TRAER – The North Tama girls’ basketball leader lost its statistical leader in every category to graduation, but the Redhawks still return three starters and their next four best scorers from a year ago

North Tama’s Ava Breakenridge is gone after leading the team in scoring, rebounding, assists, blocks and steals last season, so the Redhawks are going to try to replace her with a group effort. Seniors Kruiz Ewoldt and Gabriella Seda and sophomore Lily Sell are back in the starting lineup, while top reserves Shawna Cibula, a sophomore, and Kahlia Even, a junior, are back on the roster.

Ewoldt averaged 10.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game last season and is the RedhawksÕ top returner. She’s the third-highest returning scorer in the Iowa Star South.

North Tama went 9-13 overall last season with a 7-5 mark in Iowa Star Conference play that was good enough to place fourth in the South Division standings.

The girls kicked off their season at Belle Plaine this past Monday, Dec. 1, followed by Colo-NESCO on Tuesday. Tonight, Friday, Dec. 5, the Redhawks play their home opener against Baxter. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. in the Redhawks Nest.