NW Ohio Girls Basketball Capsules

Here is the information on NW Ohio girls basketball teams we've received so far. I'll keep them in alphabetical order and will add more as we get them so check back daily.

Anthony Wayne
HEAD COACH: Justin Zemanski (4th year, 51-15).
2007-08 RECORD: 19-3 overall, 13-1 Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Allison Papenfuss, sr., 6-0, F; Jordan Flyd, sr., 6-0, G/W; Erika Schmidt, sr., 5-11, G; Ashley Bromley, sr., 5-4, G; Ja’Neisha Galloway, sr., 5-5, G; Alyssa Taylor, sr., 5-5, G; Taylor Leach, jr., 5-10, F; Brirge Donahue, jr., 5-6, G; Emma Ricketts, soph., 5-10, F.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: The Generals may be the best team in northwest Ohio regardless of division this season. Papenfuss was a second team all-Ohio pick and the District 7 player of the year. Schmidt, Bromley, Floyd and Leach were also all-NLL selections last season for Anthony Wayne.

Antwerp
HEAD COACH: Tim Clemens (2nd year, 8-13)
2007-08 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 3-4 Green Meadows Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jessie Arnold, soph., 5-8, G/F; Kelsey Bashore, jr., 5-10, C; Megan Koppenhofer, jr., 5-7, G; Darcie Reinhart, jr., 5-5, G; Kole Schlatter, sr., 5-9, F; Mickae Schlatter, sr., 5-9, F; Toni Winslow, soph., 5-8, G/F.
TOP PROSPECTS: Alaine Wetli, 5-4, soph.; Sierra Short, 5-6, soph.; Desiree Delgado, 5-5, soph.
NOTABLE: Seven players return for the Archers but they combined for just 14.2 points per game last year. Koppenhofer leads the way as she netted 5.0 points per game last season.

Archbold
HEAD COACH: Brian Ziegler (1st year).
2007-08 RECORD: 15-8 overall, 5-3 Northwest Ohio Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Danielle Leaser, 5-8, sr., G; Abbey Graber, jr., 5-8, G; Stacy Wyse, 5-7, jr., F; Alyssa Schaub, 5-6, soph., G; Andrea Allan, 5-4, jr., G; Hailey Galvan, jr., 6-0, C; Devin Newman, 5-8, jr., F.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jessica Ramirez, 5-3, jr., G; Betsy Wyse, 5-9, jr., F.
NOTABLE: Ziegler will have some work to do as he lost 5 letterwinners from last year’s successful ballclub. Graber is the team’s top returning scoring threat with 8.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

Ayersville
HEAD COACH: Dennis Sobecki (3rd year, 17-27).
2007-08 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 2-5 Green Meadows Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kim Camden, 6-0, sr., C; Lauryn Luderman, 5-6, sr., G; Raven Dotson, 5-8, jr., F; Kalyssa Bauman, 5-5, jr., G; Becca Florence, 5-4, sr., G; Emily Ankney, 5-9, jr., F.
TOP PROSPECTS: Renae Cramer, 5-9, soph., F; Kylee Ondrus, 5-5, soph., G; Mariah Elrod, 5-6, soph., G; Taryn Nicely, 5-10, soph., G/F.
NOTABLE: Kim Camden, a 6-foot senior center is the top returning scorer for the Pilots as she netted 6.5 points with 6.0 assists per game. She was an honorable mention all-district selection last season.

Bellevue
HEAD COACH: Ryan Orshocki (1st year).
2007-08 RECORD: 12-10 overall, 8-6 Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Amy Rowland, sr., G; Bridget Wolfe, sr., P; Kayleigh Buckner, sr., G; Sara Dendinger, soph., G.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Andrea Spears, jr., P; Leslie Raifsnider, fr., PG; Kristin Sochko, fr., G.
NOTABLE: Raifsnider and Sochko could see significant playing time for Bellevue as freshmen. Amy Rowland was an honorable mention all-NOL pick last year as she led the Redmen with 9.9 points per game last season.

Bowling Green
HEAD COACH: Jeff Nichols (7th year, 31-90).
2007-08 RECORD: 4-15 overall, 2-12 Northern Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Liz Hammer, sr., 5-4, G; Brittany Davis, sr., 5-11, F; Stanisha Taylor, jr., 5-11, G; Beth Hochner, jr., 5-10, F; Kenzi Harva, jr., 6-0, C.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jessica Sikula, jr., 5-10, F/G; Emily Stanish, jr., 5-11, C; Alyssa Kopp, fr., 6-1, C; Hayley Williford, 5-6, fr., G; Becca Ruehl, 5-4, soph., G; Bethany Hoehner, jr., 5-11, F; Makkenzi Hanna, jr., C; Jenna Stoner, fr., 5-10, F; Amanda Long, jr., 5-5, F; Ella McGowan, jr., 5-8, F.
NOTABLE: Hammer was a second team all-NLL selection after netting 11.3 points with 2 assists and 2 rebounds per game. Davis and Taylor will also be counted upon to share the scoring load for Bowling Green.

Bryan
HEAD COACH: Todd Grossjean (8th year, 193-111)
2007-08 RECORD: 14-8 overall, 6-2 Northwest Ohio Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jamie Hallett, 5-2, jr., G; Leslie Stratton, 5-2, sr., G; Miranda Kitchen, 5-9, jr., F; Brigitte Kuszmahl, 5-6, sr., G; Bronwen Phillips, 5-8, jr., F; Amanda Robinson, 5-7, sr., F; Nicole White, 5-6, sr., F.
TOP PROSPECTS: Kelsi Riba, 5-1, soph., G; Emillee Snavely, 5-10, soph., F; Chelsea Hageman, 5-6, jr., G; Mandi Butler, 5-6, jr., F.
NOTABLE: With seven returning letterwinners, Bryan will be looking to make a run at the NWOAL title this season. Brigitte Kuszmaul will be the go-to player for the Golden Bears this season. She netted 7.2 points per game last season and was a second team all-NWOAL performer.

Bucyrus
HEAD COACH: Heath Sager (4th year, 43-45)
2007-08 RECORD: 16-7 overall, 10-4 North Central Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Chelsea Hawkins, 5-7, sr., G; Kelsee Rehm, 5-11, sr., F; JoBeth Roll, 5-7. sr., G; Brittany Gregg, 5-7, sr., G; Hannah Davis, 5-11, sr., C; Emily Reser, 5-8, sr., F; Haley Ervin, 5-11, sr., F; Brittany Lust, 5-5, sr., G.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Amber Perry, 5-4, soph., G; Britny Fox, jr., C; Taylor Smith, jr., C; Chelsea Eichhorn, jr., F.
NOTABLE: Bucyrus should have enough firepower to challenge defending champion Riverdale for the NCC title. Hawkins and Rehm are first team all-NCC picks last year. Hawkins has already scored more than 1,000 career points and has signed with Division I University of Evansville.

Cardinal Stritch
HEAD COACH: Gary Lemle (6th year, 66-34).
2007-08 RECORD: 15-5 overall, 11-1 Toledo Area Athletic Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nicole Lamb, jr., 5-4, PG; Katie Gullett, st., 5-10, P; Elizabeth Speweik, sr., 6-0, P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Kelsey Bekier, sr., 5-5, G; Kristen Roznoski, sr., 5-3, G; Amanda Sinay, soph., 5-6, G; Courtney Outland, jr., 5-8, F; Alex Tucker, jr., 5-6, G; Josie Fairbairn, jr., 5-9, F; Marissa Zaborski, soph., 5-9, F; Elle McCloskey, jr., 5-9, F; Cheney Cassidy, jr., 5-7, G.
NOTABLE: Lamb will be the starting point guard for the third straight season. She was an all-TAAC and all-district honoree last season as she netted 11.5 points per game for the Cardinals.

Celina
HEAD COACH: Brian Stetler (5th year)
2007-08 RECORD: 19-4 overall, 8-1 Western Buckeye League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Cayla Hellwarth, 5-5, sr., G; Kelsey Waterman, 5-7, sr., G; Shelbi Nation, 5-10, sr, F; Alyssa Mastin, 5-11, sr., F; Cenzie Yoder, 5-11, jr., F; Candra Francis, 5-8, jr., G; Gina Everman, 5-8, jr., G; Katelyn Moorman, 5-8, jr., G; Abbey Welker, 5-8, jr., F.
TOP PROSPECTS: Amanda Hoying, 5-8, soph., G; Christine Thobe, 5-7, soph., G; Mackenzi Rutschilling, 5-5, soph., G; Sydney Schroeder, 5-10, jr., F.
NOTABLE: Looks like Celina could make a run at the WBL title this season with 9 returning letter winners. Waterman and Yoder averaged 11 and 10 points per game respectively for the Bulldogs last season.

Clear Fork
HEAD COACH: Les Hauenstein (1st year)
2007-08 RECORD: 4-18 overall, 0-14 Ohio Cardinal Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Becca Mottayaw, sr., 5-10, G; Sara Hitchman, sr., 5-5, G; Nicole Layne, jr., 5-9, P; Holly Baird, sr., 5-10, P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: No place for the Colts to go but up in the Ohio Cardinal Conference after an 0-14 league record last season. Mottayaw is the best player back as she averafed 10.4 points with 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Colonel Crawford
HEAD COACH: Chuck Huggins.
2007-08 RECORD: 18-5 overall, 11-3 North Central Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jenny Wittibslager, 5-11, sr., post; Olivia French, 5-4, sr., G; Alexa Crase, 5-9, jr., W; Natalie Huggins, 5-8, jr., W.
TOP PROSPECTS: Stever Schaadt, sr., 5-11, P; Lindsay Schott, 5-3, jr., G; Kelsey Volkmer, 5-11, soph., P; Caitlyn Horning, 5-7, jr., W; Danette Dennis, 5-6, jr., P/W.
NOTABLE: Colonel Crawford graduated nearly 800 of its 1,200 points the team scored on offense last season. Huggins likes Bucyrus and Riverdale as the teams to beat in the NCC this season.

Convoy Crestview
HEAD COACH: Greg Rickard (18th year, 278-123).
2007-08 RECORD: 23-3 overall, 9-0 Northwest Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Melissa Eickholt, sr., 5-5, guard; Kayla Etzler, sr., 5-3, guard; Rachael Hall, sr., 5-10, F/C; Carly Lichtensteiger, sr., 5-8, F/C; Libby Motycka, sr., 5-7, G; Kelsey Nedderman, sr., 5-9, G/F; Jo Thompson, jr., 5-8, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Taylor Etgen, jr., 5-6, F; Jessica Gamble, jr., 5-6, G; Jessica Burger, soph., 5-6, G; Madison Preston, soph., 5-7, F/C.
NOTABLE: The Knights will be one of the top teams in Northwest Ohio this season. Eickholt was a first all-NWC selection and is a three-year letterwinner. Lichetensteiger and Nedderman are also 3-year letterwinners and returning all-conference selections.

Crestline
HEAD COACH: Steve Garberich (1st year).
2007-08 RECORD: 6-16 overall, 2-12 North Central Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Stacy Shumate, sr., 5-7, G; Caitlyn Music, sr., 6-2, P; Danielle Coffman, sr., 5-5, P; Brittany Hauck, sr., 5-7, P; Katie Carder, sr., 5-5, G; Natalie Ronk, jr., 5-2, G; Megan Milliron, jr., 5-4, G; Amanda Toy, soph., 5-4, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Stacy Shumate is the perfect player to build a team around in Garberich’s first season as head coach. Shumate was a second team all-NCC pick last season after scoring 12 points and grabbing 6 rebounds per game.

Defiance
HEAD COACH: Amy Underneath (4th year, 40-26).
2007-08 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 3-6 Western Buckeye League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Mikaela Tolbert, sr., 5-6, forward; Kiersten Lehman, 5-7, sr, guard; Gabby Gonzales, jr., 5-0, guard; Renee Riedel, jr., 5-3, guard.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jaide Hoellrich, sr., 5-8, forward.
NOTABLE: Lehman was an honorable mention all-WBL selection last season after averaging 7.4 points with 3.1 rebounds and 4.6 asssts per game. Tolbert is the Bulldogs‘ top returning scorer with 8.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game.

Eastwood
HEAD COACH: Hans Glandorff (2nd year, 3-18).
2007-08 RECORD: 3-18 overall, 3-11 Suburban Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brooke Albright, sr., 5-4 point guard; Brooke Gottfried, sr., 5-6, G; Jessica Thornton, sr., 5-9, F; Katie Schuessler, sr., 5-7, G; Emily Bockbrader, sr., 5-10, P; Heather Haws, sr., 5-10-, P; Kristin Martin, jr., 5-4, G.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Ashley Seifert, jr., G; Ashley Fairbanks, jr., F; Jessica Thornton, sr., F; Kerri Gangwer, jr., G/F: Jimmi Gangwer, jr., G/F.
NOTABLE: Gottfired has returned from a torn ACL last season. She averaged 12.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Thornton, meanwhile was an honorable mention all-SLL and all-district pick.

Elida
HEAD COACH: Steve Fersch (3rd year).
2007-08 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 1-8 Western Buckeye League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kylie Prince, sr., 5-6, G; Chelsea Mathias, sr., 5-8, G; Chelsy Simpson, jr., 5-4, G; Lindsay Peters, 5-8, soph., G/F.
TOP PROSPECTS: Angie Moening, jr., 5-10, C; Amber Sadler, soph., 5-11, C/F; Kaylin Duffy, soph., 5-3, G; Julie Stirn, 5-7, soph., G/F; Kayla Smith, soph., F/C.
NOTABLE: Prince and Mathias are the only seniors on this year‘s team at Elida and both are 3-year letterwinners. Prince was an honorable mention all-WBL selection for the Bulldogs as she averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds per game.

Edison
HEAD COACH: Jim Colwell (3rd year).
2007-08 RECORD: 9-13 overall, 4-10 Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ashley Elber, 5-2, G; Alyssa Robinson, 5-6, G; Maria Wolfe, 5-11, post.
TOP PROSPECTS: Amanda Blodgett, jr., 5-11, P; Kaylinn Koeloch, jr., 5-4, G; Zoe Gastier, soph., 5-10, W; Carmen Tinnel, soph., 5-10, W; Chelsea Frankboner, soph., 5-9, G; Danielle Wilhelm, soph., 5-6, guard; Stephanie Mollohan, soph., 5-8, P.
NOTABLE: Alyssa Robinson is one of the top returning players in the Sandusky Bay Conference. She was a second team all-SBC and third team all-Northwest Ohio selection. Robinson scored 17.2 points a game last year for the Chargers.

Evergreen
HEAD COACH: John Langenderfer (6th year, 67-40).
2007-08 RECORD: 16-6 overall, 5-3 Northwest Ohio Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Taylor Langenderfer, sr., 5-6; Andrea Steib, sr., 5-6; Kenzie Pinkelman, jr., 5-7; Megan Schwyn, jr., 5-4; Ashley Good, sr., 5-6.
TOP PROSPECTS: Lauren Langenderfer, fr., 5-7, guard; Sarah Meyer, soph., 5-8, forward; Ingrid Oswald, soph., 6-2, center.
NOTABLE: Taylor Langenderfer will be the Vikings go-to player this season. She was a second team all-Ohio selection in 2008 after scoring 18.1 points and adding 6.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest.

Fremont Ross
HEAD COACH: Sue Wolf (24th year, 336-332).
2007-08 RECORD: 6-13 overall, 2-8 Greater Buckeye Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Victoria Logan, sr., 5-10, P; Brianna Crowe, soph., 5-9, W; Jessica Clinebell, sr., 5-4, W.
TOP PROSPECTS: Morgan Welty, jr., 5-4, G; Tayler Redinger, jr., 5-7, G; Dariana Sewell, soph., 5-7, G; Alex Ferguson, soph., 5-7, W; Casey Clark, soph., 5-7, W/P.
NOTABLE: Logan will be the go-to player for the Little Giants this season. She was a 2nd team all-GBC selection as a junior after scoring 9.5 points and picking off 7.6 rebounds per game.

Fort Recovery
HEAD COACH: Doug Bihn (2nd year, 14-7).
2007-08 RECORD: 14-7 overall, 7-2 Midwest Athletic Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Anne Koesters, sr., 5-11, P; Chelsey Leuthold, jr., 5-9, G; Joanna Snyder, sr., 5-11, F; Kelsey Wuebbker, sr., 5-9, F; Nicole Pottkotter, jr., 5-10, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Kendra Brunswick, soph., 5-6, F; Nicole Dilworth, soph., 5-7, G.
NOTABLE: The Indians are looking to contend in the MAC this season. Joanna Snyder was an all-MAC and second team District 8 pick last season. Koesters also earned a spot on the MAC’s all-conference team.

Delphos Jefferson
HEAD COACH: David Hoffman (26th year, 325-238).
2007-08 RECORD: 6-15 overall, 1-8 Northwest Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ashley Watkins, 5-9, sr., G/F; Jenna Miller, 5-8, jr., G; Stephanie Blockberger, 5-10, jr., P/F; Emily VanGrootheest, jr., 5-10, F/P; Mallorie Wilson, 5-9, jr., F/P; Bridget Culp, 5-7, soph., G/F; Morgan Fischbach, 5-5, soph., G; Emily Fought, 5-6, soph., G; Kristin Klausing, soph., 5-7, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Look for the Wildcats to take a giant leap toward competitiveness this season and be even better next year with just one senior on the roster. Junior Jenna Miller is back at guard after scoring 11.6 points per game. Hoffman has eight returning letterwinners on his team this season.

Genoa
HEAD COACH: Tom Kontak (5th year, 58-32).
2007-08 RECORD: 20-4 overall, 13-1 Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Simone Eli, sr., 5-9, G; Courtney Mowery, sr., 5-9, P; Jessica Feller, soph., 5-10, P; Julie Swartzmiller, soph., 5-7, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Bailee Adams, soph., 5-10, P; Rachel Johnson, soph., 5-7, P; Alyssa Meis, soph., 5-9, P.
NOTABLE: There will be a lot of young faces in the lineup for the defending SLL co-champs. One familiar face is senior 3-year letterwinner Simone Eli. The 5-9 guard was an honorable mention all-Ohio selection after tossing in 17.6 points with 5.6 assists per game for the Comets last season.

Gibsonburg
HEAD COACH: Mark Sworden (3rd year, 17-25).
2007-08 RECORD: 10-11 overall, 7-7 Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Emily Clark, sr., 6-0, F; Katie Jones, sr., 5-10, G/F; Kristi Krotzer, sr., 5-3 G; Lindsay Bowe, sr., 5-5, G; Samantha Stainbrook, jr., 5-10, F; Jessica Whetsel, jr,, 5-3, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Amy Richter, sr., 5-11, F; Aubrey Goetz, jr., 5-3, G; Abby Copley, soph., 5-5, G; Emily Kohler, jr., 5-6, G/F.
NOTABLE: Clark could be one of the top players in the SLL this season. She was a second team all-league pick after netting a double-double of 10.5 points and rebounds per game. Jones will also add some scoring punch to the Golden Bears‘ lineup as she popped in 9.0 points with 5.6 boards per game.

Holgate
HEAD COACH: James Niese (6th year, 69-46)
2007-08 RECORD: 11-11 overall, 3-4 Green Meadows Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lindsey Rhors, sr., 5-8, F; Abbie Kelly, sr., 5-8, G; Hannah Stevens, jr., 5-5, G; Kati Fisher, jr., 5-4, G; Lauren Bates, soph., 5-8, P
OTHER PROSPECTS: Morgan Keeterle, fr., 5-7, G/F; Erin Mack, fr., 5-7, G/F; Audrey Keeterle, soph., 5-4, G; Elizabeth Steingass, soph., 5-4, G; Jenna Clady, jr., 5-5 G.
NOTABLE: There will be some big shoes to fill at Holgate this season with the graduation of Beth Giesige, who avereged 15.7 points per game. Lindsay Rohrs is the top returning Tiger as she netted 5.6 points per game.

Huron
HEAD COACH: Ty Ray (2nd year, 0-21).
2007-08 RECORD: 0-21 overall, 0-14 Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Sarah Phinney, sr., 5-5 W; Ashley Stacey, sr., 5-8, P; Megan West, sr., 5-3, W; Devon Grendow, jr., 5-9, P; Melissa Moberg, jr., 5-6, W; Lauren Volz, soph., 5-8, P/W.
TOP PROSPECTS: Caroline Estel, fr., 5-5, PG; Carly Fawcett, jr., 5-5 W.
NOTABLE: There’s no where to go but up for the Tigers in 2008-09. Phinney and Volz were both honorable mention all-SBC picks last season. Volz popped in 9 points with 4 rebounds per game while Phinney added 8 points and 2 boards.

Lakota
HEAD COACH: Sam Meek (1st year).
2007-08 RECORD: 1-19 overall, 0-14 Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Alicia Bickford, sr., PG.
TOP PROSPECTS: Rachel Hoffman, jr., F; Mackenzie Brewer, jr., F; Hannah Podach, jr., G; Breanne Nonnemaker, jr., C; Amy Gosche, soph., F; Amanda Babcock, jr., F/C.
NOTABLE: Meek is planning on lots of changes as the Lakota program enters rebuilding mode. The only position that’s really set in the preseason is senior Alicia Bickford returning as the team’s point guard.

Liberty Center
HEAD COACH: Todd Burdue (3rd year).
2007-08 RECORD: 11-10 overall, 4-4 Northwest Ohio Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Emily Bodenbender, sr., 5-5, G; Kaitlyn Rohrs, sr., 6-1, F; Arika Hoffman, sr., 5-5, G; Chelsea Meister, sr., 5-6, G; Megan Spieth, jr., 6-1, F; Hope Fitzsimmons, sr., 5-7, G; Lindsey Gilson, sr., 5-10, F; Kerry McEwen, sr., 6-0, F; Jessica Mitchell, sr., 5-6, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: All five starters are back for Liberty Center. Kaitlin Rohrs averaged nearly 10.5 points per game last season and was a first team all-NWOAL and all-district pick. The Tigers also set a school record by allowing 37.3 points per game.

Lima Central Catholic
HEAD COACH: Bill Taflinger (20th year, 259-180)
2007-08 RECORD: 14-8 overall, 5-4 Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: JoJo Kreig, sr., 5-7, W: Liz DePalma, sr., 5-7, W; Mary Fisher, sr., 5-2, G; Julie Baker, sr., 5-7, W; Danielle Taflinger, 5-9, jr., G; Kelly Mulcahy, 6-0, jr., P
OTHER PROSPECTS: Frankie Luchini, jr., 5-2, G; Asia Stewart, sr., 5-10, P.
NOTABLE: Lima Central Catholic should get a solid 1-2 scoring punch from veteran wings Kreig and DePalma. Kreig an honorable mention all-NWC pick tossed ion 11.5 points with 6.3 rebounds per game while DePalma added 10.4 points and 5.1 boards.

Lima Senior
HEAD COACH: Vince Halliday (2nd year, 3-18).
2007-08 RECORD: 3-18 overall, 3-7 Greater Buckeye Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kiara Crockett, jr., 5-2, PG; Tierra Washington, sr., 5-4, W; Michelle Johnson, sr., 5-7, W; Jennifer Kemper, jr., 5-8, W; Kayla Harrison, jr., 5-9, P; Kristy Harrison, jr., 5-8, P; LeAndrea Ramsey, sr., 5-7, W; Nykel Sampson, sr., 5-1, PG.
TOP PROSPECTS: Adrianna Hutchins, jr., 5-5, W; Natalie Hamilton, sr., 5-4, PG; Dionna Hurley, soph., 5-7, P.
NOTABLE: Look for some marked improvement at Lima Senior this season. The Spartans return eight letterwinners including Washington who earned second team all-conference honors after averaging 12.0 points per game during the 2007-08 season.

Lima Bath
HEAD COACH: Greg Mauk (11th year, 158-53).
2007-08 RECORD: 24-2 overall, 8-1 Western Buckeye League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nicki Hopkins, sr., 5-6, G; Stef Mauk, sr., 5-10, F; Rachel Mauk, sr., 5-10, G; Steph Sanders, jr., 5-7, G; Emily Mauk, soph., 5-7, G; McKenzie Snoke, sr., 5-5, G; Alyssa Brandon, soph., 5-11, P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Ali Best, soph., 5-5; Jessica Johns, fr., 5-8; Rachel Dackin, sr., 5-10; Elizabeth Brock, fr., 5-11; Hannah Mosley, soph., 5-10.
NOTABLE: Stef and Rachel Mauk are among the best players in Northwest Ohio this season. Stef averaged 14.2 points per game while Emily chipped in 13.4 points per contest last season for the Wildkittens.

Mansfield Madison
HEAD COACH: Ben Parr (3rd year, 11-31)
2007-08 RECORD: 4-17 overall, 3-11 Ohio Cardinal Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kali Spence, 5-9, sr., W; Kelley Mottayaw, 5-8, jr., W; Lauren Townley, 6-2, jr., P; Aubrey McGlone, 5-8, jr., W; Morgan Peterson, 5-8 soph., PG.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Madison will have a couple of very good juniors in the lineup this season. Mottayaw netted 10.5 points and grabbed 4.8 rebounds per game to earn second team all-conference honors last season. Townley added 9.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game to earn honorable mention all-OCC honors.

Mansfield Senior
HEAD COACH: Todd Krill (4th year, 40-26)
2007-08 RECORD: 15-7 overall, 10-4 Ohio Cardinal Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Akeeda Taylor, sr., 5-10, P; Asia Taylor, sr., 5-7, W/PG; Olivia Porter, sr., 6-0, P; Desherin Davis, sr., 5-7, W/P; Cierra Gingery, jr., 5-7, W; Patricia Bradley, jr., 5-6, PG/W.
TOP PROSPECTS: Rachael Mahan, soph., 6-1, P; B. Lindsey, soph., 5-7, G/W; Brintha Webb, soph., 5-6, G/W; Sierra McDaniels, jr., 5-7, G/W; Lashonda Marsh, jr., 5-8, P
NOTABLE: The Tygers have six letterwinners back but need someone to step forward and pick up the scoring load this season. Davis is the top returning scorer for Mansfield Senior as she popped in 4.3 points per game. Taylor was an honorable mention all-conference selection last season.

Margaretta
HEAD COACH: Tim Tucker (28th year)
2007-08 RECORD: 19-5 overall, 11-3 Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Morris, sr., 5-10, W; Tiffany Tucker, sr., 5-4, PG; Danielle Keegan, sr., 5-6, W; Jessica Meyer, sr., 6-1, P; Sarah Weaver, jr., 5-7, W; Dominique Sanchez, jr., 5-6, PG; Gabby Nasonti, sr., 5-10, P; Brittany Fisher, sr., 5-10, P; Nicole Weyer, sr., 5-8, P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Shannon Coy, soph., 5-10, W; Emily Schemfler, soph., 5-8, G.
NOTABLE: Margaretta looks to be locked and loaded for another terrific season. Morris is one of nine returning players with varsity experience on the roster. She was a first team all-SBC and special mention all-Ohio player after averaging 15.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

Monroeville
HEAD COACH: Matthew Tyler (5th year, 41-45).
2007-08 RECORD: 8-14 overall, 7-7 Firelands Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: .Carrie Wilhelm, sr., G; Carla Schaffer, jr., G; Allison Siefker, jr., G; Stacey Pocock, sr., P; Keisha Long, jr., P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jaime Kluding, fr., P; Jordan Williams, fr., P; Madison Quillen, fr., G; Jackie Tallman, jr., G; Brooke Barnett, fr., G.
NOTABLE: The Eagles were just 1-7 outside of the conference last season. Guard play will be key for Monroeville this season. Wilhelm and Schaffer were honorable mention all-Firelands Conference selections in 2007-08 as they averaged 7 and 10 points per game respectively.

Montpelier
HEAD COACH: Dawn Smith (1st year).
2007-08 RECORD: 5-15 overall, 1-7 Northwest Ohio Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Tabatha Davis, 5-7, sr., F; Brooke Willibey, 5-3, sr., G; Heather DeLong, 5-8, sr., F/P; Apryl Beattie, 5-7, sr., F/P; Kimberly Clark, 5-3, sr., G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Kalee Freese, 5-4, jr., G; Merissa Mercer, 5-7, jr., F; Kelly Ducherne, 5-11, soph.; Ashley Repp, 5-5, sr; Alexsie Maas, 5-5, jr.
NOTABLE: The Locomotives are a little on the small side this season with just one player bigger than 5-8. Davis was an all-NWOAL pick last season after scoring 9.45 points per game.

Northwood
HEAD COACH: Geoff Milewski (3rd year, 14-27).
2007-08 RECORD: 8-12 overall, 5-7 Toledo Area Athletic Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Emily Henzler, sr., 5-3, G; Paige Wojcinski, sr., 5-5, G; Rema Abdelhon, jr., 5-1, G; Kirsten Wegman, jr., 5-9, F; Shayna Hogue, jr., 5-6, F; Sammie Brisbin, soph., 5-1, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Victoria Roth, jr., 5-9, F; Payton Wojcinski, soph., 5-3, G; Sandy Koch, fr., 5-5, G; Kelcie Hansen, soph., 5-10, F; Rebecca Avery, soph., 5-9, F.
NOTABLE: Abdelhon is the top returning player for the Rangers. She was an honorable mention all-TAAC selection after popping in 7.1 points with 2.8 rebounds per game.

New Bremen
HEAD COACH: Dave McFeely (4th year, 35-35).
2007-08 RECORD: 15-7 overall, 5-4 Midwest Athletic Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Stacy Timmerman, sr., 5-10, F; LeAnn Top, sr., 5-10, G; Michelle Griesdorn, sr., 5-10, P; Jaclyn Dabbelt, sr., 6-0, F; Taylor Jones, sr., 5-9, G; Jackie Niekamp, jr., 5-8, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jessica May, sr., 5-10, F/P; Catlin Chaney, jr., 5-10, F/G; Hannah Overman, soph., 5-10, F.
NOTABLE: Timmerman earned first team all-MAC honors last season after scoring 12.8 points with 5.8 rebounds per game.

Oak Harbor
HEAD COACH: Dick Heller (8th year, 106-47).
2007-08 RECORD: 16-6 overall, 10-4 Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Sara Lipstraw, 5-4, jr., G; Rachel Hegemier, 5-9, jr., P; Kayla Diefenthaler, 5-10, soph., P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Sam Scott, 5-7, sr., G; Meghan Carpenter, 5-5, sr., G; Abby Zurvalec, 5-8, jr., G; Meghan Miller, 5-7, sr., P; Morgan Price, 5-5, sr., G; Katie Lemon, 5-6, sr., G; Erica Mauder, 5-6, jr., G.
NOTABLE: The Rockets lost six players to graduation from last year‘s ballclub. Heller sees Margaretta, Clyde, Perkins and Edison as the teams to beat in the SBC this season.

Old Fort
HEAD COACH: Mark Miller (2nd year, 11-11)
2007-08 RECORD: 11-11 overall, 5-5 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: None.
TOP PROSPECTS: Hailey Koeble, 5-2, soph., G; Lauren Gillett, 5-6, jr., F; Jessica Heck, 5-5, jr., G.
NOTABLE: It was the first .500 record for Old Fort in a number of year last season and the Stockaders will be looking to keep things going in the right direction. Only problem is that all of the key personnel from last year‘s team graduated last spring.

Otsego
HEAD COACH: Scott Bernthisel (2nd year, 11-11).
2007-08 RECORD: 11-11 overall, 6-8 Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Baley Bernthisel, jr., 5-10, P; Ashley Holzwart, jr., 5-7, W; Kara Dickey, sr., 5-8, W; Megan Limes, sr., 5-5, G; Hillary Kistner, sr., 5-5, G; Alison Hedges, jr., 5-11, P; Katelyn Downing, jr., 5-7, G; Jamie Limes, jr., 5-7, W.
TOP PROSPECTS: Emily Limes, jr., 5-6, F/G.
NOTABLE: The Knights will be looking to climb the ladder in the SLL this season. They have a solid trio of players back in Bernthisel, Holzwart and Dickey. They combined for 29 points and 19 rebounds per game last season.

Paulding
HEAD COACH: Michelle Vorst (2nd year, 8-14).
2007-08 RECORD: 8-14 overall.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Morgan Hammon, sr.; Cassie Kauser, sr.; Shelby Erford, jr.
TOP PROSPECTS: Estee Arend, sr.; Maycee Adams, jr.; Alicia Carnahan, jr.; Jaclyn Carr, jr.; Taylor Hatcher, jr.; Kass Hammon, soph.; Ashley Myers, soph.
NOTABLE: Kauser will be the Panthers’ go-to player this season. She returns after averaging 10.4 points with 6 rebounds per game. Erford had a solid sophomore campaign as she added 9.9 points per game last season. Vorst thinks Crestview is the preseason favorite in the NWC this season.

Perrysburg
HEAD COACH: Mark Schrock (19th year, 278-125).
2007-08 RECORD: 18-5 overall, 13-1 Northern Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Demi Moschetti, sr., 6-0, F; Aly Mesker, sr., 5-10, F; Maddie Gutkowski, 5-6, G; Megan Jones, sr., 5-9, F; Erin Mesker, jr., 5-10, P; Alyssa Goins, jr., 5-5, G; Courtney Matolyak, sr., 5-8, F; Melissa Bland, sr., out for season with injury.
TOP PROSPECTS: Kayla VanderVlucht, soph., 6-0, C; Kelsea Newman, fr., 6-0, F.
NOTABLE: Perrysburg shared the NLL title with Anthony Wayne last season and should be strong once again. Moschetti earned first team all-league honors as she scored 11 points and grabbed 8 rebounds per game. Aly Mesker made the honorable mention all-district list last season for the Yellow Jackets.

St. Henry
HEAD COACH: Charles Maier (5th year, 37-66)
2007-08 RECORD: 8-14 overall, 3-6 Midwest Athletic Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Carla Pottkotter, 5-6, sr., G; Brooke Mattingly, 6-2, sr., P; Julie Moeder, 5-3, sr., G; Kenzie Bruggeman, 5-8, jr., G; Heather Rammel, 6-1, jr., P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Emily Post, 5-10, jr., F; Becky Dirksen, 6-0, jr., P; Olivia Hart, 5-8, jr., F.
NOTABLE: The Redskins might be one of the biggest squads in Northwest Ohio with three players 6-feet or taller on the roster. They should be improved with plenty of experience returning as they look to post their first winning record since going 16-7 in 2002-03.

St. Marys Memorial
HEAD COACH: Tim Niekamp (4th year, 38-28)
2007-08 RECORD: 15-7 overall, 7-2 Western Buckeye League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Katie Burke, 5-3, jr., PG; Rachel Wale, 5-8, soph., F; Erika Thornsberry, 5-10, soph.
TOP PROSPECTS: Lydia Krugh, 5-8, jr.; Liz Sampson, 5-8, soph.; Dee Dee Sudhoff, 5-3, soph.; Carrie Schlater, 5-9, soph.; Jo Steva, 5-11, soph.; Kiley Schamp, 5-8, fr.
NOTABLE: The Roughriders lost a pair of three-year starters in Lea Mackenbach and Emily Shellabarger to graduation.

Sandusky
HEAD COACH: Nic Venerucci (1st year).
2007-08 RECORD: Not available.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Miah Pearson, sr., 5-10, F; Cara Croom, soph., 5-7, G; Jade Stierhoff, sr., 5-4, G; Maurisha Brown, soph., 5-11, F; Nietra Jeffries, jr., 5-6, G; Jakira Spearman, jr., 5-6, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jennifer Kline, jr., 5-8, F; Charles’sha Patrick, jr., 5-6, G; Capreece Irby, soph., 5-8, F; Elizabeth Tippie, jr., 5-9, C.
NOTABLE: Venerucci takes over as head coach at Sandusky and he‘s got plenty of experienced players to put on the floor this season. They may still be a year away from competing for the GBC crown though as Pearson and Stierhoff are the only seniors on the varsity roster this season.

Sandusky Perkins
HEAD COACH: Ray Neill (5th year, 83-14)
2007-08 RECORD: 23-2 overall, 14-0 Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Bethany Caudill, 5-8, sr., PG; Stacey Grathwol, sr., 5-8, G/F; Mallory Mullins, 5-6, jr., G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jordan Funk, 5-10, sr., F; Jen Roth, 5-7, sr., G; Melissa Schroeder, 5-9, sr., G; Katie Stephen-Rich, 6-0, sr., C; Deena Benkey, 5-6, jr., G; Bonnie Fitzpatrick, 5-10, jr., F; Amanda Schroeder, 6-0, jr., C; Kristen Campbell, 5-11, soph., C; Jenna Martinez, 5-5, soph., G; Jordan Frayleym 5-8, fr. G/F.
NOTABLE: Graduates Cierra Bravard and Trisha Krewson are playing basketball at Florida State and Bucknell this season. It could be a season of milestones for Caudill. She is 275 points away from 1,000 for her career. She holds the school record for steals (207) and is 32 assists away from breaking the school’s career record of 394.

Sandusky St. Mary’s
HEAD COACH: Dave Lozier (3rd year, 25-19).
2007-08 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 8-6 Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kathleen Phillips, 5-7, G; Claire Christman, 5-9, P; Taylor Bowers, 5-7, G; Katie Kessler, 5-7, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Lindsey Katz, fr., P; Andrea Fagginato, soph., 5-9, P.
NOTABLE: Phillips will run the show at the guard spot. She popped in 9 points and dished out 3.1 assists per game last season for the Panthers.

Spencerville
HEAD COACH: Mary Ann Swartz (2nd year, 5-16)
2007-08 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 1-8 Northwest Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Taira Fischer, 5-5, sr., G; Lauren Kahle, 5-9, sr., F; Devon Keysor, 5-9, jr., C; Amanda Brenneman, jr., 5-10, C; Claire McConnell, 5-5, soph., G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Alison Moeller, 5-4, jr., G; Brooke Moeller, 5-5, jr., G/F; Heather Decker, 5-6, jr., G/F; Andrea Lee, 5-2, jr., G; Brittany Kill, 5-7, soph., F.
NOTABLE: Fischer and Kahle have been elected captains of this year’s team at Spencerville.

Tiffin Calvert
HEAD COACH: Paul Jones (2nd year, 7-15)
2007-08 RECORD: 7-15 overall, 3-7 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Cleo Bowers, soph., 5-8, P; Michelle Seislove, jr., 5-3, G; Ali Mass, jr., 5-10, P; Amber Smith, sr., 5-8, G; McKenzie Ball, jr., 5-4, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Kelsey Sikora, soph., 5-10, P; Erin Gruss, soph., 5-4, G; Alexa Frank, jr., 5-6, W; Brittany Perry, fr., 5-10, P; Heather Steiner, soph., 5-9, P; Danni Guillen, soph., 5-3, PG.
NOTABLE: With just one senior on the roster the Senecas may be building for a big season in 2009-10. Mass was an honorable mention all-MAL pick last season for Calvert.

Tiffin Columbian
HEAD COACH: Larry Kisabeth (1st year).
2007-08 RECORD: 14-7 overall, 11-3 Northern Ohio League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Cassie Shuff, sr., 5-2, G; Megan Depinet, sr., 5-8, F; Megan Miller, jr., 5-8, G; Jill Stein, jr., 6-1, C.
TOP PROSPECTS: Briana Zellner, sr., 5-4; Chris Tiell, sr., 5-10; Amanda Brimmer, jr., 5-3; Lexi Rohrbach, jr., 6-1; Marissa Shetterley, jr., 5-5; Erica Smith, jr., 5-6; Ali Stevens, jr., 5-8; Maya Brown, soph., 5-9; Rachel Reamer, soph., 5-4.
NOTABLE: Shuff is back and is a four-year starter as she averaged 3.4 points per game as the team‘s point guard. Stein, meanwhile, had a terrific sophomore season as she netted 9.0 points and grabbed 7.4 rebounds per game.

Toledo Central Catholic
HEAD COACH: Steve Pfahler (20th year).
2007-08 RECORD: 23-4 overall, 12-1 Toledo City League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brianna Jones, sr., 6-1, F/P; Kristen Murnen, sr., 5-8, G/F; Lauren Pfahler, sr., 5-10, G/F; Emily Sifuentes, sr., 5-9, G/F; Ashley Sujkowski, sr., 5-7, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Sierra Calhoun, jr., 5-7, G; Courtney Trenchik, soph., 5-5, G.
NOTABLE: Jones is a big time player for the Lady Irish. She has already committed to play basketball for Illinois and was a special mention all-Ohio pick after averaging 13.5 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.

Toledo Whitmer
HEAD COACH: Rhett Boyd (1st year)
2007-08 RECORD: 9-12 overall, 4-7 Toledo City League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Laura Campbell, 5-10, sr., G/F; Shelby Ramirez, sr., 5-7, G/F; Malisa Hoak, 5-5, jr., G; Stephanie Collier, 5-8, sr., G; Brittany McVicker, 5-8, sr., G; Cieara Pina, 5-5, sr., G; Bailey Ortman, 5-9, jr., F.
TOP PROSPECTS: Ashley Lopez, 5-2, jr.; Samantha Swartz, 5-7, jr.; Autumn Jones, 5-5, fr.; April Anderson, 6-1, soph.; Emily Smay, 5-6, jr.
NOTABLE: Campbell may be one of the best players in all of northwestern Ohio. She was a third team City League selection last season after scoring 16.4 points with 6.4 rebounds per game.

Upper Scioto Valley
HEAD COACH: Brenda Mullins (4th year, 48-13).
2007-08 RECORD: Upper Scioto Valley 18-1 overall, 6-0 Northwest Central Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Rachel Jeffers, sr., 5-10, post; Katie Hicks, jr., 5-9, guard; Whitney Carroll, soph., 5-4, soph.
TOP PROSPECTS: Shelby Conley, jr., 5-4; Paige Mullins, soph., 5-7; Emily Coburn, jr., 5-8; Ginnie Critten, soph., 6-0; Mikala Coburn, soph., 5-9.
NOTABLE: Jeffers gives the Rams an inside presence as she popped in 8 points and grabbed 8 rebounds last season. Hicks returns after scoring 7.25 points and grabbing 4.75 rebounds per contest.

Wayne Trace
HEAD COACH: Gus Davis (8th year, 67-101)
2007-08 RECORD: 17-5 overall, 7-0 Green Meadows Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Renee Bidlack, sr., 5-9, G/F; Sara Priest, 5-7, sr., G; Elyse Myers, 5-10, sr., P; Kacee Hockenberry, 5-5, soph., G; JoEllen Fickle, 6-0, soph., P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Chelsea Miller, 5-9, jr., P; Jenna Stoller, 5-7, jr., G; Riley Ulm, 5-8, jr., P; Janelle Davis, 5-6, soph., G; Andra Padilla, 5-5, soph., G.
NOTABLE: Five veterans return for the defending Green Meadows Conference champs. Bidlack (11.8 points, 5.7 rebounds per game) and Myers (10.2 points, 6.6 rebounds) both averaged in double figures last season for the Raiders.

Willard
HEAD COACH: Barry Pfahl (19th year, 257-133).
2007-08 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 6-8 Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Amber Christie, jr., 5-1, G; Cali Cofer, jr., 5-5, G; Alysun Daniel, soph., 5-10, F; Elizabeth Fried, soph., 5-8, W; Anna Stephens, sr., 5-10, F; Jenna Bauerle, jr., 5-7, G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Alyssa Opatken, soph., 5-2, G; Allison Graham, fr., 5-8, W.
NOTABLE: The Crimson Flashes should be much-improved with the return of six letter winners. Stephens is a returning second team all-conference selection after tossing in 14.0 points with 6.6 rebounds per game. Bauerle was honorable mention all-NOL with 8.7 points and 4.3 assists and 4.0 steals per game.

Woodmore
HEAD COACH: Kyle Clair (1st year).
2007-08 RECORD: 7-15 overall, 5-9 Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Megan Bitter, sr., 5-8, wing; Kaylee Paul, sr., 5-8, P; Samantha Michaelis, sr., 5-7, P; Tiffany Davenport, jr., 5-7, P; Haley Speaker, jr., 5-7, W.
TOP PROSPECTS: Melissa Busdeker, jr., 5-6, PG; Lauren Avers, jr., 5-7, P; Chelsea Marquette, jr., 5-8, W; Audrey Thorbahn, soph., 5-11, P; Megan Haar, soph., 5-8, W.
NOTABLE: Clair has five lettermen to build this year’s team around in his first year as head coach of the Wildcats.

Comments

[super real]

That's the kind of image that i really thing is super image like. If more images very real like this were out there we'd be super full of graet images in the world.

[A]

Defiance's coach is Amy Unverferth, not Underneath, lol.

[Jamie_B]

Sorry Bill, I guess I should have clarified that this is for teams outside our coverage area. Teams in our coverage area will be featured in our 2008 basketball tab. I'll have a separate link to the tab when we post it online.

[Bill]

Is Riverdale going to be added to this list or are they not a part of your coverage area?

[Josh]

It currently says Anthony Wayne went 13-1 in the Northern Ohio League. I don't believe that is correct?