2018 Sterling Invitational Program

2018 Tournament Guide January 15, 16, 18, 19

BELOIT • HUGOTON • HUTCH TRINITY • LYONS REMINGTON • SMOKY VALLEY SOUTHEAST OF SALINE • STERLING

46th Annual Boys Gleason Center

5th Annual Girls

Ora Shields Activity Center

www.sterlinginvitational.com

Sterling Invitational • 1

Dos Amigos

Mexican Restaurant 313 S Broadway Ave. Sterling, KS 67579 (620) 278-2220 2 • 2018

Welcome - Coach Kruse Tribute

Hello and welcome to the 46th annual boys and 5th annual girls Sterling Invitational Tournament! Sterling College began hosting boys teams across the state in 1972, while the girls joined the bracket tournament in 2014.

We want to continue to recognize the contributions of former Sterling College Women’s Basketball coach, and longtime Sterling Invitational director, Lonnie Kruse, who passed away on Sept.

23, 2016.

Kruse was the head coach for the Sterling College Women’s Basketball team from 1981-2014.

1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

BOYS

Berean Academy Ellinwood Berean Acad.

Lindsborg Berean Acad.

Lindsborg Moundridge Lindsborg Sterling Moundridge Ellinwood Claflin Sterling Ellsworth Moundridge Ellsworth Moundridge Moundridge Moundridge Sterling

He was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in October 2015 and was recently inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame at the Women’s Division II National Championship in Sioux City, IA, in 2017.

Kruse ended his career as the winningest coach in Kansas women’s basketball history with a record of 706-244.

In addition to KCAC and NAIA Hall of Fame recognition, Kruse’s honors include being inducted to the Sterling College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994, being the namesake for the Sterling College basketball court in

2013 and the KCAC Coach of the Year award named in his honor in 2014.

This year, the boys tournament will be hosted by Sterling College, while the girls will play at Sterling High School. On the final night of competition, both boys and girls Championships and third place games will be played at Sterling College, with the 5th and 7th place games taking court at SHS. All games will be broadcast via the Internet at: www.sterlinginvitational.com.

We hope you enjoy the tournaments, and enjoy your time in Sterling!

PAST CHAMPIONS 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Sterling Moundridge Lyons Hutch Trinity Claflin Little River Minneapolis Hutch Trinity Minneapolis Minneapolis Minneapolis Lyons Claflin Hutch Trinity Hutch Trinity Remington Beloit Sterling Beloit Maize South Beloit

2016 Hugoton 2017 Hugoton

2014 2015 2016 2017

GIRLS

Sterling Lyons Sterling Hugoton

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CLAIR GLEASON MOST INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER The Clair Gleason Most Inspirational Player Award is dedicated to the memory of Sterling College Athletic Director Clair L. Gleason.

Gleason coached football, basketball, track, and baseball at various times during his time at Sterling College. He was instrumental in the creation and administration of the Sterling Invitational.

In a time when much has been focused upon 1988 1989 1990 1990 1991 1992 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996

John Adams, Ellsworth Mike Hammersmith, Ellin.

Brian Holloway, Moundridge

Jacy Holloway, Moundridge Jacy Holloway, Moundridge

Dwight Helms, Moundridge

Jacy Holloway, Moundridge Jacy Holloway, Moundridge Kevin Haxton, Claflin Joshua Williford, Sterling Aaron Stucky, Moundridge

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

tragedies and abuses in athletics, the life of Clair Gleason serves as an example of what an approach to athletics should look like.

This award recognizes a basketball player who, by attitude, best exemplifies a particular gift of inspiration. The award winner’s name will be engraved on a traveling plaque and will be displayed at his school for one year.

Aaron Stucky, Moundridge Jeff Hayden, Hutch Trinity Adrian Howie, Little River Adrian Howie, Little River Ben Zucker, Minneapolis Dustin Galyon, Sterling Grant Yost, Moundridge Dallas Schnurr, Sterling Ryan Wedel, Minneapolis Kevin Sechrist, Lyons Cody Arnold, Bluestem

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Conor Reilly, Hutch Trinity Ryan Mesh, Hutch Trinity Derek Racette, Hutch Trinity Jake Green, Remington Caleb Tanner, Remington Caleb Tanner, Remington Brett Barney, Maize South Parker Titus, Hugoton Easton Montgomery, SE of Saline Jackson Montgomery, SE of Saline

BOYS TOURNAMENT RECORDS Free Throws Career: M YRS 1. Lucas Raleigh, Little River 61 1998-01 2. Austin Budke, Beloit

60 2009-13 3. Adrian Howie, Little River 47 1997-00 4. Bryan Gantz, Sterling

43 1995-97 5. Mike Hammersmith, Ellinwood 41 1987-89 6. Royce Vogt, Moundridge 39 1980-82 7. Easton Montgomery, SE of Saline 39 2014-16 Single Tournament: M YR 1. Bryan Gantz, Sterling 24 1996 2. Joe Hammersmith, Ellinwood 23 1986 3. Parker Titus, Hugoton 22 2016 3. Corey Peterson, Smoky Valley 22 1980 5. Lucas Raleigh, Little River 21 2001 6. Kyle Schrag, Moundridge 20 1978 6. Todd Robins, Ellinwood 20 1986 6. John Adams, Ellsworth 20 1988 6. P.J. Stiles, Claflin 20 2001 6. Cale Cordell, Little River 20 2002 Single Game: M YR 1. Bryan Gantz, Sterling 15 1996 2. Kyle Schrag, Moundridge 14 1978 3. Mike Patrick, Smoky Valley 13 1974 3. Donovan Nickel, Moundridge 13 1974

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3. Joe Hammersmith, Ellinwood 3. Wade Church, Lyons

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Field Goals Career: 1. Jacy Holloway, Moundridge 2. Easton Montgomery, SE of Saline 3. Todd Robins, Ellinwood 3. Lucas Raleigh, Little River 5. Ryan Wedel, Minneapolis 6. Jody Robins, Ellinwood 7. Austin Maxwell, Sterling 8. Jon Oeser, Claflin 9. Jim Conway, Little River

M 80 79 77 77 75 73 71 67 66

1986 2004 YRS 1990-93 2014-16 1984-86 1998-01 2003-06 1988-91 2009-13 1991-93 1977-80

Single Tournament: M YR 1. Larry Seim, SE of Saline 35 1978 1. Easton Montgomery, SE of Saline 35 2016 3. Jon Oeser, Claflin 33 1991 4. Todd Robins, Ellinwood 32 1986 5. Jacy Holloway, Moundridge 31 1993 6. Caleb Tanner, Remington 29 2013 6. Jim Conway, Little River 29 1978 6. Ryan Durst, Moundridge 29 1989

BOYS TOURNAMENT RECORDS - continued Single Game: M YR 1. Jon Oeser, Claflin 18 1991 2. Larry Seim, SE of Saline 15 1978 3. Bret Stephens, Smoky Valley 14 1977 3. Ryan Durst, Moundridge 14 1989 3. Jeff Hayden, Hutch Trinity 14 1998 6. Caleb Tanner, Remington 13 2013 6. Todd Robins, Ellinwood 13 1986 6. Jon Daniels, Claflin 13 1989 6. Jody Robins, Ellinwood 13 1990 Three-Point Field Goals Career: M YRS 1. Dallas Schnurr, Sterling 37 2002-04 2. Dustin Galyon, Sterling 30 1999-02 3. Kevin Haxton, Claflin 28 1993-95 4. Kyler Comley, Sterling 26 2014-17 5. Justin Lewis, Sterling 22 1995-98 5. Daniel Smith, Sterling 22 1998-00 7. Colson Reames, Beloit 21 2013-16 8. Jackson Montgomery, SE of Saline 19 2014-17 Single Tournament: M YR 1. Dallas Schnurr, Sterling 14 2002 2. Dallas Schnurr, Sterling 13 2003 2. Kevin Haxton, Claflin 13 1993 2. Daniel Smith, Sterling 13 2000 5. Jon Oeser, Claflin 12 1991 5. Kevin Haxton, Claflin 12 1995 5. Justin Lewis, Sterling 12 1998 8. Jackson Montgomery, SE of Saline 11 2017 9. Aaron Hekele, Claflin 11 2000 Single Game: M YR 1. Jon Oeser, Claflin 7 1991 1. Daniel Smith, Sterling 7 2000 1. Justin Lewis, Sterling 7 1998 2. Jackson Montgomery, SE of Saline 6 2017 2. Kyler Comley, Sterling 6 2014 2. Brian Wiard, Littler River 6 1989 2. Kevin Haxton, Claflin 6 1993 2. Kevin Haxton, Claflin 6 1995 2. Daniel Smith, Sterling 6 2000 2. Dallas Schnurr, Sterling 6 2002

Points Career: 1. Lucas Raleigh, Little River 2. Ryan Wedel, Minneapolis 3. Easton Montgomery, SE of Saline 4. Jacy Holloway, Moundridge 5. Dallas Schnurr, Sterling 6. Todd Robins, Elinwood 7. Austin Budke, Beloit 8. Kyler Comley, Sterling 9. Jody Robins, Ellinwood 9. Aaron Stucky, Moundridge

PTS 217 213 208 204 195 187 186 184 176 176

YRS 1998-01 2003-06 2014-16 1990-93 2002-04 1984-86 2009-13 2014-17 1988-91 1994-97

Single Tournament: PTS YR 1. Easton Montgomery, SE of Saline 94 2016 2. Jackson Montgomery, SE of Saline 86 2017 2. Jon Oeser, Claflin 86 1991 4. Todd Robins, Ellinwood 84 1985 5. Larry Sein, SE of Saline 82 1978 6. Austin Budke, Beloit 79 2013 7. Caleb Tanner, Remington 74 2013 7. Jody Robins, Ellinwood 74 1990 9. Kade Kordonowy, Maize South 73 2013 10. Aaron Hekele, Claflin 73 2000 3P Single Game: 07 1. Jon Oeser, Claflin 06 2. Dallas Schnurr, Sterling 01 2. Jody Robins, Ellinwood 4. Jackson Montgomery, SE of Saline 06 4. Bret Stephens, Smoky Valley 00 6. Easton Montgomery, SE of Saline 02 6. Kade Kordonowy, Maize South 02 8. Easton Montgomery, SE of Saline 02 00 8. Austin Budke, Beloit 06 8. Ryan Wedel, Minneapolis 00 8. Larry Seim, SE of Saline 8. Mike Hammersmith, Ellinwood 00 03 8. Wade Church, Lyons

2P 11 07 12 05 14 13 10 09 12 05 15 12 03

FT 02 05 10 07 06 02 07 12 08 12 02 08 13

TP 45 37 37 34 34 33 33 32 32 32 32 32 32

YR 1991 2003 1990 2017 1978 2016 2013 2016 2013 2005 1978 1989 2004

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GIRLS MOST INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER 2014 Kylah Comley, Sterling 2015 Brenna McClure, Lyons

2016 Kylah Comley, Sterling 2017 Taya Wilson, Sterling

GIRLS TOURNAMENT RECORDS Free Throws Career: M YRS 1. Brenna McClure, Lyons 45 2014-15 2. Kelcey Hinz, Remington 35 2014-17 3. Kylah Comley, Sterling 34 2014-16 4. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 33 2014-16 5. Ruth Pineda, Lyons 31 2014-17 6. Amy Scott, Hugoton 29 2015-17 7. Kaley Broeckelman, Beloit 23 2014-16 8. Mariah Hammersmith, Hutch Trinity 22 2014-16 Single Tournament: M YR 1. Kylah Comley, Sterling 29 2014 2. Brenna McClure, Lyons 25 2015 3. Brenna McClure, Lyons 18 2014 4. Mariah Hammersmith, Hutch Trinity 15 2016 4. Amy Scott, Hugoton 15 2016 6. Elizabeth Zrubek, Hutch Trinity 14 2016 6. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 14 2016 8. Sydney Wilson, Sterling 12 2016 8. Remi Behrends, Beloit 12 2016 Single Game: M YR 1. Amy Scott, Hugoton 13 2016 2. Mariah Hammersmith, Hutch Trinity 10 2016 2. Kylah Comley, Sterling 10 2014 2. Brenna McClure, Lyons 10 2015 5. Kristyn Wedel, Remington 9 2014 5. Brenna McClure, Lyons 9 2015 Field Goals Career: M YRS 1. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 66 2014-16 2. Kylah Comley, Sterling 63 2014-16 3. Kelcey Hinz, Remington 60 2014-17 4. Kylee Thaxton, SE of Saline 59 2014-17 5. Katy Heger, Hugoton 52 2015-17 6. Amy Scott, Hugoton 41 2015-17 7. Dallie Hoskinson, Hugoton 36 2015-17 8. Kaley Broeckelman, Beloit 35 2014-15 8. Kristyn Wedel, Remington 35 2014-15 Single Tournament: M YR 1. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 32 2015 2. Kylee Thaxton, SE of Saline 23 2017 2. Kylah Comley, Sterling 23 2016

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4. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 22 2016 5. Kylah Comley, Sterling 21 2014 5. Kaley Broeckelman, Beloit 21 2014 7. Katy Heger, Hugoton 20 2016 7. Alana Budke, Beloit 20 2016

Single Game: M YR 1. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 13 2015 1. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 13 2015 3. Kelcey Hinz, Remington 11 2017 4. Sydney Johnson, Beloit 10 2017 4. Kylah Comley, Sterling 10 2016 4. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 10 2016 4. Katy Heger, Hugoton 10 2015 Three-Point Field Goals Career: M YRS 1. Amy Scott, Hugoton 22 2015-17 2. Kylah Comley, Sterling 21 2014-16 3. Julianna Alaxon, Life Prep 11 2014-15 4. Ruth Pineda, Lyons 10 2014-16 Single Tournament: M YR 1. Amy Scott, Hugoton 9 2016 2. Kylah Comley, Sterling 8 2016 3. Amy Scott, Hugoton 7 2017 3. Ruth Pineda, Lyons 7 2016 3. Kylah Comley, Sterling 7 2014 3. Aubree Nuest, Sterling 7 2014 3. Julianna Alacon, Life Prep 7 2015 Single Game: M YR 1. Amy Scott, Hugoton 5 2016 2. Amy Scott, Hugoton 4 2016 2. Kylah Comley, Sterling 4 2016 2. Kylah Comley, Sterling 4 2014 2. Kylah Comley, Sterling 4 2015 2. Juliana Alacon, Life Prep 4 2015 Points Career: M YRS 1. Kylah Comley, Sterling 181 2014-16 2. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 166 2014-16 3. Kelcey Hinz, Remington 157 2014-17 4. Kylee Thaxton, SE of Saline 140 2014-17 5. Amy Scott, Hugoton 133 2015-17

GIRLS TOURNAMENT RECORDS - continued 6. Katy Heger, Hugoton 7. Brenna McClure, Lyons 8. Kaley Broeckelman, Beloit

129 113 100

2015-17 2014-15 2014-15

Single Tournament: PTS YR 1. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 71 2015 2. Kylah Comley, Sterling 69 2014 3. Kelcey Hinz, Remington 63 2017 4. Kaley Broeckelman, Beloit 61 2014 5. Amy Scott, Hugoton 60 2016 6. Kylee Thaxton, SE of Saline 57 2017 6. Brenna McClure, Lyons 57 2015 8. Katy Heger, Hugoton 52 2016 8. Kelcey Hinz, Remington 52 2015 10. Kristyn Wedel, Remington 48 2014

Single Game: 1. Kylah Comley, Sterling 1. Kylah Comley, Sterling 1. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 4. Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline 5. Brenna McClure, Lyons 7. Kelcey Hinz, Remington 7. Sydney Johnson, Beloit 7. Brooke Racette, Hutch Trinity

ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM BOYS

3P 04 04 00 01 02 00 00 02

2P 06 04 13 12 05 09 10 07

FT 06 10 04 01 10 07 05 05

TP 30 30 30 28 26 25 25 25

YR 2016 2014 2015 2015 2015 2017 2017 2014

GIRLS

2010 Derek Racette, Hutch Trinity Jake Green, Remington Michael Mesh, Hutch Trinity Aaron Catlin, Beloit Matt Foster, Sterling

2014 Brett Barney, Maize South Kade Kordonowy, Maize South Payton Vetter, Beloit Bailey Vetter, Beloit Ryan McClure, Lyons

2014 Kaley Broeckelman, Beloit Kylah Comley, Sterling Brenna McClure, Lyons Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline Aubree Nuest, Sterling

2011 Derek Racette, Hutch Trinity Jake Green, Remington Zach Brummer, Beloit Austin Budke, Beloit Austin Maxwell, Sterling

2015 Bailey Vetter, Beloit Colson Reames, Beloit Parker Titus, Hugoton Kenan Comley, Sterling Easton Montgomery, SE of Saline

2015 Brenna McClure, Lyons Kylah Comley, Sterling Kaley Broeckelman, Beloit Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline Kelcey Hinz, Remington

2012 Austin Budke, Beloit Caleb Tanner, Remington Austin Maxwell, Sterling Zach Brummer, Beloit Seth Humphreys, Sterling

2016 Parker Titus, Hugoton Zach Leininger, Hugoton Hunter Budke, Beloit Colson Reames, Beloit Easton Montgomery, SE of Saline

2016 Katy Heger, Hugoton Amy Scott, Hugoton Erica Montgomery, SE of Saline Emma Lambert, Sterling Kylah Comley, Sterling

2013 Austin Budke, Beloit Caleb Tanner, Remington Austin Maxwell, Sterling Brice Dean, Independent Brett Barney, Maize South

2017 Zach Leininger, Hugoton Jackson Montgomery, SE of Saline Kyler Comley, Sterling Lucas Briar, Sterling Brendon Mason, Beloit

2017 Katy Heger, Hugoton Sydney Hein, Hugoton Taya Wilson, Sterling Kelcey Hinz, Remington Sydney Johnson, Beloit

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DOUG SILLIN MEMORIAL 3-POINT CONTEST In memory of former Sterling High School basketball player Doug Sillin, the Sterling Invitational will feature a 3-point contest. Sillin was a standout basketball player for the Black Bears. He still holds the Sterling High School singlegame scoring record of 39 points, and also owns the second highest single-game total of 37 points.

For the contest, each team will

provide an individual representative that will shoot 5 threes from each of 5 spots on the floor (both baselines, both wings, and the top of the key). One point will be awarded for each shot made on the first 4 attempts and 2 points will be awarded for a make on the 5th attempt at each spot.

Shooters will be given 1 minute to accumulate as many points as

possible. Team representatives will shoot at the half time prior to their team’s game each night. Except for representatives whose teams play the first game they will shoot 25 minutes prior to game time.

The player that has accumulated the highest point total from all three nights will be awarded a plaque and have their name included in future tournament programs.

Boys - 2017 Winner: Kyler Comley, Sterling School

Representative

Beloit

Vincent Palen

Hugoton

Damian Lewis

Hutch Trinity

Kaleb Hammeke

Lyons

Terek Smith

Remington

Shane Tillotson

SE of Saline

Jake Huffaker

Smoky Valley

Nick Reinert

Sterling

Kenan Comley

Game 1

Game 2

Game 3

TOTAL

Girls - 2017 Winner: Amy Scott, Hugoton School

Representative

Beloit

Sydney Barrett

Hugoton

Laney Hoskinson

Hutch Trinity

Olivia Shank

Lyons

Bailey Hollinger

Remington

Sage Westerfield

SE of Saline

Karis Calahan

Smoky Valley

Jordan Otto

Sterling

Taya Wilson

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Game 1

Game 2

Game 3

TOTAL

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5th Annual Sterling Inv

(1) Sterlin

Tuesday @ SHS Ora S Thursday @ 3:00 SHS Ora Shields

Friday @ 3:00 SHS Ora Shields

(8) Smoky V

(4) Hugot

Tuesday @ SHS Ora S

(5) SE of Sa

5th Place

(2) Beloi

Monday @ SHS Ora S Tuesday @ 3:00 SHS Ora Shields

(7) Lyon

(3) Hutch Tr

Monday @ SHS Ora S

(6) Reming

7th Place 10 • 2018

Friday @ 3:00 SHS South Gym

nvitational Girls Bracket

erling 6-2

day @ 4:30 Ora Shields

ky Valley 0-7

Thursday @ 4:30 SHS Ora Shields

Friday @ 6:00 Sterling College

goton 3-3

day @ 6:00 Ora Shields

f Saline 2-4

1st Place

eloit 5-2

day @ 5:00 Ora Shields

yons 2-6

Thursday @ 6:00 SHS Ora Shields

h Trinity 4-3

day @ 6:30 Ora Shields

mington 2-5 Friday @ 3:00 Sterling College

3rd Place Sterling Invitational • 11

46th Annual Sterling Inv

(1) Sterlin

Monday @ Sterling C Tuesday @ 4:00 Sterling College

Friday @ 4:30 SHS Ora Shields

(8) Lyon

(4) Smoky V

Monday @ Sterling C

(5) SE of Sa

5th Place

(2) Beloi

Tuesday @ Sterling C Thursday @ 4:00 Sterling College

(7) Reming

(3) Hutch Tr

Tuesday @ Sterling C

(6) Hugot

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Friday @ 4:30 SHS South Gym

nvitational Boys Bracket

erling 5-3

day @ 6:00 ng College

yons 0-8

Thursday @ 5:30 Sterling College

Friday @ 7:30 Sterling College

ky Valley 4-3

day @ 7:30 ng College

f Saline 3-3

1st Place

eloit 4-3

day @ 5:30 ng College

mington 2-5

Thursday @ 7:00 Sterling College

h Trinity 4-3

day @ 7:00 ng College

goton 2-4 Friday @ 4:30 Sterling College

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Special Thanks To The Following Volunteers Teri Anderson Cindy Anthony Monte Ball Sheri Bennett Darci Briar Susan Brown Wendy Calderwood Susan Clark Coby Comley Wendy Comley Luke Cureton Don & Cheryl DeWerff Terry Ehresman Steven & Emily Fankhauser Kent & Klarice Farney Jennifer Garza Tanner George Emily Gillespie Nicole Glasgow John Harding Randy & Georgia Henry Tami & Steve Hosman Lonnie Isaac Alyssa James

Luke Johnson Dick Jones Millie Casey-Jones Raymond Jones Dorothy Kempf Mary Kendrick Vicky Kirchoff Carol Kruse Erin Laudermilk Lexi Negaele Mary Nielsen Erin Newberry Jennifer & Dean Mantz Marshall Martin Scott McPherson Karna Morris Jessica Munoz Debby Oller Carol Prather Don Reed Brian Richter Jarrod and Christina Rowland Todd Rowland

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Jessica Schmidt Mickelle Schneider Rhonda Schueren Larry & Marsha Smith Rod & Pam Smith Julie Tommer Rachel Turner Kyle Ulanday Todd Vogts Kate Washmon Robin Webb Dan & Nancy Weiner Eric Wenzel Curt Wiebe Tiffany Wilkey Dwayne Wilson SC Athletic Staff SC Athletic Training Staff SC Men’s Basketball Team SC Women’s Basketball Team SHS Booster Club Gambino’s Pizza Sonic Drive In of Sterling

n behalf of Sterling High School, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you!” to the MANY volunteers who have worked behind the scenes to help prepare for this year’s tournament and are now working this week to help make it a great experience for everyone involved. Tournaments like this don’t just happen. Thanks to a great deal of teamwork we are able to host an event like this. My thanks to Gary Kempf, Sterling College Athletic Director; Deb Wiebe, Sterling College athletic department; and everyone else at Sterling College for making this combined boys & girls basketball tournament a success. My thanks to the Sterling community, too, for joining in this effort. We are excited to have all of you here this week and look forward to watching some great basketball games! Thanks again!

Dan Whisler Sterling High School Athletic Director

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BELOIT TROJANS No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 34 35 50 55 Head Coach: Ryan Eilert Assistant Coaches: Eric Eilert, Eric Lampert, Kyle Beisner Manager: Quinn Eilert No. 1 2 3 5 10 15 22 25 32 34 42 44 45

Player Trinity Wagner Kalista Hubert Breezy Schroeder Caleigh Hewitt Jess Meier Shea Larson Tia Ehlers Madalyn Johnson Kylie Mihm Sydney Barrett Blaise Spangler Alexis Arasmith Sydney Johnson

Yr. 11 11 11 10 10 10 11 10 11 11 11 10 12

Player Carson Cox Vincent Palen Paxton Harris Hudson Smith Zach Meier Dawson Cooper Hayden Budke Ryan Broeckelman Hudson Gray Trase McQueen Tate Thompson Colin Chandler

Yr. 10 10 12 11 11 12 11 11 10 10 11 11

Ht. 5-11 5-10 5-10 5-7 5-8 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-4 6-7 5-11

Superintendent: Jeff Travis Principal: Casey Seyfert Trainer: Dallas Cox

Ht. 5-8 5-6 5-6 5-5 5-4 6-0 5-7 5-9 5-7 5-7 5-3 5-11 6-2

Head Coach: Shauna Remus Assistant Coaches: Kirsten Jones, Curt Christians Manager: Avery Johnson

Athletic Director: Kyle Beisner League: NCAA Stats: Cyndee McCullough

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HUGOTON EAGLES No. 2 3 4 5 12 20 21 22 24 25

Head Coach: C.J. Korf Assistant Coaches: Gentry Slocum, Jeison Rodriguez Managers: Jayden Korf, Haden Daharsh, Jayce Korf No. 2 3 4 11 12 14 15 20 22 25 32 33

Player McKenna Hamlin Brooklyn Harper Molly McClure Kenedy Petty Etni Guzman Toby McClure JoHanna Rawlins Laney Hoskinson Britta Beesley Jordyn Beard Rebecca Johnson Jaysa Featherston

Yr. 9 12 9 12 11 10 12 12 12 9 11 12

Player Damian Lewis Carlos Tinoco Jace Gilmore Ivan Valles Mitchell Hamlin Fernando Luna Jagger Hertel Aaron Camacho Carlos Montiel Michael Mirabal

Yr. 11 11 10 10 12 11 11 11 11 11

Superintendent: Adrian Howie Principal: Melody Witt

Ht. 5-1 5-6 5-1 5-5 5-1 5-3 5-8 5-1 5-5 5-9 5-6 5-3

Head Coach: Emmanuel Adigun Assistant Coaches: Jeff Ramsey, Keenan Thompson Managers: Dallie Hoskinson, Luz Romo, Breckyn Hertel

Athletic Director: C.J. Korf League: GWAC Stats: Summya Adigun

Good Luck Eagles!

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Ht. 5-10 5-8 5-11 5-7 5-11 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-0

HUTCH TRINITY CELTICS No. 3 4 5 10 11 14 24 25 30 31 33 34 Head Coach: Joe Hammersmith Assistant Coaches: Charles Smalling, Timmy Perrilloux Manager/Stats: Haley Harris, Geran Redden No. 4 5 10 20 21 22 23 24 30 31 33 34

Player Emily Dilbeck Alyssa Harbold Olivia Shank Ryleigh Clifton Emma Vogel Elizabeth Zrubek Jordan Galliher Hayley Hughes Becca Hammersmith Meg Friday Katie Hale Maddy Strecker

Yr. 9 9 11 10 9 12 11 9 9 10 10 10

Player Kaleb Hammeke Isaac Miller Mac Pritchett Tristan Harcrow Lucas Hammeke Reece Watson Zane Schroeder Alex Hammersmith Connor Remar Jack Neal Evan Remar Ben Reimer

Yr. 11 11 12 11 9 11 11 11 12 11 9 11

Ht. 5-11 5-6 5-11 5-8 5-7 5-8 5-9 6-2 6-8 6-3 6-5 5-11

Superintendent: Bob Voboril Principal: Joe Hammersmith Trainer: Kelsey Waybright

Ht. 5-4 5-3 5-6 5-6 5-9 5-8 5-9 5-8 5-7 5-7 5-3 5-3

Head Coach: Ricky Snyder Assistant Coaches: Jonathan Burkhart, Hailey Beachy Managers: Jamie Chen, Izzy Shank

Athletic Director: Greg Strecker League: HOA Stats: Bob & Judy Snyder

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LYONS LIONS No. 0 1 2 3 5 11 12 13 22 23 24 33 Head Coach: Brian Friess Assistant Coaches: BJ Smith, Dave Viramontez Manager: Gia Bryant No. 3 4 10 12 13 14 22 23 24 30 34

Player Julianne Snyder Bailey Hollinger Anna Stansbury Kristina Head Alexis Villanueva Kassidy Clarke Tayla Link Karime Vargas Ashley Fierro Liberty Belote Daci Stover

Yr. 12 12 11 10 12 12 12 11 11 10 10

Player Aaron Gomez Wlisses Landeros Gage Reid Rey Alamos Trey McClure Ismael Reyes Hugo Fuentes Brayden Fundenberger Connor Minix Jonathan Gomez Alejandro Pena Terek Smith

Yr. 10 12 11 9 9 10 12 11 10 12 10 12

Ht. 5-11 5-10 5-10 5-8 5-7 5-7 5-9 6-3 6-0 6-1 5-7 6-2

Superintendent: Bill Day Principal: Kelly Nusser Trainer: Nathan Diller

Ht. 5-3 5-7 5-9 6-1 5-5 5-6 5-5 5-5 5-5 6-0 5-9

Head Coach: Leanne Hollinger Assistant Coaches: Debbie Burgess Managers: Emily Michaelis, Diana Espinosa, Skye Fletcher

Athletic Director: Jeff Fuss League: CKL Stats: Terry Pound, Tom Moore

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REMINGTON BRONCOS No. 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 21 22 32 34 35 Head Coach: Matt Regier Assistant Coaches: John Bumm, Eric Jones Managers/Stats: Shelby Henry, Kaylee Taber, Sam Leben No. 2 3 5 12 13 14 21 22 24 25 32 33

Player Cassie Wedel Caitlin Crisp Abbie Entz Morgan Thunberg Sienna Schmidt Bethany Regehr Kathrine Collister Sage Westerfield Kimalee Cook Hope Thiel Tiana Wiebe Dez Ingalsbe

Yr. 10 11 10 11 12 11 12 12 9 12 11 9

Player TJ Wedel Shane Tillotson Jadihn Martin Chase Bowen Hunter Knowles Kyle Thiessen Paul Fasnacht Zane Winter Jacob Hilgenfeld Brayden Old Charley McQuiston Brayden Marciano

Yr. 12 12 11 12 12 12 10 10 12 12 11 11

Ht. 5-8 5-10 5-8 5-11 5-10 6-2 5-6 5-10 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-3

Superintendent: James Regier Principal: Tim Bumgarner

Ht. 5-0 5-7 5-11 5-6 5-8 5-7 5-6 5-11 5-5 5-4 5-8 5-8

Head Coach: Ben Wertenberger Assistant Coaches: Maddijo Kennedy, James Hilts Managers/Stats: Adi Reese, Shelby Ulbrich, Sam Leben

Athletic Director: Matt Regier League: HOA Trainer: Darren Amon

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SMOKY VALLEY VIKINGS No. 2 3 5 10 11 15 22 23 24 25 33 42 Head Coach: Doug Schneider Assistant Coaches: Allen Meier, Dayton Walter Stats: Shaylee Anderson, Ellise Peterson, Kajsa Peterson No. 0 1 3 10 11 14 15 20 21 23 24 33

Player Ellie Brumbaugh Diana Hernandez Haven Sjogren Kira Haxton Kerington Haxton Amanda Behanna Emmie Ryals Jacque Hulse Jordan Otto Ashlyn Bryant Lana Clark Bri Franklin

Yr. 9 12 11 11 9 12 11 12 12 10 11 9

Yr. 10 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 12 10 12 12

Ht. 6-1 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-0 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-4

Superintendent: Glen Suppes Principal: Bill Nelson Manager: Chance Kruckenberg

Ht. 5-4 5-6 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-5 5-5 5-8 5-8 5-7 5-7 5-8

Head Coach: John Bellah Assistant Coaches: Syd Dippel, Stephanie Frost Managers: Paige Clark, Aryanna Nagy

Athletic Director: Ky Swisher League: CKL Stats: Ilea Wampler

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Player Matt Lucas Nick Reinert Zach Able Lane Schrag Cole Brumbaugh Konrad Peterson Carson Windholz Blake Heble Jacob Adams Cade Schneider Brett Heitschmidt Ben Weldy

SE OF SALINE TROJANS No. 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 20 22 23 31 Head Coach: Jeff Wells Assistant Coaches: Trenton Douglas, Joe Ross Manager: Ty Koehn No. 2 3 4 5 10 11 14 20 21 22 23 32

Player Meredith Tillberg Sydnee Poague Morgan Kaniper Anya Pohl Karis Calahan Emily Meares Emma Fear Keely Orr Madeline Blake Madison Fear Kaylee Heimer Molly Chitty

Yr. 10 9 11 10 12 10 12 10 10 10 11 11

Player Hunter Whittecar Seth Eklund Jeremy Obermeyer Jaxson Gebhardt Bryant Banks Hunter White Jake Huffaker Grant Tillberg Eli Harris Nick Montgomery Damon Douglas Parker Miller

Yr. 11 10 11 9 9 12 12 12 9 11 12 12

Ht. 5-4 5-8 6-1 5-8 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-10 6-1 6-3 5-11 6-2

Superintendent: Greg Mann Principal: Roger Stumpf Stats: Ivie Douglas

Ht. 5-3 5-5 5-6 5-4 5-8 5-3 5-9 5-7 5-6 5-6 5-4 5-10

Head Coach: Shauna Smith Assistant Coaches: Stephanie Schell Managers: Hayley Whittecar, Neveah Cowart, Kara Suhr

Athletic Director: Wayne Sager League: NCAA Stats: Jadyn Burt

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STERLING BLACK BEARS No. 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 20 23 24 25 30 Head Coach: Derek Schneider Assistant Coaches: Wes Laudermilk, Clark Comley Managers/Stats: Andrew Schueren, Bryan Montoya, William Weiner No. 4 5 10 12 14 20 21 22 30 32 33 35

Player Grace Rowland Kayla Morris Kidist Wilson Kaylie Zimmerman Camille Schweizer Elizabeth Horsch McKiah San Miquel Alley Rowland Taya Wilson Aniston Ramsey Debi Schmidt Kinzie Comley

Yr. 11 9 10 12 12 10 11 12 12 12 11 10

Yr. 11 10 12 12 12 10 10 11 10 11 12 12

Superintendent: Jim Goracke Principal: Bill Anderson Trainer: Kylie Dean

Ht. 5-5 5-8 5-5 5-4 5-8 5-7 5-4 5-6 5-9 5-4 5-7 5-7

Head Coach: Jill Rowland Assistant Coaches: Stacie Lewis, Paula Crandall Managers/Stats: Macy Brownlee, Steven Payton, Aubrey Anderson

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Player Max Dutton Caleb Lambert Kenan Comley Blake Richter Lucas Briar Brady Myers Cade Wilkey Conan Ball Logan Weigel Garrett Sankey Trent Jones John Schweizer

Athletic Director: Dan Whisler League: HOA

Ht. 5-10 5-8 5-9 6-1 6-4 6-0 5-7 5-9 6-2 5-10 5-11 6-5

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