Girls' Preseason Basketball Capsules
By Andrew Ferrell
Churubusco
Head coach: Jamie Perlich, 0-0 in 1st year as 'Busco head coach
Last season: 2-19
Class: 2A
Sectional: 36 at Eastside
Games to watch this season: Nov. 14 vs. Whitko, Nov. 20 at Fairfield, Dec. 19 vs. Prairie Heights, Jan. 22 at Angola, Jan. 30 at Central Noble
Outlook: Head coach Perlich comes back to Churubusco, only this time it is as the Girls' head coach. Look for the Eagles to get many extra wins this season with Perlich as the new head coach.
Columbia City
Head coach: Wayne Kreiger, 505-215 in 33 years as CC coach
Last season: 12-11
Class: 3A
Sectional: 21 at Wawasee
Games to watch this season: Nov. 21 at Marion, Dec, 11 vs. Norwell, Dec. 15 vs. Warsaw, Dec. 23 vs. FW Concordia, Jan. 12 vs. Wawasee
Outlook: After not graduating any seniors last season, Columbia City looks to have plenty of returning starters with plenty of playing time minutes. Look for another winning season of Lady Eagle basketball and possibly a long run in the sectionals.
Whitko
Head coach: Rob Bell 32-33 in 4th year at Whitko
Last season: 5-16
Class: 3A
Sectional: 21 at Wawasee
Games to watch this season: Nov. 14 at Churubusco, Dec. 9 at FW Canterbury, Dec. 19 at Tippecanoe Valley, Jan 19 vs. Wawasee, Jan. 23 vs. Northfield
Outlook: Whitko graduated some good talent from last year's squad, particularly underneath the basket and at the point. However, due to injuries, a lot of young players saw much playing time and will most likely get the start for this season. Look for Whitko to start off rocky, but coach Bell will have those girls primed and full of confidence as the season lengthens, improving their record from last season.
Season records recorded from IHSAA