Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 girls basketball countdown: Rocky River Ravens

ROCKY RIVER RAVENS

Head Coach: Donnie Taylor (1st year as Rocky River girls’ basketball coach)

2015-16 Record: 15-12 (9-3 in the Southwestern 4A conference (SW4A)).

Returning Starters: Ariana Nance, Sr., SG (5-9); Andresia Alexander, So., PG (5-2); Cianie Jallah, Sr., C (6-3).

Key Newcomers: Delayzha Dixon, Fr., G/F (5-6); Myshia Scott, Fr., F (5-6); Courtney Meadows, Sr, 5-6, G

Outlook: The Ravens believe they can compete for a SW4A conference championship, but know they will have to go through Myers Park to get there, which has proven to be no easy task for anyone in the league of late. With two-time all-conference guard, Ariana Nance (15 ppg), playing the lead role, Rocky River also wants to show they can be a factor deep into the postseason. Meadows, who helped lead Davidson Day to the private school 2A championship game last season, brings experience and she’s a Division I recruit.

--JAY EDWARDS

This story was originally published November 8, 2016 at 10:19 PM with the headline "Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 girls basketball countdown: Rocky River Ravens."