Looking Back and Ahead : The NUIC East Conference
Throughout the summer we will be providing a season recap of the girls high school conferences in Northern Illinois. The 2017-18 season recap will include team records , all conference selections, a season summary and a “Sneak Peek” as to…
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Continue ReadingThroughout the summer we will be providing a season recap of the girls high school conferences in Northern Illinois. The 2017-18 season recap will include team records , all conference selections, a season summary and a “Sneak Peek” as to what to look for in the 2018-19 season.
This recap is for the NUIC East Conference
Season Summary :
The NUIC East had 7 teams in it who had overall records over .500. Many underclassmen emerged throughout the season which will make for some great matchups in the years to come. Freeport Aquin was the conference champion and they were challenged all season by Dakota, Forreston and Ashton Franklin Center. Aquin advanced to the sectional final and was eliminated by Stockton who was the State Runner Up in Class 1A and is from the NUIC West Conference.
Conference Records/Standings
Freeport Aquin 12-1
Dakota 9-4
Forreston 9-4
Ashton Franklin Center 9-4
Durand 8-5
Pecatonica 6-7
Amboy 5-8
Orangeville 2-11
Polo 0-12
Returning All Conference Selections for the 2018-19 Season
Freeport Aquin – Abby Barr/Junior
Ashton Franklin Center: Jaynee Prestegaard/ Senior
Pecatonica: Alyse Southard/ Senior
Dakota:Tabytha Toelke/Sophomore
Amboy: Abi Payne/Sophomore
Polo Alex Dusing/Sophomore
Bolded Players are part of the Prep Girls Hoops Illinois Top 100 Rankings for their respective age level
2018-19 Season Sneek Peek :
While Freeport Aquin will be again among the conference contenders. Look for Amboy , Durand and Ashton Franklin Center to challenge them due to a strong combination of returning players and upcoming talent from their lower levels. The conference will showcase many top players in the northwestern area of Illinois and should have multiple All -State selections in the next few seasons.
2018-19 Stock Risers :
Laura Rankin Dakota : A 5’7 junior guard, Rankin will look to fill some of the scoring void left by graduating all -conference Ellie Packer. She has the talent to score in double figures on a consistent basis and will be assigned to defend her opponents top perimeter scorer on a nightly basis.
McKenzie Damon Durand : A two year starter , Damon is a quick and aggressive senior guard that excels in the open court for the Bulldogs . She has ability next season to become a stat leader in both scoring and assists because of an excellent feel for the game and pure shooting stroke.
Crystal Anderson Orangeville : A 5’10 senior forward Anderson , will look to lead the Broncos towards the top of the conference in this upcoming season. She will have a good supporting cast around her which enable her to focus on scoring from the wing /mid range area where she excels from with a nice pull up jumper.
Look for a Conference Preview and Coaches Interview for the NUIC East Conference to be published in early October.