The 2024 CAM Girls basketball has had a productive off season as they are reeling from an efficient 2023 campaign that included 21 wins and a regional final appearance. One of the strengths of last season’s squad was an experienced starting five all being seniors. Now a year later, CAM head coach Joe Wollum is having to start over with a new starting roster, filled with some familiar faces. Coach Wollum noted that the Cougars practices have been efficient and filled with a hunger to succeed.

Graduating five seniors is a tough task to overcome, but this CAM team has the right mindset heading into the season as the team strives to stay positive. Coach Wollum enjoys the attitude of this group but is honest about the growing that they need to do.

The 2024 Cougar team has seen some strong leadership from athletes like sophomore Ada Hansen and senior Maddie Richter. Hansen had 28 assists and scored over 100 points a year ago. Richter a transfer from Atlantic shot 30% from beyond the arc and tallied 143 points in 2023.

One hurdle for CAM this year will be their lack of size on the floor. Coach Wollum explained that his team will have to be creative with ways of defending the rim.

The expectations for Cougar basketball are to see continual growth throughout the season. The early part of the season will be dedicated to building chemistry, so the second half of the year will bring close games and wins.

CAM is 0-1 to start the year as they suffered a 54-51 loss to AHSTW this past Tuesday.