Ron Harpin<\/a>.<\/p>\nThere\u2019s really only one message from first-year head coach Alicia Main to the Douglas High School girls basketball team: everything is earned, not given.<\/p>\n
Outside of voting on captains, Main maintains that playing time will be awarded for effort in practice.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhoever works hard in practice that week,\u201d said Main. \u201cIt might be different. \u2026 We have a big squad (16 players). They\u2019ve all earned the right to be there, but they haven\u2019t earned the right to play.\u201d<\/p>\n
ROSTER AND CAPTAINS<\/p>\n
Douglas opened the season with a convincing win over Hug (56-25) in Minden.<\/p>\n
The Tigers have three captains: Hailee Koontz, Grace Strabala and freshman Kimber David.<\/p>\n
Main said David \u201cleads by example. She is the first one in the gym and the last one to leave. \u2026 I expect a lot out of her.\u201d<\/p>\n
David led the team in scoring against the Hawks with 16 points, adding 10 rebounds.<\/p>\n
For Koontz and Strabala, the expectations are to rally the team whenever possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cI expect them to lead and bring them along,\u201d said Main.<\/p>\n
Sophomore Devany Sheridan dropped 15 points against Hug.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe like those little pit bulls,\u201d Main said of Sheridan.<\/p>\n
Seniors Maddelyn Laney, Sequoia Ellison, Jemmiah Pitts and Kaylie Minder all took the floor against the Hawks.<\/p>\n
Junior Joy Palmer, and sophomores Jayda Yarrow and Bryani Ono help round out the roster.<\/p>\n
The Tigers\u2019 team speed will allow them to play aggressive defense, aiming for passing lanes with active hands. In total, Douglas swiped 28 steals against Hug.<\/p>\n
Douglas will compete in the Sierra League alongside Carson, Damonte Ranch, Galena and Bishop Manogue. The top three teams, of the five in the Sierra League, will qualify for the regional postseason.<\/p>\n
The Tigers will be at home Thursday, Friday and Dec. 18.<\/p>\n
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