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Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 21, 2018 - 5:36 am

MOJAVE

Head coach: Jessica Harrison, first full season

2017-18 record: 15-8 (7-3 3A Sunset/second)

Returning letter winners (starters): Five (three)

Top players: G Alecia Kelly (Sr.), F Chania Scott (Sr.)

Outlook: Harrison took over partway through last season and led the Rattlers to a Class 3A Southern Region title and their first state tournament appearance.

Kelly (13 points, 2 steals per game) and Scott (10 ppg, 7 rebounds per game) are among five returning letter winners that hope to guide Mojave to another successful season.

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