The Lady Cavaliers have seven returning lettermen and a strong freshman class that could challenge for starting positions. The seniors’ leadership and experience should help the freshmen get "established" to college level competition. "Our returning players are led by seniors Erin Broome, Amy Harkleroad, Gina Granger and Lisa Griffin, with sophomores Mae Jones and Michelle Moore also returning. Tanya Rowe, sophomore, who played in only seven games before getting sidelined with a season-ending knee injury, is returning to bring more athletic ability to the team," commented Billy Conley, head coach.

Four freshmen are coming in from successful high school careers. New to the team is Crystal Lingerfelt from East Burke High School, NC, who averaged 13.0 ppg (points per game) and 4.0 rpg (rebounds per game). "She is an excellent passer and has a keen sense of awareness on the floor. Her shooting ability and unselfish nature should be big assets to our program," says Conley. Marti Keys, from Kingsport Dobynbs-Bennett High School, TN, who averaged 18.5 ppg and 11.5 rpg, is a versatile player who can play post or step out and play on the perimeter. "She is impressive with her work habits and motivation to our program," the coach said. Sis Fourkiller, from Cherokee High School, NC, who averaged 12.0 ppg and 5.0 rpg, led her team to the first state championship in her school’s history. "She has a never-give-up attitude and an inner desire to keep playing in adverse situations without losing her focus," Conley said. "Sis is a good outside shooter and a floor leader with quality, effort and determination. Abby Higley, from Panama, shows a lot of anticipation and instinct on the floor. Her work habits and desire to improve will help in learning the Montreat system and will help establish her as a good player."