HEAD COACH
Paris Thomas is entering her third year as the head coach for Muskegon.
ASSISTANT COACHES
Obra Coleman and Kaelee Cook
2020-21 OVERALL RECORD
10-9, lost to Grand Rapids Union in district semifinals
2020-21 CONFERENCE RECORD
10-4, tied for 2nd in the O-K Green
[1]RETURNING STARTERS
McKynna Sims, 5-4 senior, is an energetic guard for Muskegon
Iyanna Brooks, 5-8 senior forward/center, is quick, tough and a good rebounder
Layla Harris, 5-6 senior forward, plays tough defense and is a threat in the post
[2]OTHER KEY RETURNEES
Kamya Anderson, 5-2 junior guard, will move into a starting role this year
Jamya Robinson, 6-0 senior guard/forward, will be a key player after recovering from an injury last year
KEY NEWCOMERS
Alayna Hussey, 5-4 senior guard, transfer from Reeths-Puffer
BreAnna Gable-Jones, 5-5 freshman forward
BreAsia Gamble-Jones, freshman
PERCEIVED TEAM STRENGTHS
The Lady Reds will have a strong group of six seniors to lead the team. Thomas also expects to play good team defense this season.
[3]PERCEIVED TEAM CHALLENGES
Rebounding could be an area of concern for Muskegon, with the squad being a little undersized, Thomas said.
CONFERENCE FAVORITES
Along with her team, Thomas expects Mona Shores, Reeths-Puffer and Wyoming to be among the best in the O-K Green this season.
FIRST GAME
Muskegon opens at home against Kent City on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
COACH QUOTE
“We always want to work hard, that’s just basic Lady Reds basketball to outwork the opponents. We know that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard, so we want to be the team that puts talent and hard work at the forefront of our focus.”
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