Honestly, this has been a great team/ balanced effort all the way around! This squad is small, tallest player is 6’0, but really quick. They are very unselfish. They move the ball very well, very aggressive on defense, and they can shoot the 3. Most importantly, they are all out there having fun.
The coaching staff does a great job with keeping them balanced. They don’t put emphasis on just one or two players. They are allowing the players to make mistakes. And when they do, they talk them through it. The coaches believe in and trust these girls. Because of this, these girls are playing with confidence, and it shows.
Sierra won MVP in last week’s Mission tournament, with Zahria Hendrix, Jahnay Anderson, and Leilani Concrease receiving All Tournament. In this tournament Daisha Abdelkader took home the MVP, and All Tournament went to Jahnay Anderson and Jasmine Kong.
This just goes to show you how much talent they have and how everyone has the opportunity to showcase their talent. And, you would think they all took home MVP/All Tournament the way they celebrate their teammates.
The parents are great too, as almost every player has their parents/family members in the stands. The vibe is very positive. We’re all cheering for all the girls, genuinely want them all to succeed. The crowd in Merced last night was brutal! The support of parents has definitely been a contributing factor in the success of this team thus far.
DVC broke 2 records in the Pepsi Classic. In their win over Merritt, they broke the record for the most points scored in a half with 68. And they broke the record for the most points scored in the 3 game tournament with 291. Believe me when I say, this team is exciting to watch! ❤️
