Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
Basketball season is upon us and the teams around county are raring to hit the court and showcase their skills. The Lytle Lady Pirates are itching to hit the hardwood this season and display the intensity and dedication they have on both sides of the ball.
Head coach Lori Wilson said the team will be exciting to watch this season. Wilson hopes to get into transition as often as possible but in the half court wants to play inside out basketball off the pick and roll.
“We will be screening and rolling and looking for our outside shooting,” Wilson said. “In the beginning we will try a little of everything and see what best suits the team.”
This season, Wilson said she wants to be a lot more aggressive on the defensive side of the ball in order to create more scoring opportunities on offense.
“We do not have a lot of size so we need to create turnovers on our opponents,” Wilson said.
The Lady Pirates will be on the younger side this year, but Wilson is optimistic that they will mature into their roles on the court during a tough preseason.
“We will be a young team with only two juniors, three sophomores, five freshmen,” Wilson said. “Many of the freshmen will have to take on starting roles, I am excited to watch this team grow as the season progresses.”
The Lady Pirates will have their first scrimmage on Tuesday, Nov. 4 against Pleasanton and on Saturday, Nov. 8 will play Marion High School at 11 a.m.
The Lytle Lady Pirates roster: #5 Lila Cortinas, #11 Mia Rollins, #15 Haylee Ward, #20 Zabella Garza, #21 Lilliana Gallegoes, #22 Landynn Guzman, #23 Loudyn Perez, #24 Gia Garza, #32 Aaliyah Rodriguez, #22 Cayleigh Smith