Conference: 1A
Region: Tucson Northwest
Head Coach: Richard Peddy (185-117, 11th year at Desert Christian and overall)
Assistants: Fred Boice and Angie Espenson
Last Year: 17-13 (advanced to 1A state playoffs)
Roster
- 30 – Elsie Lehman, 5’6″, Sr.
- 34 – Olivia Perez, 5’7″, Sr.
- 5 – Emma Charles, 5’5″, Sr.
- 0 – Emmy Welch, 5’3″, Fr.
- 1 – Faith Charles, 5’3″, Fr.
- 2 – Kate Steckler, 5’2″, Fr.
- 4 – Asher Perkins, 5’3″, Jr.
- 11 – Anika Mulkey, 5’8″, Jr.
- 22 – Sofia Villalobos, 5’7″, Sr.
Noteworthy: Desert Christian was 11-6 entering Monday’s home game with Patagonia Union. … Peddy is approaching a coaching milestone, only 15 wins shy of career win No. 200 in his 11th season with a record of 185-117. … Perez leads the team averaging 11.4 points and 6.3 rebounds a game. … Mulkey is tied with Perez for the team lead in rebounds at 6.3 a game.
Coach’s comment: “Other than the three seniors, we have almost no players with any varsity experience. There is a ton of potential, however, and while we may struggle early, we hope to improve as the year progresses.”