Oak Ridge is young. The team returns only four letterwinners, two were starters last season, and has just one senior on the roster. Still, the War Eagles are hungry for the playoffs – and aren’t content to wait their turn.

“They have a fire in their eyes and a desire to improve and excel on the court, so I’m very excited about the future of our program,” said coach Deidre Vasquez, who is entering her second season.

Vasquez said she was impressed with the team’s intensity in their first scrimmage Saturday. click here for complete story