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Greater Lawrence Tech Girls Basketball Preview

2006-07 record: 17-7, lost in Division 4 North semifinals

Returning starters (2): Tatiana Perez, 5-8, Sr., forward; Tiffany Aguirre, 5-1, Soph., guard

Returning lettermen: Natalie Garcia, 5-5, Sr., guard; Talia Perez, 5-5, Sr., forward; Angie Gonzalez, 5-4, Jr., guard; Aisha Hernandez, 5-3, Jr., guard

Newcomers: Rosa Javier, 5-1, Jr., guard; Rosa Javier, 5-1, Jr., guard; Deborah Garcia, 5-5, Jr., forward; Geraldine Jiminez, 5-5, Jr., forward; Paola Gutierrez, 5-8, Soph., forward; Sharina Tatis, 5-4, Soph., guard; Jenny Lee Sosa, 5-5, Soph., forward; Vanessa Noesi, 5-10, Soph., center

Candidates in all grades: 32

Captains: TBA

Returning leaders: Tatiana Perez 4.2 ppg, Tiffany Aguirre 9.0 ppg

Returning honorees: None

Assistants: Tara Mansour Neilon, varsity assistant; Jim Qualter, JV; Alba Santos, volunteer

Opener: Dec. 11 at Minuteman, 4:45 p.m.

Odds and ends: The Reggies lost to eventual champion New Mission. ... Since the 1987-88 season, only the 2005-06 team had more wins (22-4) and went further (Division 4 North final). ... Coach Tricia Fleming said they identify the Javier twins by their shop majors (Rosa Allied and Rosa Metal Fab). They both have the same middle names. ... Tatiana and Talia Perez are also twins. ... Long-time assistant Becky Haggerty left the program because she had twins in July. ... Volunteer assistant Alba Santos, who is a secretary at the school, played for Fleming two years ago.

Coach Tricia Fleming (10th year, 99-84): "We're going back to the basics. We have a lot of JV players who want it. Tatiana Perez is a very good player. She's real strong under the basket. Tiffany Aguirre has so much more to offer but she did start as a freshman. Her and Tatiana have to play the whole game and run the club and we'll be able to compete. Angie Gonzalez is a leader and intense. I see really good things under the hoop from Paola Gutierrez. She's raw but has so much potential."