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November 20, 2008

Milford girls look to regain top spot

By ERIC AHLQVIST
Cooperstown Crier

For the first time in five seasons, the Milford girls basketball team did not play in the Tri-Valley Championship Game last year.

While the pieces seem to be there for a return trip this season, which begins Monday, the Lady Wildcats will have to earn it in a very tough Tri-Valley East division. Cherry Valley-Springfield not only won the East last year, but also went on to win a Tri-Valley title and advance all the way to the Section Four Class D championship game. They return most of that team, and Schenevus also appears to have a strong team this year.

``You can’t really base much on what we did in the past except for the fact we’re usually pretty competitive and want to get back to the championship game,’’ said Milford head coach Jim Weir. ``If everything comes together, we’ll have a shot.’’

Milford returns three starters, including junior Chandler Prouty, already beginning her fifth varsity season. Prouty averaged double figures in both points (12.1) and rebounds (11.6) last year and is on pace to become the next 1,000-point scorer at Milford. ``She’s stronger and more confident this year and has looked very good in practice,’’ Weir said. ``She should have a good season for us.’’

Joining Prouty underneath is Mariah Coville, who averaged eight points and six rebounds last year while also leading the team in blocked shots.

``I think Mariah will play more under control this year,’’ Weir said. ``She tried to block everything in the gym last year and sometimes that led to foul trouble. I think she has a better understanding of the game now.’’

Senior point guard Emily Brigham is the third returning starter and averaged six points and led the team in assists and was named Co-MVP of the team along with Prouty after last year’s 13-8 season.

Brigham and freshman newcomers Avalon Ward and Krista Krol are all outside shooting threats, Weir added.

``They all should be able to get some good looks because we have two good inside players teams will have to worry about,’’ he said.

Milford opens the season Monday as hosts of the Anton Remy Tournament.

They play Family School in one first round game at 7 p.m. with Stamford and Sharon Springs meeting in the other first round game at 5:30 p.m. The consolation and championship games will be Tuesday.

Milford will also play in the Cooperstown Tournament Dec. 5 and 6, and the Stamford Tournament Dec. 29 and 30.

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