HEAD COACH
Sarah Knuth, first full season as varsity head coach. Coached at the junior varsity level last season for North Muskegon before taking over the varsity team late last year.

ASSISTANT COACHES
Kristen Carlson, Joe Young (JV coach).

2021-22 OVERALL RECORD
The Norse posted a 4-18 overall record and lost to Western Michigan Christian in the Division 3 district semifinals.

2021-22 CONFERENCE RECORD
The Norse were 0-14 in West Michigan Conference play last season.

RETURNING STARTERS
Francine Vinson, 5-11 senior forward/center
Allie Jensen, 5-9 junior guard/forward

North Muskegon’s Allie Jensen goes for an off-balance layup in a game last season. Photo/Jeremy Clark

OTHER KEY RETURNERS
Georgia Skujins, 5-9 senior forward/center, 3.4 rebounds per game last season.
Lucy Fricki, 5-6 senior guard/forward
Kaylee Martin, 5-4 sophomore point guard
Grace Philpot, 5-1 junior guard

KEY NEWCOMERS
Emma Buchmiller, 5-4 freshman guard/forward
Marilyn Gaston, 5-7 junior post player
Lauren Dahlquist, 5-0 junior guard
Layla Hurst, 5-6 junior forward
Abbie Wiegers, 5-6 junior guard/forward
Stine Hansen, 5-6 senior post

ANTICIPATED TEAM STRENGTHS
North Muskegon has a group of girls who will take care of each other,  strive to get better and have a fun season.

ANTICIPATED TEAM CHALLENGES
The Norse are starting out fresh with a new coach and a new culture and will be working on fundamentals.

CONFERENCE FAVORITES
Coach Knuth feels that Hart will have a solid season once again and Whitehall will also be tough. Mason County Central will also make some noise in a newly formed Rivers Division of the West Michigan Conference.

FIRST GAME
Tuesday, Nov. 29 at home against Muskegon Catholic Central.

COACH QUOTE
“This season will be as good as we make it to be. I believe in these kids and in their work ethic and their drive to get better as a team as the season progresses.” – Sarah Knuth