It was a rebuild for Lumpkin County last season despite having the top player offensively in school history in Averie Jones, who has graduated. However, Tess Wright has some young players who are eager to live up to the high expectations.
PRESEASON INFO
2023-24 Record: 9-17; No Playoffs
Head Coach: Tess Wright (2nd Season)
Returning Starters: 2
Key Departures: Averie Jones (UNG), Ava Jones (ABAC), Ciera Brooks
Key Players: Madison Lee, Reagan Richardson, Freshmen Emerson Reese, Violet Greene, Riley Dyer; SO Bailey Edelberg will be back after recovering from an ACL injury.
Offense: Fast Paced
Strengths: “With a young, athletic team, one of our strengths is energy and getting up the floor,” says Wright. “We want to keep the pace high and maximize their energy.”
Biggest Challenges: “Due to being young, maintaining consistency throughout the season—both in terms of performance and mentality—will be a challenge,” states Wright. “Developing habits of discipline and focus will be key.”
“Although winning remains a priority, the 2024-25 season will primarily emphasize player development and continuous improvement with each practice and game,” adds Wright. “As our younger players gain valuable experience, they will be better prepared for long-term success. We expect to be competitive and to become a team that opponents dread facing.”
