Former Malta international center Christina Curmi has extended her Starlites contract for yet another season, the Naxxar-based club announced on Tuesday.
“We are pleased to announce that Christina Curmi will be a part of the Starlites Women’s squad next season after re-signing with the club,” a Starlites statement read.
“Curmi brings years of national team experience as well as local playing experience to this year’s roster which will definitely prove important to our young team.”
Last season, Curmi’s role was reduced with the addition of US center Paige Cannon who became the starting player in her position. With Cannon not re-signed by the club for a second season, Curmi will now return to better minutes on court.
“I‘m thrilled to kick off another season with Starlites, especially with this talented young team and our new coach,” Curmi told the Starlites socials.
“It’s looking to be a challenging year, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to give our younger players the experience they need.”
This challenge comes as the team announced its new coach Peter Shoults earlier this month with the new team mentor faced with a rebuild after the departure of trio Steffi De Martino, Maria Bonett, and Andie Saliba.
Since then, Starlites have signed US guard/forward Makaila Napoleon to support a young core of players, with the likelihood being that the club will focus its efforts on giving minutes to its up-and-coming youth players.
