The Lynx have familiar faces in new roles this year, but they’re also returning key offensive and defensive playmakers.
Kristen Melican-Nevala, new head coach of the Dimond Lynx flag football team, talks to players during their last day of practice on Wednesday, before their season opener at Bettye Davis East High on the first day of school on Thursday. Melican-Nevala helped start the program in 2006.
Last year, she was voted the CIC Assistant Coach of the Year, and this year, Melican-Nevala is finally adding the title of head coach to her resume. Senior Maile Wilcox was a key player for the Lynx on defense last year from her middle linebacker spot but will now be leading the charge on both sides of the ball as the team’s starting quarterback as well.
“It’s good and a lot to live up to, especially because Kali was very good at what she did,” Wilcox said. “It’s fun being the quarterback and managing everything on offense.”“If I have multiple options on a pass,” she said, “I use my court vision skills to find them.” “It’s amazing to have her,” Wilcox said. “She’s incredible. She has such control over her body, and she can go wherever and whenever she wants.”
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