TEAM MEMBERS

Lauren Briney #50

Springfield St. Agnes Middle School
Class 2016
5'10"
Forward

Lauren is joining us for the first time. Lauren has played for the one of the other Predators teams the past two season and we look forward to having her with us this season. Lauren always plays hard and is a ferocious rebounder. We are going to be working with Lauren on some of the other skills to help her be a more rounded player.

Ashley Brown #00

Springfield Lincoln Magnet Middle School
Class 2016
5'5"
Guard

This is Ashley's fourth year with the Predators. Ashley has stepped up her game on the offensive end as she now a consistent threat from 15 feet. Ashley continues to play hard and is a solid leader on the team

Lexie Clark #1

Sherman Elementary School - Williamsville School District
Class 2016
5'2"
Guard

Favorite Athlete: Tracy McGrady
Other Sports/Interests: Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, and hanging out with friends
Most Memorable Moment: Playing up a division at Nationals and still getting second

This is Lexie's fourth year as a Predator. Lexie is a competitor and always willing to work on her weaknesses. Lexie has improved her shooting and now is a regular threat from 15-20 ft.

Catie Costa #11

Springfield St. Agnes Middle School
Class 2016
5'2"
Guard

Favorite Athlete: Kevin Garnett
Other Sports/Interests: Soccer, softball, photography
Most Memorable Moment: Getting to play in the post a few times last year

This is Catie's fourth year. Catie is a solid point guard that is asked to do a lot of the 'dirty work' on the team. She is a good defender and ball handler. Catie has improved her jump shot and we expect her to contribute regularly from outside.

Booklyn Crum #23

Springfield Grant Middle School
Class 2016
5'3"
Guard

Favorite Athlete: All my teammates
Other Sports/Interests: Soccer, Volleyball, Sewing, riding bike
Most Memorable Moment: Making left hand lay-ups and playing in the post

This is Brooklyn's fourth year with the Predators. Brooklyn greatly improved her left hand last season. Brooklyn is a solid defender with a knack for positioning herself correctly. Brooklyn is working on her jump shot and now contributes not only with assists, but the occasional jump shot as well.

Tosha Curtis #12

Springfield Grant Middle School
Class 2016
5'6"
Guard

Favorite Athlete: Candace Parker
Other Sports/Interests: Basketball, track, volleyball, soccer, softball, and playing the drums
Most Memorable Moment: Playing with the Predators

This is Tosha's second year with the team. Tosha had a tremendous middle school season and looks to add to that in the off-season. Tosha is a regular scorer and will be working hard to be just as strong on the defensive end. We look forward to seeing this growth.

Bree Ann Derhake #34

Springfield St. Agnes School
Class 2016
5'4"
Guard

Favorite Athlete: Monica Abbott
Other Sports/Interests: Volleyball, basketball, softball, track
Memorable Moment: Hanging out with friends.

This is Bree's fourth year with the Predators. Bree has become a good ball handler and a good shooter. Bree is continuing to improve herself on the defensive end. Bree is a natural athlete that is becoming an all-around basketball player.

Averi Gamble #3

Class 2016
6'0"
Center

Favorite Athlete: Rajon Rondo, Jenna Smith, Candace Parker
Other Sports/Interests: Basketball is my life, swimming, and volleyball
Memorable Moment: Every moment I was able to spend with my teammates.

This would have been Averi's third year, but she moved to the east coast. We hope Averi can come back for a tournament or two. Otherwise, we miss her and wish her good luck!

Janaiya Jones #24

Janaiya Jones #24Springfield Grant Middle School
Class 2016
5'8"
Forward

Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Other Sports/Interests: Volleyball, track

Janaiya is joining us for the first time. She is a hard worker and solid rebounder. Janiaya will be working on her defense, defensive positioning, and offensive skills. Janaiya improved tremendously over the past two years of middle school and we are expecting just as much growth with us this year.

Jillian Mulvany #10

Springfield Franklin Middle School
Class 2016
5'9"
Forward

Favorite Athlete: Jenna Smith, LeBron James
Other Sports/Interests: Piano, traveling
Most Memorable Moment: Too many to mention!!!!

This will be Jillian's fourth year with the Predators. Jillian is a happy-going individual that works really well within the team concepts. Jillian is a good shooter that is able to score around the basket and outside. She can be a physical defender and is one of our leading rebounders.

Chante Stonewall #21

Normal Kingsley
Class 2016
6'0"
Forward

Chante will be joining us for the first time this season. Chante is an outstanding athlete. She is lightning fast, can jump well, and is a great defender and shooter. She can score at will and shut down a teams best player. We have already seen some great things from her this season and expect more.

Elecia Thies #4

Beecher City Middle School
Class 2016
5'5"
Guard

Favorite Athlete: Candace Parker
Other Sports/Interests: Going to high school and college basketball games with my dad and grandpa, playing softball, watching movies, and eating Italian food.
Most Memorable Moment: Being told I made the team! Meeting girls that love the game of basketball as much as I do. Watching my team make it to the championship game at Nationals. Making great friends!!!

Elecia joined the Predators last season. Unfortunately after going 16-3 with her, she injured herself and missed the last portion of the season. Elecia is a gym rat. She is always working to improve herself on both ends of the floor. She is an outstanding shooter and a good ball-handler. We expect great things from her.