Team Preview - Ferndale

INTRODUCTION:

Ferndale is one of the most intriguing and exciting teams in the state of Michigan this year. They have a group of high level athletes with an intimidating combination of skill sets. Ferndale looks like a team that can and will win in a variety of ways. They will be competing in the OAA Red this season after running the table in the OAA Blue last season. There are some eye opening matchups on the schedule that should make for a thrilling Ferndale season.

ROSTER: 

Demi Bolton (2025)

"The X-Factor. If she plays well we are tough to beat." - Coaching Staff

Kamaria Page (2025)

"Super quick, tough defender that plays the right way." - Coaching Staff

Keyanna McGarrell (2025)

"Knock down shooter." - Coaching Staff

Gabriella Foster (2026)

"One of the best players in the state." - Coaching Staff

Kaniya Watts (2026)

"Ready to have a breakout year." - Coaching Staff

JaNyia Larry (2026)

"So much potential, just waiting to realize it." - Coaching Staff

Iyanna Davis (2027)

"All State 2nd Team. Last year averaged 15 boards and only getting better." - Coaching Staff

Zahra Richardson (2028)

"Can do everything on the basketball court, just waiting to figure it out!" - Coaching Staff

Malia Taylor (2028)

"One of the best 2028's in Michigan and probably one of the best on ball defenders in the state." - Coaching Staff

GOALS FOR THIS SEASON:

"Win regionals." - Coaching Staff

NOTES:

Ferndale is a must see team. Foster is one of the best lead guards in the state. Her ability to facilitate and dish is elite. I could see Foster averaging a points and assists double-double this season. And she has options to dish to with the likes of Davis and Bolton. Bolton is a downhill player that can straight line drive with a fast first step and physicality. Davis is one of the top post talents in Michigan. She's proven that she can put up crazy video game like numbers. But that's not all. Watts is a supremely talented player with next level talent. She's a 2 way player with versatility on offense and grit on D.  Page is yet another player that has shown the ability to deliver at a high level. She can make plays off the bounce as well as groove her jumper, making her a threat to score from all 3 levels. We haven't even mentioned 2 top freshman talents with Taylor and Richardson. The Ferndale future looks bright, both now and into the future.

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