If success was measured by progress in the win column, the Wright City girls basketball team should be more than satisfied with its most recent campaign. The Wildcats finished the season 10-13, winning more games than in the 2006-07 through 2009-10 seasons combined. “It was a solid season,” acknowledged coach Fred Ross. “I was pretty pleased, because we showed improvement for the second consecutive year.” Much of their success centered around the dominating presence of their senior post players. The duo of Abby Dreyer and Abby McNeill posted almost identical statlines, creating matchup problems for many opponents. “They worked hard and showed good improvement, leading by example,” said Ross. Dreyer was a team leader at 9.6 points per game, while also grabbing 6.3 rebounds per game. “She was our strongest athlete and served a lot of roles for us,” said Ross. McNeill led the Wildcats with 6.8 boards and netted nine points an outing. She was also a force defensively, blocking 1.7 shots each night. “She improved her moves in the post and did a better job of defending without fouling,” said Ross. The pair combined for over three steals per game as well. Dreyer even recorded a team-best 2.3 assists from her position in the paint. The bulk of Wright City’s offense came from inside the lane, with 63 percent of the scoring coming from post players. Senior Danielle Greenemay was also among those, averaging five points and 3.1 rebounds per game. “Greenemay was also responsible for handling the ball in our press break,” said Ross. While her scoring didn’t pick up until later in the season, Brittany McPike was a consistent threat on the glass, hauling down six boards each night. “She made a big improvement, coming out of nowhere with her rebounding effort,” said Ross. The Wildcats were limited in depth at the guard position, looking to senior Brianna Zumwalt to run the offense. Ross says she improved her ballhandling, and Wright City became less susceptable to pressure. She was also one of the most important defensive catalysts. “Brianna was usually responsible for guarding the toughest guard on the other team,” said Ross. “Her defense and quickness really helped us.” But the Wildcats’ ability to score around the perimeter never really developed, as they hit just 12 three-pointers the entire season. Senior Brittany Abercrombie was responsible for all but one of those, averaging 3.2 points on 27-percent shooting from long range. Zumwalt chipped in 3.1 points, while Margaret Shields netted 1.5 points. Among Wright City’s wins was a sweep of both Elsberry and Winfield in Eastern Missouri Conference action. The Wildcats also picked up wins against O’Fallon and at Wellsville. “We played probably our best game of the year against O’Fallon Christian,” said Ross of a 50-41 victory. But Ross even points to a few setbacks, including a loss at Bowling Green in which the Wildcats had just five players, as one of their stronger outings.