PLAYERS TO WATCH: Michelle Eclar, senior, guard; Gillie Nielsen, junior, center, Clarissa David, senior, forward.
LINSTADT’S QUOTE: “We have [Eclar], but the rest of the team isn’t really up to her level. We might be struggling.”
HOLY FAMILY
COACH: Ernest Siy, second year.
LEAGUE: Horizon.
LAST SEASON: 7-11, 4-5 in league for fourth place. Did not qualify for the playoffs.
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Jennifer Fisher, senior, guard; Gayle Lachica, junior, forward; Shabby Talab, senior, guard; Gaby Diaz, sophomore, guard.
SIY’S QUOTE: “The Horizon League looks pretty competitive. ...If we can stay consistent and minimize our mistakes, we’re gonna be looking OK.”
HOOVER
COACH: Martik Ghookasian, second year.
LEAGUE: Pacific.
LAST SEASON: 5-18, 2-12 in league for seventh place. Did not qualify for playoffs.
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Lauraine Barakat, junior, guard; Forever Moon, junior, center; Nare Israelyan, junior, forward.
GHOOKASIAN’S QUOTE: “We want to be able to stay poised against pressure — that’s our No. 1 goal.
