After graduating four starters from last year’s conference-title-winning team, Cuyahoga Heights has a lot of holes to fill in its lineup.
The Red Wolves, who finished 20-3 overall and 12-0 in the Chagrin Valley Conference Metro Division, will trot out a team consisting of two seniors, one junior, two sophomores, and 12 freshmen.
“We have a very young and inexperienced team,” said 20th-year head coach Al Martin. “The team is working hard and understands that they will get better as the year goes on.”
Senior wing Addison Bohning is the team’s lone returning starter. She averaged 1.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game last winter.
“Addison has been a great leader for us this year,” Martin said. “She is a versatile player who will be counted on at both ends of the floor.”
Rounding out the projected starting lineup are senior wing Arushi Shinde, freshman wing Brooklynn Domzalski, freshman point guard Alexis Unger, and sophomore post Amari Rodriguez.
“Arushi is quick and really understands the game,” Martin said. “Brooklyn is a talented freshman who can shoot the basketball and create offense for others. Alexis is a tough competitor and a good shooter. Amari is a physical player and hard worker.”
Freshman wing Addie Deka and junior wing Mari Hopkins will provide depth.
“Addie is a smart player and will provide solid play off the bench,” Martin said. “Mari is an excellent rebounder.”
The young Red Wolves look to be competitive and improve each week of the season this winter. Their focus will be on playing solid defense and competing for rebounds.
“We must offset our height disadvantage by blocking out and playing good team defense,” Martin said.
