COACH: Mike Murphy, first year
LAST YEAR: 20-2, won state championship
RETURNING STARTERS: 4
IMPACT PLAYERS: Diana Manduca, sr., G/F; Jess Ruhlin, sr., PG; Claire Ramonas, jr., C; Kayla Burchill, so,. F; Jordan Cuddy, sr., G/F; Britni Mikulanecz, so., G/F; Maria Apon, sr., G
OUTLOOK: The Rams loom as prohibitive favorites to repeat as state champions. They have experience, skill and size, a potent combination for any opponent to overcome. They can run. They can play a half-court game. And they play pressure defense better than anyone else. ``Everyone is hunting us. It won`t be easy,`` said Murphy, who coached Westbrook last year. No, but Deering`s inside-outside game -- Manduca and Ruhlin on the outside, Ramonas and Burchill (a 6-footer who can hit the 3) inside -- provides comfort.