Lady Pioneer hoopsters have new head coach
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December 5, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s girls varsity hoop squad is pictured from left, front row, Kallie Sajdyk, Alaina Reynolds, Maryn Tanferi, Kennedy McGrath, Delana Dietrich, and Teagan Whitaker; second row, Isla Beatty, Caitlyn Boggs, Izzy Griffin, Natalie Walker and Natalie Hess; third row, assistant coach Scott Dietrich, Caroline Timberlake, Ava Catanella and head coach Natalie McGrath. (Photo submitted)

Lady Pioneer hoopsters have new head coach

By Tim Miller 

A new head coach greeted Jonathan Alder girls basketball players this past summer.

Natalie McGrath has taken over the program since Allen Eggleston left to become the girls head coach at Olentangy Orange.

The Lady Pioneers finished with an overall record of 15-9 during the 2023-24 campaign.

They posted...

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