Johnson takes over Frazier girls’ program
Kenny Johnson is excited to be the new Frazier girls basketball coach, but he is also aware that he is still getting to know the players, and vice versa.
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Johnson said the players are grasping things more on the defensive end.
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The team returns two starters, senior center Eliza Newcomer and junior forward Delaney Warnick, while junior Maria Felsher has earned the point guard spot.
Other players competing for starting positions are a trio of sophomores, guards Elizabeth Santo and Taylor Hazelbaker and wing Gabby McGavitt, along with freshman forward Addison Day. Johnson also pointed out freshman guard Emma Kortina as someone who could contribute.
After seeing game film from last year无毛视频檚 team, Johnson thinks a return to the postseason is possible.
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Frazier plays in Section 2-AA with Beth-Center, California, Carmichaels, Charleroi, Serra Catholic and Seton-La Salle.
Johnson is tweaking the team无毛视频檚 style of play for a return to the WPIAL playoffs.
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无毛视频淚 want to be aggressive and attack, and then we will see what happens after that.无毛视频�
Frazier opens against Lincoln Park in the Jefferson-Morgan Tip-Off Tournament.