'Allow us to introduce ourselves': Lady Green Wave shine in district debut

By Jeff Dawsey
| 7:45 a.m. November 15, 2016

Gabby Watson takes a steal down court and converts an easy layup. Photos by Jeff Dawsey

Christen Helem goes through defenders for a layup attempt but gets fouled.

Lexi Duckett goes up for a fade-away jump shot.

Green Wave's Taylor Williams and Thompson scrambles for the loose ball.

Tiera White makes a shot over a Sandcrabs defender.

Ormond Beach Observer
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The Father Lopez Lady Green Wave introduced itself to the 7A District-5 with a 68-20 season-opening win over the Seabreeze Sandcrabs on Monday, Nov. 14, at Seabreeze.
The Green Wave transitioned from the highly talented 4A District-6, home of Highland Prep and Jones, two of Class 4A's top teams.
Lopez's new district foes are Seabreeze, Pine Ridge, Mainland, Deltona, New Smyrna and Atlantic.
After finishing with a 20-6 record last season, the Green Wave returns six players, including top players Madi Camporese and Lexi Duckett — who averaged 16 points last season as a freshman.
"We're expecting to compete for the district championship this year," head coach Brad Ridenour said. "I know New Smyrna won the district and is really good, but we're looking forward to the challenge."
Lopez will next play Holy Trinity Saturday, Nov. 19, at Holy Trinity. The Sandcrabs will look to rebound against New Smyrna at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Seabreeze.
Game stats: Green Wave's Taylor Williams led all players with 20 points, six rebounds and four steals. Lexi Duckett followed with 13 points, and Gabby Watson finished with 11 points, seven rebounds and seven steals.
Christen Helem led the Sandcrabs with six points.