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Writer's pictureJonathan Michel

2024 Girls Basketball Preview: One year older, Heyworth primed as candidate to compete near the top of the HOIC


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Heyworth's Lacy Gerike shoots the ball. Photo provided.

Heyworth’s win-loss record from last season may not have looked the prettiest, but don’t mistake the Hornets for a team that didn’t compete. After suffering 11 single-digit losses a year ago with many coming against the Heart of Illinois Conference’s best teams, the Hornets will rely on an experienced core to turn those close defeats into victories.


Leading the way for Heyworth is last year’s scoring leader in the HOIC, Kyra Denning, who will be complimented by fellow guards Ava Riddle, Danielle Strunk and freshman breakout candidate Grace Hartwig.


Hear from head coach Jay Lawler and get to know about this year’s Heyworth team in their season preview:


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