Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 girls countdown: Davidson Day

DAVIDSON DAY PATRIOTS

Head Coach: Jeff Lafave (2nd year as Davidson Day girls’ basketball coach)

2015-16 Record: 27-3 (10-0 to win the PACIS conference/NCISAA 2A state runner-up)

Returning Starters: Maya Caldwell, Sr., G (5-11); Parker Tompkins, Sr., F (6-0).

Other Key Returnees: Josie Wiles, So., F (6-1); Anika Riley

Key Newcomers: Ryann Sinclair, So., G (5-8); Kate Roberts, So., G (5-7).

Outlook: The Patriots have one of the best senior duos in the state in all-state guard, Maya Caldwell (major, Division I recruit, 16 ppg) and forward, Parker Tompkins (19 ppg, Furman commit) to lead a team that looks to be in state championship game for third time in four years. This time, Davidson Day looks to finish their season with a state championship after being NCISAA 2A runner-up in 2014 and 2016.

--JAY EDWARDS

This story was originally published November 9, 2016 at 4:36 PM with the headline "Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 girls countdown: Davidson Day."