Chaos. The goal of West High coach BJ Mayer this season is to create disorder and panic on the court as they try to improve on their 16-6 season and sub-state appearance of a year ago, while replacing roughly 60% of their offense.
“We want to create a tempo that's chaotic and crazy to get other teams out of their element...we want to wear teams down," says Mayer.
Mayer hopes a more upbeat offensive style combined with a high pressure defense will upset their opponents game plans and force them into mistakes.
The coach will look to seniors Kristin Fomon, Reed Mackenzie, and Courtney Fritz to provide leadership and help overcome the loss of the two top scorers from a season ago. Even though the group averaged only 14.6 points per game last season there is still optimism especially about Fomon’s chance to improve her play.
Kristin is a good shooter, but struggled last year to find her stroke. Hopefully she has a more productive season shooting the ball this year,” Mayer relayed.
Height and size will be the biggest obstacles the Trojans face this season with their tallest player listed at only 5’10. The team will combat this with their new style of play that will differ from last season’s emphasis on post play and result in more jump shots and 3-point opportunities.
“It is very important to get off to a good start and give our young players some confidence,” voiced Mayer.
The Trojans will begin their season against Fairfield on November 24 as begin Mississippi Valley Conference play on December 1 against Dubuque Wahlert.
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