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NORTHWEST CENTRAL CONFERENCE
LIMA PERRY
HEAD COACH: Herb Lane (2nd year, 4-17)
2010-11 RECORD: 4-17 overall, 1-5 Northwest Central Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Tenya Upshaw 5-11, sr., F ; 12.5 ppg., 8 rpg., 1.5 apg.; Abbie Patton 5-8, jr., G/F; 9 ppg., 5 rpg.; 2.8 apg.; Nah’Porchia Allen 5-7, jr., G; 5 ppg., 2 rpg.; 3 apg.; Haley King 5-6, jr., G; 1 ppg., 1rpg.; Lexie Davis 6-0., soph., P; 6 ppg., 8 rpg.; 1.2 apg.; Sierra Graham.; 5-8, soph., F/G.
OTHER PROSPECTS: DeAiera Wilson 5-0, jr., G.
NOTABLES: Teyshaw Upton was a first-team NWCC conference selection and Abbie Patton received an honorable mention NWCC.
RIDGEMONT
HEAD COACH: Jeff Merklin (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 2-19 overall, 1-7 Northwest Central Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Grace Poeppelman, 5-6, sr., G; Bret Connolly 5-8, sr., P; Cierra James 5-5, sr., F; Whitney Arsenau 5-5, jr., G;
WAYNESFIELD-GOSHEN
HEAD COACH: Ted Patton (5th season, 99-93 overall)
2010-11 RECORD: 19-5 overall, 5-1 Northwest Central Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kaylee Patton 5-8, jr., G: 21 ppg., 7 rpg.; 4 apg.; Ivy Horn 5-7, sr., G; 12.4 ppg., 4.3 rpg.; 1.1 apg.; Kindsey Salyer-Watts 5.5 ppg., 6 rpg.; 0.6 apg.; Logan Badertscher 5-9, sr., F; 0.9 ppg., 1.4 rpg.; 0.3 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Mindi Brookhart 5-7, soph., G; Lidia Turner 5-5, soph., G; Rebecca Stephens 5-10, soph., C; Kendra Jarnagain 5-6, soph., G;
NOTABLES: Patton recevied first team mentions on the District 8 and NWCC teams and has 870 career points. Ivy Horn was also a first team All-NWCC selection.
BLANCHARD VALLEY CONFERENCE
PANDORA-GILBOA
HEAD COACH: Ken Brooks (21st year, 254-182)
2010-11 RECORD: 16-6 overall, 6-3 Blanchard Valley Conference, 5-2 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Megan Hovest, 5-8, sr., G-F, 6.9 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.5 apg; Ashley Williams, 5-6, jr., G, 2.1 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 1.4 apg; Hunter Hermiller, 5-7, so., G, 1.1 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 0.5 apg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Megan Verhoff, 5-11, sr., C; Keri Conine, 5-8, jr., G-F; Morgan Gerdeman, 5-10, jr., F; Megan Maag, 5-10, so., F; Vanessa McCullough, 5-5, so., G; Ashley Alt, 5-9, so, C; Olivia Maag, 5-8, so., G-F.
NOTABLES: The Rockets have a lot of players, but little experience returning as they rebuild after losing the bulk of their offense off of last year’s 16-6 team. Brooks says this will be a “wait and see season,” especially in the early going.
VAN BUREN
HEAD COACH: Michael Daniels (3rd season, 18-24)
2010-11 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 2-7 Blanchard Valley Conference
RETURNING LETTERMAN: Morgan Flick 5-3, jr., G; Elyse Anderbery 5-10, jr., F; Kristen Tropf 5-3, jr., guard.
TOP PROSPECTS: Ashlee Arbaugh 6-0, sr.,
McCOMB
HEAD COACH: Jeremy Herr (4th season, 31-36)
2010-11 RECORD: 12-10 overall, 5-4 Blanchard Valley Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Devyn Wilson 5-4, sr., G; 5 ppg., 2 rpg.; 2 apg.; Hannah Bundy 5-6, jr., G; 6 ppg., 2 rpg.; 2 apg.; Briana Herr 6-1, jr., C; 7 ppg., 7 rpg.; 1 apg.; Kristen Buck 5-7, jr., G/F; 4 ppg., 1 rpg.; 1 apg.; Emily Clymer 5-10, soph., F; 10 ppg., 5 rpg.; 1 apg.; Breanna Dee 5-4, soph., G; 4 ppg., 1 rpg.; 1 apg.;
NOTABLES: Clymer earned an BVC honorable mention award last season.
LIBERTY-BENTON
HEAD COACH: Nate Irwin (8th season, 120-38)
2010-11 RECORD: 19-3 overall, 8-1 Blanchard Valley Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Caitie Craft 5-8, sr, G; 20.5 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; 3.7 apg.; 5.2 spg.; Rachel Myers 5-7, soph., G; 12.8 ppg.; 2.6 rpg.; 1.8 apg.; Samantha Rhodes 5-6, sr., W; 8 ppg., 2.4 rpg.; 1.6 apg.; Marisa Burkett 5-7, jr., G; 5.7 ppg., 3.8 rpg.; 2.5 apg.; Morgan Lishawa 5-9. soph., P; 2 ppg., 2.2 rpg.;
VANLUE
HEAD COACH: Todd Richards (3rd season, 7-35)
2010-11 RECORD: 4-17 overall, 0-9 Blanchard Valley Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Logan Fey 5-11, jr., P; Jenny Hendricks 5-5, sr., G; Katie Thomas 5-10, jr., P;
TOP PROSPECTS: Savannah Engard 5-5, sr., G; Kelsie Ward 5-6, jr., G;
HARDIN NORTHERN
HEAD COACH: Andrew Cano (4th season)
2010-11 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 3-6 Blanchard Valley Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Molly Hipsher, 5-6, sr., G, 17.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg; Kaylee Hooker, 5-6, sr., G, 6.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg; Olivia Sampson, 5-6, sr., F, 3 ppg, 3 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Carlie Doll, 5-6, sr., G; Jordan Joseph, 5-7, sr., F; Carlie Stump, 5-9, jr., F; Kendra Vermillion, 5-10, jr., C; Chelsey Delong, 5-3, jr., G; Kylee Hooker, 5-3, so., G; Molly Wilson, 5-7, so. G/F.
NOTABLES: Cano is hoping chemistry can overcome major concerns, which include field goal shooting percentage and size. The Polar Bears lost five seniors from last year’s team.
ARLINGTON
HEAD COACH: Seth Newlove (4th season, 62-9)
2010-11 RECORD: 24-1 overall, 9-0 Blanchard Valley Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Amelia Recker, 5-9, sr., F, 15 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.2 apg; Alivia Recker, 5-9, sr., G/F, 4.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.8 apg; Jessica Hunter, 5-6, sr., G, 5.2 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 1.6 apg; Joy Reamsnyder, 5-6, sr., G, 2.7 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 1.0 apg; Abby Solt, 5-4, sr., G, 1.8 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 1.0 apg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Anessa Recker, 5-8, sr., G; Kaity Weidman, 5-9, sr., P; Dani Heaster, 5-8, so., F; Jordyn Webb, 5-9, jr., F; Morgan Insley, 5-9, jr., F; Kathryn Jollif, 5-5, jr., G.
NOTABLES: Amelia Recker was named second-team all-BVC, second-team all-district and third-team all-northwest Ohio; Alivia Recker was honorable mention all-BVC.
NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
LINCOLNVIEW
HEAD COACH: Dan Williamson (2nd year, 7-15)
2010-11 RECORD: 7-15 overall; 2-7 Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Carley Springer, sr., Kaitlyn Brant, jr,. Katie Dye, jr,. Morgan Peel. Claire Dye. Kaylee Thatcher.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Christien Stemen.
NOTABLES: Williams returns three starters and an experienced lineup with plenty of juniors and seniors. The Lancers look to use their speed and athleticism to make up for their lack of size to climb up the standings in the NWC.
CONVOY CRESTVIEW
HEAD COACH: Greg Rickard (23rd season, 331-138)
2010-11 RECORD: 11-9 overall, 7-2 Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERMAN: Danica Hicks 5-6, sr., G/F; 5.3 ppg., 4.8 rpg.; 1.1 apg.; Mackenzie Richard 5-7, sr., F; 3.2 ppg., 2.1 rpg.; 0.7 apg.; Catelyn Mefferd 5-7, sr., G/F; 1.2 ppg., 1 rpg.; 1.1 apg.; Madison Ecker 5-5, sr., G; 3.1 ppg., 2.9 rpg.; 1.2 apg.; Kirstin Hicks 5-7, soph., C; 3.5 ppg., 2.7 rpg.; .4 apg.
DELPHOS JEFFERSON
HEAD COACH: David Hoffmsan (30th year, 385-248)
2010-11 RECORD: 23-3 overall, 9-0 Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Courtney Lewis, 5-5, sr., G, 5.2 ppg, 4-0 rpg; Kennedy Boggs, 5-5, sr., G, 15.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg; Megan Gilden, 5-9, sr., P 2.2 ppg, 1.5 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Samantha Thitoff, 5-4, sr., G; Elizabeth Schoskert, 5-9, sr., F; Rileigh Stockwell, 5-7, soph., G; Katie Georgens, 5-8, soph., G; Hannah Sensibaugh, 5-5, soph., G; Gabrielle Pimpas, 5-3, soph., G.
NOTABLES: The Wildcats lost 45.0 points per game in scoring to graduation last spring. Kennedy Boggs is back though from last year's Jefferson team that advanced to the OHSAA state tournament for the first time in school history.
LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC
HEAD COACH: Bill Taflinger (23rd year, 293-207)
2010-11 RECORD: 15-8 overall, 7-2 Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kelly Ahman, 5-4, sr., PG, 3.3 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 4.6 apg; Madison Georgem, 5-4, sr., G, 6.8 ppg, 4-2 rpg, 1.8 apg; Lexi Kingsbery, 5-11, sr., W, 7.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 0.8 apg; Ty Taylor, 5-6, sr., W, 7.2 ppg, 2.1 rpg; Shayna Niese, 5-7, sr., W, 1.1 ppg, 0.8 rpg; Stacia Allen, 5-6, jr., G, 14.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.1 apg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Shanna Farlar, 5-10, jr., P; Molly Clements, 5-10, jr., P; Meredith Shepherd, 5-4, soph., W; Mikaela Brown, 5-7, jr., W; Shelby Warner, 5-5, jr., G; Whitney Hall, 5-4, sr., G.
NOTABLES: Lima Central Catholic should contend in the NWC again this season. Allen will be the team's primary playmaker after scoring nearly 15 points per game and earning first team all-NWC honors. Taylor and George are returning honorable mention all-league picks.
PAULDING
HEADCOACH: Lyndsi Shininger (3rd seasin, 17-25)
2010-11 RECROD: 8-13 overall, 4-5 Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jessica Farr 6-0, sr., C; 11.5 ppg., 13.4 ppg.; Emily Shuerk 5-11, sr., F; 1.2 ppg., 1.7 rpg.; Kayla Owens 5-4, sr., G; 2 ppg., 2.2 rpg.; Abbey Edwards 5-9, jr., G; 6.4 ppg., 3.6 rpg.; Sarah Nardone 5-5, jr., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Sierra McCullogh 5-9, soph., G; Abby Pease 5-6, soph., F; Mackenzie Hanankratt 5-5, soph., F;
NOTABLES: Farr earned a first team all-NWC selection and a second team selection to District 7.
MIDLAND ATHLETIC LEAGUE
HOPEWELL-LOUDON
HEAD COACH: Rod Daniel (2nd season, 8-13)
2010-11 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 3-7 Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Danielle Rohrbach, 6-3, jr, P, 10 ppg, 8.8 rpg; Cassandra Hohman, 6-0,. jr., P, 9.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.3 apg; Lauren Trumpler, 5-0, jr., G, 8.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.9 apg; Racquel Hossler 5-0, jr., G., 2.5 ppg, 1.1 apg; Kailey Coleman, 5-0, jr., G, 1.3 ppg, 1.6 rpg; Courtney Burns, 6-0, so., W, 6.4 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.9 apg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Hope Brickner, so., P; Aleta Daniel, so., G, Kasey Siegel, sr., P; Marissa Reinhart, jr., G; Paige Reinhart Anez, sr., G.
NOTABLES: The Chieftains are big across the front at 6-3, 6-0, 6-0. Hohman and Rohrbach were named honorable mention all-MAL last year.
LAKOTA
HEAD COACH: Mike Miller (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 6-15 overall, 1-9 Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jessica Hoffman 5-10, sr., P; 8.6 ppg., 9.5 rpg.; 1.2 apg.; Kaela Wiseman 5-8, sr., G; 5.3 ppg., 3 rpg.; 1.1 apg.; Stephanie Miller 5-5, jr., G; 3.3 ppg., rpg.; 2.1 apg.; Sierra Ray 5-5, jr., G: 2.3 ppg., 2.6 rpg.; Rachel Feick 5-5, jr., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Kaitlyn Baumer 5-4, sr., G; Jessica Walter 5-4, jr., G; Allison Steele 5-9, jr., P;
OLD FORT
HEAD COACH: Mark Schrock (2nd season, 5-16 overall)
2010-11 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 1-9 Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Stephanie Hill 5-8, sr., W; 5 ppg., 8 rpg.; DeAnna Miller 5-10, sr., P; 2 ppg., 2 rpg.; Kristen Bender 5-11, jr., P; 3 ppg., 5 rpg.; Mackenzie Gillette 5-5, jr., W; Johana Becker 5-6, soph., G; 5 ppg., 3 apg.; Jackie Becker 5-0, soph., G;
SANDUSKY BAY CONFERENCE
CLYDE
HEAD COACH: John Cahill (14th season, 224-91)
2010-11 RECORD: 25-1 overall, 14-0 Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERMAN: Amanda Cahill 6-1, soph., F; 17.9 ppg.; 7.6 rpg.; 4.2 apg.; Rachael Smeltzer 5-5, sr., G; 11.6 ppg., 4.2 rpg.; 5.6 apg.; Breanne Michaels 5-9, soph., F; 7.2 ppg., 3.4 rpg.; 1.2 apg.; Lexi Weber 5-5, soph., G; 4.0 ppg., 1.2 rpg.; Katie Lynch 5-6, sr., G; Madie Harrington 5-5, sr., G;
OTHER PROSPECTS: Kelsey Michaels 5-7, fr., G/F.
NOTABLES: The Fliers willl look to make a second consecutive appearance at state with returning SBC player of the year and second-team all State recipient sophomore Amanda Cahill who averaged 17.9 points per game helping Clyde finish at 25-1.
EDISON
HEAD COACH: Tracey Moyer (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 4-10 Sandusky Bay Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Abbey Cox 6-0, sr., P; 9.6 ppg., 7.3 rpg.; 1.3 apg.; Susan Knight 5-9, sr., W/P; 10.2 ppg., 6 rpg.; 1.1 apg.; Lauren Dunnevant 5-7 sr., G; 3.3 ppg., 3.4 apg.; 2.5 apg.; Lauren Teed 5-6, sr., G; 2 ppg., 1.1 apg.; Ciara Reed 5-6, soph., G; 5.9 ppg., 2.4 rpg.; 1.3 apg.;
TOP PROSPETS: Tori Saenz 5-7, jr., Cecilie Jorgenson 6-0, jr., Elise Gastier 5-9, sr.,
NORTHERN OHIO LEAGUE
BELLEVUE
HEAD COACH: Ryan Orshoski (4th year, 50-18)
2010-11 RECORD: 22-2 overall, 14-0 Northern Ohio League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Leslie Raifsnider 5-8, sr., G/F, 19.7 ppg., 8.1 rpg.; 1.5 apg; 2.6 spg; Kristin Sochko 5-6, sr,. G, 8.4 ppg., 3.8 rpg.; 2.2 apg. Marissa Kath 5-9, sr., F, 6.8 ppg., 4.3 rpg.; 1.6 apg.; Cory Hartley 5-2, sr., G, 2.5 ppg., 1.1 rpg.; 3.3 apg.; Emily Eskins 5-10, sr., F, 7.2 ppg., 4 rpg.; 0.8 apg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Carly Santoro 5-9, fr., G; Kalin Widman 5-7, jr., G; Hannah Lilly 5-4, jr., G; Janelle Watson 5-7, soph., G;
NOTABLES: Raifsnider, the reigning Northwest District player of the year, was named first-team All-NOL , first-team District 6, and first-team All-Ohio. Sochko was a second-team All-NOL selection and a honorable mention District 6 selection.
TIFFIN COLUMBIAN
HEAD COACH: Larry Kisabeth (14th season, 218-97)
2010-11 RECORD: 14-8 overall, 10-4 Northern Ohio League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Anna Williams 6-0, sr., 12.7 ppg., 6 rpg., 1.4 apg.; Tori Stephens 5-4, sr., 2.7 ppg., 1.9 prg.; 0.8 apg.; Jocelyn Cole 5-5, jr., 3.2 ppg., 0.9 rpg.; 0.3 apg.
TOP PROSPECTS: Megan Moore 5-3, jr., Michaela Miller 5-11, jr., Marissa Ward 5-3, jr., Annie Demith 5-3, soph., Kayla Magrum 5-2, soph., Payge Smith 5-4, soph.
WILLARD
HEAD COACH: Jon Dawson (2nd year, 15-6)
2010-11 RECORD: 13-7 overall, 9-5 Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ally Graham, 5-8, jr., W, 11.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg; Sierra Sallee, 5-8, P, 2.0 ppg; Laura Danhoff, 5-1, jr., P; Brennyn Lillo, 5-11, sr., P.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Marie Thornton, 5-10, soph., P; Allie Worcester, 5-9, soph., W; Olivia Bauer, 5-7, jr., W; Hannah Schloemer, 5-9, fr., G.
NOTABLES: The Crimson Flashes hope to compete with Tiffin and Shelby for the NOL title this season. Look for a big season from Ally Graham, a first team all-NOL selection for Willard last season.
PUTNAM COUNTY LEAGUE
FORT JENNINGS
HEAD COACH: Matt Myerholtz (6th season, 42-66)
2010-11 RECORD: 9-13 overall, 2-5 Putnam County League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Morgan Schroeder 5-6, sr., 5 ppg., 3 rpg.,; 2.1 apg.; Kelsey Von Lehmden 5-8, sr., P; 6.6 ppg., 4.9 rpg.; Macy Schroeder 5-4, jr., G; 4.8 ppg., 3 rpg.; 2.4 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Gabbi German 5-7, jr., P; Kaitlin Stechschulte 5-7, jr., G; Kristen Maag 5-6, jr., Gina Stechschulte 5-10, jr., P; Ashley Gable 5-2, soph., G; Cassie Lindeman 5-8, soph., P;
CONTINENTAL
HEAD COACH: Jaaci Carr (first season)
2010-11 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 3-4 Putnam County League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Leva Weller 5-8, jr., F; 8.1 ppg., 4.8 rpg.; Taylor Williamson 5-4, jr., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Sara Deken 5-7, jr., F; Vanessa Koppenhofer 5-6, jr., G; Paige Ordway 5-7, soph., G;
NOTABLES: Taylor Williamson was an honorable mention to the All-PCL teams.
KALIDA
HEAD COACH: Adam Huber (2nd season, 9-12)
2010-11 RECORD: 9-12 overall, 4-3 Putnam County League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nikki Kaufman 5-5, sr., G; 9 ppg., 5.6 rpg.; 1.7 apg.; Haley McIntyre 5-11, sr., W/P; 3.2 ppg., 2.1 rpg.; Brandi Merschman 5-10, sr., P; 2.7 ppg., 2.7 rpg.; Alexis Wurth 5-6, sr., G; 3.6 ppg., 1.1 rpg.; Amy Smith 5-6, jr., G/W/P; 1.6 ppg., 2.2 rpg.; Summer Holtkamp 5-1, jr., G/W; Julia Vandemark 5-3, jr.,G/W; 5 ppg., 1.8 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Kristi Honigfort 5-5, jr., W; Kaylyn Verhoff 5-4, jr., G/W; Katie Schmitz 5-6, jr., G/W; Elizabeth Turnwald 5-7, soph., W/P;
MILLER CITY
HEAD COACH: Chris Rump
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Marissa Schroeder 5-2, sr., Jessica Leis 5-8, sr., Brittany Drummelsmith 6-3, sr., Samantha Michel 5-2, sr., Jessica Nienberg 5-2, sr., Toni Steffan 5-10, sr., Brandi Gerschutz 5-5, jr., Melissa Michel 5-9, jr., Ariel Berger 5-8, jr.,
OTTOVILLE
HEAD COACH: David Kleman (20th season, 350-94
2010-11 RECORD: 19-3 record, 7-0 Putnam County League
RETURNIN LETTERWINNERS: Lauren Kramer 5-8, sr., F; Lauren Koch, 5-4, sr., G; Megan Bendele 5-10, sr., F; Abby Siefker 6-2, jr., C/F; Nicole Vorst 5-5, jr., G; Rachel Turnwald 5-6, jr., G; Rachel Beining 6-0, jr., C; Tonya Kaufman 5-6, soph., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Krista Schimmoeller 5-8, sr., F; Taylor Mangas 5-10, soph., G;
NOTABLES: Siefker earned first team honors on the All-PCL and District 8 teams.
PANDORA-GILBOA
HEAD COACH: Ken Brooks (20th season, 254-182 overall)
2010-11 RECORD: 16-6 overall, 6-3 Blanchard Valley Conference, 5-2 Putnam County League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Megan Hovest 5-8, sr., G/F; 6.9 ppg., 3rpg.; 1.5 apg.; Ashley Williams 5-6, jr., G; 2.1 ppg., 1.2 rpg.; 1.4 apg.; Hunter Hermiller 5-7, soph., G; 1.1 ppg., 1 rpg.; 0.5 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Megan Verhoff 5-11, sr., C; Keri Conine 5-8, jr., G/F; Morgan Gerdman 5-10, jr., F; Megan Maag 5-10, soph., F; Vanessa McCullough 5-5, soph., G; Ashley Alt 5-9, soph., C; Olivia Maag 5-8, soph., G/F;
NOTABLES: Megan Hovest was an honorable mention for the Putnam County League.
NORTHERN BUCKEYE CONFERENCE
ELMWOOD
HEAD COACH: Doug Reynolds (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 7-15 overall
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nikki Hickman 5-6, jr., G; Sierra Beckford, 5-8, sr., W; 11 ppg.; Beth Foster 5-10, sr., P; Brittany Gross 5-8, jr., G; 9.2 ppg., Abby Gonyer 5-6, jr., G; Tori Hillard 5-9, jr., P; Emily Smith 5-9, jr., P; Brittany George 5-7, jr., G; Kristen Curtis 5-9, soph., W;
TOP PROSPECTS: Marissa Swavel 5-6, soph., G; Morgan Huff 5-8, soph., W; Tiffany Hillard 5-7, soph., W; Courtney Emmitt 5-6, soph., G;
EASTWOOD
HEAD COACH: Gary Lemle (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 2-18 overall, 1-11 Suburban Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Courtny Rolf 5-9, sr., F; 7 ppg., 9 rpg.; Alanna Heestand 5-6, sr., G; 9 ppg., 2 rpg.; Diana Bushman 5-8, jr., G; 7 ppg., 4 rpg.; Kristen Snyder 5-11, sr., F; 3 ppg., 3 rpg.; Madi Renollet 5-4 , sr., C; 3 ppg., 2 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Alena Gabel 5-8, jr., G; Hannah Hirzel 5-6, sr., G;
NOTABLES: Rolf earned a second team All-SLL selection while Bushman earned an honorable mention to the same.
FOSTORIA
HEAD COACH: Mat Swortcheck (5th season, 28-58 overall)
2010-11 RECORD: 7-15 overall, 3-11 Northern Ohio League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kierra Settles 5-8 soph., F; 3 ppg., 5 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Erice Moore 5-6, fr., G; Jada Hampton 5-8, fr., G; Eliza Sanchez 5-1, soph., G; Taylor Tucker 5-8, soph., G; Donashia Mackins 5-8, sr., G; Coutrney Hall 5-7 sr., G; Tori Knuffman 5-10, sr., C;
OTSEGO
HEAD COACH: Scott Bernthisel (4th season, 47-39)
2010-11 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 6-6 Suburban Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kylee Bernthisel 5-5, sr., W/G; 6.1 ppg., 4.8 rpg.; 1.8 apg.; Hannah Greulich 5-9, sr., P/W; 7.2 ppg., 9 ppg.; 1.1 apg.; Micaela Murphy 5-8, sr., W; 8.2 ppg., 3.9 rpg.; Jenna Strain 5-8, sr., P; 2.4 ppg., 2 rpg.; Peighton Hagemeyer 5-5, sr., W; 1.4 ppg., Megan Bundy 5-4, jr., P; 3.2 ppg., 1.8 rpg.; 1.2 apg.; Morgan McCullough 5-5, jr., W; 6 ppg., 1.9 rpg.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Jenni Selders 5-3, sr., P; Courtney Garrett 5-5, W; Karly Schutzberg 5-6, P; Jessica Roberts 5-11, P;
NOTABLES: Bernthisel, Greulich and Murphy all earned honorable mentions to the all Distrct team. Greulich was a first team All- SLL, Bernthisel was a second team conference selection and Murphy was an honorable mention for the SLL.
WOODMORE
HEAD COACH: Kyle Clair (4th season, 34-30 overall)
2010-11: 13-9 overall, 8-4 Suburban Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittney Welford 5-6, sr., G; 5.6 ppg., 2.3 rpg.; 2.6 apg.; Kalyn Tate 5-6, sr., G; 7 ppg., 1.8 rpg.; 1 apg.; Andrea Bouldin 5-10, sr., G; 2.5 ppg., 1.5 rpg.; 0.4 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Allie Wank 5-10, soph., W; Katy Avers 5-10, jr., P; Nikki Busdeker 5-10, jr., P; Shannon O’Connor 5-6, jr., G; Grace Weirich 5-7, soph., G: Leah Bench 5-6, jr., G; Mackenzie Johnson 5-10, fr., W/P;
GREEN MEADOWS CONFERENCE
Ayersville
HEAD COACH: Craig Cicero (3rd season)
2010-11 SEASON: 7-14 overall, 3-4 Green Meadows Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kayla Zachrich 5-6, sr., G/F; 13.5 ppg., Kaleigh Martin 5-8, sr., G/F; ppg., Nikki Schroeder 5-6, jr., G; Emily Cramer 5-7, jr., G/F; 4 ppg., Emily Luderman 5-6, sr., F;
TOP PROSPECTS: Emily Thierroff 5-7, jr., G/F; Megan Schubert 6-3, soph., C; Chelsey Seifert 5-7, soph., G;
NOTABLES: Zachrich earned a first team District 7 selection and a second team All-GMC slot.
EDGERTON
HEAD COACH: Kelly Thiel (5th season, 40-48)
2010-11 RECORD: 9-13 overall, 4-3 Green Meadows Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jessie Nihart 5-3, sr., G; 9.3 ppg., 2.3 rpg.; 1.3 apg.; Brooke Clark 5-6, sr.; G; 1.2 ppg., 1.7 rpg.; 1.8 apg.; Hannah Griffin 5-10, jr., F; 8.3 ppg., 5.8 rpg.; 1.7 apg.; Kennedy Flower 6.2 ppg., 4.9 rpg.; Shelby Herman 5-4, jr., G; 1.7 ppg., 1 rpg.; Jaime Newman 5-7, soph., G; 6.1 ppg., 2.9 rpg.; Devin Stark 5-5, soph., G; 2.1 ppg., 2.4 rpg.; 1.2 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Laurel Schroeder 5-7, jr., G; Mallorea Landel 5-8, jr., F; Lindsey Wheeler 5-4, jr. G;
NOTABLES: Griffin earned a second team selection on the District 7 teams.
WAYNE TRACE
HEAD COACH: Greg Davis (12th year, 120-114)
2010-11 RECORD: 21-1 overall, 7-0 Green Meadows Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Sarah Feasby, sr., F, 7.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg; Ashley Saylor, sr., F, 3.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg; Krystal Wannemacher, jr., G/F, 5.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Kari Myers, sr., 5-5, G; Becca Habern, sr., 5-8 F; Rachel Long, sr., 5-5, F; Tanya Sinn, jr., 5-11, F; Emilie Linder, 5-5, soph., G; Lauren Spiece, soph., 5-10, F; Rylee Zartman, 5-6, jr., G.
NOTABLES: The Raiders lost a pair of outstanding players to graduation in Jo Ellen Fickel and Kacee Hockenberry. They'll be inexperienced this year, particularly at the guard spots.
NORTHERN LAKES LEAGUE
BOWLING GREEN
HEAD COACH: Jeffrey Nichols (9th season)
2010-11 RECORD: 11-10 overall, 5-9 Northern Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Hayley Williford 5-7, sr., G; 15.3 ppg., 4 rpg.; Jenna Stoner 5-9, sr., F; 7 ppg., 9 rpg.; 2.8 apg.; Alyssa Kopp 6-0, sr., C; 7.5 ppg., 4.2 rpg.; Marissa Milligan 5-7, sr., F; 7.7 ppg., 6.1 rpg.; Vivian Vazquez 5-2, sr., G; 4 ppg., 2 rpg.; 4 apg.; Haley Glandorff 5-3, jr., G; 4.2 ppg., 1 rpg., Chelsey Morlock jr., G; 6 ppg., 3 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Hanna Williford 5-6, soph., G; Morgan Sommer 5-9, sr., F;
NOTABLES: Bowling Green featured three honorable mentions for District 7 with Williford, Stoner and Vazquez. Willford was a first team selection to All-NLL while Stoner was an All-NLL honorable mention.
Willford needs 137 points to reach 1000 for her career.
PERRYSBURG
HEAD COACH: Todd Sims (3rd season, 36-11)
2010-11 RECORD: 18-4 overall, 12-2 Northern Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Taylor Knight 5-5, sr., G; 4 ppg., 2 rpg.; 4 apg.; Becca Tudor 5-8, sr., G; 4 ppg., 2 rpg.; 1 apg.; Kelsea Newman 6-0, sr., W; 12 ppg., 7 rpg.; 3 apg.; Emily Treece 6-0, sr., F; 7 ppg., 5 rpg.; 1 apg.; Lauren Diehl 5-7, sr., G; 2 ppg., 1 rpg.; 1 apg.; Nadia Mufti 5-8, sr., F; 1 ppg., 1 rpg
NOTABLES: Newman earned a first team selection to the All-NLL and District 7 teams, a second team District selection and an honorable mention on the All-Ohio team.
SPRINGFIELD
HEAD COACH: Steve Carroll (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 3-18 overall, 2-12 Northern Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Chelsea Hoas 5-6, sr., G; Nina Bond 5-0, sr., G; Ciara Ruiz 5-10, sr., F; Erin Delancy 5-9, sr., F; Deshnie Gieger 5-7, jr., G; Taylor Nopper 5-7, jr., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Mariah Todd 5-6, jr., G; Tori Collins 5-9, jr., F; Natalie Yoder 5-4, fr., G; Sydney Powhida 5-6, fr., G; Alana White 5-9, jr.; F; Asia Goodwin 5-4, soph., G;
SYLVANIA SOUTHVIEW
HEAD COACH: Tim Nottke (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 13-9 overall
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lexi Lopez 5-9, jr., G; 13 ppg., 6 rpg.; 3 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Bailey Heijl 5-7, jr., G; Morgan Ersig 5-7, jr., G; Madi Thomas 5-9, jr., P; Makaila Marshall 5-8, jr., W/P;
TOLEDO AREA ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
DANBURY
HEAD COACH: Ron Aukerman (2nd season, 7-13)
2010-11 RECORD: 7-13 overall, 6-6 Toledo Area Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kelsey Clemons 5-8, jr., W; 8.7 ppg., 4.5 rpg.; 1.7 apg.; Alexa Bintz 5-3, jr., G; Lilly Kennedy 5-7, jr.,W; 2.1 ppg., 4.5 rpg.; Alyssa Almedinger 5-7, soph., G; 1.9 ppg., 1.6 rpg.; Erin Lavele 5-9, soph., W; 1.6 ppg., 2.1 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Cassidy Rhoades 5-4, soph., G; Tori Wright 5-9, soph., P; Katie Almedinger 5-4, soph., W; Heather Spears 6-0, soph., P; Caitlynn Thompson 5-9, soph., P;
NOTABLES: Clemons earned an honorable mention for the All-TAAC teams.
TOLEDO CHRISTIAN
HEAD COACH: Tandy Bradford (3rd season, 28-17)
2010-11 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 10-2 Toledo Area Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Deanna Huffman 5-10, sr., F; 6 ppg., 4 rpg.; Melissa Green 5-10, sr., F; 4 ppg., 2 rpg.; Kenzie Harder 5-9, jr., G; 4 ppg., 4 rpg.; Hannah Wehile 5-8, jr., G; 1 ppg., 2 rpg.; Camille Gist 5-9, soph., G; 8 ppg., 5 rpg.; Darian Westmeyer 5-8, soph., G; 3 ppg., 2 rpg.; Lydia Yeager 5-7, soph, G; 3 ppg., 3 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Bethany Kollmorgan 5-11, fr., F;
NORTHWEST OHIO ATHLETIC LEAGUE
DELTA
HEAD COACH: Ryan Ripke (2nd season, 10-11)
2010-11 RECORD: 10-11 overall, 2-6 Northwest Ohio Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kirsten Fruchey 5-3, sr., G; 3.2 ppg., Alexa Salsbury 6-0, sr., F; 12.9 ppg., 9.7 rpg.; Abbie Harris 5-5, soph., G; 2.6 ppg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Becky Dutcher 5-5, sr., G/F; Mary Kina 5-8, jr., F; Victoria Burdo 5-9, fr., G; Brigan Wymer 5-7, fr., G; Alexa Lauch 5-6, fr., G; Bailee Green 5-7, fr., F;
NOTABLES: Salsbury was a second team selection to the All-NWOAL and honorable mention to District 7 teams.
MONTPELIER
HEAD COACH: Dawn Smith (5th season, 17-63)
2010-11 RECORD: 2-19 overall, 1-7 Northwest Ohio Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jessica Dilley 5-3, sr., G; 4 ppg., 2 rpg.; 2.3 apg.; Wendy Duchene 5-9, jr., F; Lauren Dye 5-9, jr., F; 8 ppg., 6 rpg.; 1 apg.; Hayley Geren 5-1, jr., G; Aleah Maas 5-8, jr., G; 3 ppg., 3 rpg.; 1.3 apg.; Kaisha Hudson 4-11, sr., G;
NOTABLES: Dye earned honorable mentions on the All-NWOAL and District 7 teams.
WAUSEON
HEAD COACH: Brad Myers (22nd year, 339-142)
2010-11 RECORD: 12-9 overall, 6-2 Northwest Ohio Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Bailey Creager 5-9, sr., G; 12 ppg., 6.9 rpg.; Kaitlin Norris 5-9, sr., P; Alyssa Reed 5-7, jr., W; 6.6 ppg., 6 rpg.; Alyssa Stidham 5-5, sr., W; 1.3 ppg., 1.3 rpg.; Annette Stidham 6-0, jr., P; 2.7 ppg., 4.2 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Quincy Brock 5-7, jr., W; Sydney Chamberlain 5-5, jr., W; Brooke Gerken 5-9, jr., P; Jessi Myers 5-5, jr., W.
LIBERTY CENTER
HEAD COACH: Kent Snyder (2nd year, 10-11)
2010-11 RECORD: 6-15 overall, 2-6 Northwest Ohio Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Emily Gilson, 5-6, sr., F, 0.6 ppg, 1.0 rpg; Alexa Knipp, 5-7, sr., C, 0-9 ppg, 1.0 rpg; Waverly Weaks, 5-6, sr., G, 4.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg; Christina Winterfeld, 5-3, sr., G, 2.4 ppg, 1.0 rpg; Ellen Davenport, sr., 5-4, G; Cassondra Prchlik, jr., 5-6, C, 1.0 rpg; Niki Meyer, 5-7, soph., F, 2.9 ppg, 2.0 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Andrea Weirauch, 5-5, fr., F; Lauren Rohrs, 5-4, jr., G; Katie Gilson, 5-6, soph., F.
NOTABLES: The Tigers should have good speed but will lack height this season. Snyder is looking for a few girls that will crash the boards and share the scoring load this season.
BRYAN
HEAD COACH: Eric Stantz (9th season, 55-118)
2010-11 RECORD: 12-9 overall, 5-3 Northwest Ohio League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jill Burkholder 5-3, sr., G; 3.4 ppg., 1.5 apg.; Catlin Martinez 5-3, sr., G; 2.6 ppg., MaKayla Dennis 5-6, soph., G; 5.1 ppg.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Kim Tavernie 5-11, sr., C; Bethan Shirkey 5-8, sr., C; Jordan Wittler 5-6, sr., F; Lydia Snavely 5-8 , jr., F; Katie Roushia 5-8, jr., F; Hannah Schimmoeller 5-7, soph., Rachel Fruth 5-6, soph.,
THREE RIVERS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
FREMONT ROSS
HEAD COACH: Juan Vela (3rd season, 4-36 overall)
2010-11 RECORD: 2-18 overall, 0-10 Greater Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Sam Micheal 5-10, jr., W; 11.3 ppg., 4 rpg.; 1 apg.; Bria Simms 5-10, sr., P; 5 ppg., 5 rpg.; Mackenzie Schneider 5-5, sr., W; 5 ppg., 2.5 rpg.; 1.6 apg.; Abbi Hassebach 5-5, soph., G; 3 ppg., 1.5 rpg.; 2 apg.; Allysa Palmer 5-10, sr., W; 3 ppg.; 3.2 rpg.; 1 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Shania Kiser 5-10, soph., P; Ariana Spencer 5-5, jr., G; Kiera Hall 5-10, P;
LIMA SENIOR
HEAD COACH: Vince Halliday (5th season, 36-49)
2010-11 RECORD: 8-14 overall
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jazmine Thomas 6-0, sr., W; 8 ppg., 6 rpg.; Airika Callahan 5-6, sr., G; 9 ppg., 2 rpg.; 3 apg.; Mi’Chean Williamson 5-5, sr., W; 4 ppg., 3 rpg.; Lydia Johnson 5-3, sr., W; Indiya Benhamin 5-3, soph., G; 13 ppg., 3 rpg.; 5 apg.; 4 spg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Imara Haynes 6-1, fr., P; Miercedez Carter 5-8, soph., W; Danielle Cassell-Jackson 5-11, fr., P
TOLEDO WHITMER
HEAD COACH: Rhett Boyd (4th season, 21-37 overall)
2010-11 RECORD: 5-14 overall, 3-7 Toledo City League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Autumn Jones 5-7, sr., G; 11.5 ppg., 3.2, rpg.; 3.4 apg.; Keshyra McCarver 5-8, soph., G; 8.7 ppg., 4.1 ppg.; 1.1 apg.; Allie Missler 5-8, sr., F; 7.5 ppg., 7.9 rpg.; Ashley Finch 5-10, sr., F; 4 ppg., 4.3 rpg.; Lexi Dings 5-8, sr., G; 5.4 ppg., 3.7 rpg., 1.1 apg.; Tara Kellerbauer 5-9, sr., F; 5.1 ppg., 3.8 ppg.; Kirsten Harder 5-7, soph., G; 0.4 ppg., Jordyn Blood 5-8, jr., F; 1.3 ppg., 1.1 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Samantha Meiner 5-9, fr., G; Taylor Derr 5-9, sr., F;
WESTERN BUCKEYE LEAGUE
LIMA SHAWNEE
HEAD COACH: Jeff Heistan (7th season, 106-46)
2010-11 RECORD: 18-4 overall, 8-1 Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Chrystena Smith 5-5, sr., G; 7.6 ppg., 2.1 rpg.; 6 apg.; 3 spg.; Brittney Lauck 5-7, jr., G; 6.8 ppg., 1.6 rpg.; 3.2 apg.; 2 spg; Liz Aller 5-6, sr., G; 12.9 ppg., 1.2 rpg; 1.1 spg.; Shantay Glenn 5-4, sr., F; 1.3 ppg., 2.7 rpg.; Stacey Sherrick 5-10, sr., F; 1.5 ppg., 1.5 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Isabelle Baird 5-6 soph., G; Claire Dahlke 5-7, soph., F;
NOTABLES: Liz Aller was a second team All-WBL selection making 83 three-pointers on the year.
DEFIANCE
HEAD COACH: Amy Unverferth (7th year, 54-76)
2010-11 RECORD: 2-19 overall, 1-8 Western Buckeye League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lakesha Young, 5-8, sr., P, 7.5 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.4 spg; Kristen Fett, 5-9, sr., G, 4.7 ppg., 3.0 rpg, 3 apg; Ashley Fogle, 5-3, sr., G, 4.3 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.4 spg; Emily Spencer, 5-2, jr., G, 4.3 ppg., 3 rpg, 1.4 spg; Megan Sewell, 5-11, soph., G/P, 3.6 ppg., 3.2 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jade Frederick, 5-8, sr.. P; Elisa Garza, 5-4, jr., G/P; Gabi Lamb, 5-1, fr., G.
NOTABLES: The Bulldogs do return five letterwinners from last year’s club but they lost top scorer Sadie Daeger (13.0 points, 8.9 rebounds pergame) to graduation.
CELINA
HEAD COACH: Brian Stelter (6th season, 186-100)
2010-11 RECORD: 12-11 overall, 5-4 Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Taylor Guingrich 5-5, jr., Kylee Bader 5-7, jr., Hillary Heiby 5-7, jr., Danielle Bihn 5-6, sr., Katie Stahl 5-9, jr., Emily Bihn 5-7, jr., Beth Homan 6-0, jr.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Ashley Collins 5-7, soph., Kourtney Fark 5-9, soph., Arika Mills 5-10, soph.,
ELIDA
HEAD COACH: Deb Stetler (2nd year, 5-16)
2010-11 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 2--7 Western Buckeye League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Osha Owens, 5-6, jr., G.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Bo Kim, 5-6, jr., G; Kylie Downton, 5-4, soph., G; Cassidy Slusher, 5-5, soph., G; Ashley Lowry, 5-6, soph., G; Brodget Sevitz, 5-4, jr., G; Torie McAdams, 5-9, soph., P; Carly Stetler, 5-11, soph., G/P; Ericka Smith, 5-5, jr., G/P.
NOTABLES: Elida has no seniors in the program and returns virtually no varsity experience from last year’s team. Owens was a starter last season before tearing her ACL early in the year.
VAN WERT
HEAD COACH: Lance Moonshower (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 7-14 overall, 2-7 Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Alex Morrow, sr., F/C, 11.4 ppg, 9.7 rpg; Brooke Keber, sr., G, 4.3 ppg, 2.9 apg; Molly Gamble, sr., G/F, 6.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg; Livia Butler, jr., C, 2.3 ppg, 2.2 rpg; Taylor Dodge, soph., G, 1.2 ppg, 1.7 rpg; Kaitlyn Hall, soph., PG, 1.0 ppg.
TOP PROSPECTS: Cheyenne Handy, soph., PG; Alexi Dowdy, fr., G/F; Erin Morrow, fr., G.
NOTABLES: Morrow earned all-WBL honorable mention.
BUCKEYE BORDER CONFERENCE
FAYETTE
HEAD COACH: Tim Nicely (2nd season, 7-15)
2010-11 RECORD: 7-15 overall, 3-7 Buckeye Border Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Mikayla Smith 5-6, soph., G; 5.5 ppg., 3.6 rpg., 5.2 apg.; Ashtyn Baker 5-9, jr., G; 7.5 ppg., 3 rpg.; 1 apg.; Melani Seiler 5-6, jr., G; 2.6 ppg., 3 rpg.; 1.4 apg.; Allison Coff 5-10, jr., C; 4.2 ppg., 2.8 rpg.;
NOTABLES: Smith, Baker and Seiler all earned selections to the All-BBC teams.
NORTH CENTRAL
HEAD COACH: Steve Bowling (3rd season, 12-32)
2010-11 RECORD: 6-16 overall, 0-10 Buckeye Border Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lindsey Newell 5-8, sr., F; 2 ppg., 2 apg.; 1 apg.; Tiana Wheeler 5-7, jr., G/F; 2 ppg., 2 rpg.; 1 apg.; Shaylee Oyer 5-7, jr., G/F; 9 ppg., 4 rpg.; Bralyn Wyrick 5-10, jr., C; 11 ppg., 11 apg., 2 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Sabrina Pickford 5-9, fr., F/C; Julia Rhinehard 6-2, fr., C;
NOTABLES: Wyrick made the first team All-BBC and an honorable mention All-District last year.
PETTISVILLE
HEAD COACH: Jason Waldvogel (15th year, 181-147)
2010-11 RECORD: 14-8 overall, 8-2 Buckeye Border Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Tanner Hostetle, sr., 9.23 ppg; Kaitlyn Nofziger, sr., 10.68 ppg; Ashlyn Bontager, sr., 4.5 ppg; Lauren Frey, sr., 3.68 ppg; Lexie King, sr., 1 ppg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Amber Loar, jr.; Jessica Valdez, jr.; Lauren Hostetler, soph.; Audra Klopfenstein, soph.
NOTABLES: Blackbirds return most of it’s top scorers from last season. They’ll be looking to overcome their lack of size with aggressiveness and hustle, according to Waldbvogel.
SANDUSKY BAY CONFERENCE
OAK HARBOR
HEAD COACH Brad Hemminger (2nd season, 11-10 overall)
2010-11 RECORD: 11-10 overal, 7-7 Sandusky Bay Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Allison Dunn 5-9, sr., W/P; 12.5 ppg., 6.5 rpg.; 2 apg.; Maria Boers 5-7, jr., G; 8.5 rpg., 1.5 apg.; 2.5 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Abbie Gezo 5-9, jr., P; Amanda Hetrick 5-4, soph., G; Makayla Carpenter 5-3, jr., G;
CLYDE
HEAD COACH: John Cahill (14th season, 224-91)
2010-11 RECORD: 25-1 overall, 14-0 Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Amanda Cahill 6-1, soph., F; 17.9 ppg.; 7.6 rpg.; 4.2 apg.; Rachael Smeltzer 5-5, sr., G; 11.6 ppg., 4.2 rpg.; 5.6 apg.; Breanne Michaels 5-9, soph., F; 7.2 ppg., 3.4 rpg.; 1.2 apg.; Lexi Weber 5-5, soph., G; 4.0 ppg., 1.2 rpg.; Katie Lynch 5-6, sr., G; Madie Harrington 5-5, sr., G;
OTHER PROSPECTS: Kelsey Michaels 5-7, fr., G/F.
NOTABLES: The Fliers willl look to make a second consecutive appearance at state with returning SBC player of the year and second-team all State recipient sophomore Amanda Cahill who averaged 17.9 points per game helping Clyde finish at 25-1.
PARKWAY
HEAD COACH: Ray Neill (7th season)
2010-11 RECORD: 17-5 overall, 12-2 Sandusky Bay Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jordan Fraley 5-6, sr., G; 15.5 ppg., 4.5 rpg.; 3.2 apg.; 3 spg.; Shannon Ebert 6-1, jr., F; 13 ppg., 7.8 rpg.; Darcy Daniel 5-7 jr., G; 9 ppg., Chelsea Smith 5-6, jr., G; 9 ppg., Chelsea Smith 5-6, jr., G; 7.4 ppg., 3.3 rpg.; 3.7 apg.; Kendall Harris 6-1, jr., F; 3.9 ppg., 4.2 rpg.; Amanda Wolf 5-5, jr., G; Kayla Yost 5-8, jr., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Abbey Seeholzer 5-8, soph., F;
NOTABLES: Fraley was a first team selection on the All-SBC and Distrct teams. Ebert was a second team selection on the All-SBC and District team. Smith and Daniel were each honorable mentions for All-SBC.
MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
PARKWAY
HEAD COACH: Jeff Kallas (2nd season, 3-18)
2010-11 RECORD: 3-18 overall, 0-9 Midwest Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Becca Harshman 5-7, sr., G/F; 12.8 ppg., 6.6 rpg.; 1.4 apg.; Haley Burtch 5-4, sr., G; 11.4 ppg., 2.8 rpg.; 1.4 apg.; Haley Roehm 5-10, sr., G/F; 6.5 ppg., 6.4 rpg.; Megan Fisher 5-5, sr., G; 5.6 ppg., 1.3 rpg.; Cami Hellwarth 5-10, soph., G; 2.6 ppg., 2.9 rpg.; Alicia Samaniego 5-3, jr., G; 1 ppg., 1.8 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Kylie Synder 5-9, jr., F; Ashlyn Henderson 5-7, soph., G;
FIRELANDS CONFERENCE
MONROEVILLE
HEAD COACH: Brad Dunlap (2nd year, 0-21)
2010-11 RECORD: 0-21 overall, 0-14 Firelands Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brooke Barnett, 5-10, sr., G, 13.0 ppg, 6 rpg, 1.3 apg; Jordon Williams, 5-6, sr., P, 3.4 ppg, 3.0 rpg; Madison Quillen, 5-5, sr., G, 4.2 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.3 apg; Morgan Rarick, 5-3 soph., G, 4.0 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.0 apg; Amy Ruffing, 5-7, jr., G; Bri Wittmer, 5-6, sr., P; Krista Gerber, 5-4, sr., P.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Sam Reer, fr., 5-6, fr., G.
NOTABLES: Barnett appears to be the go to player for Monroeville this season after earning second team al-conference honors last year for the Eagles.
NORTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE
GALION
HEAD COACH: Jen Rich (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 6-15 overall
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jordan Kuns jr., G; Alaina Durtschi sr., G; Kali Heydinger jr., G; Peyton Beachy jr., G; Ramonda Dorsey soph., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Kelly Mann jr., F/G; Shelbie Schramek fr., G; Sam Hamar sr., F;
LUCAS
HEAD COACH: Nate Lautzenhiser (2nd year, 3-18)
2010-11 RECORD: 3-18 overall, 1-13 North Central Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Meghan Niswander, sr., F, 3.7 ppg, 66 rpg; Kate Redding, sr., F, 4.5 ppg., 4.2 rpg; Jackie Sauder, jr., G, 4.2 ppg., 2.5 rpg; Jaime Robinson, jr., G, 6.8 ppg., 4.7 rpg; Kylie Murphy, jr., G/F/. 3.4 apg, 3.4 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLES: Robinson was an honorable mention all-NCC selection last season for the Cubs.
UPPER SANDUSKY
HEAD COACH: Brent Fahle (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 6-15 overall, 5-11 Northern Ohio League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Marissa Linhart, 5-8, sr., W, 13.4 ppg, 6.7 rpg; Alex Cameron, 5-8, jr., P, 2.8 rpg; Allison Snyder, 5-7, jr., G, 4.5 apg; Jordan Burn, 5-10, so., P, 7.6 ppg, 5.3 rpg; Taylor Graboski, 6-1, so., P, 11.9 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 3.5 bpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Amber Cox, 5-5, so., G; Savannah Piecha, 5-4, jr., G; Logan Kinley, 5-2, jr., G; Dani Brodman, 5-2, jr., G.
NOTABLES: Graboski was an honorable mention all-NOL performer last year as a freshman.
OHIO CARDINAL CONFERENCE
CLEAR FORK
HEAD COACH: Les Hauenstein (3rd season)
2010-11 RECORD: 7-15, 3-11 Ohio Cardinal Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Emily Swank, 5-7, sr., G, 8.5 ppg, 2.3 apg; Taylor Long, 5-8, sr., P, 5.1 rpg; MacKenzie Golden, 5-6, so., G, 5.5 ppg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Deijah Swihart, 5-6, fr., G; Morgan Bailey, 5-11, fr., F; Mattie Van Orman, 5-7, fr., F.
NOTABLES: Swank and Golden were honorable mention all-district a year ago.
MANSFIELD MADISON
HEAD COACH: Ron Hetler (3rd year, 16-27)
2010-11 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 4-10 Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Hannah Kochis, sr., P/W, 12.5 ppg., 6.4 rbg, 2.5 apg; Laren Helbig, jr., P, 3.0 rpg; Molea Thompson, soph., PG, 6.5 ppg; 2.5 rpg; 2.0 apg; Fantasia Hood, soph., W, 2.3 ppg; 2.0 rpg; 1.0 apg; Jayde Niss, soph., W, 1.8 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 2.0 apg; Lexie Morris, soph., W, 4.3 ppg, 1.0 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Andrea Myers, jr., W; Alexis Smith, fr., W; Mikayla Grose, fr., P; Chase Carper, fr., PG; Ali Brown, fr., W/P; Katie Clever, fr., W/P.
NOTABLES: There’s a youth movement at Madison this season. There is just one senior and two sophomores on the varsity roster. The lone senior, Kochis, was a second team all-OCC selection for the Rams in 2010-11.