In its inaugural year, the only women’s semiprofessional basketball team in Loudoun County, Virginia, is heading to the playoffs.

“It’s been surreal to see it come to life,” said 28-year-old Ashley Koranteng.

Koranteng is the founder, owner and general manager of the Virginia Vitesse, which is part of the Women’s American Basketball Association.

“Even in our inaugural season, I want us to win the regional championships. I want us to win for North. I want us to go to the Final Four in the championships,” she said.

“I’m so excited for the journey. I couldn’t have asked for better people to do this with in my first year.”

She said the top three teams of each region make it to the playoffs. The Vitesse are 5-4 and No. 3 in the region.

Koranteng grew up in Northern Virginia and has always

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