Marion Harding girls basketball

MARION HARDING GIRLS

Last year’s record: 13-10 overall, 8-6 Mid Ohio Athletic Conference (tied for third in Red Division)

Key losses: Olivia Davis (15 points per game, 11 rebounds per game, 3 blocks per game, 49-percent shooter from 2-point range); Alyssa Foust (1.5 ppg.)

Key returnees: Senior Fallyn Stephens (17.5 ppg., 5 rebs., 39-percent 3-point shooter); senior Taylor McIntire (7.5 ppg., 6.5 rebs., 52-percent 2-point shooter); senior Zoe Richardson (3 ppg., 2 assists); senior Jordan Lewis (3 ppg., 2 rebs.); senior Emily Needels (2 ppg., 5 rebs.)

Other key athletes: Junior Taylor Foust; junior Kia Branstetter; junior Lauren Ison; sophomore Abbi Jackson

Keys to success: “We want to improve upon our 2014-15 record and compete for an MOAC Red Division championship. We need to defend very well and find scoring on the offensive end. We must use our athleticism to our advantage on both sides of the ball in order to play to our strengths. Our strengths include our depth (when healthy) and our ability to play together as a team. Because the league is very competitive, we will have to play our brand of basketball in order to compete.” -- Head coach Evan Geyer (fifth season at Marion Harding, 27-64).

MARION HARDING GIRLS SCHEDULE

Nov. 23 Licking Heights

Nov. 27 Pleasant

Dec. 1 at Jonathan Alder

Dec. 4 at River Valley

Dec. 5 at Watkins Memorial

Dec. 10 Buckeye Valley

Dec. 11 at Logan

Dec. 14 Fremont Ross

Dec. 18 at Galion

Dec. 22 North Union

Dec. 23 Briggs

Dec. 30 Olentangy Orange

Jan. 2 at Marysville

Jan. 5 Fairbanks

Jan. 8 at Pleasant

Jan. 12 at Big Walnut

Jan. 16 Jonathan Alder

Jan. 21 River Valley

Jan. 23 at Buckeye Valley

Jan. 30 Galion

Feb. 1 at Fairbanks

Feb. 6 at North Union