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R-P girls basketball team finished a game above .500 last season, and has the tools to do even better in 21-22

HEAD COACH

Rodney Walker, third season

ASSISTANT COACHES

Artis Williams, Katie Neel

2020-21 OVERALL RECORD

8-7, lost to Grand Haven in the opening round of districts.

RETURNING STARTERS

Sophia Hekkema, 5-9 junior who can play all five positions, averaged 12 points and 8 rebounds
Ariel Walker, 5-6 junior guard averaged 9 points per game.
Arrionna Williams, 5-4 senior shooting guard averaged 8 points

OTHER KEY RETURNERS

Kylee Warnus, 5-7 senior center
Brooklyn Tornes, 5-6 sophomore point guard

KEY NEWCOMERS

Ashlynn Anderson, 6-2 junior center
Irelyn Nikasch, 6-0 sophomore center
Malaina Peterson, 5-11 junior forward

ANTICIPATED TEAM STRENGHTS

The Rockets have some talented returning players who understand the system and will give the team an edge.

ANTICIPATED CHALLENGES

Overall the Rockets will be younger this year, and the new player will need tome to learn the system and establish their roles.

CONFERENCE FAVORITE

Coach Walker things the O-K Green will be very balanced this season and several teams will have a chance to win the title.

FIRST GAME

Friday Dec. 3 at home against Spring Lake

COACH QUOTE

“I think we will have a special team this season once we establish our team chemistry and are healthy.”- Rodney Walker