Scouting Christian Liberty girls basketball

Christian Liberty

Coach: Steve Rowland (third season)

Last year's record: 8-17, 1-8

Graduated players: Amy Farmer

Returning players: Brittany Negron (6-2 Sr. C), Annie Salsgiver (5-7 Sr. G), Sara Elleson (5-3 Sr. G), Holly Swiderek (5-5 Sr. G), Jayna Rowland (5-7 Jr. G), Carly Baric (5-9 Jr. F), Karen Marsh (5-7 Jr. F), Nicole Leahy (5-5 Jr. G)

Newcomer: Rachel Sotomayor (5-5 Jr. G)

Outlook: The Chargers graduated one player from last season and all the starters are back. “We had a great summer league which we won,” said Rowland, who is assisted by girls volleyball coach Natalie Salsgiver and Colleen Sullivan. “The girls were really focused last summer and put a lot of time working in the weight room. We are probably are in the best shape we've been in since I took over the girls program.” Negron, Salsgiver, Elleson will be key players. Swiderek is the Chargers' toughest defender. “And Jayna Rowland is without question one of our best shooters,” the coach said. “I'm looking forward to the season. We've got a tough schedule this year. Our conference is tough and we need to play up in order to compete at a higher level.”