Charlotte Latin School

2025-26 Season
Season officially begins October 27

2024 - 2025 Season Summary
By Coach Mack
The Charlotte Latin varsity girls’ basketball team wrapped up an extraordinary season. They shattered expectations and finished with a commendable 17-9 record in non-conference play and a 5-5 record in conference matchups. From the first tip-off to the final game, this team proved that heart, teamwork, and trust can create something truly special. Not only did they deliver on the court with their determination and toughness, they also set a shining example of what a united team looks like. They all had mutual respect and love for one another, their coaches, and the program as a whole. Their bond and resilience became the foundation for their success, with each player contributing and lifting each other up in key moments. The season wasn’t just about winning games; it was about building momentum for the future. This group of girls established a competitive culture which sets the tone for continued growth and achievement in upcoming seasons. Their inspiring season leaves a lasting impact, showcasing that anything is possible when a team believes in each other. Special shoutout to Charlotte Tune for being selected to the CISAA First Team All-Conference. She led the team in scoring at 15.5 ppg and also hit her 1000th career point this season. Lanie Edwards was second in scoring at 13.3 ppg and led the team in rebounds at 5.0 per game. Congratulations to the team, the coaching staff, and everyone who contributed to an unforgettable chapter of Charlotte Latin Girls basketball. The future is bright! The most memorable win was beating country day on lower school night. We had lost to them earlier in conference play at their place and it was actually their lower school night. It was so close and we lost a nail bitter. So playing them again at home and beating them convincingly was a good feeling for the girls and the coaching staff! Wallace Roberts has an amazing game, she really kept us alive early on. Charlotte was clutch down the stretch and Lanie Edwards hit some timely free throws for us to seal the win!

2023 - 2024 Season Summary
By Coach Eric Smith
The varsity girls’ basketball team finished the season with a record of 13-12 and advanced to the Quarterfinals of the NCISAA tournament. The team was led by the backcourt trio of Charlotte Tune, Neely Hume and Alison Archibald. Charlotte was named CISAA All-Conference first team, as well as being selected to the NCISAA All-State team. She led the Hawks in scoring, assists, and steals. Neely Hume was one the state's best three-point shooters and was the team's leader on and off the floor. She was selected to play in the NCISAA Senior All-Star Game. Alison was named to the Ardrey Kell Winter Classic All-Tournament team and was consistently called on to guard the other team's best player, as well as contributing offensively in every category for the Hawks. Latin had several big wins during the season including a road win at Ravenscroft, two wins over 4A public schools Providence and Hough in the AK Winter Classic, and an OT win over rival Country Day.

CISAA Championships: 2017-2018 (tie), 2018-2019
NCISAA Championships: 1984, 1985, 1991, 1995, 1997

All-Conference
2024-2025 - Charlotte Tune (1st Team)
2023-2024 - Charlotte Tune (1st Team)
2022-2023 - Charlotte Tune (1st Team)
2021-2022 - Mary Schleusner (1st Team), Maddie Shannon (2nd Team)
2019-2020 - Mary Schleusner
2018-2019 - Ruthie Jones, Kathryn Vandiver (1st team)
2017-2018 – Claudia Dickey, Kathryn Vandiver (1st team); Ruthie Jones (2nd team)
2016-2017 – Claudia Dickey (1st team); Kathryn Vandiver, Ruthie Jones (2nd team)
2015-2016 – Kiera Dowell (1st team); Claudia Dickey, Kathryn Vandiver (2nd team)
2014-2015 – Cydne Pennington, Claudia Dickey
2013-2014 – Chanin Scott
2012-2013 – Becca Jones, Brooke Brown
2011-2012 – Garland Austin
2009-2010 – Garland Austin
2007-2008 – Brittany Brown, Malai Walker

All-State
2024-2025 - Charlotte Tune
2023-2024 - Charlotte Tune
2021-2022 - Mary Schleusner
2018-2019 - Ruthie Jones, Kathryn Vandiver
2017-2018 – Claudia Dickey, Kathryn Vandiver
2016-2017 – Claudia Dickey
2014-2015 – Cydne Pennington
2013-2014 – Chanin Scott

All-Observer
2022-2023 - Charlotte Tune (All-Freshman Team)
2018-2019 - Kathryn Vandiver (1st Team)
 
Collegiate Commitments
2022 - Mary Schleusner, Washington and Lee University
2019 - Kathryn Vandiver, Washington and Lee University
2018 – Claudia Dickey, UNC Chapel Hill
2008 – Brittany Brown, Presbyterian

HISTORY
2022 - 2023 Season Summary
By Coach Eric Smith
Varsity girls' basketball ended the '22/'23 season with a record of 16-9, going 5-5 in the CISAA Conference. Highlights of the season included an early sweep of 4A opponents Durham Academy and Ravenscroft, as well as a home playoff win over Cary Academy. The Hawks were able to build on last season's momentum finishing in the top half of the conference once again and earning a #6 seed in the NCISAA state tournament. Freshman Charlotte Tune led the team in scoring at 16.7 points per game and was named First Team All-CISAA. Mayes Fisher was selected to play in the NCISAA Senior All-Star game, although a soccer conflict prevented her from participating. The team graduates four seniors very important to the program, but will return a lot of talent for next year's squad.

2021 - 2022 Season Summary
By Coach Eric Smith
Varsity girls' basketball finished a very successful winter season with a record of 18-9. The team was led by seniors Mary Schleusner and Maddie Shannon. They each finished first or second on the team in nearly every major statistical category, while also both being named to the All-Conference team and the North Carolina Private School All-Star game. Highlights of the season included an early season road victory at Durham Academy, an undefeated Christmas tournament at St. Pius in Atlanta, and a home playoff victory over Covenant Day School. This team took the first step to rebuilding a great program at Charlotte Latin.

2020 - 2021 Season Summary
By Coach Jeff Buseick
The varsity girls' basketball team finished the season with an overall record of 7-13 and a CISAA conference record of 3-7. The Hawks earned the #5 seed in the NCISAA state tournament but fell just three points short against Charlotte Christian (#4) in a hard-fought game. The team faced and overcame many challenges; from navigating school and athletics during a pandemic, training and competing in masks, creating new relationships and/or restoring old ones, to overcoming pauses and scheduling uncertainty. Through it all they worked hard, never complained, worked together, enjoyed each other, and competed. They also pulled off two exciting buzzer-beater victories; Mary Schleusner rebounded and sank a baseline turnaround as time expired vs. Covenant Day to seal a 49-48 victory, and Maddie Shannon rebounded her own miss vs. Charlotte Christian to hit a paint pull for a 42-41 victory.