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McDowell Lady Titans Basketball Preview

Opportunity Awaits: McDowell Lady Titans continue to grow as season nears

Dan Crawley
Nov 14, 2023
Nov 14, 2023 Updated Dec 18, 2024
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Lady Titans.jpeg — The 2023-24 McDowell Lady Titans varsity basketball team is (front row, left to right) Kimora Stewart, Kensly Stewart, Maris Suttles, Abby Wyatt, Emma Washburn, Trinity Phillips, Alexa Cardenas (second row), head coach Zack McCartha, team manager Addie Staton, Payton Carter, Sanai Corpening, Khloe Joyner, Kinsley McKinney, Clara McCartha, Sage Young, assistant coach Shawna Lytle and assistant coach Cheyenne Rivas.
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The past two seasons for the McDowell Lady Titans have been very intriguing to watch on the hardwood. What started as a total rebuild for this proud girls program and third-year head coach Zack McCartha turned into increased confidence and production last year. And as we get ready to begin a new season, there is a sense of optimism about the program that we haven’t seen in a while. A sense that this group could be ready to take the next step toward being a conference championship contender.

McDowell Lady Titans guard Kensly Stewart goes up for a lay-up during a game last season. Stewart was the leading scorer a season ago (10.9 ppg) for a McDowell squad that finished 16-10. Stewart was also an All-MAC and All-District second team selection.
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Junior guard Sage Young returns for her third season on the McDowell Lady Titans varsity roster. Young (7.9 ppg) was a second team all-conference and all-district selection.
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