WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON TIPS OFF
NOVEMBER 1
The Abraham Baldwin College Fillies
will tip off this year’s basketball season against St. Pete in
Julie Conner, the women’s basketball
coach at ABAC, said she and her players are looking forward to the new season.
The Fillies claimed the
“Our team consists of four players
who are returning from last year’s state championship team, five players who
transferred to ABAC from other schools, and three freshmen,” Conner said. “The
nine sophomores have a lot of experience, and the freshmen players are coming
on really strong.
“They are a very talented group, and
I am pleased with how they are coming together as a team. We also have a great
assistant coach, Jamie Childs, and the players really relate to her.”
Conner said she expects several of
her sophomore players to go on to play at four-year schools. Two players from
last year’s team, Freda Cherry and Jasmin Lee, are now playing at four-year
schools and are doing well. Cherry attends
Conner believes the team is prepared
to be very competitive. She said that will be very important this year since
the Fillies host the
“We have a great schedule,” Conner
said. “There are a few teams that may be tough to play, but overall, I feel the
competition is pretty well balanced. I feel confident about the season, and I
am eager to get started. Hosting a tournament is really exciting, and one of
our goals is to get the best seeding for the conference tournament.
“I really appreciate all the support
women’s basketball has received. This is my third year as coach, and we are
really starting to build a successful women’s basketball program at ABAC. I feel we are gaining respect, and it’s great
that people are calling about recruits. I encourage everyone--faculty, staff,
students, and members of the community--to come to the games. It’s a great way
to spend an evening, and there is never a dull moment.”
The Fillies’ first home game is on
Nov. 25 at
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