Niehoff and Fowler Lead Saraland Girls Hoops

Saraland, ALA (WKRG) – The Saraland girls basketball program got a major boost this offseason. The Spartans introduced new head coach Amanda Niehoff in March. The Oklahoma native and former South Alabama basketball player added to the excitement for the season with a well-known assistant coach on the sidelines.

Former South Alabama women’s basketball coach Terry Fowler agreed to join the Spartans program bringing with him a wealth of collegiate knowledge and experience. Fowler led the Jags program for a decade (2013-2023) and won the division title in 2020-21. Similarly, Niehoff enjoyed a lot of success at St. Paul’s. The Saints won 116 games under Niehoff and qualified for the Class 5A state semifinals in 2022.

WKRG caught up with the team during Wednesday’s practice session. Fowler and Niehoff are excited to bring new life into the program.

“One of the things I always talk to my former player to get into coaching, ‘hey, go to high school. If you…