WINTER PREVIEW-Seaside Girls Basketball
LEAGUE: Cowapa League (4A)
The league loses Rainier, which stayed at the 3A level and joined former Northwest and West Valley League teams in the newly-formed Lewis & Clark League where they will be a favorite. Yamhill-Carlton switches from the Valco League to the Cowapa League after a 3-20 season including an 0-5 record against Cowapa competition. Slightly less travel for the Gulls and considerably less competition.
HEAD COACH: Mike Jacobson (2nd yr, 17-11, 8th year overall, 133-62)
ASST COACH: Lindsay Robison (JV), Jennifer Glasson (JVA), Nikki Gascoigne (vol. asst.)
The Seagulls responded well to Jacobson's fast-paced, aggressive style--developed over a successful 6-year run at Knappa--to reach the second round of the state playoffs in 2005-06. The staff returns intact this season, but so do the top teams in the Cowapa League, while the Seagulls must make up for the loss of talented twins Brenna and Jenna Archibald.
2005 RECORD: 17-11 (6-4 Cowapa League 3rd)
LAST PLAYOFFS: lost at Douglas 63-42 in state 2nd round
LAST LEAGUE TITLE: 2000
LAST MISSED STATE TOURNAMENT: 2005
CURRENT COLLEGE/PRO ATHLETES:Jenna Archibald (Pacific volleyball/basketball), Brenna Archibald (Pacific Lutheran volleyball), Stephanie Chesnut (George Fox soccer)
KEY GRAUDUATES/LOSSES:Archibalds, Chesnut, Ellie Warmbrodt
RETURNING ALL-STARS: none
Jenna and Brenna Archibald have been matchup nightmares for the rest of the Cowapa League for three years with their size and athleticism and ability to play in the post and score from the outside and in transition. The impact of their loss will be most felt on the interior, where the Gulls will be somewhat thin and experienced, especially following the knee injury to returning senior Becca Weaver that will keep her out until at least mid-January if not the entire season.
RETURNING STARTERS: Ashley Mayfield (PG, So.), Marla Olstedt (W, Jr.)
RETURNING LETTERMEN: 8
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Lynzee Johnson (PG/W, Sr.), Tessa Pfund (P, Sr.)
The Gulls will still be able to play the agressive, trapping defense that is a hallmark of Mike Jacobson coached teams, thanks to an athletic pair of experienced guards in the backcourt. Ashley Mayfield is one of the emerging athletic stars in the Cowapa League. Still just a sophomore, Mayfield was the district champion in cross country and played with poise beyond her years as a freshman starter in '05-06. Mayfield can handle and score, but is a tough defender with her energy and wingspan. Combined with athletic junior Marla Olstedt, the Gulls should net plenty of steals, with Olstedt setting a team record for thefts in her sophomore season. She can give the Gulls a little bit of everything, including 3-pointers, rebounds and a strong finisher on the break. Johnson is not nearly as athletic as Mayfield and Olstedt, but is a heady player with a good handle with an improved outside shot. In the post, Pfund will combine with fellow senior Megan Macomb (P, 5-10, SR) and a pair of sophomores. The Gulls lack proven scoring punch at this position, but Pfund has had her moments and Macomb is very athletic! Alix Richardson saw some limited action in the paint last year and fellow soph Megan Potter (5-10) had a breakthrough volleyball season.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Becca Lent (P, 5-8, So.), Ellie Wiese PG/W, So.), Ashley Stinnett (PG/W, Jr.), Randie Falleur (P/W, Jr.), Natasha Adams (P, Sr.)
TEAM STRENGTHS: guard play
TEAM WEAKNESSES: lack of post experience, especially if Weaver can't return
TOP COWAPA CONTENDERS:SCAPPOOSE, Tillamook
TOP 4A CONTENDERS: GLADSTONE, Stayton
TOP COWAPA PLAYERS:STEPHANIE BEELER (TIL), Katie Smith (Sca), Molly Frogge (Sca)
TOP 4A PLAYERS: COURTNEY KREMER (STAYTON)
PROJECTED FINISH: contend with Astoria for third place, state berth
Coach Jacobson bemoans his lack of quality depth, but the Seagulls backcourt tandem of Mayfield and Olstedt should drive the Gulls into state playoff contention for the second consecutive year. It will be difficult for Seaside to gain ground on Scappoose and Tillamook after losing the Archibald twins, but if Pfund can play with confidence and young post players Richardson and Potter show they are ready for extended varsity minutes, the Gulls should be able to contend for a higher spot in the league standings. Any more injuries or attrition could potentially be devastating and Seaside must play smart defensively without sacrificing effort to stay out of foul trouble. Astoria has improved, but has had difficulty matching up with Seaside. Look for the Gulls to hold their ground in what should be some good Cowapa League battles.
COACH JACOBSON SAYS:"Ashley is only a sophomore and Marla is a junior coming off her first full year of varsity. They'll be our strong suit offensively and defensively. They are going to be tough for teams to handle."
"We should be in the top three. I think us and Astoria will be right there in that third spot. I imagine Tillamook and Scappoose will be the top teams in the league."
The league loses Rainier, which stayed at the 3A level and joined former Northwest and West Valley League teams in the newly-formed Lewis & Clark League where they will be a favorite. Yamhill-Carlton switches from the Valco League to the Cowapa League after a 3-20 season including an 0-5 record against Cowapa competition. Slightly less travel for the Gulls and considerably less competition.
HEAD COACH: Mike Jacobson (2nd yr, 17-11, 8th year overall, 133-62)
ASST COACH: Lindsay Robison (JV), Jennifer Glasson (JVA), Nikki Gascoigne (vol. asst.)
The Seagulls responded well to Jacobson's fast-paced, aggressive style--developed over a successful 6-year run at Knappa--to reach the second round of the state playoffs in 2005-06. The staff returns intact this season, but so do the top teams in the Cowapa League, while the Seagulls must make up for the loss of talented twins Brenna and Jenna Archibald.
2005 RECORD: 17-11 (6-4 Cowapa League 3rd)
LAST PLAYOFFS: lost at Douglas 63-42 in state 2nd round
LAST LEAGUE TITLE: 2000
LAST MISSED STATE TOURNAMENT: 2005
CURRENT COLLEGE/PRO ATHLETES:Jenna Archibald (Pacific volleyball/basketball), Brenna Archibald (Pacific Lutheran volleyball), Stephanie Chesnut (George Fox soccer)
KEY GRAUDUATES/LOSSES:Archibalds, Chesnut, Ellie Warmbrodt
RETURNING ALL-STARS: none
Jenna and Brenna Archibald have been matchup nightmares for the rest of the Cowapa League for three years with their size and athleticism and ability to play in the post and score from the outside and in transition. The impact of their loss will be most felt on the interior, where the Gulls will be somewhat thin and experienced, especially following the knee injury to returning senior Becca Weaver that will keep her out until at least mid-January if not the entire season.
RETURNING STARTERS: Ashley Mayfield (PG, So.), Marla Olstedt (W, Jr.)
RETURNING LETTERMEN: 8
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Lynzee Johnson (PG/W, Sr.), Tessa Pfund (P, Sr.)
The Gulls will still be able to play the agressive, trapping defense that is a hallmark of Mike Jacobson coached teams, thanks to an athletic pair of experienced guards in the backcourt. Ashley Mayfield is one of the emerging athletic stars in the Cowapa League. Still just a sophomore, Mayfield was the district champion in cross country and played with poise beyond her years as a freshman starter in '05-06. Mayfield can handle and score, but is a tough defender with her energy and wingspan. Combined with athletic junior Marla Olstedt, the Gulls should net plenty of steals, with Olstedt setting a team record for thefts in her sophomore season. She can give the Gulls a little bit of everything, including 3-pointers, rebounds and a strong finisher on the break. Johnson is not nearly as athletic as Mayfield and Olstedt, but is a heady player with a good handle with an improved outside shot. In the post, Pfund will combine with fellow senior Megan Macomb (P, 5-10, SR) and a pair of sophomores. The Gulls lack proven scoring punch at this position, but Pfund has had her moments and Macomb is very athletic! Alix Richardson saw some limited action in the paint last year and fellow soph Megan Potter (5-10) had a breakthrough volleyball season.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Becca Lent (P, 5-8, So.), Ellie Wiese PG/W, So.), Ashley Stinnett (PG/W, Jr.), Randie Falleur (P/W, Jr.), Natasha Adams (P, Sr.)
TEAM STRENGTHS: guard play
TEAM WEAKNESSES: lack of post experience, especially if Weaver can't return
TOP COWAPA CONTENDERS:SCAPPOOSE, Tillamook
TOP 4A CONTENDERS: GLADSTONE, Stayton
TOP COWAPA PLAYERS:STEPHANIE BEELER (TIL), Katie Smith (Sca), Molly Frogge (Sca)
TOP 4A PLAYERS: COURTNEY KREMER (STAYTON)
PROJECTED FINISH: contend with Astoria for third place, state berth
Coach Jacobson bemoans his lack of quality depth, but the Seagulls backcourt tandem of Mayfield and Olstedt should drive the Gulls into state playoff contention for the second consecutive year. It will be difficult for Seaside to gain ground on Scappoose and Tillamook after losing the Archibald twins, but if Pfund can play with confidence and young post players Richardson and Potter show they are ready for extended varsity minutes, the Gulls should be able to contend for a higher spot in the league standings. Any more injuries or attrition could potentially be devastating and Seaside must play smart defensively without sacrificing effort to stay out of foul trouble. Astoria has improved, but has had difficulty matching up with Seaside. Look for the Gulls to hold their ground in what should be some good Cowapa League battles.
COACH JACOBSON SAYS:"Ashley is only a sophomore and Marla is a junior coming off her first full year of varsity. They'll be our strong suit offensively and defensively. They are going to be tough for teams to handle."
"We should be in the top three. I think us and Astoria will be right there in that third spot. I imagine Tillamook and Scappoose will be the top teams in the league."
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