PALMYRA, Mo. -- There's a changing of the guard with Palmyra girls basketball.

With the graduation of the "Dynamic Duo" of Sydney Compton and Clare Williams, Palmyra will be undergoing a youth movement as it forges its new identity for the 2025-26 season.

"I love Clare and Sydney so much and I miss them, but we have this new team and we just have to do the best of our abilities with what we have," said Palmyra head coach Kelsey Stuart. "I'm really excited to get things going. These girls are very talented in their own way and we're excited to change people's perspectives on us."

The Lady Panthers will not only miss the talents of Compton and Williams, but the leadership as well.

"It will definitely be hard because Sydney and Clare had a big impact on our team," said Palmyra senior guar

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