ELGIN OWLS
Coach: TANNER MERAZ
2025-26 Record: 24-7
Elgin girls basketball enters the season replacing six seniors from a 24-7 team. Head coach Tanner Meraz must account for three graduated starters, including the leading scorer, along with an experienced reserve who handled significant minutes. Those departures create opportunities for players ready to accept larger responsibilities.
Kynli Garrett (5-7, Sr.) provides an experienced presence at guard. Meraz praises her quickness, ball-handling, and ability to score at all three levels, giving Elgin a senior offensive contributor to build around. Garrett’s versatility provides different options as the coaching staff develops its combinations. Her experience will be important as teammates adjust to responsibilities previously handled by last season’s group.
Baylee Bybee (5-9, So.) is a younger forward expected to make an important contribution. Meraz values her athleticism and anticipates a larger role as she continues developing.
Sabrina Williams (5-7, Sr.) and Madison Koweno (5-9, Sr.) add senior forwards. Kynslie Maples (5-8, Jr.) provides another frontcourt option as Elgin establishes its rotation.
Joy Gitau also earns recognition for her work habits and positive attitude. Her preparation provides another example within the group as players compete for opportunities.
Meraz is assisted by Hannah High and John Koweno.
