Suffolk IV girls basketball team-by-team outlook
Eastport-South Manor girls varsity head coach Steve Giacolone talks to Casey Travers during a timeout as he gets his 300th career win in a home game against East Islip on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
EAST ISLIP REDMEN
Last season: 5-11
Coach: Eugeneia Quinn
KEY PLAYERS
Hannah Calarco G 5-8 Jr.; Meghan Garnett F 5-10 Soph.; Gia Gremeaux G 5-8 Jr.; Jessica Peluso F 5-10 Fr.; Kira Rumfola G/F 5-8 Soph.
ABOUT THE REDMEN: Gremeaux is a do-it-all scorer who can shoot from distance and get to the rim.
EASTPORT-S. MANOR SHARKS
Last season: 18-2
Coach: Steve Giacolone
KEY PLAYERS
Bella Arato F 5-7 Jr.; Alexandra Giacolone G 5-4 Jr.; Meghan Henderson F 5-6 Sr.; Bryanna Lydell G/F 5-6 Sr.; Casey Travers G/F 5-7 Sr.
ABOUT THE SHARKS: Lost three starters but returns Travers, a tenacious defender and above-average scorer and passer.
HARBORFIELDS TORNADOES
Last season: 15-5
Coach: Meaghan Smith
KEY PLAYERS
Celia Argiriou PG 5-2 Sr.; Colleen Dwyer G/F 5-5 Sr.; Claire Mergenthaler F 5-10 Sr.; Olivia Seligmann F/G 5-6 Sr.; Hallie Simkins F 5-10 Sr.
ABOUT THE TORNADOES: A new coaching staff brings a fast style of play, but this team’s experience could yield success.
HAUPPAUGE EAGLES
Last season: 17-6
Coach: Jamie Edson
KEY PLAYERS
Giuliana Abruscata G 5-9 Jr.; Kayla Bullard G 5-9 Jr.; Jamie Devine G 5-10 Soph.; Nicole Petrocelli F 5-10 Soph.; Lauren Romito F 6-3 Sr.
ABOUT THE EAGLES: The defending county champions return several key players, including Romito, a dynamic post presence.
HALF HOLLOW HILLS WEST COLTS
Last season: 12-9
Coach: Bryan Dugan
KEY PLAYERS
Charlotte Anton F 5-10 Jr.; Carly Bloom F 5-8 Jr.; Alexa Hinke G 5-6 Soph.; Kayla Robertson G 5-9 Sr.; Emily Ross G 5-6 Jr.
ABOUT THE COLTS: Return four starters, led by Robertson, who hope to bring the Colts to their fourth straight playoff appearance.
ISLIP BUCCANEERS
Last season: 3-17
Coach: Collin Smith
KEY PLAYERS
Genai Martinez G/F 5-7 Jr.; Kaeli McAnally G 5-5 Fr.; Reagan Mullins G 5-2 Sr.; Kelsey Scheidel F/C 5-7 Jr.; Kristen Scheidel G/F 5-6 Jr.
ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS: A young team that Smith hopes will give the league’s top competition a run.
KINGS PARK KINGSMEN
Last season: 19-3
Coach: Tom Edmundson
KEY PLAYERS
Meghan Bossert F 5-10 Fr.; Isabella Buffa F 5-8 Sr.; Sam Hogan PG 5-5 Sr. Haley Jette G 5-9 Sr.; Leighann Perciballi G/F 5-9 Jr.
ABOUT THE KINGSMEN: Return four starters, including Iona soccer commit Hogan, and is poised for a playoff push.
ROCKY POINT EAGLES
Last season: 9-10
Coach: Scott Lindsay
KEY PLAYERS
Madison Gennaro G 5-4 Jr.; Emma Rose Hansen C 5-9 Soph.; Autumn Kinderman F 5-8 Jr.; Clare Levy G 5-4 Jr.; Sydney Stromayer G 5-5 Soph.
ABOUT THE EAGLES: Good team defense coupled with strong outside shooting have them confident.
WEST BABYLON EAGLES
Last season: 17-3
Coach: Dan Bachety
KEY PLAYERS
Kayla Downey G 5-6 Sr.; Delilah Doyle G 5-7 Sr.; Emily Heller F 5-7 Sr.; Caitlin McGuire F 5-7 Sr.; Olivia Vergano F 5-7 Soph.
ABOUT THE EAGLES: A new coach inherits an experienced team, helmed by McGuire, who scored 13.2 points per game.
