contribute.

*-area game