The girls basketball season started Nov. 19. The Peoria Independent asked the local coaches for their outlook on the season.

CENTENNIAL COYOTES

5A Northwest Region

2024-25 Record: 7-19 overall, 3-7 region

Coach: Brady Rath (sixth season as Centennial coach)

Top Returnee: G Jolie Galbreath, Sr., (9.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg); C Audrey Power, Sr., (4.3 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 1.8 bpg).

How many years have you coached basketball? I have coached basketball for about 12 years.

What is your team’s best attribute entering this season? Our team’s best attribute is our ability to play 12-13 girls a night.

What will your team need to improve for the season to be a success? We will need to improve on our ability to take care of the ball and rebound.

Who are your team leaders? Our team leaders are junior C

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