La Verne women off to 4-0 start

The University of La Verne women's basketball team has looked solid in the early going, although the Leopards (4-0) have played just a handful of games.

Senior forward Trenecca Jones (14.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg) has put up decent numbers, although they aren't quite up to where they have been in previous years.

She has had more help as three others are averaging double figures -- sophomore guard Ashley Paul (14.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg), junior forward Emily Carrillo (13.8 ppg) and freshman forward Clarissa Holz (11.3 ppg, 6 rpg).

The Leopards are also getting a boost from a local player who has returned. Senior Lillie Parks (Eisenhoer HS/Chaffey College) has transferred in from Division II Alaska-Anchorage, where she played on a nationally ranked teams as a junior.

Next up for the Leopards is the University or Redlands Winter Classic on Friday and Saturday. They will play 5:30 p.m. games both nights.