2017-18 Bishop Gorman Girls Basketball Capsule

BISHOP GORMAN

Head coach: Kevin Nixon, second season

2016-17 record: 21-7 (10-2 Southwest, second)

Returning letter winners (starters): Nine (three)

Top players: G/F Georgia Ohiaeri (Jr.), G Shaira Young (Jr.), G Caira Young (Jr.), F Olivia Smith (Jr.)

Outlook: Many teams would kill for a 20-plus win season and a spot in the region semifinals. For the Gaels, last year was a bit of a down year.

But with nine returning letter winners, they’re looking to climb right back to the top of the mountain.

Shaira Young (10 points per game, 2.5 assists per game), Caira Young (10 ppg), Ohiaeri (9 ppg, 7 rpg) and Smith (5 ppg, 5 rpg) are chief among the returnees.

“As sophomores last year, Georgia Ohiaeri and Shaira Young started every game and are expected to bring much needed experience to the Gaels,” Nixon said. “Senior Lauren Solomon and junior Caira Young are prolific outside shooters and should bring a scoring punch to the offense. Sophomores Bentleigh Hoskins and Vegas Camacho will provide defensive intensity, along with junior Olivia Smith.

“This year’s team will be much improved.”