EDMOND NORTH LADY HUSKIES
Coach: PETE PAPAHRONIS
2024-25 Record: 21-8
OUTLOOK
Edmond North girls’ basketball is not interested in shortcuts. The Lady Huskies return to work after a strong twenty one win season that ended with a second place finish in district play, and they do so with a roster that blends proven star power with a large group of inexperienced but talented underclassmen. Head coach Pete Papahronis knows that patience and growth will be key early, but he also believes this group can be very dangerous by the time the calendar flips to the new year.
“We have good pieces coming back but 7 of our 14 varsity players are underclassmen and have no varsity experience. So, we will be better in the second half of the season,” coach Papahronis said.
Senior forward Johari Hall is the interior anchor. A physical and athletic presence in the paint, Hall averaged around twelve points and five and a half rebounds while controlling the lane on both ends. She runs the floor, protects the rim and finishes with power, and her commitment has already been rewarded with a scholarship to play Division One basketball at Lafayette College. Her ability to score inside and switch defensively gives North a sturdy foundation.
In the backcourt, senior guard Grace Jackson brings experience, toughness and versatility. A three-year starter and a key piece of both a state championship and a state runner up team, Jackson averaged more than ten points and three rebounds last year while guarding top perimeter options on the other side. She can score at all three levels, defend multiple positions and serve as a secondary playmaker, making her one of the most complete guards in the state.
The junior class provides important depth across the lineup. Forwards like Kinzie Hazzard and Bella Wooten bring size and rebounding, while guards Alex Bednar, Addi Pumphrey and Gili Djito add shooting and ball handling. Several underclassmen will be asked to contribute right away as well, as seven of the fourteen varsity players have no previous varsity experience. That youth may show up early in the season, but it also means the ceiling for this group is extremely high as those players settle into their roles.
