GIRLS’ BASKETBALL ‘94-’95: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE

MATER DEI

1993-94 RECORDS OVERALL LEAGUE 24-5 10-0

COACH RECORD AT SCHOOL Mary Hauser 24-5

RETURNING STARTERS YR. HGT. P Margaret Hollis Jr. 5-10 F Allison Luckey Jr. 5-4 G Michelle Meyers Sr. 5-10 F Melody Peterson Jr. 5-9 G

TOP RETURNERS YR. HGT. P Suzi Prchal Sr. 5-10 F

TOP NEWCOMERS YR. HGT. P Amy DeCinces Fr. 6-1 C Rhonda Gondringer Jr. 5-10 G Lori Hurlbut So. 5-7 G Charlene Mendoza So. 5-5 G Allysa Murray So. 5-7 G

OUTLOOK

There might not be a team in the county that’s as quick or has as many talented guards as the Monarchs. Peterson, a returning all-county player who possesses all the tools necessary to advance to the next level, must maintain a level head and play within the team structure. Gondringer, a transfer from La Quinta, drives well to the basket, and Luckey is also extremely talented. The guard talent will allow Mater Dei to take more chances on defense. But their Achilles’ heel is size--the Monarchs lack a true center--the only player as tall as 6-1 is DeCinces. Mater Dei should be playoff ready by getting some tough midseason competition; the Monarchs have scheduled games against Ventura Buena, which beat them in the Division I-A championship last year; two defending State champions, Brea-Olinda and Mission Hills Alemany, and Division II-A semifinalist Ocean View.

SCHEDULE

December 3 vs. Ocean View; 8-10 at San Diego Rancho Bernardo tournament; 15 vs. La Puente Bishop Amat; 22 at Rosary; 26-30 at Marina tournament.

January 5 at Dana Hills; 7 vs. Mission Hills Alemany; 10 at San Clemente; 12 vs. Trabuco Hills; 17 at Mission Viejo; 19 at Capistrano Valley; 21 at Brea-Olinda; 24 vs. San Clemente; 26 vs. Dana Hills; 28 at Ventura Buena.

February 2 at Trabuco Hills; 7 vs. Mission Viejo; 9 vs. Capistrano Valley.

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