VINITA LADY HORNETS
Coach: BOBBIE OWEN
2025-26 Record: 7-18
OUTLOOK
Vinita girls basketball begins a new chapter under first-year head coach Bobbie Owen with a young, athletic roster. Coming off a 7-18 campaign, the group has only one senior and several sophomores preparing for meaningful responsibilities. Returning experience and individual development provide the starting points for the next lineup.
Ayla Hency (5-11, Jr.) returns after an ACL injury affected her previous season. Before that setback, she had established herself as the team’s leading scorer. Owen said Hency’s versatility and outside shooting are key factors. Her ability to contribute across different positions gives the coaching staff options as it develops its combinations. That experience provides a familiar offensive piece while younger teammates learn their assignments. Her return will be part of the effort to establish more consistent production across the lineup.
Clancey Collins (5-8, So.) is another player expected to handle a larger role. The left-hander can attack the basket or make a jumper, providing different ways to create opportunities. Her development offers an avenue for improvement within the returning group. Continued experience will help determine how effectively she accepts expanded responsibility.
Keslie Lazarine (6-0, Sr.) supplies the roster’s lone senior and is listed at center. Jolee Doggett (5-10, Jr.) adds another interior option at forward. Jenna Bandy (5-6, Jr.) provides flexibility at forward. The sophomore group includes Aaliyah Ramsey, Brighton Lierle, Blakely Collins and Cambrie Hughes alongside Clancey Collins.
Raylen Cox (5-5, Fr.) adds another developing guard. Owen is assisted by Taylor Troyer, Brandon Lierle and Whitney Sweatwood.
Hency’s experience, Collins’ offensive tools and the younger group’s athleticism provide identifiable strengths. Connecting those pieces through clear roles will be important as Vinita develops under a new coaching staff.
