Upward trajectory: Lady Titans looking for significant improvements

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McDowell Lady Titans senior Peyton McPeters receives a pass in the post during a recent practice. The Lady Titans open the season Friday on the road at Tuscola.
Josh Davis photos, blueridgesportsphotography.com

Dan Crawley

Success never comes in a straight line. It’s never an easy path to the top and it won’t be simple. There will be some bumps in the road but for us our goal is to get better one day, one practice and one game at a time.

Lady Titans sophomore Sage Young drives to the basket during a recent practice.

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