Girls basketball starts season off strong

December 7, 2023

Senior captain Carsyn Brady running her offense against Farmington.

The Owatonna Girls Basketball team has a very busy winter season ahead. The team has acquired new coaches and brand new facilities over the off-season. With a mix of these components and many returning varsity players, it has led the team to have high expectations and goals this season.

After only a week of gameplay in the season, the Huskies are ecstatic to keep climbing towards the goals they had set to start the season. The team had a big win on Thursday against Faribault, ending with a score of 71-19. Senior captain Carsyn Brady said, “It is very rewarding and to win big time as a team is something that we want to see more often this year.” The team not only looks to win but is looking to surprise some teams. Senior captain Morgan Fisher said, “[We want] to be at least top three in the big 9, [that] would be so rewarding and would show just how hard our team has worked.” Many individual and team expectations give the team time to work towards goals.

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To get better everyday is the main goal.”

— Patrick Webb

First year head coach, Patrick Webb, took on a huge role when coming to the girls side of Owatonna Basketball. Webb coached under Josh Williams, the Owatonna Boys Basketball head coach, for nine years before making the switch. Webb came into the season knowing that he wants his team to play high-pressure and fast-paced basketball all year long. Coach Webb said, “Our defense has improved very well and our pressure has been awesome, obviously holding Faribault to two field goals is impressive and speaks volumes.” All levels of the program are adapting to the new season and expectations that are held.

Staying competitive will help reach the goals set by the end of the season. Coach Webb said, “To get better everyday is the main goal.” Coach Webb has many goals set this year for the team, but his main goal is to make sure they are improving day by day.

The Huskies next game is Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 P.M. against the Red Wing Wingers at the Owatonna High School gym.

About the Contributors

Lexie Klecker, Writer

Lexie Klecker is a junior at Owatonna High School. This is her first year on OHS Magnet. Klecker joined Magnet to improve her writing skills and get more involved at OHS. She is involved in Basketball, Track, Choir, DECA, BBBS, SHOC and Link Crew. Outside of school, Klecker enjoys going to the lake, hanging out with her family and friends, shopping and playing basketball. During the summer she nannies and works at The Blast. After high school, Klecker’s future plans include playing college basketball and studying business management. She is excited to write articles and see the behind the scenes of Magnet.

Ethan Armstrong, Writer

Ethan Armstrong is a senior at Owatonna High School. He participates in baseball, football, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the musical and Concert Choir. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, being active outside, going on walks with his dog, and playing sports. He lives with his mom, dad, and sister. Being loyal, trustworthy and respectful are three important characteristics about him. He plans to go to a four year college but is not sure of a major yet. This is his second year being on magnet staff. He joined Magnet last year because he wanted to amplify his journalism and photography skills.