Women’s and girls’ basketball previews point to seasons shaped by established stars and revamped rosters: Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo is a national player of the year contender, while teams in Indiana, Canyon, Northfield Mount Hermon and Laredo are counting on standout returners, new talent and leadership to compete. Northfield Mount Hermon is aiming to build on recent semifinal runs with a deeper, more balanced lineup, while Laredo’s United and United South return key contributors after sharing their district title.
