TCL | Girls basketball glance

COLUMBIANA
Head coach: Ben Shaw, second year (6-15)
2001 record: 6-14, 4-10
Returning letterwinners: Lindsay Cross (5-4, Sr., G), Stacie Cross (5-4, Soph., G), Stevie Goist (5-5, Sr., G), Whitney Goist (5-6, Soph., G), Cara Hardenbrook (5-7, Soph., G) Lisa Simon (6-2, Soph., C), Carly Washinko (5-11, Jr., C).
Newcomers: Kristina Davidson (5-8, Fr., G), Colleen Eisenbraun (5-8, Fr., F), Jeni Fast (5-4, Fr., G), Christine Leasure (5-6, Soph., G), Halley Moore (5-8, Jr., G).
Outlook: The Clippers return everyone from last season and will try to stay in the mix for the league title. Goist, a first-team all-TCL pick last year, is one to watch.
CRESTVIEW
Head coach: Tanja Simione, sixth year (70-40)
2001 record: 11-9, 8-6
Returning letterwinners: Kate Kestner (5-8, Sr., F), Cheryl McCall (5-6, Sr., G), Cinda Unkefer (5-6, Sr., G), Katie Bloor (5-6, Sr., G), Katie Kibby (6-2, Jr., C).
Newcomers: Ann Unkefer (5-8, Soph., F), Bri Phillis (5-8, Fr., G), Lisa Workman (5-8, Jr., G).
Outlook: The Rebels have good size and quickness, but lack experience at the perimeter positions. Should be a contender for the league title.
EAST PALESTINE
Head coach: Dan McKinstry, 26th year (308-203)
2001 record: 12-8, 8-6
Returning letterwinners: Abbey Gorby (5-6, Sr., C), Liz Strohecker (5-6, Sr., C), Natalie Montani (5-7, Sr., C), Tennessa Greenawalt (5-3, Jr., F), Niki Herriott (5-4, Jr., F), Stephanie Foster (5-9, Jr., F).
Newcomers: Erin McKay (5-3, Sr., F), Shawna Lewis (5-6, Jr., F), Krysten Benkowski (5-9, Jr., F), Ashley Ehrenberg (5-5, Soph., G), Korie Beight (5-5, Soph., G), Amanda Mesmer (5-10, Soph., F).
Outlook: Quick, but small. The Bulldogs must replace Sarah McKay, a three-year starter at point guard, along with two other starters.
LEETONIA
Head coach: Jerry Beltempo, third year (38-12)
2001 record: 15-5, 11-3
Returning letterwinners: Brianna Duko (5-2, Sr., G), Marci Mancuso (5-3, Sr., G), Lynne Trenkelbach (5-3, Sr., G), Jessica Deville (6-0, Sr., C), Megan McLaughlin (5-3, Jr., G).
Newcomers: Amy McCluskey (5-6, Jr., F), Alison Summers (5-8, Soph., F), Malorie Valentine (5-8, Soph., F).
Outlook: Return three starters from last year's team, which advanced to the regional semifinal. Don't have much height, but are strong at guard positions.
LISBON
Head coach: Jamie Entrikin, third year (29-11)
2001 record: 14-6, 9-5
Returning letterwinners: Kelly Flory (5-2, Jr., G), Meghan Brammer (5-7, Jr., G), Celeste Fisher (5-8, Sr., C), Kristen DiIullo (5-7, Sr., F).
Newcomers: Lindsey Angle (5-11, Sr., C), Brooke Sweeney (5-2, Jr., G), Becky MacAleese (5-4, Soph., G), Sam Dailey (5-4, Soph., G), Lauren Haifley (5-6, Soph., G), Amanda McAllister (5-7, Jr., F), Emily Gerber (5-7, Jr., F), Kim Davis (5-9, Soph., F).
Outlook: Lost four starters to graduation and don't have much size. Good quickness and depth.
UNITED
Head coach: Matt Ziegler, second year (18-3)
2001 record: 18-2, 13-1
Returning letterwinners: Michelle Foster (5-8, Sr., G), Sara Hotchkiss (5-10, Sr., F).
Newcomers: Krista Reeder (5-6, Jr., G), Zena Smith (5-8, Jr., F), Trista Houck (5-8, Jr., F), Emily Reiber (5-10, Jr., G), Ashley Berman (5-6, Soph., G), Andrea Libb (5-10, Sr., F), Shawnelle Solomon (5-6, Sr., G).
Outlook: Lost three starters, including all-league pick Mandy Clapsaddle, but should contend for league title. Good size and depth.
Note: Sebring and Southern did not respond to The Vindicator's questionnaire.
-- Vindicator staff report