Among the key players for the Ridgers are returning starters in 5-11 senior forward Allison Snyder and 6-0 junior forward Caitlin Hood. The versatile Snyder, who has committed to the University of Rochester, played in all 32 games last season while leading the team in blocks and finishing second in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals.

Always a consistent performer areer, the ever-present Snyder recorded the 500th rebound and 300th block of her high school career in the early-season home victory vs. Columbia.

Hood is another strong inside force and competent scorer. Also providing experience are seniors Annabel Koss-Defrank, who is another starting forward this season, and guards Anabel Mira-McKenzie and Alexa Magalnick. Junior Lauren Cifelli adds a deft shooting touch from the perimeter.

There are also some talented freshmen rising up in the program including guards Carly Junger and Paige McCornack.

While the one-sided loss at Caldwell exposed a few of the warts for Glen Ridge as far as handling a strong pressure defense, Cannon is not overly concerned with the early-season result as her team moves forward while facing a very formidable slate of foes.

Among those games to keep an eye on is a Tuesday, Dec. 30th. independent game at New Providence and a Jan. 3rd. contest at Marlboro, along with another challenging contest at Ramapo on Jan. 10.

All that is intertwined along with more key conference showdowns vs. West Orange, on Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. and at Mount St. Dominic on Tuesday, Jan. 10, also at 4 p.m.

“There is always going to be some adversity along the way, especially as our younger and more inexperienced players keep getting more varsity minutes under their belts, but I’m also confident in this team continuing to make adjustments and keep getting better,” said Cannon. “We look forward to our return matchup with Caldwell (Jan. 27 at Glen Ridge) along with all the great competition ahead in all the tough North Jersey matchups that await us.”               

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