Upper Lake High School varsity girls basketball coach Mike Smith addresses his players, including (from left) Maddy Hayenga, Crystal Mitchell, Jayden Poe and Jayme Zimmerschied, during a voluntary workout Wednesday evening at the school’s gym. Coming off a North Central League II championship in 2019-20, the Cougars, who return most of their roster, are looking ahead to another successful campaign in 2020-21. Because of COVID-19 delays, the season won’t begin until mid-March, assuming there are no other setbacks caused by the pandemic. Smith was wearing a mask during the hour-long practice session. (Photos by Bob Minenna)
