The Pelham High Lady Hornets basketball team hasn't had much to celebrate over the last 14 years, but things seem to have changed. This past Saturday, February 19, 2011, the Lady Hornets won their first region championship since 1997. They not only won the region championship, the Lady Hornets will host the first round of the state playoffs as a number one seed. The Lady Hornets dominated the regular season and the region tournament, and they are looking forward to dominating Emanuel County Institute (ECI) Bulldogs in the first round of the state playoffs.
The success of the Lady Hornets has brought their fans smiles and memories of the former Lady Hornets basketball team, who won the state championship in 1997. Just like the 1997 Lady Hornets, the 2011 Lady Hornets are small, quick and fast. Both teams were led by a superstar point guard that knew how to handle the basketball. Both Lady Hornets teams were small in statue but were aggressive against their opponents.
The only difference between the 1997 Lady Hornets and the 2011 Lady Hornets is the supporting cast. The 1997 Lady Hornets bench players were just as valuable as the starting five, whereas, the 2011 Lady Hornets bench players are not much of a factor. The 2011 Lady Hornets have made it to the state playoffs on the backs of three key players. It amazes everyone how far the Lady Hornets have gotten without the production play of the bench.
Even though the Lady Hornets relies heavily on their three key players, Hornet Nation is looking for the Lady Hornets to repeat history as an undersized, aggressive team to shock the state of GA again and win the state championship. I can see the Lady Hornets hoisting up a state championship trophy, but I am just one person stating my opinion. State your opinion and tell me, what do you think?
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