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Salem, NH Boys Basketball Preview

2006-07 record: 11-11 lost in Class L first round

Returning starters (5): Amanda Saab, 5-10, Jr., forward; Danielle Stoodley, 5-4, Sr., guard; Michaela Galvin, 5-4, Sr., guard; Jessica Sexton, 5-8, Sr., guard *2006-07 record: 11-11 lost in Class L first round

Returning lettermen: Caitlin Peters, 5-4, Jr., guard; Nora Galvin, 5-3, Soph., guard; Kelsi Record, 5-8, Jr., forward; Courtney Record, 5-8, Sr., forward *2006-07 record: 11-11 lost in Class L first round

Newcomers: Olivia Connors, Soph., 5-10, forward; Erica Begin, 5-11, Soph., forward; Sarah Raye, 5-3, Soph., guard; Kathryn Beaulieu, 5-11, Jr., forward; Melanie Sachs, 5-6, Jr., guard, Sarah McCook, 5-6, Jr., guard *2006-07 record: 11-11 lost in Class L first round

Candidates in all grades: 48 *2006-07 record: 11-11 lost in Class L first round

Captains: Michaela Galvin, Danielle Stoodley *2006-07 record: 11-11 lost in Class L first round

Returning leaders: Amanda Saab 11.5 ppg, Danielle Stoodley 10.3 ppg, Michaela Galvin 7.8 ppg Returning honorees: Amanda Saab, Eagle-Tribune honorable mention 2006-07 record:* 11-11 lost in Class L first round

Assistants: Mark Drugan (JV), Luey Gilbert (Frosh.) *2006-07 record: 11-11 lost in Class L first round

Opener: Dec. 11 hosts Alvirne, 7 p.m. *2006-07 record: 11-11 lost in Class L first round

Odds and ends: Amanda Saab became a gym rat during the offseason and added a low-post dimension to her game. ... Danielle Stoodley, who's coming off a big volleyball season, is nursing a knee injury, but should be ready for the opener. ... Coach Liz Briggs calls Olivia Connors and Erica Begin "the twins" for their prowess on the boards. *2006-07 record: 11-11 lost in Class L first round

Coach Liz Briggs (2nd year, 11-11): "Do I think we're stronger? I think we're exponentially stronger than last year. In a basketball sense, in a maturity sense, in a chemistry sense. What does that mean in February or March? I don't know? Do I expect the best? Absolutely. Who knows? We've got to stay healthy. Chemistry's huge for us. We have to be able to defend. (Amanda Saab's) grown a lot over the year. She's a multidimensional player."