Girls basketball capsules
Yep roundball is officially underway. And keeping with the longstanding tradition of opening up a lane of information here are some girls basketball capsules for NW Ohio teams. I typed them up in my free time but we just didn't have room for them in The Courier basketball tab which comes out Wednesday...For all you girls hoop fanatics out there enjoy!
GIRLS CAPSULES
North Central Conference
Ontario
HEAD COACH: Steve Hoffbauer (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 4-17 overall, 2-12 NCC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ashley Santmyer, sr., post; Tasha Cooper, sr., post; Anna Dye, sr., post; Cassie Boyce, jr., forward; Katie Burwell, jr., point guard; Jessica Ralph, jr., point guard; Leslie Wiest, jr., forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Amy Neutzling, jr., forward; Penni Mitman, jr., point guard; Ashtan Hibar, soph., forward.
NOTABLE: The Warriors return plenty of experience and the goal is to finish in the top half of the tough NCC in Hoffbauer’s first season in charge.
Colonel Crawford
HEAD COACH: Chuck Huggins (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 15-7 overall, 10-4 NCC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Bobbi Cundiff, 6-0, sr., wing/post; Callie Long, 5-8, sr., guard/wing; Katie Streeter, 5-6, jr., guard/wing; Kourtney Volkmer, 6-0, jr., wing/post; Steph Garger, 5-7, jr., guard/wing.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Shanna Sutter, 5-11, jr., post/wing; Ashley Finney, 5-5, jr., guard/wing; Jenny Wittibslager, 5-10, soph., post/wing; Sam Gilliland, 5-7, soph., guard/wing; Natalie Huggins, fr., guard/wing; Katie Redmon, 5-8, fr., guard/wing; Alexa Crase, 5-9, fr., post/wing.
NOTABLE: Volkmer is the top returnee for the Eagles as she averaged nearly 15.0 points per game last season.
Crestline
HEAD COACH: Erskine Braggs (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 7-14 overall, 5-9 NCC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Elizabeth Weithman, 5-6, sr., forward; Emily Hatfield, 5-5, sr., guard; Jackie Earl, 5-7, sr., forward; Terra Stewart, 5-4, jr., guard; Stacy Shumate, 5-6, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Katie Cauder, 5-5, soph., guard; Caitlyn Music, 6-2, soph., center; Brittannie Hauck, 5-7, soph., guard.
NOTABLE: Weithman earned honorable mention all-NCC honors last season after popping in 5.8 points and grabbing 5.0 rebounds per contest.
Bucyrus
HEAD COACH: Heath Sager (3rd year).
2005-06 RECORD: 10-11 overall, 6-8 NCC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kyle Dennison, 5-9, jr., forward; Brittany Gregg, 5-6, soph., guard; Nicole Spears, 5-8, soph., forward; Kayla Ramsey, 5-3, sr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Ashley Matheny, 5-9, sr., center; Hannah Davis, 5-10, soph., center; Haley Gavin, 5-10, soph., forward; Kayla Tubbs, 5-5, soph., guard; Emily Reser, 5-6, soph., forward.
NOTABLE: Look for a lot of improvement for the Redmen this season and in the future as three players earned all-conference honors as freshman last season.
Greater Buckeye Conference
Marion Harding
HEAD COACH: Bill Sycks (9th year).
2005-06 RECORD: 17-7 overall, 7-3 GBC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jessica Jenkins, 5-4, sr., guard; Kaylee Kepfaro, 6-0, jr., post; Cyncere White, 5-10, jr., guard; Jessica Mount, 5-10, sr., post; LaShe Jackson, 5-5, sr., guard; Kayla Troiano, 5-6, sr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Shawnta’ Dyer, 6-1, fr., post.
NOTABLE: Jessica Jenkins was a first team all-GBC and all-district player for the Presidents last season after popping in 12.5 points and dishing out 4.9 assists per game.
Napoleon
HEAD COACH: Rod Hersha (3rd year).
2005-06 RECORD: 11-11 overall, 5-5 GBC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Chelsea Gerken, 5-10, sr., wing/forward; Kristen Gilgenbach, 5-8, sr., forward; Hannah Heaston, 5-7, sr., wing; Jenna Lauf, 5-5, sr., guard; Sara Wesche, 5-5, jr., guard; Brooke Zachrich, 5-7, jr., guard; Meredith Small, 5-5, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Amelia Hinkleman, 5-5, jr., guard; Amanda Lankenau, 5-8, jr., guard/forward; Chelsea Smith, 6-0, jr., center; Beth Behnfeldt, 5-11, fr., center.
NOTABLE: Gerken and Gilgenbach combined for 20 points and 13 rebounds per game last season.
Lima Senior
HEAD COACH: Phil Sensabaugh (4th year, 7-56).
2005-06 RECORD: 4-17 overall, 4-10 GBC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ladaija Upshaw, 5-9, sr., wing; Jasmine Bean, 5-9, jr., post; Tierra Washington, 5-3, soph., guard; Angel Thomas, 5-7, soph., wing.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Katie Crockett, 5-0, fr., point guard; Keslala Johnson, 5-7, soph., post; Brandy Hutchins, 5-7, jr., wing.
NOTABLE: Upshaw is the team’s top returnee after popping in 10.0 points with 4.0 rebounds per game.
Suburban Lakes League
Lakota
HEAD COACH: Dave Worstein (2nd year, 7-14).
2005-06 RECORD: 7-14 overall, 6-8 SLL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Sarah Lawrence, 5-3, sr., guard; Blake Cheatham, 5-9, sr., forward; Katie Denis, 5-9, sr., forward; Morgan Podach, 5-9, sr., forward; Ali Park, 5-10, sr., center; Cara Lentz, 5-6, junior, forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Cami Wasserman, 5-7, jr., forward; Katie Gosche, 5-6, jr., guard.
NOTABLE: Dennis was an honorable mention all-SLL and all-district pick last season after averaging 8.2 points per game for the Raiders.
Genoa
HEAD COACH: Tom Kontak (3rd year, 19-24).
2005-06 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 10-4 SLL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Darling, 6-3, jr., post; Abbey Kontak, 5-5, sr., guard; Simone Eli, 5-7, soph., guard; Mallory Imbery, 5-10, sr., post; Ashley Robertson, 5-10, jr., post; Jeanna McWalters, 5-5, sr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Big, bigger and biggest. The Comets will have excellent size with 6-3 post player Darling in the middle. She averaged 15.5 points and 11.9 rebounds per game as a sophomore.
Gibsonburg
HEAD COACH: Mark Sworden (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 9-13 overall, 5-9 SLL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Zoe Huff, 5-3, sr., forward; Ann Clark, 6-0, sr., forward; Sarah Gruner, 5-8, sr., forward; Amber Marsh, 5-5, sr., guard; Lindsay Hill, 5-6, jr., guard; Katie Jones, 6-0, soph., forward; Meghan Widmer, 5-3, jr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Amber Diekman, 5-6, junior, guard; Amber Wilburn, 5-7, jr., guard/forward; Emily Clark, 5-11, soph., forward; Alissa Hinkle, 5-7, jr., guard.
NOTABLE: Huff and Clark were honorable mention all-SLL and all-District 7 selections last season for the Golden Bears.
Northwest Conference
Convoy Crestview
HEAD COACH: Greg Rickard (19th year, 238-115).
2005-06 RECORD: 15-7 overall, 6-3 NWC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Caitlin Bollenbacher, 5-6, sr., guard; AnnaKay Myers, 5-8, sr., forward/center; Heather Simindinger, 5-5, sr., guard; Sammi Smith, 5-7, sr., forward; Melissa Eickholt, 5-5, soph., guard; Carly Lichtensteiger, 5-8, soph., forward/center; Kelsey Nedderman, 5-9, soph., guard/forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Sami Hartman, 5-5, jr., guard; Meghan Henry, 5-6, jr., guard; Brooke Myers, 5-5, jr., guard.
NOTABLE: The Knights appear to be locked and loaded for another successful season. AnnaKay Myers and Lichtensteiger both earned spots on the honorable mention all-NWC list.
Lincolnview
HEAD COACH: Dave Evans (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 6-16 overall, 3-6 NWC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Megan Looser, 5-8, sr., wing; Julia Morris, 5-0, sr., guard; Lauren Evans, 5-7, jr., guard; Kylie Honigford, 5-6, jr., guard; Katie Honigford, 5-6, jr., point guard; Laura Longstreth, 5-11, jr., post; Taylor Fries, 5-5, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Kendra Bilimek, 5-4, sr., wing.
NOTABLE: The Lancers don’t have much size but they have a lot of returning experience as the seven lettermen combined to score 36.4 points per game last season.
Lima Central Catholic
HEAD COACH: Bill Taflinger (19th year, 232-164).
2005-06 RECORD: 10-11 overall, first year in NWC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jenny Lamoreau, 5-6, jr., point guard; Kristen Gasperetti, 5-9, sr., center; Meagan Graham, 5-9, sr., wing.
OTHER PROSPECTS: JoJo King, 5-7, soph., wing; Katie Baker, 5-7, jr., guard; Mary Fisher, 5-3, soph., guard; Lauren Thomas, 5-10, jr., post; Kelly Mulcahy, 6-0, fr., post; Danielle Tafflinger, 5-9, fr., wing.
NOTABLE: Taflinger hopes to have two returning starters, sophomore Liz DePalma and junior Emily Huffman, back in January after they recover from injuries.
Paulding
HEAD COACH: Shawn Brewer (8th year, 69-80).
2005-06 RECORD: 8-14 overall, 2-8 NWC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ashley Clark, 5-11, sr., post; Niki Hornish, 5-4, sr., guard; Abby Gross, 5-11, jr., forward; Julie Koenn, 5-8, jr., forward; Tiffany Razo, 5-5, jr., guard; Kara Suffel, 5-3, jr., guard; Cassie Kauser, 5-11, soph., post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jessica Carnahan, 5-4, jr., guard; Sina Derichsweller, 5-4, sr., guard; Kelsie Carnahan, 5-8, soph., forward.
NOTABLE: Ashley Clark earned all-NWC honors for the Panthers after knocking down 13.3 points with 7.5 rebounds per game.
Midland Athletic League
Old Fort
HEAD COACH: Rick DeMoss (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 4-17 overall, 4-6 MAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Emily Cleveland, sr., guard; Melissa Goodman, 6-2, sr., post; Shannon Nye, 5-9, sr., wing; Lindsey Hoffert, 5-9, jr., post/wing; Amy Cuff, jr., wing; Mandi Leemaster, jr., guard; Jackie Miller, jr. wing; Alyssa Lucius, 5-9, jr., post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Kathy Karle, jr, wing; Bracy McCool, jr., wing; Stacey Stallard, jr., guard; Rachel Simon, jr., wing.
NOTABLE: DeMoss takes over the Old Fort girls basketball program after serving as the New Riegel boys coach for 26 seasons.
Tiffin Calvert
HEAD COACH: Jeremy Bliss (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 7-15 overall, 5-5 MAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Anna Hays, 5-7, sr., guard; Meghan Dodson, 5-6, jr., guard; Michelle Sikora, 5-10, jr., post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Ali Mass, 5-7, fr., post; Amber Smith, 5-7, soph., wing.
NOTABLE: Bliss takes over a program that struggled to a 2-10 record outside of the MAL last season.
Northwest Ohio Athletic League
Montpelier
HEAD COACH: Brad Smith (2nd year).
2005-06 RECORD: 2-19 overall, 0-8 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Karli Thomas, 5-4, sr., guard; Khrysta Long, 5-8, sr., forward; Brooke Gearig, 5-6, jr., guard; Brooke Willibey, 5-5, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Tabby Davis, 5-7, soph., guard; Brooke Walts, jr.; Brittany Thorp, jr.; Heather DeLong, soph.; Christine Fry, sopg.; Kim Clark, soph.; April Beattie, soph.
NOTABLE: The young Locomotives will have seven sophomores on the varsity roster this season.
Bryan
HEAD COACH: Todd Grosjean (7th year, 168-93).
2005-06 RECORD: 12-9 overall, 5-3 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Briana Garver, 5-5, sr., guard; Brittany Shirkey, 5-6, sr., guard; Megan Dendi, 5-6, jr., guard; Jessie Fee, 5-11, sr., forward; Brooke Haines, 6-0, jr., center; Andrea Wehman, 5-7, sr., forward; Brigitte Kuszmaul, 5-7, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Sammy Brubaker, 6-0, sr., center.
NOTABLE: Fee is the Golden Bears’ top returning player after knocking down 10.1 points and grabbing 6.3 rebounds per game.
Liberty Center
HEAD COACH: Todd Burdue (2nd year, 8-13).
2005-06 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 2-6 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kristen McEwen, 5-3, sr., guard; Cassi Elling, 5-5, sr., guard; Brooke Miller, 5-4, sr., guard; Katie Lillevik, 5-7, sr. forward; Kaitlain Rohrs, 5-10, soph., forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Emily Bodenbender, 5-3, soph., guard; Chelsea Meister, 5-6, soph., guard/forward; Kelsey Bare, 5-6, jr., guard/forward.
NOTABLE: Look for the Tigers to be improved in the NWOAL this season with the return of Rohrs and McEwen as each averaged nearly 10 points per game last year.
Wauseon
HEAD COACH: Brad Myers (18th year, 260-108).
2005-06 RECORD: 11-10 overall, 4-4 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Shelly Cain, 5-10, sr., wing/post; Addie Tuckerman, 5-8, sr., wing; Kelci Wunderlich, 5-5, sr., wing; Krista Roe, 5-9, jr., post; Taylor Creager, 5-4, soph., point guard/wing.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Chloe Stiriz, 5-5, fr., point guard/wing; Sabrina Kessler, 5-8, soph., post; Hollis Richter, 5-2, jr., wing; Andrea Wagner, 5-4, jr., wing.
NOTABLE: Cain will be the go-to player for the Indians. She is a 3-year letterwinner that averaged 15.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game last season.
Swanton
HEAD COACH: Frank Onweller (5th year, 62-32).
2005-06 RECORD: 17-6 overall, 7-1 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Abby LaVigne, 5-11, sr., forward; Tiffany Willson, 5-5, sr., guard; Heidi Hilton, 5-4, sr., guard/forward; Amber Castillo, 5-7, sr., center; Mariah Dominique, 5-3, sr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Paige Onweller, 5-5, soph., guard; Ashlee Polkinghorn, 5-6, soph., forward; Heather Hilton, 5-5, soph., guard; Kirsten Smith, 5-6, jr., guard.
NOTABLE: LaVigne, a third team all-Ohio selection last season, needs just 19 points to reach 1,000 for her career.
Archbold
HEAD COACH: Kevin Miller (8th season, 149-45).
2005-06 RECORD: 17-6 overall, 6-2 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Leah Lehman, 5-7, sr., center; Tara Gustwiller, 5-7, jr., forward; Alexa Kennedy, 5-7, sr., guard; DanI Newman, 5-9, jr., forward; Adrianne Lange, 5-7, jr., forward; Laura Wyse, 5-6, jr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Bri Wyse, 5-5, jr., guard; Katrinna Grobogge, 5-8, jr., forward; Kenzie Frank, 5-6, jr., guard; Rebecca Ruffer, 5-6, jr., forward; Lauren Kern, 5-7, soph., guard; Abby Graber, 5-7, fr., guard.
NOTABLE: Lehman and Kennedy were both all-conference picks last season for the Blue Streaks.
Northern Ohio League
Galion
HEAD COACH: Gary Burdine (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 0-21 overall, 0-14 NOL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lynn Campbell, sr., guard; Kendra Ensman, sr., guard; Natalie Stough, sr., post; Brittney Thomas jr., wing.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Missy Long, sr., wing; Shelby Pierce, jr., post; Jordyn Reed, jr., guard; Aubrey Shirley, jr., wing; Christa Gase, soph., guard; Meredith Shifley, soph., wing; Ashley Hough, sr., post.
NOTABLE: No where to go but up for the Tigers who have a new head coach and are coming off a winless season.
Willard
HEAD COACH: Barry Pfahl (16th year, 240-109).
2005-06 RECORD: 11-12 overall, 8-6 NOL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Stephanie Beverly, 5-7, sr., guard; Ally Dalton, 5-7, sr., guard; Kara Danhoff, 6-0, sr., forward; Rachel Fitzwater, 6-0, sr., forward; Maddie Luna, 5-11, sr., forward; Kelsey Perry, 5-8, jr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Anna Stephens, 5-10, soph., wing/forward.
NOTABLE: Luna is a returning honorable mention all-district selection but will miss the early part of the season while rehabbing a torn ACL.
Western Buckeye League
Celina
HEAD COACH: Brian Stetler (3rd year).
2005-06 RECORD: 10-12 overall, 5-4 WBL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Betsy Hone, 5-11, sr., guard; Amy Harner, 5-2, sr., guard; Liz Homan, 6-0, junior, forward; Cayla Hellwarth, 5-4, soph., guard; Kelsey Waterman, 5-7, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jenna Imwalle, 5-8, jr., forward; Shelbi Nation, 5-9, soph., forward; Cenzie Yoder, 5-11, fr., forward; Abbey Welker, 5-9, fr., forward; Lindsey Frysinger, 5-9, jr., forward; Audry Herner, 5-6, soph., guard.
NOTABLE: Hone will be the go-to player for the Bulldogs this season as she averaged 14.0 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists per contest as a junior.
Wapakoneta
HEAD COACH: Brad Rex (3rd year, 20-21).
2005-06 RECORD: 10-11 overall, 3-6 WBL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Duff, 5-5, sr., guard; Lindsey Kentner, 5-8, sr., guard; Abby Snider, 5-3, sr., guard; Abby Harrod, 5-9, jr., forward; Jenna Steveley, 5-8, jr., guard; Devon Golden, 5-9, soph., guard; Christy Steinke, 5-6, soph., guard; Emily Steveley, 5-10, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Katie Grieve, 5-5, jr., guard; Linsey Knoch, 5-7, sr., forward; Julie Wintzer, 5-9, sr., forward.
NOTABLE: Kentner, a returning first team all-WBL pick, needs just 132 points to break the school record for points in a career held by Krissy Koester (1,001 points).
Kenton
HEAD COACH: Nancy Baum (4th year, 16-46)
2005-06 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 1-8 WBL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kaylee Smith, 5-8, soph., guard; Chelsea Scott, 5-8, sr., forward; Emily Marsico, 5-10, jr., guard/forward; Brittany Sheets, 5-10, sr., post; Angela Fackler, 6-0, sr., post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Abby Heilman, 5-9, soph., post; Katie Conkle, 5-4, soph., guard; Anne Derr, 5-8, jr., guard/forward.
NOTABLE: Marsico was an honorable mention all-league pick for the Wildcats last season after averaging 8.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
St. Marys Memorial
HEAD COACH: Tim Niekamp (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 14-8 overall, 8-1 WBL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lea Mackenbush, 5-7, jr., guard; Kori Howell, 5-5, soph., guard; Steph Platt, 5-8, sr., forward; Emily Steva, 5-7, jr., forward; Kayla Thornsberry, 5-11, soph., center; Emily Shellabarger, 5-11, jr., forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Megan Schlater, 5-5, soph., guard; Katie Burke, 5-5, fr., guard; Megan Bruggeman, 5-4, soph., guard.
NOTABLE: St. Marys has a lot of returning experience but the Roughriders did lose all-WBL point guard Toya Anderson and post player Kerri Imwalle to graduation.
Defiance
HEAD COACH: Amy Unverferth (2nd year, 14-9).
2005-06 RECORD: 14-9 overall, 2-7 WBL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Dee Hillman, 5-2, sr., guard; Ashley Jackson, 5-6, sr., guard; Katie Gallagher, 5-9, sr., guard/post; Marissa McDonald, 5-8, jr., post; Breanna Schrag, 5-9, sr., post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Lauren Fett, 5-5, jr., guard; Kiersten Leman, 5-5, soph., guard; Mikaela Tolbert, 5-5, soph., guard.
NOTABLE: Hillman is quite a talent. She averaged 13.4 points and 2.5 assists per game last season for the Bulldogs.
Elida
HEAD COACH: Steve Fersch (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: Not available.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kelly Warris, 5-6, sr., guard; Kylie Prince, 5-6, soph., guard; Chelsea Mathias, 5-8, soph., guard; Rosie Paris, 5-6, sr., guard; Quinesha Dinkins, 5-8, sr., guard/forward; Marianne Conrad, 5-9, jr., forward/post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jamie Hollar, 5-6, jr., guard; Shalamar Howell, 5-6, jr., guard/forward; Sierra Lohr, 5-10, jr., forward/post; Heather Jacobs, 5-10, jr., post.
NOTABLE: Fersch takes over as the head coach at Elida after several seasons as the head coach at Kalida.
Midwest Athletic Conference
Delphos St. John's
HEAD COACH: Dan J. Grothouse (18th year, 230-156).
2005-06 RECORD: 16-6 overall, 6-3 Midwest Athletic Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Laura German, 5-7, sr., guard; Brittany Pohlman, 5-7, jr., guard; Jeanne Bockey, 5-10, sr., forward; Sarah Clark, 5-9, jr., forward; Kim Miller, 5-9, sr., forward/guard; Alisha Byrne, 5-10, sr., forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Victoria Recker, 5-6, soph., guard; Zefiryn Bryan, 5-11, fr., forward; Steph Knippen, 5-11, jr., forward.
NOTABLE: Bockey picked up first team all-MAC honors last season after tossing in 11.5 points with 3.2 rebounds per game.
GIRLS CAPSULES
North Central Conference
Ontario
HEAD COACH: Steve Hoffbauer (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 4-17 overall, 2-12 NCC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ashley Santmyer, sr., post; Tasha Cooper, sr., post; Anna Dye, sr., post; Cassie Boyce, jr., forward; Katie Burwell, jr., point guard; Jessica Ralph, jr., point guard; Leslie Wiest, jr., forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Amy Neutzling, jr., forward; Penni Mitman, jr., point guard; Ashtan Hibar, soph., forward.
NOTABLE: The Warriors return plenty of experience and the goal is to finish in the top half of the tough NCC in Hoffbauer’s first season in charge.
Colonel Crawford
HEAD COACH: Chuck Huggins (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 15-7 overall, 10-4 NCC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Bobbi Cundiff, 6-0, sr., wing/post; Callie Long, 5-8, sr., guard/wing; Katie Streeter, 5-6, jr., guard/wing; Kourtney Volkmer, 6-0, jr., wing/post; Steph Garger, 5-7, jr., guard/wing.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Shanna Sutter, 5-11, jr., post/wing; Ashley Finney, 5-5, jr., guard/wing; Jenny Wittibslager, 5-10, soph., post/wing; Sam Gilliland, 5-7, soph., guard/wing; Natalie Huggins, fr., guard/wing; Katie Redmon, 5-8, fr., guard/wing; Alexa Crase, 5-9, fr., post/wing.
NOTABLE: Volkmer is the top returnee for the Eagles as she averaged nearly 15.0 points per game last season.
Crestline
HEAD COACH: Erskine Braggs (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 7-14 overall, 5-9 NCC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Elizabeth Weithman, 5-6, sr., forward; Emily Hatfield, 5-5, sr., guard; Jackie Earl, 5-7, sr., forward; Terra Stewart, 5-4, jr., guard; Stacy Shumate, 5-6, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Katie Cauder, 5-5, soph., guard; Caitlyn Music, 6-2, soph., center; Brittannie Hauck, 5-7, soph., guard.
NOTABLE: Weithman earned honorable mention all-NCC honors last season after popping in 5.8 points and grabbing 5.0 rebounds per contest.
Bucyrus
HEAD COACH: Heath Sager (3rd year).
2005-06 RECORD: 10-11 overall, 6-8 NCC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kyle Dennison, 5-9, jr., forward; Brittany Gregg, 5-6, soph., guard; Nicole Spears, 5-8, soph., forward; Kayla Ramsey, 5-3, sr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Ashley Matheny, 5-9, sr., center; Hannah Davis, 5-10, soph., center; Haley Gavin, 5-10, soph., forward; Kayla Tubbs, 5-5, soph., guard; Emily Reser, 5-6, soph., forward.
NOTABLE: Look for a lot of improvement for the Redmen this season and in the future as three players earned all-conference honors as freshman last season.
Greater Buckeye Conference
Marion Harding
HEAD COACH: Bill Sycks (9th year).
2005-06 RECORD: 17-7 overall, 7-3 GBC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jessica Jenkins, 5-4, sr., guard; Kaylee Kepfaro, 6-0, jr., post; Cyncere White, 5-10, jr., guard; Jessica Mount, 5-10, sr., post; LaShe Jackson, 5-5, sr., guard; Kayla Troiano, 5-6, sr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Shawnta’ Dyer, 6-1, fr., post.
NOTABLE: Jessica Jenkins was a first team all-GBC and all-district player for the Presidents last season after popping in 12.5 points and dishing out 4.9 assists per game.
Napoleon
HEAD COACH: Rod Hersha (3rd year).
2005-06 RECORD: 11-11 overall, 5-5 GBC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Chelsea Gerken, 5-10, sr., wing/forward; Kristen Gilgenbach, 5-8, sr., forward; Hannah Heaston, 5-7, sr., wing; Jenna Lauf, 5-5, sr., guard; Sara Wesche, 5-5, jr., guard; Brooke Zachrich, 5-7, jr., guard; Meredith Small, 5-5, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Amelia Hinkleman, 5-5, jr., guard; Amanda Lankenau, 5-8, jr., guard/forward; Chelsea Smith, 6-0, jr., center; Beth Behnfeldt, 5-11, fr., center.
NOTABLE: Gerken and Gilgenbach combined for 20 points and 13 rebounds per game last season.
Lima Senior
HEAD COACH: Phil Sensabaugh (4th year, 7-56).
2005-06 RECORD: 4-17 overall, 4-10 GBC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ladaija Upshaw, 5-9, sr., wing; Jasmine Bean, 5-9, jr., post; Tierra Washington, 5-3, soph., guard; Angel Thomas, 5-7, soph., wing.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Katie Crockett, 5-0, fr., point guard; Keslala Johnson, 5-7, soph., post; Brandy Hutchins, 5-7, jr., wing.
NOTABLE: Upshaw is the team’s top returnee after popping in 10.0 points with 4.0 rebounds per game.
Suburban Lakes League
Lakota
HEAD COACH: Dave Worstein (2nd year, 7-14).
2005-06 RECORD: 7-14 overall, 6-8 SLL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Sarah Lawrence, 5-3, sr., guard; Blake Cheatham, 5-9, sr., forward; Katie Denis, 5-9, sr., forward; Morgan Podach, 5-9, sr., forward; Ali Park, 5-10, sr., center; Cara Lentz, 5-6, junior, forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Cami Wasserman, 5-7, jr., forward; Katie Gosche, 5-6, jr., guard.
NOTABLE: Dennis was an honorable mention all-SLL and all-district pick last season after averaging 8.2 points per game for the Raiders.
Genoa
HEAD COACH: Tom Kontak (3rd year, 19-24).
2005-06 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 10-4 SLL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Darling, 6-3, jr., post; Abbey Kontak, 5-5, sr., guard; Simone Eli, 5-7, soph., guard; Mallory Imbery, 5-10, sr., post; Ashley Robertson, 5-10, jr., post; Jeanna McWalters, 5-5, sr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Big, bigger and biggest. The Comets will have excellent size with 6-3 post player Darling in the middle. She averaged 15.5 points and 11.9 rebounds per game as a sophomore.
Gibsonburg
HEAD COACH: Mark Sworden (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 9-13 overall, 5-9 SLL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Zoe Huff, 5-3, sr., forward; Ann Clark, 6-0, sr., forward; Sarah Gruner, 5-8, sr., forward; Amber Marsh, 5-5, sr., guard; Lindsay Hill, 5-6, jr., guard; Katie Jones, 6-0, soph., forward; Meghan Widmer, 5-3, jr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Amber Diekman, 5-6, junior, guard; Amber Wilburn, 5-7, jr., guard/forward; Emily Clark, 5-11, soph., forward; Alissa Hinkle, 5-7, jr., guard.
NOTABLE: Huff and Clark were honorable mention all-SLL and all-District 7 selections last season for the Golden Bears.
Northwest Conference
Convoy Crestview
HEAD COACH: Greg Rickard (19th year, 238-115).
2005-06 RECORD: 15-7 overall, 6-3 NWC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Caitlin Bollenbacher, 5-6, sr., guard; AnnaKay Myers, 5-8, sr., forward/center; Heather Simindinger, 5-5, sr., guard; Sammi Smith, 5-7, sr., forward; Melissa Eickholt, 5-5, soph., guard; Carly Lichtensteiger, 5-8, soph., forward/center; Kelsey Nedderman, 5-9, soph., guard/forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Sami Hartman, 5-5, jr., guard; Meghan Henry, 5-6, jr., guard; Brooke Myers, 5-5, jr., guard.
NOTABLE: The Knights appear to be locked and loaded for another successful season. AnnaKay Myers and Lichtensteiger both earned spots on the honorable mention all-NWC list.
Lincolnview
HEAD COACH: Dave Evans (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 6-16 overall, 3-6 NWC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Megan Looser, 5-8, sr., wing; Julia Morris, 5-0, sr., guard; Lauren Evans, 5-7, jr., guard; Kylie Honigford, 5-6, jr., guard; Katie Honigford, 5-6, jr., point guard; Laura Longstreth, 5-11, jr., post; Taylor Fries, 5-5, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Kendra Bilimek, 5-4, sr., wing.
NOTABLE: The Lancers don’t have much size but they have a lot of returning experience as the seven lettermen combined to score 36.4 points per game last season.
Lima Central Catholic
HEAD COACH: Bill Taflinger (19th year, 232-164).
2005-06 RECORD: 10-11 overall, first year in NWC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jenny Lamoreau, 5-6, jr., point guard; Kristen Gasperetti, 5-9, sr., center; Meagan Graham, 5-9, sr., wing.
OTHER PROSPECTS: JoJo King, 5-7, soph., wing; Katie Baker, 5-7, jr., guard; Mary Fisher, 5-3, soph., guard; Lauren Thomas, 5-10, jr., post; Kelly Mulcahy, 6-0, fr., post; Danielle Tafflinger, 5-9, fr., wing.
NOTABLE: Taflinger hopes to have two returning starters, sophomore Liz DePalma and junior Emily Huffman, back in January after they recover from injuries.
Paulding
HEAD COACH: Shawn Brewer (8th year, 69-80).
2005-06 RECORD: 8-14 overall, 2-8 NWC.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ashley Clark, 5-11, sr., post; Niki Hornish, 5-4, sr., guard; Abby Gross, 5-11, jr., forward; Julie Koenn, 5-8, jr., forward; Tiffany Razo, 5-5, jr., guard; Kara Suffel, 5-3, jr., guard; Cassie Kauser, 5-11, soph., post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jessica Carnahan, 5-4, jr., guard; Sina Derichsweller, 5-4, sr., guard; Kelsie Carnahan, 5-8, soph., forward.
NOTABLE: Ashley Clark earned all-NWC honors for the Panthers after knocking down 13.3 points with 7.5 rebounds per game.
Midland Athletic League
Old Fort
HEAD COACH: Rick DeMoss (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 4-17 overall, 4-6 MAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Emily Cleveland, sr., guard; Melissa Goodman, 6-2, sr., post; Shannon Nye, 5-9, sr., wing; Lindsey Hoffert, 5-9, jr., post/wing; Amy Cuff, jr., wing; Mandi Leemaster, jr., guard; Jackie Miller, jr. wing; Alyssa Lucius, 5-9, jr., post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Kathy Karle, jr, wing; Bracy McCool, jr., wing; Stacey Stallard, jr., guard; Rachel Simon, jr., wing.
NOTABLE: DeMoss takes over the Old Fort girls basketball program after serving as the New Riegel boys coach for 26 seasons.
Tiffin Calvert
HEAD COACH: Jeremy Bliss (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 7-15 overall, 5-5 MAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Anna Hays, 5-7, sr., guard; Meghan Dodson, 5-6, jr., guard; Michelle Sikora, 5-10, jr., post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Ali Mass, 5-7, fr., post; Amber Smith, 5-7, soph., wing.
NOTABLE: Bliss takes over a program that struggled to a 2-10 record outside of the MAL last season.
Northwest Ohio Athletic League
Montpelier
HEAD COACH: Brad Smith (2nd year).
2005-06 RECORD: 2-19 overall, 0-8 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Karli Thomas, 5-4, sr., guard; Khrysta Long, 5-8, sr., forward; Brooke Gearig, 5-6, jr., guard; Brooke Willibey, 5-5, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Tabby Davis, 5-7, soph., guard; Brooke Walts, jr.; Brittany Thorp, jr.; Heather DeLong, soph.; Christine Fry, sopg.; Kim Clark, soph.; April Beattie, soph.
NOTABLE: The young Locomotives will have seven sophomores on the varsity roster this season.
Bryan
HEAD COACH: Todd Grosjean (7th year, 168-93).
2005-06 RECORD: 12-9 overall, 5-3 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Briana Garver, 5-5, sr., guard; Brittany Shirkey, 5-6, sr., guard; Megan Dendi, 5-6, jr., guard; Jessie Fee, 5-11, sr., forward; Brooke Haines, 6-0, jr., center; Andrea Wehman, 5-7, sr., forward; Brigitte Kuszmaul, 5-7, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Sammy Brubaker, 6-0, sr., center.
NOTABLE: Fee is the Golden Bears’ top returning player after knocking down 10.1 points and grabbing 6.3 rebounds per game.
Liberty Center
HEAD COACH: Todd Burdue (2nd year, 8-13).
2005-06 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 2-6 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kristen McEwen, 5-3, sr., guard; Cassi Elling, 5-5, sr., guard; Brooke Miller, 5-4, sr., guard; Katie Lillevik, 5-7, sr. forward; Kaitlain Rohrs, 5-10, soph., forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Emily Bodenbender, 5-3, soph., guard; Chelsea Meister, 5-6, soph., guard/forward; Kelsey Bare, 5-6, jr., guard/forward.
NOTABLE: Look for the Tigers to be improved in the NWOAL this season with the return of Rohrs and McEwen as each averaged nearly 10 points per game last year.
Wauseon
HEAD COACH: Brad Myers (18th year, 260-108).
2005-06 RECORD: 11-10 overall, 4-4 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Shelly Cain, 5-10, sr., wing/post; Addie Tuckerman, 5-8, sr., wing; Kelci Wunderlich, 5-5, sr., wing; Krista Roe, 5-9, jr., post; Taylor Creager, 5-4, soph., point guard/wing.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Chloe Stiriz, 5-5, fr., point guard/wing; Sabrina Kessler, 5-8, soph., post; Hollis Richter, 5-2, jr., wing; Andrea Wagner, 5-4, jr., wing.
NOTABLE: Cain will be the go-to player for the Indians. She is a 3-year letterwinner that averaged 15.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game last season.
Swanton
HEAD COACH: Frank Onweller (5th year, 62-32).
2005-06 RECORD: 17-6 overall, 7-1 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Abby LaVigne, 5-11, sr., forward; Tiffany Willson, 5-5, sr., guard; Heidi Hilton, 5-4, sr., guard/forward; Amber Castillo, 5-7, sr., center; Mariah Dominique, 5-3, sr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Paige Onweller, 5-5, soph., guard; Ashlee Polkinghorn, 5-6, soph., forward; Heather Hilton, 5-5, soph., guard; Kirsten Smith, 5-6, jr., guard.
NOTABLE: LaVigne, a third team all-Ohio selection last season, needs just 19 points to reach 1,000 for her career.
Archbold
HEAD COACH: Kevin Miller (8th season, 149-45).
2005-06 RECORD: 17-6 overall, 6-2 NWOAL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Leah Lehman, 5-7, sr., center; Tara Gustwiller, 5-7, jr., forward; Alexa Kennedy, 5-7, sr., guard; DanI Newman, 5-9, jr., forward; Adrianne Lange, 5-7, jr., forward; Laura Wyse, 5-6, jr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Bri Wyse, 5-5, jr., guard; Katrinna Grobogge, 5-8, jr., forward; Kenzie Frank, 5-6, jr., guard; Rebecca Ruffer, 5-6, jr., forward; Lauren Kern, 5-7, soph., guard; Abby Graber, 5-7, fr., guard.
NOTABLE: Lehman and Kennedy were both all-conference picks last season for the Blue Streaks.
Northern Ohio League
Galion
HEAD COACH: Gary Burdine (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 0-21 overall, 0-14 NOL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lynn Campbell, sr., guard; Kendra Ensman, sr., guard; Natalie Stough, sr., post; Brittney Thomas jr., wing.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Missy Long, sr., wing; Shelby Pierce, jr., post; Jordyn Reed, jr., guard; Aubrey Shirley, jr., wing; Christa Gase, soph., guard; Meredith Shifley, soph., wing; Ashley Hough, sr., post.
NOTABLE: No where to go but up for the Tigers who have a new head coach and are coming off a winless season.
Willard
HEAD COACH: Barry Pfahl (16th year, 240-109).
2005-06 RECORD: 11-12 overall, 8-6 NOL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Stephanie Beverly, 5-7, sr., guard; Ally Dalton, 5-7, sr., guard; Kara Danhoff, 6-0, sr., forward; Rachel Fitzwater, 6-0, sr., forward; Maddie Luna, 5-11, sr., forward; Kelsey Perry, 5-8, jr., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Anna Stephens, 5-10, soph., wing/forward.
NOTABLE: Luna is a returning honorable mention all-district selection but will miss the early part of the season while rehabbing a torn ACL.
Western Buckeye League
Celina
HEAD COACH: Brian Stetler (3rd year).
2005-06 RECORD: 10-12 overall, 5-4 WBL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Betsy Hone, 5-11, sr., guard; Amy Harner, 5-2, sr., guard; Liz Homan, 6-0, junior, forward; Cayla Hellwarth, 5-4, soph., guard; Kelsey Waterman, 5-7, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jenna Imwalle, 5-8, jr., forward; Shelbi Nation, 5-9, soph., forward; Cenzie Yoder, 5-11, fr., forward; Abbey Welker, 5-9, fr., forward; Lindsey Frysinger, 5-9, jr., forward; Audry Herner, 5-6, soph., guard.
NOTABLE: Hone will be the go-to player for the Bulldogs this season as she averaged 14.0 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists per contest as a junior.
Wapakoneta
HEAD COACH: Brad Rex (3rd year, 20-21).
2005-06 RECORD: 10-11 overall, 3-6 WBL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Duff, 5-5, sr., guard; Lindsey Kentner, 5-8, sr., guard; Abby Snider, 5-3, sr., guard; Abby Harrod, 5-9, jr., forward; Jenna Steveley, 5-8, jr., guard; Devon Golden, 5-9, soph., guard; Christy Steinke, 5-6, soph., guard; Emily Steveley, 5-10, soph., guard.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Katie Grieve, 5-5, jr., guard; Linsey Knoch, 5-7, sr., forward; Julie Wintzer, 5-9, sr., forward.
NOTABLE: Kentner, a returning first team all-WBL pick, needs just 132 points to break the school record for points in a career held by Krissy Koester (1,001 points).
Kenton
HEAD COACH: Nancy Baum (4th year, 16-46)
2005-06 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 1-8 WBL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kaylee Smith, 5-8, soph., guard; Chelsea Scott, 5-8, sr., forward; Emily Marsico, 5-10, jr., guard/forward; Brittany Sheets, 5-10, sr., post; Angela Fackler, 6-0, sr., post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Abby Heilman, 5-9, soph., post; Katie Conkle, 5-4, soph., guard; Anne Derr, 5-8, jr., guard/forward.
NOTABLE: Marsico was an honorable mention all-league pick for the Wildcats last season after averaging 8.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
St. Marys Memorial
HEAD COACH: Tim Niekamp (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: 14-8 overall, 8-1 WBL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lea Mackenbush, 5-7, jr., guard; Kori Howell, 5-5, soph., guard; Steph Platt, 5-8, sr., forward; Emily Steva, 5-7, jr., forward; Kayla Thornsberry, 5-11, soph., center; Emily Shellabarger, 5-11, jr., forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Megan Schlater, 5-5, soph., guard; Katie Burke, 5-5, fr., guard; Megan Bruggeman, 5-4, soph., guard.
NOTABLE: St. Marys has a lot of returning experience but the Roughriders did lose all-WBL point guard Toya Anderson and post player Kerri Imwalle to graduation.
Defiance
HEAD COACH: Amy Unverferth (2nd year, 14-9).
2005-06 RECORD: 14-9 overall, 2-7 WBL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Dee Hillman, 5-2, sr., guard; Ashley Jackson, 5-6, sr., guard; Katie Gallagher, 5-9, sr., guard/post; Marissa McDonald, 5-8, jr., post; Breanna Schrag, 5-9, sr., post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Lauren Fett, 5-5, jr., guard; Kiersten Leman, 5-5, soph., guard; Mikaela Tolbert, 5-5, soph., guard.
NOTABLE: Hillman is quite a talent. She averaged 13.4 points and 2.5 assists per game last season for the Bulldogs.
Elida
HEAD COACH: Steve Fersch (1st year).
2005-06 RECORD: Not available.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kelly Warris, 5-6, sr., guard; Kylie Prince, 5-6, soph., guard; Chelsea Mathias, 5-8, soph., guard; Rosie Paris, 5-6, sr., guard; Quinesha Dinkins, 5-8, sr., guard/forward; Marianne Conrad, 5-9, jr., forward/post.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jamie Hollar, 5-6, jr., guard; Shalamar Howell, 5-6, jr., guard/forward; Sierra Lohr, 5-10, jr., forward/post; Heather Jacobs, 5-10, jr., post.
NOTABLE: Fersch takes over as the head coach at Elida after several seasons as the head coach at Kalida.
Midwest Athletic Conference
Delphos St. John's
HEAD COACH: Dan J. Grothouse (18th year, 230-156).
2005-06 RECORD: 16-6 overall, 6-3 Midwest Athletic Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Laura German, 5-7, sr., guard; Brittany Pohlman, 5-7, jr., guard; Jeanne Bockey, 5-10, sr., forward; Sarah Clark, 5-9, jr., forward; Kim Miller, 5-9, sr., forward/guard; Alisha Byrne, 5-10, sr., forward.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Victoria Recker, 5-6, soph., guard; Zefiryn Bryan, 5-11, fr., forward; Steph Knippen, 5-11, jr., forward.
NOTABLE: Bockey picked up first team all-MAC honors last season after tossing in 11.5 points with 3.2 rebounds per game.
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