Girls Basketball Coordinator
Sports law
No. 1 states that good teams find a way to win. Fort Wayne Luers did just that
in many Class 3A games last year, taking care of business in less-than-fashionable
form in many games.
No. 1 states that good teams find a way to win. Fort Wayne Luers did just that
in many Class 3A games last year, taking care of business in less-than-fashionable
form in many games.
Last
season, the eventual state champion took care of ranked Fort Wayne Concordia
Lutheran in three different games, including a last-second victory in the
sectional final. Later, the Knights took out favorite South Bend St. Josephâ??s
and then easily disposed of Evansville Memorial in the state finals.
season, the eventual state champion took care of ranked Fort Wayne Concordia
Lutheran in three different games, including a last-second victory in the
sectional final. Later, the Knights took out favorite South Bend St. Josephâ??s
and then easily disposed of Evansville Memorial in the state finals.
With
nearly everyone coming back, Luers is a heavy favorite to repeat its title.
Many teams are looking to dethrone the champs, including revenge-hungry, second-ranked
St. Joseph
nearly everyone coming back, Luers is a heavy favorite to repeat its title.
Many teams are looking to dethrone the champs, including revenge-hungry, second-ranked
NORTH
Coach:
Jeff Guenther
Jeff Guenther
Last
seasonâ??s record: 22-4
seasonâ??s record: 22-4
Tournament:
Won Benton Central Sectional, lost in Twin Lakes Regional to South Bend St.
Josephâ??s, 67-48.
Won Benton Central Sectional, lost in Twin Lakes Regional to South Bend St.
Josephâ??s, 67-48.
Projected
starters:
starters:
Unavailable
Outlook: Ranked
eighth heading into the season, Benton Central faces a tough road in the
tournament. The Bison should see South Bend St. Joeâ??s in the regional â??? if they
are able to get out of the sectional alive. That may not be such an easy task.
Last year, Benton Centralâ??s margin of victory in three sectional games was
three points.
eighth heading into the season, Benton Central faces a tough road in the
tournament. The Bison should see South Bend St. Joeâ??s in the regional â??? if they
are able to get out of the sectional alive. That may not be such an easy task.
Last year, Benton Centralâ??s margin of victory in three sectional games was
three points.
Coach: Teri
Rosinski
Rosinski
Last
seasonâ??s record: 24-4
seasonâ??s record: 24-4
Tournament:
Won Fort Wayne Dwenger Sectional, won Jay County Regional, wonElkhart Semistate
championship.
Won Fort Wayne Dwenger Sectional, won Jay County Regional, won
championship.
Projected
starters:
starters:
G Markee
Martin, junior
Martin, junior
G Kelsey
Wyss, sophomore
Wyss, sophomore
F Megan
Pedro, sophomore
Pedro, sophomore
F Amber
Gotfried, junior
Gotfried, junior
F Amanda
Pedro, junior
Pedro, junior
Coachâ??s
comments: â??We have a very athletic and talented group of players to work with. With
a year under their belts while competing at a very high level last year, they
have shown a remarkable ability to process a great deal of information while
retaining their ability to compete with great intensity. We are blessed with
competitive, high-caliber players who have the desire to improve their skills
daily.â?
comments: â??We have a very athletic and talented group of players to work with. With
a year under their belts while competing at a very high level last year, they
have shown a remarkable ability to process a great deal of information while
retaining their ability to compete with great intensity. We are blessed with
competitive, high-caliber players who have the desire to improve their skills
daily.â?
Outlook: The
defending state champions from one ofIndiana
most prestigious girls hoops program return all but one player from last yearâ??s
team. Point guard MarKee Martin, perhaps the most underrated player in the
state, leads the Knights. With Martin, sharp-shooting 2-guard Kelsey Wyss, and
tenacious forward Amanda Pedro, Luers has three stars around which to focus. The
lineup is young yet experienced, and the bench if deep. Expect to see Luers
ranked tops in the state for years to come.
defending state champions from one of
most prestigious girls hoops program return all but one player from last yearâ??s
team. Point guard MarKee Martin, perhaps the most underrated player in the
state, leads the Knights. With Martin, sharp-shooting 2-guard Kelsey Wyss, and
tenacious forward Amanda Pedro, Luers has three stars around which to focus. The
lineup is young yet experienced, and the bench if deep. Expect to see Luers
ranked tops in the state for years to come.
NorthWood
Coach: Steve
Neff
Neff
Last
seasonâ??s record: 20-5
seasonâ??s record: 20-5
Tournament:
Won West Noble Sectional, lost in Jay County Regional final to Fort Wayne
Luers, 39-32.
Won West Noble Sectional, lost in Jay County Regional final to Fort Wayne
Luers, 39-32.
Projected
starters:
starters:
Unavailable
Outlook:
The Panthers face a similar dilemma as Benton Central. NorthWood will probably face
No. 1 Luers in the regional and will be looking for a huge upset to continue
its dream.
The Panthers face a similar dilemma as Benton Central. NorthWood will probably face
No. 1 Luers in the regional and will be looking for a huge upset to continue
its dream.
Coach:
Dave Cox
Dave Cox
Last
seasonâ??s record: 19-3
seasonâ??s record: 19-3
Tournament:
Lost in Knox Sectional final to South Bend St. Josephâ??s, 61-51.
Lost in Knox Sectional final to South Bend St. Josephâ??s, 61-51.
Projected
starters: Unavailable
starters: Unavailable
Outlook:
The Pilgrims face St. Joeâ??s in the sectional round and should be hoping to pull
off an upset that would help every 3A team in the state.
The Pilgrims face St. Joeâ??s in the sectional round and should be hoping to pull
off an upset that would help every 3A team in the state.
Coach:
Mike Megyese
Mike Megyese
Last
seasonâ??s record: 22-3
seasonâ??s record: 22-3
Tournament:
Won Knox Sectional, won Twin Lakes Regional, lost inElkhart Semistate
to Fort Wayne Luers, 56-49.
Won Knox Sectional, won Twin Lakes Regional, lost in
to Fort Wayne Luers, 56-49.
Projected
starters:
starters:
Unavailable
Outlook:
The 2005 state champions, the Indians looked destined for a repeat last season
before being upset by Luers in the semistate.St.
Joeâ??s loses Melissa Lechlitner, one of last yearâ??s favorites for Miss
Basketball, but brings back Sydney Smallbone, a Tennessee-bound guard who could
succeed Lechlitner as the stateâ??s best guard. With a No. 2 ranking and a chance
for revenge in this yearâ??s semistate, St. Joeâ??s looks poised to make it two out
of a three. And that ainâ??t bad.
The 2005 state champions, the Indians looked destined for a repeat last season
before being upset by Luers in the semistate.
Joeâ??s loses Melissa Lechlitner, one of last yearâ??s favorites for Miss
Basketball, but brings back Sydney Smallbone, a Tennessee-bound guard who could
succeed Lechlitner as the stateâ??s best guard. With a No. 2 ranking and a chance
for revenge in this yearâ??s semistate, St. Joeâ??s looks poised to make it two out
of a three. And that ainâ??t bad.
Coach:
Craig Shaeffer
Craig Shaeffer
Last
seasonâ??s record: 13-9
seasonâ??s record: 13-9
Tournament:
Lost in Benton Sectional quarterfinal to Benton Central, 80-79.
Lost in Benton Sectional quarterfinal to Benton Central, 80-79.
Projected
starters: Unavailable
starters: Unavailable
Outlook:
The Red Devils will be in a loaded sectional with Benton Central, Western,Frankfort
Maconaquah. IfWest Lafayette
is somehow able to survive, the road isnâ??t very easy from there as second-ranked
St. Joeâ??s will probably be waiting in the regional.
The Red Devils will be in a loaded sectional with Benton Central, Western,
Maconaquah. If
is somehow able to survive, the road isnâ??t very easy from there as second-ranked
St. Joeâ??s will probably be waiting in the regional.
SOUTH
Coach: Kendall
Kreinhagen
Kreinhagen
Last seasonâ??s
record: 18-8
record: 18-8
Tournament: Lost
in Lebanon Sectional final toLebanon
63-42.
in Lebanon Sectional final to
63-42.
Projected
starters:
starters:
PG Callie Curry,
junior
junior
G Lauren Meadows,
sophomore
sophomore
F Ivie Obeime,
junior
junior
F Jessica Hand,
senior
senior
C Taâ??Shia
Phillips, senior
Phillips, senior
Outlook: 6â??6â?
center Taâ??Shia Phillips leads Brebeuf on her quest for Miss Basketball. In
order to succeed, the other Braves must step up. Phillips will face constant
double- and triple-teams down low and will need help from the outside. Point
guard Callie Curry will be key, and the development of 6â??3â? freshman Brittany
Campbell will be interesting to see. A lineup of twin towers could make
defending the post even harder for the Bravesâ?? opponents.
center Taâ??Shia Phillips leads Brebeuf on her quest for Miss Basketball. In
order to succeed, the other Braves must step up. Phillips will face constant
double- and triple-teams down low and will need help from the outside. Point
guard Callie Curry will be key, and the development of 6â??3â? freshman Brittany
Campbell will be interesting to see. A lineup of twin towers could make
defending the post even harder for the Bravesâ?? opponents.
Coach:
Angie Oliver
Angie Oliver
Last
seasonâ??s record: 17-5
seasonâ??s record: 17-5
Tournament:
Lost in Evansville Memorial Sectional final to Evansville Memorial, 69-52.
Lost in Evansville Memorial Sectional final to Evansville Memorial, 69-52.
Projected
starters:
starters:
Unavailable
Outlook: Bosse
has two big matchups this season against Memorial that will dictate its season.
The first takes place Dec. 7 at home, and the second should be a make-or-break
contest in the sectional.
has two big matchups this season against Memorial that will dictate its season.
The first takes place Dec. 7 at home, and the second should be a make-or-break
contest in the sectional.
Coach:
Bruce Dockery
Bruce Dockery
Last
seasonâ??s record: 23-5
seasonâ??s record: 23-5
Tournament:
Won Evansville Memorial Sectional, won Jasper Regional, wonJeffersonville Semistate
lost in Class 3A state finals to Fort Wayne Luers, 65-54.
Won Evansville Memorial Sectional, won Jasper Regional, won
lost in Class 3A state finals to Fort Wayne Luers, 65-54.
Projected
starters:
starters:
G Chrissy
Stieler, sophomore
Stieler, sophomore
G Danika
Malone, senior
Malone, senior
F Vanessa
Seidl, sophomore
Seidl, sophomore
F Kari
Stieler, senior
Stieler, senior
C Chelsea
Falkenstein, junior
Falkenstein, junior
Coachâ??s
comments: â??I am very excited about this team. They love to compete. I look
forward
to watching them grow each game.â?
comments: â??I am very excited about this team. They love to compete. I look
forward
to watching them grow each game.â?
Outlook: Losing star point guard Fahkara Malone to Purdue will
certainly hurt, but the Tigers return three of last yearâ??s starters. That
includes center Chelsea Falkenstein, who averaged 11 points and nine rebounds
per game last season. If Memorial is to return to the state finals, it will
need increased production from Falkenstein and a breakout season from someone
in the backcourt.
certainly hurt, but the Tigers return three of last yearâ??s starters. That
includes center Chelsea Falkenstein, who averaged 11 points and nine rebounds
per game last season. If Memorial is to return to the state finals, it will
need increased production from Falkenstein and a breakout season from someone
in the backcourt.
Coach:
Kevin Sweeney
Kevin Sweeney
Last
seasonâ??s record: 19-4
seasonâ??s record: 19-4
Tournament:
Won Beech Grove Sectional, lost inMt.
Vernon
Regional semifinal to Rushville, 46-44.
Won Beech Grove Sectional, lost in
Regional semifinal to Rushville, 46-44.
Projected
starters:
starters:
Unavailable
Outlook: The
10th-ranked (preseason) Trojans should build confidence heading into the
tournament. Chatardâ??s light schedule pits the Trojans againstCarmel
it. A regional tournament that should includeNew Castle
andLebanon
will be interesting.
10th-ranked (preseason) Trojans should build confidence heading into the
tournament. Chatardâ??s light schedule pits the Trojans against
it. A regional tournament that should include
and
will be interesting.
Coach:
Tracey Hammel
Tracey Hammel
Last
seasonâ??s record: 23-1
seasonâ??s record: 23-1
Tournament:
Won Lebanon Sectional, lost inMt. Vernon (Fortville) Regional semifinal to New Castle
Won Lebanon Sectional, lost in
Projected
starters:
starters:
Unavailable
Outlook:
The only undefeated team heading into the tournament last year, the Tigers were
upset byNew Castle
in a playoffs stacked with surprises. This season,Lebanon
ranks fourth in the preseason 3A poll, behind defending champion Luers,
perennial contender St. Joeâ??s, andNew
Castle
The only undefeated team heading into the tournament last year, the Tigers were
upset by
in a playoffs stacked with surprises. This season,
ranks fourth in the preseason 3A poll, behind defending champion Luers,
perennial contender St. Joeâ??s, and
Castle
Coach:
Curt Bell
Curt Bell
Last
seasonâ??s record: 19-5
seasonâ??s record: 19-5
Tournament:
Won Mt.
Vernon (Fortville) Sectional, lost in Mt. Vernon
(Fortville) Regional final to Rushville, 49-46.
(Fortville) Regional final to Rushville, 49-46.
Projected
starters:
starters:
G Corie
West, senior
West, senior
G Madison
Qualkenbush, junior
Qualkenbush, junior
G Mandy
Blake, senior
Blake, senior
F Macey
Elyea sophomore
Elyea sophomore
C Allison
Reece, senior
Reece, senior
Outlook:
Last season, the Trojans handed top-rankedLebanon
in the regional semifinal. With the bulk of its team coming back this season,New Castle
looking to build upon that success. Returning West and her 18.6 points per game
is huge.
Last season, the Trojans handed top-ranked
in the regional semifinal. With the bulk of its team coming back this season,
looking to build upon that success. Returning West and her 18.6 points per game
is huge.
And now,
my predictions!
my predictions!
North
semistate:Fort Wayne
Luers over South Bend St. Josephâ??s
semistate:
Luers over South Bend St. Josephâ??s
South
semistate:New Castle
over Evansville Bosse
semistate:
over Evansville Bosse
State
champion:Fort Wayne
Luers
champion:
Luers
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