Savanna High School Girls Basketball Season Preview

The 2019-2020 season for the Savanna High School women's basketball team is set to be a memorable one. With a talented group of returners and promising new players, this team is ready to make their mark in their conference. To give fans and supporters a closer look at what they can expect from the team this season, we spoke to coach Ramez Michail about his thoughts on the team and its potential. Coach Michail is optimistic about the team's chances this season, intending to "grow together" and make a strong run. He believes that their experience as a team will be a key advantage, especially with their top returning players. When asked about the top returning players from last season, Coach Michail pointed out a few standouts. Dyanna Cruz, Camaila Carigma, Scarlett Valentin, Sofia Gonzalez, and Ashley Zarate are all back this year and are expected to be "key pieces" in the team's success. These players bring a variety of skills and qualities to the team, making them special in their ways. For new players, the coach predicts that Dyanna, Scarlett, and Ashley will have an immediate impact on the team. However, he also mentioned freshmen Emma and Natalia, who will bring "great energy, defense, and hustle" to the team in their debut season. The team's captains are instrumental in creating team chemistry and camaraderie, and Coach Michail emphasized the importance of players who can lead by example. He mentioned that the captains this season are great listeners and are willing to put in the extra work to bring the team together. Motivation is a crucial aspect of sports, and Coach Michail believes it is primarily up to the players to push themselves to their full potential. However, the team engages in bonding activities and events to foster a strong connection among the players. It is this bond that will drive them to push harder for the success of the team. The coach also spoke about the biggest challenges the team has faced in preparing for this season. He shared that they focus on the big picture and remind the players to think about where they want to be in the future. This mentality helps them to stay motivated and put in daily efforts towards their goals. Regarding their schedule, Coach Michail believes that it looks good, with a lot of strong teams in the surrounding area. They have been preparing for each game individually and focusing on one game at a time.