Infographic: Girls basketball preview

Tiller-Trail Times

Senior post Bailey Stufflebeam battles for position with an Illinois Valley player during a home game last season. The two schools face each other in the season opener Friday at the Crosspoint Classic.

Head coach: Matthew Crume (12th year, 143-126)

Assistants: Laura Stufflebeam

2020-21: 9-14, 6-7 Skyline League (sixth) 

Top returners: Bailey Stufflebeam, sr. post; Riley Crume, jr., wing; Kaleigh Loiodici, jr., post/wing; Natalie Harris, soph., guard.

Key losses: Fionna Ketchem, Darlee Berard.

Others to watch: Keira Sawyer, sr. wing; Lyris Berlingeri, jr., wing.

Top newcomers: Emily Mazie, sr. post; Shyleen Duenas, fr., guard; Ruby Geiger, fr., wing.

Key dates:

  • First game: Friday, 2 p.m. vs. Illinois Valley at the Crosspoint Classic, Klamath Falls.
  • Home opener: Dec. 29 vs. Perrydale.
  • Skyline League opener: Jan. 6 at Powers 
  • Rivalry game: Jan. 21 at Yoncalla

Notes:

  • Stufflebeam is a four-year starter and was on the 2019-20 team that reached the second round of the 1A state playoffs.
  • Mazie is a transfer from Crescent Valley in Corvallis.
  • The Wolves will face each league opponent only once this season. Myrtle Point is new to the Skyline League.