College Basketball Preview 2012

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Youthful exuberance

Young Northwest coach bringing team he once played for in college back to MIAA prominence Page 14 File photo | St. Joseph News- Press

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POINTED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Northwest coach McCollum’s youthful energy presides over alma mater’s resurgence

By SAM ROBINSON St. Joseph News-Press

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ARYVILLE, Mo. — Second thoughts continued to creep into Ben McCollum’s mind.

A role player on some of Northwest Missouri State’s most successful teams, McCollum left basketball in his past and used his degree to procure a job at Wells Fargo in Kansas City. Luckily for Northwest, his foray didn’t take, and the finance major made an odd financial decision.

“I called my future wife ...

I told her, ‘Hey, I’m thinking about being a coach.’ She goes, ‘Oh yeah, in Kansas City here?’

I said, ‘No, I’m thinking about living in Maryville and volunteering,’” said McCollum, now beginning his fourth year as the Bearcats’ head men’s basketball coach. “She thought I was crazy.”

McCollum’s whim — which led to the Storm Lake, Iowa, native spending a year volunteering on then-Bearcats coach Steve Tappmeyer’s staff — induced two years of a long-distance relationship with he and his eventual wife Michelle, at that time a teacher at Liberty. It also unearthed a potential rising talent in the coaching ranks.

Five years later, McCollum became the second-youngest active Division II coach — at just 27 — and began a process that led to his alma mater returning to the top of the MIAA Conference last season.

“It meant a lot because I was here from the jump,” said 5-foot7 senior point guard DeShaun Cooper, one of McCollum’s first recruits in 2009, of rebounding after two losing seasons to win a share of the conference regular-season championship.

“I felt like we started it together, and I feel like I’ll always be a part of it.”

One of the more electric MIAA players, Cooper stayed loyal to McCollum despite back-to-back years where the Bearcats missed the conference tournament. Cooper’s on-court talent exceeds McCollum’s, but the coach’s years scrimmaging similar performers in 2002 and 2003 — current Switzerland League player Kelvin Parker and M Club hall of famer Scott Fleming —increased his oncourt understanding and ability to earn trust from his current

roster.

A junior college transfer from North Iowa Area Community College, McCollum’s curiosity for the sport intensified under Tappmeyer even though he didn’t play big minutes for the Bearcats’ first Elite Eight team (2002) nor the NCAA Division II Tournament follow-up the next year.

“When you look statistically, it’s misleading. A lot of years he would’ve played a lot more minutes and had some gaudy stats,” said Tappmeyer, who retired from Northwest after 21 seasons in 2009 but returned to the coaching ranks for Missouri-St. Louis a little more than a year later. “The Elite Eight team for about month of practice couldn’t beat the second team. A lot of that came from having such good teammates that would bring it every day. He had a very significant role not only on the floor but just being a great teammate.”

But even as a finance major, McCollum delved into leadership literature and had coaching in the back of his mind but didn’t see it as a viable career option until he entered the business world. Once committed after leaving Wells Fargo, McCollum knew he made the right decision.

A four-year assistant apprenticeship at Emporia State followed a two-year stint under Tappmeyer, and it led to his rapid rise into replacing his mentor.

But books and observations from a less prominent seat on the bench didn’t fully prepare McCollum for heading a program.

“It was a great feeling because I thought I had all the answers at that point. When I was an assistant coach, I knew everything,” McCollum said.

“It was like, ‘Oh my goodness.’

I always had a goal to be a head coach by 27, and I got it when I

COVER STORY

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Northwest Missouri State coach Ben McCollum enters his fourth year on the job this season. was 27 — either Division I assistant or head Division II coach.”

Despite Northwest’s slump in McCollum’s initial two seasons — 22 wins in two years — his one-time recruits remained on task. Blending an intense, defensive-obsessed approach with mostly positive direction, the 31-year-old coach is able to vacillate successfully between off-court confidant and gameday leader.

“It’s an equal relationship. He gets along with us. Besides basketball, you can talk to him just like a teammate, but we know once we get on the court who’s boss and we just follow him,” Cooper said.

Equipped with a roster committed to defending and willing to accept a slow-paced attack, the Bearcats, who finished 10th in the MIAA in 2011, turned in a 22-7 statement season in 201112. They allowed 62.6 points per game — first in the conference

for the second straight year — while Cooper and an imported off-guard contingent helped amp up Northwest’s offense to create a formidable squad that didn’t wilt.

This season will prove key for McCollum, however. Can he establish a winning tradition in Maryville and begin to guide the program toward the plane on which it hovered when he occupied a roster spot, or was the swift shift in conference supremacy a one-time occurrence that isn’t likely to repeat in a now-stacked league?

“I think everybody sees the results, the conference championship, the wins here or there.

More, does the culture continue to grow? Do we continue to get quality kids?” he said. “We don’t try to make this place anything that it’s not. When they come in, we don’t roll out the red carpet.”

McCollum didn’t waver

when it appeared his system headed toward a crash, and the Bearcats’ patience became rewarded. They appear on solid footing at present.

But due to an unusual career arc that saw him attain top status at his school at an extremely young age, should McCollum’s method produce similar returns, do his goals extend beyond the city that reshaped his life?

“I was lucky,” McCollum said of getting this job so soon. “I don’t really think about that.

I really try to focus on this. I don’t really have any interest.

I haven’t gotten any offers or anything like that. Goal-wise, I like it here I guess would be my answer.

“I love my alma mater. I love the kids, and this is where I want to be.”

Sam Robinson can be reached at sam.robinson@newspressnow.com.

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NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE MEN

Bearcats’ seasoned cast guns for repeat title amid expectations

By SAM ROBINSON St. Joseph News-Press

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Enjoying a bounceback season few envisioned, Northwest Missouri State now enters a pivotal follow-up campaign.

Was last year’s surprise MIAA regular-season championship and NCAA Division II Tournament charge a fluke, or are the Bearcats a legitimate toptier program in a nowbloated conference?

“I think our guys understand it’s not a one-time deal,” Northwest fourthyear coach Ben McCollum said. “The difficult part is they haven’t had success at this level. How do you handle that success?”

Unlike the Northwest women’s encore flop to their transcendent national semifinal season which featured none of the top three players from the year before, the men’s squad brings back nearly its entire cast.

The same cast that, save for select transfers, became familiar with losing streaks that dominated

the previous two seasons.

Now faced with expectations, the Bearcats’ upperclassman-laden squad (227, 15-5 MIAA last season) can realistically aim for similar territory despite being the only top-four team in the preseason coaches’ poll without consistent success.

“We are really happy and satisfied with what we did last year, and we love the feeling. Now we just want to work hard to get more of that,” said Northwest junior guard Bryston Williams, a Lafayette graduate. “We want to just get to where we can this year and not focus on the past.”

Among the reasons to look forward is the experience and talent residing at Williams’ position.

The Bearcats’ off-guard spot took a significant step last season with several transfers’ arrival, and three key performers return alongside MIAA player of the year candidate DeShaun Cooper at point guard.

And each excels in a different facet and has another

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Northwest Missouri State guard DeShaun Cooper drives down the lane past the Southwest Baptist defense during an MIAA Tournament game last year at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. year in McCollum’s system from which to draw.

Williams boasts topflight defensive ability, while fellow 2011 transfers Alex Sullivan (a 3-point sharp shooter) and DeAngelo Hailey (Northwest’s second-leading returning scorer at 10.2 points per game) add to a diverse rotation that will see more minutes this year.

Crafty shooter Kyle Haake

graduated, and low-scoring starter and D-I import Justin Clark left the team for personal reasons.

This opens up minutes for Sullivan (47 percent long-range connection rate) in particular. The former Akron player’s already shattered his career high twice in Northwest’s first three games after averaging just 14 minutes last year, eighth on the team.

“With our guards returning, I feel like our chemistry’s better, and we know each other’s game,” said Williams, who averaged 4.6 points per game last year, playing the seventh-most minutes. “We have so many that can play, come off the bench, start, it doesn’t matter. We all have a role to where we can contribute in a positive way and bring something else to the table.”

The only question: can the Bearcats’ three post players replace Jake Reinders’ stellar production.

Dillon Starzl returns at center but hasn’t produced on Reinders’ level yet. Kyle Schlake will provide depth inside and play alongside Starzl whenever Northwest trots out its biggest lineup.

The Bearcats’ only pure power forward: redshirt sophomore Grant Cozad, Starzl’s teammate at Kearney High School who watched Elijah Allen and Reinders thrive at his position the past two seasons. “(Allen) really taught

me a lot about my faceup game, and then Jake Reinders, he taught me just to work hard. His work ethic was extremely high,” the 6-foot-7 Cozad said. “I just tried to branch off of that, put the two together and keep adding onto it.”

McCollum insists he’s not concerned about the post position — dubbing Cozad the best scoring big he’s had in his Northwest tenure — despite two of the three performers’ lack of any rotation experience.

The posts’ development looks to be the biggest factor in the Bearcats’ challenging for a championship again. That and perhaps some issues of recreating the againstthe-odds mindset now that odds are in their favor.

“Do you play with that same sense of urgency, that same sense of hunger that you played with last year?” McCollum said.

“That’s gonna be the most challenging part of the season.”

Sam Robinson can be reached at sam.robinson@newspressnow.com.

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NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE WOMEN

Bearcats coach, players ready for changes during rebuild

By CODY THORN

search unearthed a new candidate in Kellogg, who steps in after last year’s 6-22 showing MARYVILLE, Mo. – Some- in the final year of Gene Steintimes even the smallest tidbit of meyer’s accomplished tenure. coaching can be overlooked.

While the Bearcats are only Mark Kellogg learned that two years removed from a nalesson early on when he had to tional semifinal appearance, go over an aspect so routine as a lot has changed. Every main stretching and counting while piece from the banner 2010-11 doing so. Year 1 for the new season graduated.

Northwest Missouri State coach The top two returners from will include some trying times, last year’s squad are sophomore but the veteran leader has been forward Maggie Marnin and sethrough this before. nior guard Ashley Thayer. That It wasn’t that long ago Kellogg duo combined for 11.6 points per laid a similar foundation at Fort game last season.

Lewis (Colo.), where he turned Many new faces dot the 2012-13 the Skyhawks into a perennial roster, and many new names will NCAA Division II Tournament be showing up in the box scores. team and earned a spot in the Based on the coaches and media 2010 national championship preseason polls, not much is exgame. In seven years, Kellogg pected this year; the Bearcats are racked up a 173-46 record.

No. 14 in the 15-team MIAA in both “I think the biggest thing is the media and coaches’ ballots. the foundation, the blueprint on “It is a little different feeling,” how we want things to run and Kellogg said. “At Fort Lewis, I what it will take to compete,” don’t think we were picked lower Kellogg said. “(The players) have than 14 in the country, and we are done a great job, but we have a 14 in our own league. It would be really long way to go.” good to win every game, but we In essence Kellogg replaces want to be competitive, whether Northeastern State coach Ran- that means winning six, 10, 18 or dy Gipson, who accepted the 25 games. Most likely, it won’t be Northwest job for a day before 25, but we want to get to K.C. and abruptly changing his mind to get in the (MIAA) Tournament.” stay in Tahlequah, Okla. So, To Kellogg, this is step one in a second round of a national rebuilding the Bearcats back up St. Joseph News-Press

to the top of the MIAA. The veteran coach knows what the task at hand is and can draw parallels to the effort he put forth in Durango, Colo. He guided the Skyhawks to a 16-13 record in his first season.

Two years later, Fort Lewis was 26-4 and in the NCAA Tourney.

“I’ll probably know a lot more at the end of this year,” Kellogg said of the progress. “At Fort Lewis, I had players from an NCAA team the two years previous, but no depth. Here, maybe we have more depth. “ The depth includes a pair of new starting guards in senior Victoria Naylor, a former Division I player at Towson (Md.), and junior Monique Stevens, a transfer from Southeast Community College. Center Timber Schechinger, who led the team in scoring in a season-opening win over Quincy, also expects to play a big scoring role as a freshman.

Kellogg also points to sophomore forward Annie Mathews, senior center Alexis Boeh and junior guard Meridee Scott, along with Marnin and Thayer as players that will play big roles for the Bearcats this winter.

The biggest difference for Northwest will be how the players play.

Kellogg admits pushing the players harder in practice than

they had been used to in the past. The ideology this year will focus on playing good defense, rebounding and running the offense.

“I think the biggest difference is the intensity on defense and playing an up-tempo game,” Boeh said. “We are buying into the system on defense and the defense transitions to the offense. I love it.

I’m having so much fun, and I’m excited to see where it is headed.”

At Fort Lewis, the formula included building with freshmen and adding transfer pieces as necessary. That same philosophy will apply at Northwest, although the fruits of the labor may not be seen right away.

The learning curve for the players had to be slowed down for the Bearcats, which has tested Kellogg’s patience. There’s no dearth to that element for the coach in this potentially arduous process.

“We have 15 players, and all 15 are brand new to the coaching the staff,” Kellogg said. “We have got to teach patience throughout the season. We only had 18 times (in practice) to get everything in before our first game that counts.”

Cody Thorn can be reached at cody.thorn@newspressnow.com.

Follow him on Twitter: @SJNPSports.

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Northwest Missouri State guard Annie Mathews attempts a shot during a game last year against Lincoln at Bearcat Arena.

2012-13 NWMSU Bearcat Basketball MENS

DATE OPPONENT

LOCATION TIME

WOMENS

DATE OPPONENT

LOCATION TIME

11/25

Southwest Minnesota State University

Home

3 p.m.

11/25

Colorado Christian University

Away

3 p.m.

12/1

York College

Home

3:30 p.m.

12/1

Rogers State University

Away

2 p.m.

12/5

Lindenwood University

Home

7:30 p.m.

12/5

Lindenwood University

Home

5:30 p.m.

12/8

University of Nebraska-Kearney

Home

3:30 p.m.

12/8

University of Nebraska-Kearney

Home

1:30 p.m.

12/15

Hawaii Classic-St. Edwards University

TBA

TBA

12/17

Midland Lutheran University

Home

6 p.m.

12/16

Hawaii Classic-Harding University

TBA

TBA

1/3

Missouri Southern State University

Away

5:30 p.m.

12/29

Central Methodist University

Home

2 p.m.

1/5

Pittsburg State University

Away

12:30 p.m.

1/3

Missouri Southern State University

Away

7:30 p.m.

1/12

Missouri Western State University

Away

1:30 p.m.

1/5

Pittsburg Stateb University

Away

3:30 p.m.

1/16

Lincoln University

Home

5:30 p.m.

1/12

Missouri Western State University

Away

3:30 p.m.

1/19

University of Central Oklahoma

Away

1:30 p.m.

1/16

Lincoln University

Home

7:30 p.m.

1/22

Southwest Baptist University

Away

5:30 p.m.

LUTCF

1/19

University of Central Oklahoma

Away

3:30 p.m.

1/26

Central Missouri State University

Away

1:30 p.m.

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1/22

Southwest Baptist University

Away

7:30 p.m.

1/31

Northeastern State University

Home

5:30 p.m.

1/26

Central Missouri State University

Away

3:30 p.m.

2/2

Emporia State University

Home

1:30 p.m.

1/31

Northeastern State University

Home

7:30 p.m.

2/6

Fort Hays State University

Away

5:30 p.m.

2/2

Emporia State University

Home

3:30 p.m.

2/9

Washburn University

Away

5 p.m.

2/6

Fort Hays State University

Away

7:30 p.m.

2/13

Fort Hays State University

Home

5:30 p.m.

2/9

Washburn University

Away

7 p.m.

2/16

Washburn University

Home

1:30 p.m.

2/13

Fort Hays State University

Home

7:30 p.m.

2/20

Missouri Western State University

Home

5:30 p.m.

2/16

Washburn University

Home

3:30 p.m.

2/27

University of Nebraska-Kearney

Away

5:30 p.m.

2/20

Missouri Western State University

Home

7:30 p.m.

3/2

Truman State University

Home

1:30 p.m.

2/27

University of Nebraska-Kearney

Away

7:30 p.m.

3/5

MIAA Tournament

TBA

TBA

3/2

Truman State University

Home

3:30 p.m.

3/8-3/10 MIAA Tournament

TBA

TBA

3/5

MIAA Tournament

TBA

TBA

3/8-3/10 MIAA Tournament

TBA

TBA

David R. Price dprice@amfam.com

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MIAA CAPSULES MEN CENTRAL MISSOURI

MISSOURI WESTERN

❯ Location: St. Joseph, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Griffons ❯ Arena: MWSU Fieldhouse ❯ 2011-12: 9-17 (4-16 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G James Harris, Sr., 6-0, 160, 11-12: 11.6 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 41 3-pointers, 2.5 apg; 1.1 spg; G Dylan Frantz, Sr., 6-1 190, 11-12: 5.4 ppg; G/F Alex Tuluka-Mfumupembe, Sr., 6-4, 185, 11-12: 4.5 ppg, 29 3-pointers ❯ Key losses: T.J. Johnson, Lavonte Douglas, Deionta Mitchell ❯ Coach: Tom Smith, entering his 25th season, career record of 608-436 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 12th/13th

❯ Location: Warrensburg, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Mules ❯ Arena: UCM Multipurpose Building ❯ 2011-12: 19-8 (15-5 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: F Dominique Long, Sr., 6-6, 185, 11-12: 12.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 1.1 apg; G Widgett Washington, Sr., 6-0, 160, 11-12: ❯ Key losses: Boo Hunter, Dusty Allen ❯ Coach: Kim Anderson, entering his 11th season, career record of 222-82. ❯ Coaches/media poll: 2nd/2nd

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA ❯ Location: Edmond, Okla. ❯ Nickname: Bronchos ❯ Arena: Hamilton Field House ❯ 2011-12: 15-11 ❯ Top returners: F Spencer Smith, Sr., 6-6, 220, 11-12: 8.7 ppg, 33 3-pointers, 3.1 rpg ❯ Key losses: Brent Friday, Tyler Phillips, Shane Carroll, Johnny Stephens ❯ Coach: Terry Evans, entering 10th season, career record of 208-90. ❯ Coaches/media poll:7th/9th

NEBRASKA-KEARNEY

❯ Location: Kearney, Neb. ❯ Nickname: Lopers ❯ Arena: The Health & Sports Center ❯ 2011-12: 16-12 ❯ Top returners: F Mike Dentlinger, Jr., 6-6, 210, 11-12: 14.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg ❯ Key losses: Quinston Reggins, Chris Deans, Ethan Brozek ❯ Coaches: Tom Kropp, entering his 32nd season, career record of 442-203; Kevin Lofton, entering his 4th season, career record of 116-73 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 11th/11th

EMPORIA STATE ❯ Location: Emporia, Kan. ❯ Nickname: Hornets ❯ Arena: William L. White Auditorium ❯ 2011-12: 9-18 (5-15 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G Chris Sights, Sr., 6-0, 170, 11-12: 10.9 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 33 3-pointers ❯ Key losses: Tola Lawal, Derrell Conner, Troy Pierce, Antonio DiMaria ❯ Coach: Shaun Vandiver, entering his 2nd season, career record of 9-18 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 10th/10th

FORT HAYS STATE ❯ Location: Hays, Kan. ❯ Nickname: Tigers ❯ Arena: Gross Memorial Coliseum ❯ 2011-12: 19-8 (12-8 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G Lance Russell, Sr., 6-6, 195, 11-12: 6.6 ppg, 27 3-pointers, 2.8 rpg ❯ Key losses: Moses Dayee, Karron McKenzie, Ben Congiusta, Matt Simmons, Tyrone Phillips ❯ Coach: Mark Johnson, entering his 11th season, career record of 226-98 ❯ Coaches/media poll: T-4th/T-6th

LINCOLN ❯ Location: Jefferson City, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Blue Tigers ❯ Arena: Jason Gym ❯ 2011-12: 4-22 (4-16 MIAA)

NORTHEASTERN STATE

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Pittsburg State’s Rico Pierrevilus (34) and Northwest Missouri State’s DeAngelo Hailey fight for an inbounds pass during last year’s MIAA Tournament in Kansas City. ❯ Top returners: G Cedric Ridle Jr., Sr., 6-2, 165, 11-12: 17.6 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.1 spg ❯ Key losses: Terrell Williams, Jimmy Payton, Clifton Fleming, Trent Littlejohn ❯ Coach: John Redmond, entering his 4th season, career record of 12-67 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 15th/15th

LINDENWOOD

❯ Location: St. Charles, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Lions ❯ Arena: Robert F. Hyland Arena ❯ 2011-12: 28-3 ❯ Top returners: G Alex Bazzell, Sr., 6-2, 180, 11-12: 15.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 4.0 apg; F Garrett Reeg, Jr., 6-6, 215, 11-12: 10.9 ppg, 6 rpg; G Tyler Ressel, Jr., 6-0, 160, 11-12: 9.3 ppg, 1.2 apg; F Cody Sorenson, Sr., 6-5, 210, 11-12: 7.7 ppg, 5 rpg

❯ Key losses: Kramer Soderberg ❯ Coach: Brad Soderberg, entering his 4th season, career record of 291-166 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 8th/T-6th

MISSOURI SOUTHERN

❯ Location: Joplin, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Lions ❯ Arena: Leggett & Platt Athletic Center ❯ 2011-12: 22-8 (14-6 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G Marquis Addison, Jr., 6-4, 180, 11-12: 11.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.7 spg; F Jordan Talbert, Jr., 6-5, 200, 11-12: 8 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.9 apg; 1.1 bpg ❯ Key losses: Jason Adams, Keane Thomann, Patrick Hester ❯ Coach: Robert Corn, entering his 24th season, career record of 375-284 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 6th/4th

❯ Location: Tahlequah, Okla. ❯ Nickname: RiverHawks ❯ Arena: Jack Dobbins Field House ❯ 2011-12: 5-21 ❯ Top returners: G Jon Miller, Sr., 6-5, 205, 11-12: 10.6 ppg, 1.7 apg; G Ethan Anderson, Sr., 6-3, 205, 11-12: 10.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg; F Landon DeMasters, So., 6-4, 200, 11-12: 10 ppg, 4.0 rpg; F John Schneider, Sr., 6-8, 238, 11-12: 8.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg ❯ Key losses: Justin Johnson ❯ Coach: Larry Gipson, entering his 16th season, career record of 315-252 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 14th/14th

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE

❯ Location: Maryville, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Bearcats ❯ Arena: Bearcat Arena ❯ 2011-12: 22-7 (15-5 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G DeShaun Cooper, Sr., 5-7, 150, 11-12: 14.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.2 spg, 38 3-pointers; G DeAngelo Hailey, Sr., 6-3, 185, 11-12: 10.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg; C Dillon Starzl, Jr., 6-8, 250, 5.6 ppg, 4.3 rpg; G Bryston Williams, Jr., 6-0, 190, 11-12: 5.1 ppg ❯ Key losses: Jake Reinders, Kyle Haake, Justin Clark ❯ Coach: Ben McCollum, entering his 4th season, career record of 44-38 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 3rd/3rd

PITTSBURG STATE

❯ Location: Pittsburg, Kan. ❯ Nickname: Gorillas ❯ Arena: John Lance Arena ❯ 2011-12: 17-14 (10-10 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: F JaVon McGee, Sr., 6-6, 235, 11-12: 13 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 1.5 spg; G Marky Nolen, Sr., 6-4, 200, 11-12: 8.2 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.4 apg; F Courtney Ingram, Sr., 6-3, 205, 11-12: 7.5 ppg, 28 3-pointers ❯ Key losses: Eric Ray, Eric Marshall, Andra Bailey ❯ Coach: Kevin Muff, entering his 2nd season, career record of 30-27 ❯ Coaches/media poll: T-4th/5th

SOUTHWEST BAPTIST ❯ Location: Bolivar, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Bearcats ❯ Arena: Meyer Sports Center ❯ 2011-12: 18-12 (11-9 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G Preston Guiot, So., 5-11, 185, 11-12: 12.7 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 4.2 apg; G Kyle Sloan, Sr., 6-2, 180, 11-12: 12.2 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1 spg ❯ Key losses: Ryan Dougherty, Robson Memnon, Jake Littrel ❯ Coach: Jeff Guoit, entering his 9th season, career record of 375-175 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 9th/8th

TRUMAN STATE

❯ Location: Kirksville, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Bulldogs ❯ Arena: Pershing Arena ❯ 2011-12: 8-20 (5-15 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G Seth Jackson, So., 6-3, 200, 11-12: 11.9 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.5 apg; G Tom Norton, Sr., 5-9, 170, 11-12: 11.8 ppg, 72 3-pointers, 4.2 rpg, 1.5 apg; F Mike Carlson, Jr., 6-9, 200, 11-12: 10.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.5 apg; G Isaac Gardner, Jr., 6-4, 205, 11-12: 9.5 ppg, 68 3-pointers, 2.7 rpg; G E.J. Hicks, Sr., 6-3, 215, 11-12: 9 ppg, 2.9 apg, 3.9 rpg ❯ Key losses: none ❯ Coach: Matt Woodley, entering his 2nd season, career record of 8-20 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 13th/12th

WASHBURN

❯ Location: Topeka, Kan. ❯ Nickname: Ichabods ❯ Arena: Lee Arena ❯ 2011-12: 25-8 (15-5 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G Will McNeill, Sr., 6-1, 195, 11-12: 20.2 ppg, 5.5 ppg, 1.8 apg, 2.3 spg; G Martin Mitchell, Sr., 6-0, 190, 11-12: 10.2 ppg, 3.6 apg, 1.1 spg; F Bobby Chipman, Sr., 6-8, 220, 7.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg; F Alex North, Jr., 6-6, 215, 1112: 6.3 ppg, 4.5 rpg ❯ Key losses: Jeff Reid ❯ Coach: Bob Chipman, entering his 33rd season, career record of 721-296 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 1st/1st

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MIAA CAPSULES WOMEN CENTRAL MISSOURI

Tara Roach ❯ Coach: Mark Kellogg, entering 1st season, career record of 173-46 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 14th/14th

❯ Location: Warrensburg, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Jennies ❯ Arena: UCM Multipurpose Building ❯ 2011-12: 20-9 (13-7 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: F Nicole Caddell, Sr., 5-11, 11-12: 15.2 ppg, 2.3 apg, 7.3 rpg, 33 blocks; G Brielle Wattley, So., 2.4 ppg, 1.2 apg ❯ Key losses: Sarethea Brown, Renae Shippy, Taylor Hanson, Shaquanda Wiggins ❯ Coach: Dave Slifer, entering 9th season, career record of 528-190 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 6th/6th

PITTSBURG STATE

❯ Location: Pittsburg, Kan. ❯ Nickname: Gorillas ❯ Arena: John Lance Arena ❯ 2011-12: 27-6 (17-3 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: F Lizzy Jeronimous, So., 5-11, 11-12: 15.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.8 apg; G Drew Roberts, Sr., 5-6, 11-12: 10.2 ppg, 59 3-pointers, 2.3 rpg, 1.6 apg; G Alex Bordewick, Sr., 5-6, 11-12: 7.8 ppg, 48 3-pointers, 2.1 apg ❯ Key losses: Courtney Tate, Larissa Richards, Brooke Conley ❯ Coach: Lane Lord, entering his 6th season, career record of 164-79 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 2nd/2nd

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA ❯ Location: Edmond, Okla. ❯ Nickname: Bronchos ❯ Arena: Hamilton Field House ❯ 2011-12: 16-10 ❯ Top returners: G Savannah Hamilton, Sr., 6-0, 11-12: 12 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 2.2 apg; F Courtney Harper, Sr., 5-10, 11-12: 11.2 ppg, 5 rpg; G Jill Bryan, Jr., 5-10, 11-12: 10.8 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.3 apg, 48 3-pointers; F Paiten Taylor, So., 6-0, 11-12: 10.8 ppg, 7 rpg; G Britney Morgan, Jr., 5-5, 11-12: 9.8 ppg, 2.5 apg ❯ Key losses: Heather Davis, Alex Richardson ❯ Coach: Guy Hardaker, entering 6th season, career record of 126-55 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 8th/7th

EMPORIA STATE ❯ Location: Emporia, Kan. ❯ Nickname: Hornets ❯ Arena: William L. White Auditorium ❯ 2011-12: 23-9 (14-6 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: F Merissa Quick, Sr., 6-3, 11-12: 10.7 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.7 bpg; G Rachel Hanf, Sr., 5-9, 11-12: 8.7 ppg, 56 3-pointers, 1.1 spg, 2.3 apg; G Jocelyn Cummings, Sr., 5-10, 11-12: 8.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.5 apg ❯ Key losses: Heather Robben, Kelsey Balcom ❯ Coach: Jory Collins, entering 3rd season, career record of 43-18 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 3rd/3rd

FORT HAYS STATE ❯ Location: Hays, Kan. ❯ Nickname: Tigers ❯ Arena: Gross Memorial Coliseum ❯ 2011-12: 20-9 (12-8 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G Katelyn Edwards, Jr., 6-0, 11-12: 14.6 ppg, 8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.4 spg; C Kate Lehman, 6-4, So., 1112: 10.7 ppg, 7.1 rgg, 3.3 bpg; F Traci Keyser, 5-10, Sr., 9.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 45 3-pointers. ❯ Key losses: Crista Bechard, Kimber

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MISSOURI SOUTHERN

Weiser ❯ Coach: Tony Hobson, entering 5th year, career record of 59-52 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 5th/5th

LINCOLN ❯ Location: Jefferson City, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Blue Tigers ❯ Arena: Jason Gym ❯ 2011-12: 15-13 (8-12 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G Arriana Walker, Sr., 5-6, 11-12: 11.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 4.4 apg, 2.8 spg; G Freddie Sims, Sr., 5-7, 11-12: 11.1 ppg, 47 3-pointers; G/F Dahlia Booker, Sr., 5-10, 11-12: 8.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg ❯ Key losses: Vivian Essuon, Cierra Emerson ❯ Coach: Nicole Collier, entering 1st season ❯ Coaches/media poll: T-9th/11th

LINDENWOOD ❯ Location: St. Charles, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Lions ❯ Arena: Robert F. Hyland Arena ❯ 2011-12: 17-10 ❯ Top returners: G Marissa Lehnig, Sr., 5-9, 11-12: 12.1 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.5 spg; F Sarah Schnieders, Sr., 6-0, 11-12: 12 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2 spg; F Caroline Bourlioux, Jr., 6-0, 11-12: ❯ Key losses: Morgan Harrington ❯ Coach: Tony Francis, entering 3rd year season, career record of 48-10 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 12th/9th

❯ Location: Joplin, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Lions ❯ Arena: Leggett & Platt Athletic Center ❯ 2011-12: 8-18 (4-16 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: F Erin Rice, Sr., 6-1, 11-12: 14.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.7 apg ❯ Key losses: Larrita Gipson, Kelby Fritz, Tatianna Washington, Haley Weathers, Jessica Bell ❯ Coach: Maryann Mitts, entering 11th season, career record of 258-181 ❯ Coaches/media poll: T-9th/13th

MISSOURI WESTERN ❯ Location: St. Jospeh, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Griffons ❯ Arena: MWSU Fieldhouse ❯ 2011-12: 7-20 (5-15 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: F Brittany Griswold, Sr., 6-1, 11-12: 9.5 ppg, 3.9 rpg; G Alicia Bell, Sr., 5-7, 11-12: 8.1 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 4 apg, 1.5 spg; G Kallie Schoonover, 5-10, Sr., 11-12: 3.5 ppg, 3 rpg ❯ Key losses: Jessica Koch, Ashleigh Curry ❯ Coach: Rob Edmisson, entering 1st season, career record of 404-120 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 11th/12th

NEBRASKA-KEARNEY ❯ Location: Kearney, Neb. ❯ Nickname: Lopers ❯ Arena: The Health & Sports Center

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❯ Location: Maryville, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Bearcats ❯ Arena: Bearcat Arena ❯ 2011-12: 6-22 (4-16 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: C Maggie Marnin, So., 6-3, 11-12: 7.0 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.6 bpg; G Ashley Thayer, Sr., 5-8, 11-12: 4.6 ppg, 31 3-pointers, 1.4 apg ❯ Key losses: Abby Henry, Shelly Martin,

WASHBURN

❯ Location: Topeka, Kan. ❯ Nickname: Lady Blues ❯ Arena: Lee Arena ❯ 2011-12: 29-5 (18-2 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G Laura Kinderknecht, Sr., 5-7, 11-12: 5.8 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.8 apg ❯ Key losses: Cassie Lombardino, Stevi Schultz, Megan Lassley, Ebonie Williams ❯ Coach: Ron McHenry, entering his 13th seaeson, career record of 319-65 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 1st/1st

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❯ Location: Tahlequah, Okla. ❯ Nickname: RiverHawks ❯ Arena: Jack Dobbins Field House ❯ 2011-12: 25-5 ❯ Top returners: G Taylor Lewis, Sr., 5-7, 11-12: 12.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 68 3-pointers, 1.7 apg; G Tosha Taylor, Sr., 5-7, 11-12: 8.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 47 3-pointers, 1.9 apg, 1.1 spg; F Sarah Green, Sr., 5-9, 11-12: 8 ppg, 6 rpg, 2.1 apg ❯ Key losses: Cristy Nitz ❯ Coach: Randy Gipson, entering his 14th season, career record of 259-120 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 4th/4th

TRUMAN STATE

❯ Location: Kirksville, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Bulldogs ❯ Arena: Pershing Arena ❯ 2011-12: 17-10 (11-9 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G Becka McHenry, Sr., 5-7, 11-12: 14.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 5.3 apg, 1.5 spg; F Jennifer Conway, Sr., 6-0, 11-12: 11.6 ppg, 6 rpg; F Nicole Gloor, Jr., 5-10, 11-12: 9.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg; G Allie Norton, So., 5-6, 11-12: 9 ppg, 59 3-pointers, 2.7 apg ❯ Key losses: Breanna Daniels ❯ Coach: Michael Smith, entering his 5th season, career record of 150-104 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 7th/8th

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❯ Location: Bolivar, Mo. ❯ Nickname: Bearcats ❯ Arena: Meyer Sports Center ❯ 2011-12: 9-17 (4-16 MIAA) ❯ Top returners: G Brittney Dukes, Sr., 5-8, 11-12: 13.6 ppg, 31 3-pointers, 3.2 rpg, 1.9 apg; F Jacqui Zelenka, Jr., 6-0, 1112: 10.9 ppg, 5.2 rpg; F Chasity Prince, Sr., 5-11, 11-12: 9.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg; G Tanis Spani, Jr., 5-9, 11-12: 6.7 ppg, 37 3-pointers, 1.8 apg ❯ Key losses: LaKendra Smith ❯ Coach: Todd Voss, entering his 2nd season, career record of 117-59 ❯ Coaches/media poll: 12th/10th

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MISSOURI WESTERN MEN

Smith taking more control in hopes of turnaround

By THOMAS HUITT-JOHNSON St. Joseph News-Press

Missouri Western coach Tom Smith decided to take more initiative this offseason.

In deciding how to build a once-prominent program back up, one small changeup clicked in his head. Smith wants to take control of his own substitution patterns again.

Just three seasons ago, the veteran coach took his squad to the NCAA Division II Tournament, but three seasons ago seems too long ago to even remember. That 2009-10 team went in with an 18-11 record and was eliminated in the first round. After two straight losing seasons, and seven out of the past nine, it was time that he made a change in his tactics.

“I’m much more performance-based. What I see is what I get out. I don’t let these people play because it’s just the cycle. You earn your time out here,” Smith said after his club’s season-opening 75-44 win against Sterling College.

“When I did it before, seven or eight guys would play and that’s about it.

I think we can get some minutes out of people, and it depends on how they’re playing.”

Times have changed since Smith last saw a championship-caliber team.

With the years of early-2000s players Lamont Turner, Larry Taylor and Damon Bailey behind them, the Griffons have yet to find replacements to fit their mold. They failed with Division I transfers P’Allen Stinnett and James Harvey. And last year’s duo of T.J. Johnson and Lavonte Douglas couldn’t win by themselves.

In 2012, newcomers look to finally be a part of the tradition in Smith’s legacy.

Dzenan Mrkaljevic, a native of Bijeljina, Bosnia, can shoot the ball from the 3-point line and adds depth down low. Along with the Kankakee (Ill.) Community College transfer, another JUCO player will help the Griffons rebound this season.

Cedric Clinkscales from Roane State (Tenn.) Community College starts at forward and already has displayed ability to maneuver his way inside big bodies to score points. In

points for opponents. If the Griffons can stop that, a winning season could follow. In 2011-12, 13 of the Griffons’ games were decided in the final minute; Western either needed to make a stop or had the ball for a chance to win. The Griffons only won four — most dramatically a lastsecond block by Johnson against William Jewell to help Western start 4-0.

Johnson adds to the list of losses for Western, which includes Douglas and Deionta Mitchell — all three graduates. A pair of 6-foot-8 forwards — Justin Reid and Shawn Tarver — decided to leave the program, as did seldom-used guard Ladarius Frazier.

Besides Clinkscales and Mrkaljevic, AlfreeFile Photo | St. Joseph News- Press Missouri Western guard James Harris ends up on his back during a man Flowers comes off game against Fort Hays State last year. Harris, the Griffons’ leading the bench to help man the post. For the most part, the returning scorer, transitions to a reserve role this year.

Griffons maintained their his first three games this “(But Division II) is a guards with James Harseason, Clinkscales aver- little more physical with ris (11.6 points per game in aged 15 points per game transition. I feel very con- 2011), Reed Mells (5.5) and and 5.3 rebounds to help fident we’re going to make Dylan Frantz (5.4) all back.

Smith added juniors Kalthe Griffons to a 2-1 start. some noise this year.”

“Coach is good on getSmith said the low-post vin Balque and Adarius ting that fire lit under your game has been a problem Fulton as well, and all five guards have seen regular butt and getting you ready,” in the past.

Clinkscales said.

“I’m Not rebounding well action this year. Fulton ready. MIAA, I’m coming. has led to second-chance will start at point guard.

“I feel like (our big guys) can hold their own for sure,” said Frantz, who missed the final 15 games of last season with an injury. “(Fulton) is a real good point guard. He never really gets out of control and finds the open man.

And he can shoot. He can really light it up.”

Back for his 25th season at the helm, Smith no longer has the weight of reaching 600 wins on his shoulders. The coach surpassed that with a 69-55 victory against Fontbonne on Nov. 12, 2011.

Instead, Smith wants a top-four MIAA team, and one that can compete for a playoff bid like his teams regularly did throughout the 1990s, which helped him to 610 career wins, 440 at Western.

“There’s two questions that need to be answered: One is can we take care of the ball and handle it well enough against the physical nature of the MIAA?” Smith said. “And secondly, can we rebound with everybody else?”

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MISSOURI WESTERN WOMEN

Talent infusion leaves mystery ahead in Edmisson’s 1st season at controls

By SAM ROBINSON St. Joseph News-Press

If Rob Edmisson’s unable to shake up Missouri Western’s status quo of the past several years, it won’t be for lack of trying.

“To bring out that competitive spirit and getting them to understand not to accept being average, that takes a long time. We’re demanding every minute of every practice,” said Edmisson, the new Griffons coach who takes over for Lynn Plett after guiding NAIA Oklahoma City University to a national championship last season.

“I’m sure everything I’m doing is a huge culture shock, but they’ve already experienced the benefits.

We know that winning our first two games doesn’t make a season, but we understand that the sacrifices made to this point directly resulted in winning those two games.”

Considering the struggles Western (7-20 last season, one .500-plus campaign in the previous five) endured in recent years, its upsets of Division I UMKC and Division II top-10-ranked Metro State (Colo.) turned a few heads.

Most of the Griffons’ current nucleus doesn’t remember the last-place finishes or lengthy losing streaks, but they’re here to revive the program for a coach that’s never had a losing season in 16 years of collegiate work at the JUCO or NAIA levels.

“We’re a new team — new coach, new system. We don’t even know what to expect,” said senior forward Heather Howard, a 6-3 talent who transferred from Oklahoma State. “We’re just hoping to work as hard as we can and show St. Joe and our student fans that we’re not gonna settle for ninth or 10th or wherever we were picked.

“Our goal is to finish in the top three in our conference.”

The MIAA player of the week in her first with the Griffons, Howard’s the most noticeable oncourt addition, but many complement her and form the center of Western’s

potential rapid rebuilding.

MIAA coaches tabbed the Griffons 11th due probably to the loss of do-everything all-American Jessica Koch — the school’s all-time scoring leader who led the conference in scoring average by six-plus points last year — and a host of unknown commodities. Even if a star scorer doesn’t emerge soon, the Griffons’ depth and athleticism received a vital ignition.

Diminutive speedsters JaQuitta Dever and Lanicia Lawrence commandeered two-year point guard Alicia Bell’s offensive quarterback duties, while twin sisters Sharniece and Jalissa Lewis will serve as off-thebench energizers for team that went as far as Koch did for years.

As for Bell, a sixth-year senior who is still going despite enduring two torn ACLs and the birth of her now-2-year-old daughter, she looks to close her career doing what she does best: freelancing.

“Having those other little guards, it really gives me a lot more room to hustle and try to go get rebounds and not have to play the entire game,” said Bell, whose grabbed at least six boards per game in her career despite measuring just 5-7. “I feel like I can be more efficient.

“Last year, I felt gassed the whole game. I was trying to survive. This year, I feel I can actually play.”

At a preseason practice, Bell, equipped with two bulky knee braces and limping from knee tendinitis, lumbered down court with her teammates during a grueling, workout-closing wind-sprint session.

It reminds the St. Joseph native of the high-intensity style her high school coach — Brett Goodwin — preferred during Benton’s 2007 state championship season.

An expanded conference that added teams with NCAA Division II Tournament pedigrees and a collection of new players learning to coexist in Edmisson’s inyour-face system make pinpointing Western’s

ascension odds difficult.

Bell doesn’t know yet how the near-complete makeover will translate but feels a certain cohesion she hasn’t in a while.

“It’s always good to have somebody that when you think you’re doing your best be able to dig more out of you,” Bell said. “It

was like I got that spark back in. The years before, it was kind of playing not to lose, but this year it’s kind of like going out and wanting to take something and be remembered for it.”

Sam Robinson can be reached at sam.robinson@newspressnow.com.

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Ravens full of experience Returning starters hope to fulfill lofty expectations

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Logan Jackson | Atchison Globe

Benedictine’s Charlie Wallrapp looks to turn past a Tabor defender during the Ravens’ home opener Nov. 6. Wallrapp led the team in scoring and rebounding through six games this season.

Wallrapp takes on lead role amid youthful surroundings

By LOGAN JACKSON Atchison Globe

Benedictine looks a lot different in head coach Ryan Moody’s second year. Most of it has to do with roster composition.

The Ravens graduated six seniors from last year’s team, and all six played a huge role in a 15-15 season. This year, Benedictine features only one senior, three juniors and 13 underclassmen.

“Those six seniors that we had last year really had a sense of urgency,” Moody said.

“Seniors always do. They established a really great tone for the team. They showed the guys how hard they need to work. We’re going to miss their presence in practice, but I’m really excited about this team.”

Last year’s seniors — Tony Anderson, Elgin Caldwell, Quaran Johnson, Chris McFaul, Geno McNeil and Alex Miller — led the team in several statistical categories last season, the biggest of which was minutes played.

Five of the six averaged at least 22 minutes per game last season, as Benedictine ended the season 10-8 in Heart of America Athletic Conference

play. The Ravens return only one player that averaged more than 20 minutes per game — Charlie Wallrapp, who led them in points per game and rebounds last season as a sophomore.

Wallrapp expects to fill a bigger role for the Ravens this season.

“We challenge him to be a leader out there,” Moody said.

“Charlie has gone from deferring to the older guys to being the guy that others now defer to. There’s a transition there for that. Charlie has embraced that well so far. He just has to build on that each day.”

Joining Wallrapp will be a slew of sophomores and freshmen. Five of those sophomores saw minutes as freshmen last season.

“We are just a little bit faster, a little bit bigger, a little bit stronger overall,” Moody said.

“But we’ve got a lot of inexperience. I think you can win with freshmen and sophomores, and we expect to. We brought them in to play and play well.

We’re very excited about the group, but I do think there will be a learning curve.”

Junior Steve O’Brien and sophomores Brett Fisher, Jallen Messersmith and Jonathan

Anaekwe will likely see a minutes increase during the 201213 season. All four appeared in at least 19 games last year.

Joining the returners will be a handful of freshmen that could see some playing time early — especially at the point guard position. Vequan Clark and John Harris join the Ravens, who went without a true point guard for most of last season.

Caldwell and Johnson split time at the point last year but didn’t possess a true skill set for the one position.

“To (Quaran’s) and Elgin’s credit, they were combos having to play the point,” Moody said. “We’ve got guys this year that are a little more used to playing the 1. They have a point guard mentality.”

Moody said the team would still focus on its defensive pressure, something that the Ravens did very well last season.

After losing its opener this year, Benedictine rattled off five straight wins, only allowing one opponent to score more than 60 points in that span.

Benedictine not only has expectations but the experience to hopefully back it up.

The Ravens were picked to finish third and received one first-place vote in the Heart of America Athletic Conference preseason poll, and the Ravens return 10 players that saw action last season.

“Experience is a good thing to have,” coach Chad Folsom said.

“We return three starters from last year, and we’ve got players back that played a lot. We’ve got a good mix of returners and new players.”

Of those returners, three are seniors — Kelsey Anselmi, Erin Murphy and Liz Stinson. Anselmi and Murphy started nearly every game for Benedictine last season, and Stinson was the first player off the bench.

“Those three have been doing a great job of being leaders,” Folsom said. “That’s a key for us. They are all driven, focused.

They’re bringing a lot of fire and passion, and I think it’s passing along to the other girls.”

In addition, sophomore Jackie Ziesel, a Bishop LeBlond product, provides a third returning sophomore. Katie Barr also returns after spending some time in the starting lineup last season.

Benedictine did graduate its leading scorers from a year ago — Kelsey Wolfe and Teresa Zienkewicz. However, two transfers should step right in for the Ravens — Justice Payne and April Miller. Payne played at Northern Oklahoma-Enid Junior College,

and Miller was at Butler (Kan.) Community College last season.

“Justice has hit some clutch shots during her career,” Folsom said. “I look for her to be a big factor for us this year. April is strong and physical. She’ll give us some of that physical nature that Teresa brought.”

Another returner that will play a big role for the Ravens is Rosie Youngstrom. She and Anselmi formed a point guard duo that was tops in the HAAC. “I feel like we’ve got two of the best point guards in the league in Kelsey and Rosie,” Folsom said.

“They were No. 1 and No. 2 last year in the league in assist-to-turnover ratio. Kelsey was No. 2 in the league in total assists. I’m expecting them to be at the top again this year. What’s nice is that the two of them can play together some.”

Benedictine will also add Chayla Rutledge and Jayde Reid back into the mix. Both were redshirted last season after suffering injuries.

Folsom said the two just add to the depth and shooting ability.

“I think we’ve got multiple players that can put it in the hole,” he said. “I think we’ve also got multiple players that can shoot it. Last year, I thought teams could really key on Kelsey because she was our primary 3-point shooter. I feel that this year we have a lot of players that can hit that 3-point shot.”

Benedictine ran out to a 7-1 record, including a five-game winning streak.

Benedictine guard Kelsey Anselmi dribbles through a Briar Cliff press during a game earlier this season.

Anselmi leads the Ravens in assists and steals this season.

Logan Jackson can be reached at logan.jackson@npgco.com.

Follow him on Twitter: @loganglobe.

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HIGHWAY 275 BOYS CAPSULES CRAIG ❯ Last year: 5-20 (2-5 275) ❯ Coach: Mike Hollingsworth, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: G Tristan Ray, Sr.; C Grant Hopkins, Jr.; G Keifer Nemyer, Jr. ❯ Key losses: none

MOUND CITY ❯ Last year: 17-10 (7-0 275) ❯ Coach: Korey Miles, entering 8th season ❯ Top returners: G Luke Sanders, Jr.; G Brett Johnson, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Lucas Schawang, G Jeff Atkins, F Ben Luna

NODAWAY-HOLT ❯ Last year: 18-8 (5-2 275) ❯ Coach: Terry Petersen, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: G Josh Schafer, Sr.; F Nick Patterson, Jr.; F Stephen Schnieder-

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HIGHWAY 275 GIRLS CAPSULES FAIRFAX ❯ Last year: 13-13 (2-5 275) ❯ Coach: Dustin Barnes, entering 7th season ❯ Top returners: F Aleesha Ball, Sr.; G Baylee Lewis, Jr.; G Brooklinn Morris, Jr.; G Alyssa Lewis, Jr. ❯ Key losses: G Darian Burke

MOUND CITY ❯ Last year: 22-6 (6-1 275) ❯ Coach: Derek Petty, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Alex Phillips, Sr.; G Haylee Clifton, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Abby Haer, G Tori Ingram, F Whisper Parrish

NODAWAY-HOLT ❯ Last year: 21-6 (6-1 275) ❯ Coach: David Carroll, entering 3rd season ❯ Top returners: G Megan Rosenbohm, Jr.; F Krysta Beattie, Sr.; G Amanda O’Riley, Sr.; F Brittany Shipps, Sr. ❯ Key losses: none

NORTH NODAWAY ❯ Last year: 16-9 (3-3 275) ❯ Coach: Doug Freemyer, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: G Cambry Schluter, Jr.; G Leslie Birkenholz, Sr.; G Erin Greeley, Jr.; F Alyssa Lyle, So. ❯ Key losses: F Ali Ramsey, G

Nikki Larabee, F Breann Chesnut

ROCK PORT ❯ Last year: 2-21 (0-7 275) ❯ Coach: Jim Skillen, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Taya Lewis, Jr.; G/F Allison Lawrence, Sr.; F Leslie Kirkland, Sr. ❯ Key losses: none

SOUTH HOLT ❯ Last year: 11-14 (4-3 275) ❯ Coach: Mark Bolger, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: F Emily Cox, So. ❯ Key losses: G Blair Million, G Cami Scroggins

TARKIO ❯ Last year: 17-8 (6-1 275) ❯ Coach: Joe Unternahrer, entering 5th season ❯ Top returners: G Abby McEnaney, Jr.; F Blaze Erickson, Jr.; F Kamden Poppa, Jr.; G Emily Graves, So. ❯ Key losses: F Michelle McEnaney

WEST NODAWAY ❯ Last year: 5-19 (1-6 275) ❯ Coach: Dean Anderson, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: F Marissa Perkins, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Claire Young

meyer, Sr.; G Derek Lemon, Sr.; F Jackson Beattie, So. ❯ Key losses: F Zach Lemar, F Brandon Saxton

NORTH NODAWAY ❯ Last year: 0-21 (0-7 275) ❯ Coach: Chris Schoning, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Trent Coleman, Sr.; G Austin Reynolds, Jr. ❯ Key losses: none

ROCK PORT ❯ Last year: 15-10 (6-1 275) ❯ Coach: Jim Skillen, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: F Chandler Farmer, Jr.; F Eric Duncan, Jr.; G Austin Alitz, Sr. ❯ Key losses: none

SOUTH HOLT ❯ Last year: 11-13 (4-4 275)

❯ Coach: Colby Morris, entering 15th season ❯ Top returners: G/F Mitch Mueller, Sr.; F Jeremiah Bragg, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Kylynn Sisk

TARKIO ❯ Last year: 7-18 (1-7 275) ❯ Coach: Luke Cox, entering 3rd season ❯ Top returners: G JD Walter, Sr.; F Derek Rohlfsen, Sr.; F John Lang, Jr.; G/F Cavin Joesting, Jr. ❯ Key losses: none

WEST NODAWAY ❯ Last year: 10-16 (3-4 275) ❯ Coach: Roger Johnson, entering 3rd season ❯ Top returners: G Trevor Meyer, So.; F Jonathon Madere, Jr. ❯ Key losses: G Kolby Marriott, G Sage Jones

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CAINSVILLE

HDC BOYS CAPSULES

❯ Last year: 0-17 (0-9 HDC) ❯ Coach: Jake Loving, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Slade Orndorff, So.; F Brian Reno, So.; F Ryan Reno, So. ❯ Key losses: G Eric Briggs, G/F Josh Booth

GILMAN CITY ❯ Last year: 12-13 (5-4 HDC) ❯ Coach: Jake Shipman, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Ryan Burrows, Sr.; F Kenny Neff, Sr.; G Zach Cox, Sr.; G Mitch Ragan, Sr. ❯ Key losses —G Mason Ward, F Brennon Carey, F Corey Rouner

GRUNDY ❯ Last year: 6-17 (5-4 HDC) ❯ Coach: Les Jackson, entering 31st season ❯ Top returners: G Destin Gann, Jr.; G Brody Hatcher, Sr. ❯ Key losses: none submitted by coach

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❯ Top returners: Tyler Fore, Sr.; Matt Huskey, Jr. ❯ Key losses: None

RIDGEWAY ❯ Last year: 17-10 (8-2 HDC) ❯ Coach: Michael Cady, entering 4th season ❯ Top returners: F Joe Longo, Sr.; G Ben Rinehart, Jr.; F Matthew Craig, Jr.; G Dakota Hale, Jr. ❯ Key losses: F Jason Fitzpatrick, F Skyler Service

NEWTOWN-HARRIS ❯ Last year: 12-15 (4-5 HDC) ❯ Coach: Corbin Coe, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: G Adam Crawford, Jr.; F Micah Busick, Jr.; G Zach Coin, So. ❯ Key losses: none

TRI-COUNTY ❯ Last year: 15-11 (5-4 HDC) ❯ Coach: Chad Zeigler, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: none submitted by coach ❯ Key losses: G/F Myles Dustman, F Gary Eads

NORTH HARRISON ❯ Last year: 19-9 (8-1 HDC) ❯ Coach: Ryan Purdun, entering 7th season ❯ Top returners: G/F Garren Gibson, Sr.; G Reed Hallock, So. ❯ Key losses: G Brett Perkins

WINSTON ❯ Last year: 6-21 (2-7 HDC) ❯ Coach: Tim Harding, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: G Chevy Calhoon, So.; C Geoffery Davis, Sr.; F Robert Keeper, Sr. ❯ Key losses: none

PATTONSBURG ❯ Last year: 5-19 (1-8 HDC) ❯ Coach: Heath Schneider, entering 1st season

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HDC GIRLS CAPSULES CAINSVILLE ❯ Last year: 12-8 (6-3 HDC) ❯ Coach: Chris Thomas, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: F Takaya McLain, Jr.; F Michelle Sobotka, Sr. ❯ Key losses: none submitted by coach

GILMAN CITY ❯ Last year: 11-15 (4-5 HDC) ❯ Coach: Jake Shipman, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: F Mikayla Toombs, So.; G Morgan Reed, So.; G Kady Sperry, So.; F Jillian Newton, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Saige Johnson

GRUNDY ❯ Last year: 1-22 (1-8 HDC) ❯ Coach: Les Jackson, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: none submitted by coach ❯ Key losses: F Shelbi Stimpson

MERCER ❯ Last year: 28-1 (10-0 HDC), lost to Jefferson in Class 1 sectional ❯ Coach: Dan Owens, entering 5th season ❯ Top returners: G Sierra Michaelis, Sr.; F Haley Sample, Jr.; G Courtney Owens, Sr. ❯ Key losses: None

NEWTOWN-HARRIS ❯ Last year: 3-21 (1-8 HDC) ❯ Coach: Ty Bell, entering 3rd season ❯ Top returners: F Becca Johnson, Jr.; G Paige Thompsen, So.; G Maddie Gibson, So.;

G Maddie Houston, Jr. ❯ Key losses: G Mercedes Foster

NORTH HARRISON ❯ Last year: 18-10 (7-2 HDC) ❯ Coach: Aaron Long, entering 4th season ❯ Top returners: F Bailey Perkins, Jr.; G Abbe Gibson, Jr.; G Sam Rinehart, So.; F Cooper Sadowsky, So. ❯ Key losses: F Rachel Thomsen

PATTONSBURG ❯ Last year: 9-16 (2-7 HDC) ❯ Coach: Chris Hodge, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Kelly Warford, So.; F Megan Crone, So. ❯ Key losses: G Emily Dilley

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GRC BOYS CAPSULES ALBANY

❯ Last year: 12-13 (5-4 GRC) ❯ Coach: Kurtis Cox, entering 12th season ❯ Top returners: G Rudy Sagun, Sr.; F Tyler Lupfer, Sr.; G Drew Cottrill, So.; G Drew Bain, Jr. ❯ Key losses: F Ben Humphrey

BRAYMER

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GALLATIN

❯ Last year: 17-10 (7-2 GRC) ❯ Coach: Brent Burke, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: F Dexter Daniel, Sr.; G Derrick Lin, Sr.; F/G Chris Cameron, Sr. ❯ Key losses: F Brandon Hunt

KING CITY

❯ Last year: 9-16 (3-6 GRC) ❯ Coach: Mitch Holder,

entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: C John Spiking, Jr.; G Drew Potter, Jr.; G Caleb Eiberger, Sr. ❯ Key losses: none

MAYSVILLE ❯ Last year: 3-21 (0-9 GRC) ❯ Coach: Ryan Anderson, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: G Dakota Peterson, Sr.; F Cody Tinder, Sr.; F Brad Munson, Sr. ❯ Key losses: none

PRINCETON ❯ Last year: 5-17 (1-8 GRC) ❯ Coach: Eric Fairchild, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Caleb Wyatt, Sr.; G Brant Faulkner, So. ❯ Key losses: C Jake Letner

POLO ❯ Last year: 17-9 (5-4 GRC) ❯ Coach: Greg Keith, entering 7th season ❯ Top returners: G Dalton Mills, Sr.; G Zach Freeman, Sr.; G/F Jack Pile, Jr.

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STANBERRY

❯ Last year: 20-7 (7-2 GRC) ❯ Coach: Nick Groomer, entering 3rd season ❯ Top returners: G Jake Heddinger, Sr.; F Reid Osborn, Sr.; F Nathan Luke, Jr; F Ryan Jensen, Jr.. ❯ Key losses: F Kevin Luke, G Gabe Sego, F Trevor Johnson

WORTH COUNTY ❯ Last year: 12-14 (2-7 GRC) ❯ Coach: Chris Healy, entering 7th season ❯ Top returners: F Bryce Ross, Sr.; F Dylan Kinsella, Sr.; G Andrew Mullock, Jr.; G Cole Parman, So. ❯ Key losses: G Eli Mullock, G Jordan Harding

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ALBANY

❯ Last year: 2-22 (1-8 GRC) ❯ Coach: Alan Gottula, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: F Kaylie McGinley, Sr.; G Megan Poppa, Sr.; G Macy Gillespie, Sr. ❯ Key losses: none

Jr.; F Brittany Bryson, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Emma Hill, F Cheyanne Stoll

Copeland, Sr.; G Avery Snodgrass, Sr.; G Tabitha Poje, Jr.; G/F Sidney Copeland, So. ❯ Key losses: G Jonna Stottlemyer

MAYSVILLE

GALLATIN

❯ Last year: 23-5 (8-1 GRC), lost in Class 2 sectional to North Platte ❯ Coach: Mike Trussell, entering 5th season ❯ Top returners: G Torri Blythe, Sr.; F Taylor Hale, Sr.; F Allie Wingard, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Taylor Zimmerman, G Brittany Helfrey, G Alex Rhoad

KING CITY

❯ Last year: 17-9 (6-3 GRC) ❯ Coach: Eric Fairchild, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Nancy Berwanger, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Danessa Derry, G Kim Meinke

BRAYMER

❯ Last year: 10-14 (N/A) ❯ Coach: Mitch Barnes, entering 4th season ❯ Top returners: F Sadie Watson, So. ❯ Key losses: none ❯ Last year: 11-15 (3-6 GRC) ❯ Coach: Rick Lin, entering 21st season ❯ Top returners: G Sara Lin, So.; G Kaitlyn Hefley, Jr.; G Kailey Salmon, So. ❯ Key losses: F Tory Wood ❯ Last year: 17-10 (4-5 GRC) ❯ Coach: Ashley Bogart, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: F Morgan Miller, Jr.; G Bridgette Bryson, Sr.; G Jordan Breckenridge,

PRINCETON

POLO ❯ Last year: 18-9 (5-4 GRC) ❯ Coach: Greg Keith, entering 4th season ❯ Top returners: F Sammie Jo

SOUTH HARRISON ❯ Last year: 11-14 (6-3 GRC) ❯ Coach: Jeremy Slaughter, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: F Kaylee Smith, Jr.; F Sydney Hulett, Sr.; G Kelsey Jennings, Jr.; G Josei Williams, Jr. ❯ Key losses: G KJ Stephens

STANBERRY ❯ Last year: 3-22 (1-8 GRC) ❯ Coach: Sarah Jackson, entering 3rd season ❯ Top returners: G Stephanie Luke, Sr.; G Hannah Gage, Jr.; F Aimee Noble, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Robynn Gard

WORTH COUNTY ❯ Last year: 4-21 (2-7 GRC) ❯ Coach: Bryce Schaefer, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: F Rebecca Moore, Sr.; G Elizabeth Novak, Jr. ❯ Key losses: none

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INDEPENDENT/OTHER BOYS CENTRAL ❯ Last year: 21-6 (8-2 Suburban League Red), lost to Lee’s Summit West in Class 5 sectional ❯ Coach: Cy Musser, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: F Shun Williams, Sr.; G Derek Gray, Jr. ❯ Key losses: F Elijah Lee (transferred), G Dre Irvin, G Darin Dudley, F Cordell Bell

FALLS CITY ❯ Last year: 16-9 ❯ Coach: Don Hogue, entering 14th season ❯ Top returners: F Cord Huettner, Sr.; G Mitchell Harling, Jr.; F Wade Witt, Sr.; G Jordy Stoller, So. ❯ Key losses: G Josh Stoller, G Kenny Frederick

FALLS CITY-SACRED HEART ❯ Last year: 16-9, lost to Wynot

in first round of Class D2 tour-

nament ❯ Coach: Doug Goltz, entering 26th season ❯ Top returners: F Matt Goltz, Jr.; G Chaz Dunn, Jr.; G Clay Finck, Sr.; C Brady Cromer, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G David Bangert

PLATTE COUNTY

❯ Last year: 16-10 (5-5 Suburban League Blue) ❯ Coach: Rick Hodge, entering 11th season ❯ Top returners: G DeAndre Ward, Sr.; G John Richison, Sr.; F Jesse Eggers, Jr.; F Jake Eggers, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Jaron Rollins, G Trevor Myers, F Brendan Conner

SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON ❯ Last year: 16-7 (7-2 CLAA)

❯ Coach: Tyler Anderson, entering 3rd season ❯ Top returners: G Mason Mer-

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❯ Last year: 13-13 (6-4 Suburban

ST. JOSEPH CHRISTIAN

❯ Last year: 23-8, (N/A), lost to Glasgow in Class 1 3rd-place game ❯ Coach: Scott Jenkins, entering 7th season ❯ Top returners: G Brandon Shank, Sr.; F Robbie Kaufman, Sr. ❯ Key losses: C Forrest Hicks, G Jordan Morrison, G Matt Dahlgren, G Alex Maudlin

TRENTON ❯ Last year: 12-14 (N/A) ❯ Coach: Jeremy Austin, entering 6th season ❯ Top returners: F Colby Larson, Sr.; F Austin Taul, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Keegan McGinness, F Austin Norris, F Brennon Vandevender

League Red) ❯ Coach: Kevin Kelley, entering 11th season ❯ Top returners: G Brady Rodney, Jr.; G Maddyson Schultz, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Ali Howat, F Audrey Eagleburger, F Amber Chivington, G Melissa Murphy

FALLS CITY

❯ Last year: 10-14 (N/A)

❯ Coach: Max Milam, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Claire Poppe, Sr.; F Tressa Chandler, Sr. ❯ Key losses: F Ashley Sickle, G Ashleigh Jordening

FALLS CITY-SACRED HEART

❯ Last year: 19-6 (9-2 Pioneer

Conference), lost to Wynot in first round of Class D2 playoffs ❯ Coach: Luke Santo, entering 7th season

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❯ Top returners: G Elizabeth Magdanz, So.; G Abby Magdanz, So.; G Ashli Jordan, Jr.; F Emma Schock, Jr. ❯ Key losses: C Sara Landis, F Kelly Schawang

PLATTE COUNTY

Rounkles, Sr.; F Maritza Chavez, So. ❯ Key losses: F Courtney Roberts, G Quincy BeVelle, F Caitlin Cramer, G Cori Locker

ST. JOSEPH CHRISTIAN

❯ Last year: 22-7 (N/A), lost to

❯ Last year: 4-21 (2-6 Suburban League Blue) ❯ Coach: Chris Stubbs, entering 9th season ❯ Top returners: F Kirsten Clemens, Sr.; G Mickey Trimble, So.; G Jessie Hoover, So.; G Teryn Scott, So. ❯ Key losses: G Jordan Trimble, F Raven Watts

Jefferson in Class 1 quarterfinal ❯ Coach: Mark Juhl, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Emylee King, Sr.; G Ashley Critchfield, Sr. ❯ Key losses: F Danielle Beard, F Kasey Hall, G Alexa Taff, G Courtlin Osborn

SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON

❯ Coach: Brian Upton, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: F Avery Whitaker, Sr.; F Makaila Capeder, Jr.; G Chandler Wilson, Sr.; G Scotlin Hurley, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Halie Brewer

❯ Last year: 26-2 (9-0 CLAA), lost to St. Joseph Christian in Class 1 sectional ❯ Coach: Julie Bothwell, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G/F Sydnee

TRENTON

❯ Last year: 16-11 (N/A)

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PVC GIRLS CAPSULES

DEKALB

DEKALB

❯ Last year: 26-3 (7-1 PVC), lost to Osceola in Class 1 quarterfinal ❯ Coach: Dru Linebach, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G/F Timmy Leroy, Sr.; G Austen Hall, Sr.; G Hunter Crockett, Sr.; G Cole Hickman, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Brent Bush, G Kolby Reagan, F Derek Brock

❯ Last year: 15-11 (5-3 PVC) ❯ Coach: Lacy Warren, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Alyssa Jones, Sr.; G Tiffany Bomberger, Sr.; F Madison Reagan, Jr.; G Hunter Henderson, Jr. ❯ Key losses: F Kaley Pyles

JEFFERSON

JEFFERSON

❯ Last year: 22-8 (6-1 PVC), lost to St. Joseph Christian in Class 1 quarterfinal ❯ Coach: Tim Jermain, entering 13th season ❯ Top returners: G Zach Jermain, Sr.; F Blake Meyer, Sr.; G Jordan McCrary, Sr. ❯ Key losses: F Clayton Schieber, F Charles Miller

❯ Last year: 28-4 (7-0), lost to Marion County in Class 1 3rd-place game ❯ Coach: Tyler Pedersen, entering 5th season ❯ Top returners: F Shanna Welch, Sr.; F Jill Henry, Sr.; G Ashley Chor, Sr.; G Sarah Kemper, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Kendle Schieber, C Ashley Merrigan

NORTH ANDREW ❯ Last year: 19-9 (6-1) ❯ Coach: Rory Jackson, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: F Jeremiah Libich, Sr.; F Kolby Davison, Jr.; G/F Quayde Bauman, Jr. ❯ Key losses: F Cody Edwards

NORTHEAST NODAWAY

NORTH ANDREW File Photo | St. Joseph News- Press

❯ Last year: 11-14 (3-4 PVC) ❯ Coach: Chaim Jenkins, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: G Aaron Patton, Sr.; F Kevin Stoll, Fr.; F Jason Henggeler, Sr.; F Tyler Schmitz, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Bryce Wiederholt, G Dalton Welch

OSBORN ❯ Last year: 10-15 (3-4 PVC) ❯ Coach: Ryan Madden, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Lane Allen, Sr. ❯ Key losses: G Ryan Graeff, F Derek Thompson

SOUTH NODAWAY ❯ Last year: 10-16 (3-4 PVC) ❯ Coach: Dustin Skoglund, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: G Dakota Murphy, Sr.; F Silas Nielson, Sr.

Jefferson guard Zach Jermain goes up for a layup during a game last season. He helped the Eagles reach the Class 1 playoffs last year. ❯ Key losses: G Cody Burden

STEWARTSVILLE ❯ Last year: 4-18 (1-6 PVC) ❯ Coach: Brian Whitmer, entering 15th season ❯ Top returners: none submitted by coach ❯ Key losses: none submitted by coach

UNION STAR ❯ Last year: 3-20 (0-7 PVC) ❯ Coach: Aaron Carpenter, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: F Kelby McCoy, Jr.; F Chance Booher, Sr. ❯ Key losses: none

❯ Last year: 14-12 (6-1 PVC) ❯ Coach: Chuck Fox, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: F Danielle Chambers, Jr.; F Brinsley Oliver, Jr.; F Shaina Pittman, Sr.; G Shayne Hughes, Sr. ❯ Key losses: none

NORTHEAST NODAWAY ❯ Last year: 13-13 (4-3 PVC) ❯ Coach: Vance Proffitt, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: G Claudia Weiderholt, Jr.; F Taryn Farnan, Jr.; G Kerrigan Adwell, Jr.; G Holly Redden, Jr. ❯ Key losses: G Michelle Schulte, G Rachel Runde

File Photo | St. Joseph News- Press

Jefferson forward Jill Henry looks to receive a pass during a Missouri State Basketball Championships game last year in Columbia, Mo.

OSBORN ❯ Last year: 4-20 (1-6 PVC) ❯ Coach: Stacey Davis, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Courtney Nichols, Sr.; F Kelly Ramey, So.; F Courtney Thompson, Sr.; G Sarah McKay, Jr. ❯ Key losses: none

SOUTH NODAWAY ❯ Last year: 11-15 (3-4 PVC) ❯ Coach: Aaron Murphy, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: F Andrea Henggeler, Jr.; G Leann Walker, Jr.; F Allison Hilsabeck, So.; F Alexis Nielson, Sr.

❯ Key losses: F Brooke Wolf, G Cheyanne Murphy

STEWARTSVILLE ❯ Last year: 6-16 (3-4 PVC) ❯ Coach: Laura Wallick, entering 1st season ❯ Top returners: G Randi Schottel, Jr. ❯ Key losses: F Erika Hovenga

UNION STAR ❯ Last year: 0-22 (0-7 PVC) ❯ Coach: Angelica Gilpin, entering 2nd season ❯ Top returners: G Callie Mitchell, Jr. ❯ Key losses: G Hannah McGinnis

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