This year’s edition of the Fishers girls basketball team will feature many new faces, but there will also be two familiar players on the Tigers team.
The Smith twins, juniors Hailey and Olivia, are both back for Fishers this season. Coach Lauren Votaw said the Smiths, both third-year varsity players, will be the leaders of this year’s Tigers team, one that has no seniors and graduated several key players, including Indiana All-Star Katie Burton.
Fishers, of course, still has high standards after compiling a 40-7 record over the past two campaigns. But Votaw noted that the Tigers “will be very inexperienced,” as the Smiths are the only returning players who averaged more than six minutes per game last year.
“The Tigers will look to use athleticism and speed to find advantages on both ends of the floor,” said Votaw.
Both of the Smith twins, each 5-9 forwards, became solid scorers and were tough on the boards last year. Hailey averaged 8.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, in addition to 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals per contest. Olivia contributed 8.0 points and 5.5 rebounds, along with 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game.
Two other players saw some varsity action last season, junior Karina Scott and sophomore Joirdyn Smith. Other newcomers to look out for include junior Alycia Triplett and sophomores Talia Harris, Kate Thomas and Morgan Roberts.
The Tigers begin their season on Saturday by hosting their Fishers Classic. The Tigers play Center Grove in a morning game and Ben Davis that evening.
VARSITY ROSTER
Juniors: Grace Fisher, Karina Scott, Hailey Smith, Olivia Smith, Alycia Triplett.
Sophomores: Talia Harris, Julia Munkholm, Morgan Roberts, Joirdyn Smith, Kate Thomas.
Freshmen: Ava Carter, Allison Scheu.
JUNIOR VARSITY ROSTER
Sophomores: Ryleigh Gee, Julia Munkholm.
Freshmen: Olivia Brookshire, Ady Bushyeager, Ava Carter, Nevaeh Dickman, Morgan Feagan, Aubree Honeman, Allison Scheu, Jenna Stahl.
SILVER ROSTER
Sophomore: Ryleigh Gee.
Freshmen: Sloan Bass, Madilyn Bock, Cadence Brinker, Ady Bushyeager, Amy Cooke, Josey Dawson, Ashley Doty, Morgan Feagan, Aubree Honeman, Kaylee Sickles, Brionna Triplett.