Lady Trojans in learning curve

MANSON - The Lady Trojans, a very young team is learning everything they can from new Head Coach Pam Banks and her assistant Sarah Wiggum at each practice.

Four starters from the varsity team graduated last year. Leaving Evelyn De Jesus and Megan Clausen as the only experienced varsity players for the Lady Trojans.

“Since we lost a lot kids, my goal is to have the kids work together well,” said Coach Banks. The Lady Trojans have four seniors, three juniors, two sophomores and two freshman on the varsity team.

Banks describes girls team as having great character and humor. “They enjoy being here ... we have good team work ... and they work very hard on defense,” she said.

As a new coach for the team, the girls are getting to know Banks and vice-versa.

The Lady Trojans has had a couple of rough games and as Coach Banks describes “we really have to work on breaking the pressure,” from the teams.

Team captains De Jesus and Clausen with their experience are helping their teammates by welcoming them into the team and helping the girls develop their game.

Banks’ main goal is to build on the program in the upcoming years. “This is a year in learning and developing ... there some really good athletes out there,” Banks said.

The Lady Trojans are looking to get their first win of the regular season against Bridgeport at home on Friday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.