Mannford girls basketball enters the season with experienced senior leaders and a large sophomore group preparing to fill important roles. Head coach Nathan Reed sees a combination capable of remaining competitive after a 17-10 campaign. The challenge will be connecting the returning upperclassmen with younger players who are still developing their responsibilities within the lineup.
Addison Pehrson (5-11, Sr.) provides an established starting point. She has already reached 1,000 career points, giving Mannford an experienced scorer as she prepares for her final season. Reed describes her as a complete player whose athletic ability helps distinguish her contributions. Pehrson is also a three-time state qualifier in track, reflecting an athletic background that extends beyond basketball. Her preparation for the upcoming season has included working to help both herself and her teammates improve. That approach gives Mannford a senior whose role includes contributing directly and setting an example for the group around her.
Adley Elliott (5-11, Sr.) adds another experienced contributor at forward. Reed is encouraged by the progress she has made over the past three years and says she played well throughout the summer. He expects her to be a significant contributor and leader as Mannford works toward its goals.
Jayden Caruthers (5-7, Sr.) completes the senior group as a guard. Together, those three seniors give Mannford upperclassmen in different roles as the coaching staff determines how best to use the developing roster.
Marin Chapman (5-6, Jr.) provides another guard option. The sophomore backcourt group includes Ashlyn Elliott (5-6, So.), Bella Gilbert (5-6, So.), Ella Maxville (5-7, So.), Alyssa McCrackin (5-8, So.), and Jenna Jenkins (5-1, So.). Their progress will help determine the depth available around the senior contributors.
Kaedeyence Legare (6-0, So.) adds size at forward, while Maddie Wenzel (5-6, So.) is listed at guard and forward. Those different positional options give Reed several players to evaluate as the team establishes its combinations.
Reed is assisted by Carrie Pehrson and Kyleigh Leverich.
