Jefferson City Lady Jays Helias Catholic Lady Crusaders
Head Coach: Brad Conway Head Coach: Alan Lepper
We return 6 players that played significant minutes for us as we The Lady Crusaders will have to replace half of their points scored last finished 20-7 with 4 starters returning including Missouri signee year due to the graduation of All-District Selections Erin Wyrick and Micah Linthacum and Indiana State signee Caitlin Anderson. Looking Lauren Alexander. The Crusaders bring back a wealth of experience for our younger players to step up as the season progresses to with All-District Selection Ellie Rockers, and starters Catherine provide us with depth. We should be more consistent inside and Conley, Taylor Koelling, and Meagan Engelbrecht to help lead a group outside and should be very balanced offensively. Defensively we of talented underclassmen in Lainy Lamb, Emily Harrison and Rylee should be strong as our experienced players have a good handle of Kolb who all saw varsity action as Sophomores. Newcomers Lindsey what we want to get accomplished. Our expectations are very high Byers, and Kylie Bernskoetter, alone with Juniors Alisha Berhorst and and feel our schedule will challenge us to prepare us for the post Madisyn Hood will help round out one of the deepest benches in season. recent seasons. A great off-season lead by the upperclassmen has helped prepare the 2018-2019 Lady Crusaders for another grueling schedule which will help them make a run for a district title. The 18- 19 addition should be exciting to watch on both ends of the floor. State Farm Holiday Tournament - December 27-29, 2018 Blue Springs South Lady Jaguars St. Joseph Benton Lady Cardinals Head Coach: Kory Lower Head Coach: Kerstyn Bolton Though South went 10-16 last year and finished fourth in conference, The Benton Lady Cardinals come off of a 23-3 season with a Lower saw a lot to be proud of and excit- ed about looking ahead. “A conference and district championship along with winning two lot of growth took part last season from not only young players in tournaments last year (Jeff City and Basehor). The Cardinals are led new roles at the varsity level, but also from an entirely new coaching by recent Drury University commit Mia Henderson who averaged staff. Our team made huge leaps in regards to building a foundation 11.2 PPG and 6.6 RPG last season. They are supported by three for a successful future and creating confidence in players who will be players with intentions to play college basketball, Gabby Fuller (9.3 returning this year,” he said. “We lost three seniors who were PPG, 4.6 RPG), Jayde Williams (8.4 PPG), and Bailey Russell (6.5 PPG, phenomenal leaders and had a huge role in our success, but we 2.3 SPG). Benton will play 5 seniors, 5 freshman and a sophomore. return a total of seven letterwinners, all of whom are hungry to get back on the floor and prove their ability. Four seniors will lead the Lady Jags, three of whom will shape a talented back court. Senior guards Logan Abernathy, Lea Stan- ton, and Sarah Elliot all return, as well as senior forward Olivia Michael, who missed last season due to injury. They’ll be joined by juniors Elizabeth Ernsting, who led the team in blocks and field goal percentage, and Sophia Lopez, who was nails at the free throw line at 88 percent. Sophomore Lauren Gillig will also provide some depth down low
Hickman Lady Kewpies Eureka Lady Wildcats
Head Coach: Anna Rorvig Head Coach: James Alsup This year’s team returns three varsity letter winners from last Last season we finished with a record of 15-11 and tied for The season’s 5-22 squad, including All-District player Emma Chapman. Suburban West Conference Championship with a 7-2 mark. Our Last season Chapman averaged 16.8 ppg and 7.2 rpg and has signed season came to an end with a loss to Lafayette 51-46 in the district to play at Kansas State University. We are also excited to see semifinal. We return 3 full-time and 2 part-time starters from last continued growth from our junior guards: Maci Kuchta, Kailey year’s squad. Junior Annika Herbert and Sophomore Kate Hillyer Johnson, and Day Jamison. were 1st Team All-Conference and All-District selections. Junior Sydney Thurman was 2nd Team All-Conference. Juniors Natalie Archambault and Jillian Oligschlaeger also started some game last season. Returning to action for their Senior years after not playing their Junior seasons are Sarah Clubb, Ja’Nia Lewis and Kirsten Peterson. Also looking to contribute in a big way are Senior Colleen Rust and Junior Kennedy DeMoulin. Juniors Laney Fonke and Elise Moger are also looking to contribute. Rounding out the roster are Senior Kaitlyn Jarvis and Junior Madyson Pogue.We have an opportunity to be very good this season and look forward to the challenge of this high quality tournament.
Blair Oaks Lady Falcons Poplar Bluff Lady Mules
Head Coach: Darren Heckman Head Coach: John David Pattillo The Lady Falcons return four starters from last season’s 21-6 The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules are coming off a solid year finishing 16- campaign, finishing 6-1 in the Tri-County Conference, losing only to 11 and lost to a good Jackson team in the Class 1 District finals. The California who finished 2nd in Class 3A. The Lady Falcons were also Lady Mules lose two seniors from last year’s team, but return two Champions of the Southern Boone Tournament Classic. Brook full-time starters and have 5 different players that started throughout Boessen (1st team All District and All Conference), is the leading the year. 6’0” Junior Guard Kiley Bess returns after two SEMO All- returning scorer, averaging 10.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game Conference and All District campaigns during her freshman and last year. Halie Rackers, Claire Heckman and Makenna Kliethermes, sophomore seasons. She has led the team in scoring both years, also return as Tri-County All-Conference selections. Rackers lead the averaging 22 ppg last season. She broke the individual game scoring team last year in 3-point percentage and 3-point FGs made. Heckman record with a 50 point outing against Semo Conference rival Sikeston lead the Lady Falcons in assist and Kliethermes was second on the in a double overtime victory. Kiley has, currently, 6 NCAA Division 1 team in rebounding. Abby Girard has committed to play college offers and plans on making a decision late in the spring of her choice. basketball at Newman University in Wichita, KS. Other key The Lady Mules also return starting junior point guard Katie Pattillo. contributors for the Lady Falcons include Peyton Kusgen, Kalya Jones, Katie led the team in assists and three point shots made. The Lady Kaitlyn Kolb and Sophomore Bailey Rissmiller. Looking to build off of Mules also return two post players that played quality minutes in last season’s success, the Lady Falcons look to play deeper in 6’1” junior Abby Turner and 6’0” Sopho- more Sierra Sievers. Junior Missouri’s Class 3A post season. Guard Hannah Bass and Sophomore Guard Emma Johnson fought injury, but played solid minutes for the Lady Mules. 5’10 Sophomore Hannah Corcimiglia played in key situations and was able to give the Lady Mules depth inside and out. Alexis Richardson and Ke Ke Hardaway also saw time and will contribute the this season.