If there's one thing Warren Fitzgerald girls basketball proved this season it's that the Spartans are not to be underestimated.
The defending Macomb Area Conference Silver champs and defending Class B district champions joined four new squads in the Silver Division, and proved they are still the top dog, going 8-2 and sharing the division title with Sterling Heights High.
Coach Sam Hines, who is in his second season with the Spartans, resurrected a team that had posted back to back 3-19 records.
The Spartans returned a starting five with a wealth of talent, including junior guard Kristian Hines — coach Hines' daughter — who earned the Silver MVP award last season. What's more is that college teams such as University of Louisville, University of Detroit-Mercy, North Carolina State University and UCLA are already interested in this underclassman.
At 6 feet 3 inches, sophomore center Ajai Meeks is a dominating shot blocker and dangerous on the offensive boards. With two years yet to play in preps, UConn and Penn State are already keeping tabs on her.
With only one senior graduating this year, Fitz has the potential to build a championship-caliber program — one that goes beyond conference titles.
The Spartans drew a bye in the opening round of the district tournament and play Center Line High at 5:30 p.m. March 4.
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