2017-2018 Delphos Jefferson Girls Basketball Preview
School: Delphos Jefferson
Conference: NWC Division: IV
Head Coach: Dave Hoffman
Years at School: 36th Overall Record: 451-322
2016-2017 Record: 11-12 (6-2 in NWC)
2016-2017 Tournament Result: Lost to Tinora in Sectional Semifinal
Returning Letterwinners:
G Devyn Carder (Sr.)
G Macy Wallace (Sr.)
F Sarah Miller (Sr.)
F Alli McClurg (Jr.)
F Michelle Rode (Jr.)
G Addy Stewart (So.)
Coach’s Comments: “The Wildcats are coming off an 11–12 season. The Lady Cats do have an experienced lineup with four seniors who are expected to provide leadership for this year’s team. Jefferson will not have the overall height but will look to be aggressive on defense and capitalize on turnover scoring opportunities. The Lady Cats will still utilize the press and aggressive play to force an up-tempo game by utilizing a pressing and trapping defense. The returning Lady Cats provided a 42-point scoring average per game last year and hope to improve on this with the contribution of the younger players.
The Lady Cats scored 52 points per game while giving up 51 per game during the 2016-17 season. Hopefully, we can continue to improve on the defensive end and maintain the offensive output while reducing our turnovers. We also shot 39% on the season and look to improve in this area also.
With 20 players on the roster this season, we hope to get more consistency and have more competition on the team. Depth will hopefully be a strong point and gaining experience for the younger players while contributing support at the varsity level.
Columbus Grove, last year’s NWC Champs, Bluffton, and Crestview look to be the leaders in the NWC. The non-league schedule includes Ottoville, Kalida, New Bremen, and Shawnee who are looking at having strong programs this year.