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Dragons have new coach, strong junior class
Litchfield returns one starter in senior center Maggie Boerema BY TOM ELLIOTT
the Section 3AA playoffs. The Wildcats advanced to West Central Tribune the state Class AA semifiLITCHFIELD — Welcome Erik Hulterstrum to nals, where they lost 58-54 to Providence Academy at the fray. Target Center. He’s Litchfield’s new “I am also looking forhead girls basketball ward to growing a succoach, replacing Ian cessful girls basketball Anderson, who resigned program in Litchfield,” after leading the Dragons Hulterstrum said. “We to a 13-7 record last seahave a rich basketball hisson, including an 8-6 mark tory in this town and I am in the Wright County Con- thrilled to keep the tradiference West Division. tion going.” “I am very excited to Litchfield has one startstart my varsity coaching er back from last season, career with the girls that I senior center Maggie Boeroriginally started with on ema. JV,” Hulterstrum said. “It Players to watch include has been fun to see them five juniors: center/forgrow from freshmen to ward Izzy Pennertz, guard now juniors and how their Kylie Michels, point guard game has improved. Ryanna Steinhaus and for“Even better is that I get ward Greta Hansen. the opportunity to have “These four juniors them all next year, too.” supplied varsity minutes The Dragons lost 70-45 last year and got their feet wet,” Hulterstrum said. to New London-Spicer in
“With the absence of five seniors (from last year), these juniors will need to step up and fill the void this year. “We are eager to see who steps up to fill the five vacant positions.” Among the departing seniors were Sydney McCann and Lily Osterberg, who combined for 23 points per game, plus a bunch of rebounds and assists as well as leadership, Hulterstrum said. The Dragons have started the year 1-1, losing 59-41 to Hutchinson, a Class AAA school, and beating Paynesville 60-39. Hulterstrum’s staff includes Andrew Weber, Maliinda Larson and Zack Piepenberg. The Dragons are scheduled to play in the Crusader Christmas Classic Dec. 29-30 at St. Cloud Cathedral.
Photos by Patrick Bernadeau / West Central Tribune
Litchfield post Greta Hansen takes a floater in the lane during Tuesday's Section 3AA-North game against Benson on March 16, 2021 from Litchfield High School.
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Litchfield post Maggie Boerema defends Rockford junior forward Aliyah Robran on the perimeter during a Wright County Conference game March 2, 2021 from Litchfield High School.
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