Greco, Lady Trojans seek 11th-straight WPIAL berth
The California girls basketball team has made the WPIAL 10 consecutive years and has only missed the postseason once since the 2007-08 season.
If the Lady Trojans make it happen for an 11th time in a row, there is little doubt as to who second-year coach Melanie Greco and her team will rely on this year to lead the way.
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The trio includes senior forwards Samantha Smichnick and Delaney Ruth, and sophomore guard Addison Gregory. Smichnick and Ruth are team captains.
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Junior wing Gabby Pendo looks to round out our starting five.
Greco also expects significant contributions from three freshman: Madelyn Petrucci, Madyson Morton and Sydney Dunn.
The Lady Trojans moved into a new section this season, Section 4-AA. The other teams include Bentworth, Beth-Center, Carmichaels, Chartiers-Houston, Frazier and Washington.
As far as the favorites are concerned, Greco said it was too early to pick as she is still learning about some of the teams.
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What are keys for the Lady Trojans to have a successful season?
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