Logan starts New Era

[Logangrad]

LOGAN-The Logan Lady Chiefs didn’t hide from the numbers last season. A 6–18 record, seven losses in their final nine games—evidence of a program in need of a reset.
What arrived instead was something bigger: a new voice, a new vision, and a head coach with the pedigree to reshape everything.
Last summer, Logan turned to Marcie Alberts, a former Ohio State standout and WNBA guard whose presence alone signals a fresh standard. Her résumé stretches across high school gyms, college sidelines, and Division I benches.
She built a 117–45 record at Orrville, led Heidelberg College, took over at Mount Vernon, and then stepped into the DI world with IPFW. Most recently, she commanded the sideline at Wapakoneta.
But long before she held a clipboard, Alberts was known for her shot. At Ohio State from 1993–97, she drilled 203 three-pointers—second-most in program history at the time—and posted the best free-throw percentage by a Buckeye senior, an astounding 91.3%. Her reputation was built on precision, toughness, and relentless work. Those qualities now set the tone in Logan.
“Our goal is to get better every time we step on the floor,” Alberts said. “Learn and grow from our mistakes. Build on our successes. Play hard, play smart, play together.”
Her vision for the Lady Chiefs is simple in theory, demanding in practice: pressure the ball, play with an edge, and force opponents into uncomfortable decisions. The roster she inherits is eager for the challenge.
Seniors Madysen Marsh and Ryann Landis anchor the interior, giving Logan a pair of experienced, physical presences in the post. Senior guard Claire Warren returns to the program with something to prove after a year away, bringing steady defense, confident ball-handling, and a reliable outside shot.
Then there are the juniors—Ella and Emma Hinton—a duo whose energy and skill are tailor-made for Alberts’ system. Both defend, both attack the rim, both shoot, and both carry the versatility that modern basketball demands.
Junior Brynn Barrett, sophomore Macie Thrapp, and freshman Karlee Boals add depth to a rotation that should evolve throughout the winter. Meanwhile, Layla Everett, Alaynah Hicks, and Reese Ogle are poised to push for meaningful minutes.
The road ahead is anything but gentle. The OCC Buckeye is a gauntlet, home to perennial state powers Reynoldsburg, Pickerington Central, and Newark. Outside the league, Logan faces TVC Ohio favorite Athens, state power Circleville, Nelsonville-York, and Fairfield Union—a program coming off a 27–1 season and a state runner-up finish on 2024-25.
But the Lady Chiefs aren’t shying away from the climb. The preseason has been about learning Alberts’ expectations, absorbing a new system, and discovering the blend of grit and confidence she demands from her teams.
Logan opens the season on the road at Huntington on Nov. 25 before settling into a stretch of six home games in their next seven contests at Jim’s Gym. On the bench beside Alberts will be assistant coach Austin Thrapp, helping guide a squad intent on writing a new chapter.
A reset has officially begun in Logan. And this time, the Lady Chiefs believe the direction they’re heading is the right one.

[1987chieftains]

lets hope it carries over into other sports.

[RheaRipley]

Great resume and choice. Well wishes to Logan and Marcie.

[Logangrad]

Logan 37
Huntington 31

Logan was down 21-15 at halftime. 14-7 after 1 period.

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Warren 45
Logan 41
11/29