New Year’s Day is still a few weeks away but the Big Sandy Lady Pioneers have already turned the page and are looking to a fresh start.
First-year head coach Pete Jerrel enters with some familiarity with many of his players, having coached them as junior high ballers. Jerrel has also previously been an assistant coach for the varsity boys.
“There’s some good athletes on the team … a whole pile of them that can get up and down the floor,” he said.
The Pioneers will need to make the most of their athleticism to compete in a strong 9C district. A disappointing 2-win season a year ago leaves plent...