La Salle-Peru girls basketball to be more guard heavy in 2026-27

With an inexperienced roster this season, the La Salle-Peru girls basketball team will count on seniors Alexus Hines and Maggie Boudreau to show the younger players the ropes.“Alexus and Maggie will have to lead us because they have the only real experience on the team,” L-P coach Adam Spencer said.While the Cavaliers don’t have much experience, they do have more guards who will be able to make an impact this season.

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Last year, the Cavs played three post players in the lineup for the bulk of every game with Brie Ruppert, Drew Depenbrock and Boudreau. Ruppert, a NewsTribune All-Area pick last year, and Depenbrock graduated.Boudreau will continue to be a key piece for the Cavaliers inside after averaging 4 points and 7 rebounds per game last winter, but she’ll have plenty of help around the perimeter.

“Hopefully, having a few more guards, we’ll be able to drive off the dribble and make a higher percentage of 3-pointers this year. We shot 24% last season (from 3),” Spencer said.Hines is a r