District 14-3A

American Heritage Patriots

Coach: Linds Sibio (second year).

2002-03 record: 12-12.

Returning starters: F Alexa Likens (5-10, Jr.); G Ashley Lofton (5-8, Jr.).

Returning reserves: C Theresa Graham (5-10, Jr.); F Alicia Glasser (5-10, Fr.)

Newcomers: Amanda Pitofsky (5-4, Jr.); Paige Herr (5-7, Fr.)

Outlook: Fair. Lack of height and no senior experience.

Archbishop McCarthy Mavericks

Coach: Grey Simpson (fourth year).

2002-03 record: 13-13.

Returning starters: G Jennifer Chorba (5-5, Sr.); G Christina Godbout (5-4, Sr.); F Molly Schultz (5-5, Sr.); F Kathryn Fitzgerald (5-8, Sr.); C Jenni Mourth (5-9, Jr..)

Returning reserves: F. Valarie Vitale-Renner (5-7, Jr.); G Jessica Castellanos (5-4, Sr.); G Tara Shlimowife (5-4, Sr.); F Jackie Lujo (5-8, So.).

Newcomers: C Whitney Harrington (6-2, Jr.); Tiana San Pedro (6-0, So.)

Outlook: Good. Much needed height with the addition in Harrington and San Pedro.

Chaminade-Madonna Lions

Coach: Ian Wilkinson (second year).

2002-03 record: 12-14.

Returning starters: PG Erica Case (5-2, So.); G-F Cassy Michel (5-6, Sr.); F-C Olja Marjonovic (5-10, Sr.)

Returning reserves: PG Starlynne Gornail (5-3, Sr.); C Stacey Georges (5-10, Jr.); C Marscha Joseph (6-1, Jr.); G Barbara Quijano (5-8, Jr.).

Newcomers: G Samantha Wasicsko (5-6, Jr.); F Liz Duda (5-7, Sr.).

Outlook: Good. Starters and bench are much improved.

Miami Pace Spartans

Coach: Clyde Glover (sixth year)

2002-03 record: 32-2

Returning starters: F/C Marquita Adley (6-0, Jr.); G/F Tabitha Turner (6-0, Jr.).

Returning reserves: G Diasti DeLancy (5-8, Sr.); G Monique Davis (6-0, Sr.); G Ionne McNeil (5-5., So.); G Tasha Villara (5-5, Jr.); G Elizabeth Esquire (5-7, Sr.).

Newcomers: C Beverly Williams (6-3, Sr.); G Jameha Hayes (6-0, Jr.); F/C Lucinda Powell (6-2, So.); C Shakiria Pitts (6-2, Jr.).

Outlook: Very good, the defending state champs are loaded with size and experience.

District 14-2A

Coral Springs Christian Crusaders

Coach: Mark Butler (third year).

2002-03 record: 21-9.

Returning starters: G Megan VanScherrer (5-7, Jr.); G Angela Saunders (5-9, Jr.); C Kassie Sutter (5-11, Jr.); G Brittany Evansen (5-9, Sr.); G Meghan Bliss (5-7, So.)

Returning reserves: F Hannah Thompson (5-10, So.); G Corinne Faneus (5-8, Fr.); C Rachel Keller (5-7, Sr.)

Newcomers: G Lisa Molina (5-7, 8th); G Chelsea Dierickx (5-9, Fr.)

Outlook: Very good. Very experienced team that lost only one player to graduation.

Highlands Christian Knights

Coach: Bob Evans (third year).

2002-03 record: 22-10.

Returning starters: G Carlie Evans (5-8, Sr.); C Amber Smith (6-0, So.); G Kelly Fitchner (5-6, Fr.); G Sarah Gordon (5-6, So.).

Returning reserves: F Jesska DiScuillo (5-7, Fr.); G Lindsey Shein (5-7, Fr.); C Julie Marcinka (5-11, Jr.).

Newcomers: G Lucy Ranson (5-6, Fr.); G Danielle Giarrusso (5-6, So.); F Kayla Willis (5-7, Jr.).

Outlook: Good. Despite four returning starters, team is very young.

Hollywood Christian Eagles

Coach: Mark Montimurro (first year).

2002-03 record: 16-9.

Returning starters: G Tacara Parker (5-6, Jr.); G Brittney Lightbourne (5-6, Jr.); G Vannie Lightbourne (5-7, Fr.).

Returning reserves: F Jessica Strohauer (5-7, Jr.); F Kim Granie (5-7, Sr.); G Katie Kecton (5-5, 8th).

Newcomers: G Danielle Bell (5-7, Jr.); F Ruth Brown (5-7, So.); G Amber Garner (5-7, Fr.).

Outlook: Fair. Young team that needs to learn a new system.

Parkway Academy Panthers

Coach: Richard Robinson (first year).

2002-03 record: 0-8.

Returning starters: F Rochelle Munroe (6-0, So.); G Cherlina Forshee (5-4, Sr.).

Returning reserves: G Shanelle Modie (5-1., So.); G Anikah Wright (5-6, Jr.); C Shanna Walker (6-0, So.); G Sade Hicks (5-4, Jr.).

Newcomers: C Devorelle Wainwright (5-11, Jr.); G Keonty Napier (5-6, Fr.).

Outlook: Fair. Little experience with first-year varsity team.

St. Andrew’s Scots

Coach: Cindy Newnam (19th year).

2002-03 record: 10-9.

Returning starters: F Eliza Aho (6-1, Sr.); F Vanessa Brockway (5-7, Jr.).

Returning reserves: F Jess Frenchman (5-11, Jr.); G Julie Galante (5-6, Jr.); F Amiee Krasner (5-8, Jr.); G Lauren Mussafi (5-4, So.); G Vanessa Ortiz (5-6, So.); G Ashleigh Tomasello (5-5, Jr.).

Newcomers: G Katie Backer (5-7, Fr.); F Bettina Anderson (6-0, Jr.); G Dani Applebaum (5-7, So.); G Dominique Pupke (5-6, Fr.); G Ruthie Sacks (5-5, So.).

Outlook: Fair. Needs time to develop offensive skills.

University School Suns

Coach: Donnie Preston (second year).

2002-03 record: 14-12.

Returning starters: G Lisa Smalheiser (5-10, Sr.); C Kelly Meyer (5-10, Sr.); G Michelle Fox (5-7, Sr.).

Returning reserves: G Malorie Greenberg (5-5, So.); F Mallory Gold (5-9, Sr.); F Jenna Levine (5-8, So.); F Nikita Manier (5-10, Jr.).

Newcomers: G Neha Kapila (5-4, 7th); C Megan Sichler (6-1, 8th); F Rachael Hogan (5-8, So.).

Outlook: Fair. Success depends on how fast young players develop.

Westminster Academy Lions

Coach: Shannon Wallhoff (first year).

2002-03 record: 16-10.

Returning starters: G Laura Jorgenson (5-8, Sr.); G Cedrica Yapp (5-9, Sr.); F Alex Hepp (5-10, Sr.); F Lynn Kramer (6-2, Sr.).

Returning reserves: F Jessica Lee (5-10, Jr.); G Heather Covalt (5-6, Jr.); G Danielle Turner (5-6, Fr.).

Newcomers: None listed.

Outlook: Good. Four starters return and good team height.

District 13-1A

Boca Prep Lions

Coach: Natalie Kay (first year).

2002-03 record: 5-11.

Returning starters: G Sam Gordon (5-8, Sr.); G Jessica Spielholz (5-2, Sr.); C Meahgan Hotheimer (5-11, Fr.); F Jessica Heft (5-7, Fr.).

Returning reserves: G Emily Zuckerman (5-2, Fr.); Fannie Diamond (5-4, Fr.); Kelley Cohcell (5-2, Fr.).

Newcomers: None listed.

Outlook: Fair. Mix of seniors and freshmen.

Lake Worth Christian Defenders

Coach: Terri Kaiser (first year).

2002-03 record: 17-8.

Returning starters: F Cindle Taylor (5-9, Sr.); F/G Christy Borden (5-9, Jr.); G Christina DeCarie (5-4, Jr.).

Returning reserves: F Elizabeth Strout (5-10, Jr.); G Kristen Cantwell (5-7, Jr.); G Jamie Van Den Berg (5-6, 8th).

Newcomers: G Antishia Wright (5-8, 7th).

Outlook: Fair. Decent returners and guards with potential.

Trinity Christian Warriors

Coach: Fred Erdman (second year).

2002-03 record: 9-12.

Returning starters: C Shabree Hunter (6-1, Jr.); F Kelyn Gregory (5-9, So.); F Sydney Elney (5-8, Fr.); G Peggy Laguerre (5-6, So.); G Jackie Cusa (5-4, Fr.).

Returning reserves: F Melissa Enfort (5-6, 8th); F Ellen Louis (5-10, Jr.).

Newcomers: G/F Stephanie Poznick (5-7, Fr.).

Outlook: Fair. Starters are young and bench is short.

Yeshiva Storm

Coach: Stacy Johnson (first year).

2002-03 record: 2-13.

Returning starters: C Elana Kooztl (Sr.); G Dina Turrtoku (Sr.); F Shira Pritzker (Sr.); F Jessica Struhl (Sr.); G Shoshana Tusk (Sr.).

Returning reserves: F Sarah Bengimon (Jr.); G Ilana Singor (So.); F Amanda Ruben (Jr.); G Sahar Zaghi (So.).

Newcomers: G Leah Bengimon (Fr.); C Alyssa Muckley (Fr.); F Shira Borzak (Fr.); G Jordana Kaminetsky (Fr.).

Outlook: Fair to good. Improved on offense and defense with five starters back.

Zion Lutheran Lions

2002-03 record: 5-13.

District 14-1A

Fort Lauderdale Christian Crusaders

Coach: George Huisman (17th year).

2002-03 record: 5-18.

Returning starters: C Jessica Greene (5-10, Jr.); F Chevonie Glanville (5-5, Jr.); G Rachel Espendez (5-3, 7th); F Becky Moccia (5-7, Fr.); G Tara Manchester (5-3, Fr.)

Returning reserves: G Kathryn Hicks (5-4, So.)

Newcomers: C Ashley Lorence (6-0, 8th); F Sydnee Camer (5-7, 8th); Christine Sanchez.

Outlook: Fair. Guard play will be crucial to team’s success.

Posnack Rams

Coach: Rico Petrocelli (second year).

2002-03 record: 1-12.

Returning starters: G Jessica Leto (5-4, Jr.); C Diana Benlevy (5-9, Jr.); G Sandy Baum (5-3, Jr.); G Danielle Ernst (Jr.).

Returning reserves: F Melissa Ascher (5-7, Jr.); G Arnit Kobryniec (5-4, Jr.); G Cara Swinteiski (5-5, So.); G Rachel Baum (So.); G Sarita Rotlewicz (5-2, So.).

Newcomers: F Ashley Temkin (Jr.).

Outlook: Poor to fair. Could be tough competing at the varsity level.

Sheridan Hills Sharks

Coach: Eric Spee (fifth year).

2002-03 record: 16-10.

Returning starters: F Debbie Talpesh (5-8, Sr.); G Alicia Acevedo (5-3, Sr.); C Christine McCall (6-2, Jr.); G Beth Alexandroff (5-3, Jr.)

Returning reserves: F Christina Zell (5-3, Sr.); G Sarah Guehring (5-3, Sr.); C Jessica Talpesh (5-8, Fr.)

Newcomers: C/F Stephanie Flores (5-4, Sr.); G Stacy Werse (5-4, So.); G Cassi Curtland (5-3, Fr.).

Outlook: Fair. Good size, but not depth at the guard position.

Upperroom Christian Soaring Eagles

Coach: Christina Atwell (first year).

2002-03 record: 16-5.

Returning starters: G Juquetta Butler (So.); G Alexia Dexter (Sr.); C Jakeria Nobles (So.); F Simone Wilson (Sr.); F Mallory Kent (So.).

Returning reserves: G Sharletta Atterbury (Jr.); F Brittney Griffin (Fr.); G Brittney Laramore (Sr.); C Jessica Singleton (Jr.); F Yasmine Jones (So.).

Newcomers: none listed.

Outlook: Fair. Team has experience and quickness.

Independents

Faith Christian Patriots

Coach: Jammie Hunter (second year).

Returning starters: G Stephanie Diaz (5-4, Jr.); G Quinique (5-6, So.); F Jen Cooper (5-10, Jr.); F Simone Blair (5-6, Jr.); G Marie Morden (5-7, Sr.).

Returning reserves: F Nicole Koval (5-10, Jr.).

Newcomers: G Natalie Holt (5-3, 8th); G Kirstie Bennet (5-5, 8th); G Angelica Ulloa (5-2, Fr.).

Outlook: Fair. Young team and little overall size.

Sagemont Mountain Lions

Coach: Beth Kribble (first year)

2002-03 record: 0-0.

Returning starters: None.

Returning reserves: None.

Newcomers: G Aleundra Fernandez (5-2, So.); G Maria Joa Zucato (5-3, Jr.); F Brenda Stanley (5-6, Jr.); F Lauren Carey (5-5, So.); C Molly Rhoads (5-8, So.); C Katie Switalski (5-10, So.); G Cristina Escantrela (5-5, So.).

Outlook: Fair. Obviously young with no varsity playing experience.