Class 3A Season Preview: Sectionals #21-#24
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Continue ReadingThe beginning of the high school season is this week, as we are just hours away from several teams’ first official games. With that in mind, I wanted to continue our thorough preview of the 2019-2020 season. In this article, I will take a look at the second Class 3A North Regional, which incorporates the winners of Sectionals #21 through #24. Below is a look at the teams in each of those Sectionals, along with some general comments and analysis. I will continue previewing the upcoming season throughout this week, with my final preview articles likely posting over the weekend.
(SAG = Final 2018-2019 Multiclass Sagarin Rating (403 teams); SOS = Final 2018-2019 Strength of Schedule)
Sectional #21
Angola (21-7) SAG 64; SOS 137
Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran (17-7) SAG 69; SOS 94
Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger (11-10) SAG 137; SOS 93
Garrett (13-9) SAG 162; SOS 192
Woodlan (15-8) SAG 173; SOS 210
Leo (7-16) SAG 236; SOS 155
Sectional #21, formerly Sectional #22, had been owned by Fort Wayne Concordia, as they have won the title eight of the last ten years. However, last year Angola took the crown and very much looks like the favorite once again. The Hornets must first look to replace the production of two key graduates in Reace Peppler (10.5 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.2 spg) and Sarah Duvendack (7.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg). A good starting point would be at the point, as Junior guard, and Division-I recruit, Hanna Knoll (13.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.4 spg) returns and is much-improved since last season. Senior wings Kayla Fenstermaker (6.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.4 spg) and Janna Fee (4.0 ppg) are two other nice athletes to compliment Knoll, plus Sophomore guard Lauren Leach (4.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.3 apg) could really take the next step this year with more playing time. Senior point guard Ally Lorntz (7.8 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 2.1 apg, 2.7 spg in 2017-2018) returns to the fold after taking last season off, and she is a significant addition and a matchup problem. Senior front-liner Jessica Davis (3.1 ppg) and Junior guard Megan Nisun also have solid Varsity experience. The fact that Angola likes to play up-tempo, and the fact that they have one of Class 3A’s best backcourts, makes them a threat to beat anyone on any given night.
Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran had yet another successful season in 2018-2019, but now they must deal with the graduation losses of Indiana All-Star Carissa Garcia (19.2 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 3.1 apg, 2.5 spg) and athlete Nautica Rogers (12.6 ppg, 7.9 rpg). The top returnees for the Cadets are Junior wing C.C. Calloway (5.5 ppg) and Junior forward Meg Barkley (4.6 ppg). Senior guard Elle Fritcha (3.5 ppg) and Junior forward Chastity Craig (2.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg) have seen significant Varsity playing time, plus Sophomore guard LonDynn Betts and Junior guard Rhaya Kaschinske each played in 20+ games as well. The potential return of 6’1 Junior post Chanteese Craig (8.9 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.3 spg, 2.3 bpg as a Freshman in 2017-2018), plus the arrival of 6’0 Freshman forward Annaka Nelson should definitely help solidify the frontcourt for the Cadets. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger stayed above .500 last year, despite having a whole new look to their lineup. Senior point guard Molly Ream (9.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 4.4 apg, 3.3 spg) and Senior front-liner Carissa Wiegman (6.7 ppg, 4.9 rpg) were the only two regulars left over from the 2017-2018 season, and both look to step up their games again after strong grassroots seasons. Junior post Maggie Cheever (6.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg), Sophomore guard Emma Lyons (6.1 ppg, 2.3 spg), Junior wing Kayliana Hammel (5.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg), Junior guard Cecilia Garrett (4.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.0 spg), Senior guard Brianna Yager (3.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg), Junior forward Sophia Dickerson (2.9 ppg, 3.5 rpg), and Sophomore point guard Lexi Linder (2.2 ppg) each played more than ten minutes per game for an inexperienced, but deep, roster. This year, they’ll need a couple of those girls to offer more production if they want to increase their win total.
Garrett is in a unique position, because they graduated three of their top four scorers and four girls in total, but they also return a nice, experienced Sophomore group, including a strong backcourt pairing. Gone are Kenzie Casselman (9.9 ppg, 5.0 rpg), Camden Bodey (5.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg), and Lexi Baver (5.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg). Leading scorer, Sophomore guard Faith Owen (10.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg), is back and looking to score it in the teens this season. Sophomore point guard Nataley Armstrong (5.4 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 3.7 apg) had a good showing throughout the Spring & Summer and should be primed to take that next step as well. And two classmates of theirs, Morgan Ostrowksi (3.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg) and Abby Weaver, played quite a bit as well last season. Freshman wing Bailey Kelham could also help the Railroaders this year. Woodlan turns to talented Senior guard Addison Bayman (16.0 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.4 apg, 4.5 spg) for one more season, and she’ll be one of the best players in Northeast Indiana this year. But the Warriors return virtually everyone else of note. Senior forward Gabby Joyce (8.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg), Sophomore guard Dakotah Krohn (6.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.0 spg), Junior wing Abbey Gentz (3.7 ppg, 2.4 rpg), Junior forward Ella Smith (2.7 ppg, 2.5 rpg), Senior guard Taya Kitzmiller (2.7 ppg), and Senior post Kate Mendenhall (4.6 rpg) round out the rotation. Leo looks for a bounce-back year, but they must replace the production of their top two scorers, graduates Hannah Adams (12.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg) and Cate Steward (6.9 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.5 apg). Sophomore forward Brooke McGee (5.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg) saw a lot of action in 12 games and could become the next person to step into the spotlight. Junior post Jocelyn Roth (4.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg), Senior post Ashley Miller (3.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg), Sophomore guard Katharine Scrogham (3.1 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 2.0 apg), Senior wing Olivia Simcox (2.3 ppg, 2.5 rpg), and Senior post Emma Embry (3.1 rpg) are other possible places to start for production. If anything, it appears the Lions will at least have solid interior play and own the boards.
Sectional #22
Benton Central (26-5) SAG 25; SOS 86
West Lafayette (14-11) SAG 127; SOS 141
Western (11-12) SAG 257; SOS 275
Peru (9-12) SAG 281; SOS 308
Twin Lakes (8-17) SAG 292; SOS 227
Maconaquah (11-13) SAG 293; SOS 315
For the five schools returning, this was Sectional #20 in the past. Good news for those returning teams in Sectional #22…Northwestern is now in Class 4A. Bad news for those returning teams in Sectional #22…Benton Central has moved into this Sectional after reaching the State Finals a year ago. The Bison will again be a top team in Class 3A, despite the graduation losses of Emma Fisher (15.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 6.1 apg), Cassidy Minniear (4.9 ppg, 2.4 rpg), and Abigail Cooley (2.3 ppg). Why the optimism? Because four starters, including leading scorer and rebounder Audrey Strawsma (15.1 ppg, 6.6 rpg), return. Strawsma is a versatile Senior forward who owned the low-block throughout the state tournament last year. Senior forward Kelsey Coffman (8.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg) is a high-motor kid who does whatever the team needs. Sophomore guard Tressa Senesac (7.4 ppg, 2.1 rpg) shined at times during her Freshman season and will likely be the player who steps up their production the most this season. Senior forward Keely Meadows (4.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg) is another tough-nosed, energy kid who gives them “intangible” minutes. This season, look for Sophomore wing Kennedy Tolen (4.7 ppg, 5.2 rpg) Junior forward Lillian Cobb (3.0 ppg), and Junior guard Kyrah Tucker (2.2 ppg) to potentially see an increased workload.
West Lafayette is always competitive and well-coached, and I’d expect nothing less this season. They will, however, have to find someone to make up for the production of graduates Caroline Sautter (14.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 3.3 apg, 3.3 spg) and Ashley Weatherly (8.4 ppg, 9.9 rpg). But the Red Devils do return Senior post Alaina Omonodé (18.7 ppg, 12.5 rpg), a Junior All-Star over the Summer. Her size and power control the paint for West Lafayette, and as long as they can get it inside to her, they always have a chance to win. Junior wing Melissa Fernandez (5.0 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.4 apg), Junior post Abby McCain (2.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg), Sophomore guard Kylie Reif (2.3 ppg), and Junior forward Ava Doty (2.2 rpg) return solid experience and could increase their production the most this season. If the Red Devils can find a steady point guard in their collection of youngsters, it could certainly help a great deal. Following their 2014 State Championship, Western struggled through four seasons of seven or fewer wins, until they posted 11 a season ago. Now, the Panthers are set up to continue their ascent, though they’ll have to do so without graduated leading scorer Clara Braswell (13.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.2 spg). However, they return everyone else of note, with their top rotation players all being Sophomores or Juniors this year. Junior post Haley Scott (6.7 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 4.6 bpg) creates quite the presence in the paint defensively. Sophomore point guard Karson Lechner (5.9 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.3 spg) is their top returnee in the backcourt. Sophomore guard Audrey Rassel (5.4 ppg), Sophomore wing Ella Biggs (5.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.2 spg), Junior forward Sadie Harding (4.3 ppg, 4.0 rpg), and Sophomore forward Morgan Ousley (3.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg) round out a young but experienced core that should see their share of success these next couple of seasons.
Peru just missed ten wins last season, but they could approach that number again in 2019-2020, with three starters and four total rotation players returning. They did graduate Harmoni Stone (11.6 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 2.0 spg), Maegan Sinkovics (6.4 ppg), and Caitlyn Mongosa (4.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg), but the return of leading scorer Courtlynn Crowe (13.8 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.5 apg, 2.5 spg) has to have Tiger fans excited. Crowe is entering her fourth year as the starting point guard, and she’ll be one of the better players in the conference this year. Senior forward Julia Weeks (8.5 ppg, 5.6 rpg) and Sophomore guard Cate Wolfe (8.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.1 spg) have shown the potential to score it at a higher level, plus Junior post Carlee Marburger (2.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg) can help inside. Twin Lakes, on the other hand, has a huge hole to fill with the graduation of point guard Maggie Gutwein (20.2 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.8 spg). Also leaving via the diploma were Kayla Bennington (6.1 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.8 apg), Sidney Myers (4.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg), and Camryn Memmer (2.7 ppg). Senior post Lucy Mowery (5.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg) and Senior wing Gabi Lane (5.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg) look to be the first options to begin the season. Sophomore wing Lilly Foster (2.2 ppg, 2.1 rpg) has experience as well. Don’t be surprised if any number of Freshmen step into critical roles immediately. Last year it was a pair of Freshmen who helped Maconquah to their first double-digit win season since 2007-2008. Sophomore point guard Lilly Maple (17.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3.3 apg, 4.4 spg) and Sophomore forward Alexandra Merritt (8.4 ppg, 7.1 rpg) provide really nice building blocks for a program that has started to turn the corner. Also returning are Junior post Monica Moore (3.6 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.7 spg) and Junior wing McKenna Wilson (2.8). Forward Ashley Jess (3.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.0 apg) was the only graduate who started games.
Sectional #23
Oak Hill (25-3) SAG 23; SOS 170
Norwell (19-4) SAG 36; SOS 79
Bellmont (21-3) SAG 43; SOS 124
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (13-8) SAG 93; SOS 67
Mississinewa (13-10) SAG 136; SOS 165
Heritage (16-6) SAG 186; SOS 269
Eastern-Greentown (12-10) SAG 247; SOS 303
Sectional #23 is typically one of the most competitive Sectionals in Northern Indiana, and while Marion and Columbia City moved up to Class 4A this season, 2019 State Champion Oak Hill and an experienced Eastern-Greentown moved into the Sectional from Class 2A. While Oak Hill is fresh off of their title, they are also transitioning into a new era, as Adrianna Trexler (12.4 ppg, 4.9 rpg), Kaela Robey (8.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.2 apg), Jenessa Hasty (6.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 3.9 apg), Brittany McCorkle (5.4 ppg, 2.3 apg), Andrea Wilk (3.4 ppg, 2.9 rpg), Marissa Wilk (2.7 ppg, 2.4 rpg), and Lexi Carmichael all left via graduation. The one bright spot is the return of Senior front-liner and leading scorer & rebounder Taylor Westgate (14.6 ppg, 8.1 rpg). A outstanding 4-year starter, Westgate was a Junior All-Star over the Summer, and she will now have to deal with every team gearing up to stop her. The Golden Eagles will need several inexperienced ladies to step up, and Senior guard Abby Shaw (2.1 ppg), plus Junior post Kate Hornocker, return the most experience. I think Norwell will be the class of this field, though, as they return most of their production from a season ago. High-motor forward Aubrey Dunnuck did graduate, and she’ll be tough to replace, but there are plenty of options. Junior guard Kaylee Fuelling and Junior wing Maiah Shelton are the most talented players for the Knights, but Senior post Breann Barger is both an offensive and defensive presence on the interior. Junior guard Lauren Bales is another skillful playmaker, while Junior post Grace Bradtmueller and Junior forward Hailey Henschen can help inside. A wildcard for Norwell could be Sophomore point guard Emily Todd, who stood out when I saw her during the Spring.
Graduated wing Grace Hunter (20.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.9 spg) was a huge part of Bellmont’s turn-around, but for the first time in four years, she won’t be able to lace them up for the Braves. The good news for Bellmont, though, is that everyone else of note returns to the lineup. Senior guard Meghan Busick (15.0 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.3 spg) was a nice compliment to Hunter, but now she’ll be the focal point. Senior forward MacKenzie McMahon (7.4 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.0 spg) has the motor of all motors, and the versatile athlete had a tremendous Summer. Look for her to potentially be a double-double machine this year. Junior forward Morgan Shifferly (6.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg) and Senior wing Emma Keane (5.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg) return experience too. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers could very well challenge for the Sectional #23 title also. Katelynn (6.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.0 apg) and Ashlynn Gray (4.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg) are the only two graduates of note. From there, the Knights have any number of options to give them quality minutes. Senior wing Lydia Reimbold (14.1 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.7 apg, 3.2 spg) led them in just about every statistical category. She is a shooter with the ability to handle and run offense. Junior forward Delaney Bailey (8.6 ppg, 5.0 rpg) combines strength with perimeter touch. Junior athlete Janaiya Bright (6.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg) can cause problems. Senior forward Dori Javins (6.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg) is much-improved and should step up her game this Winter. Senior wing Libby Bierbaum (4.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg) rounds out a balanced attack. Freshman guard Sara Sylvester could be a part of the mix as well.
Mississinewa looks to increase their win total again this year, but a lot of that could revolve around the health of 6’4 Senior front-liner Caily Bolser (13.4 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.4 apg), who is coming off of an injury. If she’s ready to go, then the Indians will be in great shape. Senior guard Riley McKee (9.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.2 spg) also returns, but Ole Miss will be without graduated forward Ally Hewitt (8.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.2 apg) and wing Tyler Bartel (7.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg). Junior wing Alayna Webb (7.2 ppg, 2.8 rpg), Junior guard Darah Watson (4.0 ppg, 2.2 rpg), Sophomore forward Mia Catey (3.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg), and Sophomore front-liner Carly Bolser all saw quality minutes last season. Catey was especially good at times during the grassroots season and could really step up her game this year. Heritage probably exceeded expectations last season, and if they’d like a repeat performance, they must figure out a way to replace the production of graduates Nevaeh Feasby (8.0 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3.1 apg, 2.7 spg), Taylor Zelt (5.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg), and Katie Graham (2.3 rpg). A good starting point would be do-everything, position-less Senior Bree Dossen (14.9 ppg, 7.6 rpg). She can run offense at times, play on the block, or score it at all levels effectively. Senior guard Abby Sheehan (7.8 ppg) is someone who can likely pick up her scoring and be a nice compliment to Dossen. Sophomore wing Ella Bickel (2.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg) got a lot of opportunity last season as well, but the Patriots will need several more players to step up this time around. Eastern-Greentown could be the sleeper/spoiler of this Sectional. They are primed for a nice season, and it revolves around the Senior perimeter trio of McKenzie Cooper (13.5 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.0 apg, 2.3 spg), Jeanie Crabtree (8.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 5.3 apg, 5.4 spg), and Lexi James (9.1 ppg, 2.5 rpg). Between the three of them, someone is always scoring it well. Senior forward Kaylee Weeks (5.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg) and Junior forward Rylie Davison (2.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg) have experience, while Sophomore front-liners Lily Strunk (2.4 ppg, 2.1 rpg) and Kara Otto (3.2 rpg) got their feet wet as Freshmen last year.
Sectional #24
Winchester Community (26-4) SAG 48; SOS 153
Jay County (17-8) SAG 70; SOS 122
Hamilton Heights (14-11) SAG 71; SOS 34
New Castle (16-10) SAG 92; SOS 56
Yorktown (12-9) SAG 135; SOS 120
Delta (12-12) SAG 175; SOS 142
Muncie Burris (7-13) SAG 339; 328
Sectional #24 was always fairly competitive across the board, but now Winchester Community moves up from Class 2A due to their tournament success and replaces Blackford (who moved down to Class 2A), and it just got that much tougher. Winchester, coming off of their second consecutive State Finals appearance, did graduate a lot of production from post Kira Robinson (12.8 ppg, 8.1 rpg), forward Shelby Miller (11.0 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 2.4 apg), guard Hannah Graft (7.8 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 3.4 apg) and guard Sarah Graft (2.3 ppg, 2.1 apg). However, the Golden Falcons should again remain near the top of the food chain, thanks to the return of all-everything Senior forward Maddie Lawrence (16.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 4.7 apg) and Senior sharp-shooter Becca Chamberlin (8.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.2 apg). Sophomore forward Taylor Hicks (2.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg) saw the floor quite a bit as a Freshman, and Senior post Ara Cowper is somewhat inexperienced, but she does provide size at 6’2. Winchester also has a strong Freshmen class that will likely contribute, and it includes the younger sisters of both Lawrence and Chamberlin. Jay County has been another one of the better teams in the area, but the graduation of their top four scorers will make staying atop all that more difficult. Gone are Shelby Caldwell (18.3 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.6 apg), Kendra Muhlenkamp (8.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 4.6 apg, 3.0 spg), Hannah Phillips (8.0 ppg, 2.8 rpg), and Hanna Dillon (6.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg). Sophomore forward Madison Dirksen (5.7 ppg, 4.4 rpg) played a lot last season, plus Senior wing Hallie Fields (5.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg) found herself in the regular rotation. But they will need help this year. One young prospect who could help is Freshman wing Renna Schwieterman, who was strong all Spring & Summer.
Hamilton Heights has seen their share of success over the years, but with so much roster turnover the last couple of seasons, it has made it that much more difficult for the Huskies. One staple, though, has been the stellar play of Senior point guard Bayleigh Runner (15.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.1 spg). The combination of Runner and Junior point guard Jillian Osswald (7.2 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.2 apg), plus Senior guard Payton Dissett (4.8 ppg, 2.5 rpg), will keep Heights very competitive and give them a shot at the Sectional #24 title. Lauryn Wiley (9.6 ppg, 5.0 rpg) and Abby Christiansen (2.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg) did graduate, plus Junior guard Sierra Hinds transferred to University, but there should still be plenty of others who can step up. 6’3 Sophomore post Mykayla Moran (3.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg) has greatly improved and should see a major uptick in minutes. New Castle was the 2019 Sectional #24 Champion, but the graduation of Indiana All-Star Cameron Tabor (24.0 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2.2 spg), the graduation of Alyssa Semler (5.7 ppg, 2.4 rpg), plus the decisions of 6’1 Junior Laila Smith (3.4 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.6 bpg) and 5’11 Junior Molly Alspaugh not to play this year, have really limited the Trojans in both size and experience. Senior guard Cloie York (7.8 ppg, 2.4 rpg), Sophomore wing Karsen Morgan (4.5 ppg), and Junior wing Macayla McGowan (3.6 ppg, 4.8 rpg) are the most experienced returnees. Sophomore wing Maddy Meek and Junior guard Mackenzie Bridgeman have also seen quality minutes in the past. One newcomer who could help out early and often, is 6’1 Freshman post Sakagawea Watson, the granddaughter of New Castle & IU legend Kent Benson.
This will be a very interesting year for Yorktown. They have changed coaching staffs, they return several players who have played Varsity since their Freshmen years, and they return Junior point guard Carley Culberson (15.1 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 2.5 apg, 4.1 spg as a Freshman in 2017-2018), who missed all of the 2018-2019 season after tearing her ACL in JV football last Fall. Junior guard Elizabeth Reece (14.7 ppg, 3.4 apg, 3.5 spg) stepped up big-time last year in Culberson’s absence, and now she’ll be able to return to the wing and knock down jumpers much more easily. Junior wing Lea Alexander (9.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg) is an athletic motor kid who does a lot of intangible things. Senior forward Tobi Bell (8.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg) is starting for her fourth year in a row, while Junior post Jaylynn Dunsmore (2.4 ppg, 2.8 rpg in 2017-2018 as a Freshman) has reportedly returned and will offer more muscle inside. Freshmen Amari Wright and Gretchen Moore could offer added depth this season. Delta is another team experiencing some turnover, but they should also remain competitive in 2019-2020. The Eagles graduated Miranda Hart (8.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg), Brooklyn Matheny (7.3 ppg), Avery Lewman (5.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg), Lainey Bonser (2.2 ppg, 2.7 rpg), and Hannah Morey, plus Senior wing Madison Delaney (5.7 ppg) has opted not to play this season. The good news for Delta, is they return Sophomore guard Gracie Gilland (9.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.3 spg), Senior point guard Kassidy Dishman (7.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3.6 apg), and Sophomore point guard Addie Chester (5.0 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.1 apg), keeping their backcourt almost entirely intact. Early this season, they’ll be searching for frontline counterparts, but one player who can help is Freshman forward Sydney Stroble. Muncie Burris has been led the last couple of seasons by DeKayla Elliott (17.3 ppg, 10.9 rpg), but she has graduated, along with Constance Prater (6.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.7 spg) and Ambria Rankin (5.8 ppg, 6.3 rpg). One bright spot returning for the Owls is Sophomore wing Emily Adamowicz (7.5 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.6 spg). Senior guard Jenna Lis (4.0 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 2.0 apg) and Junior post Adriana Kublnick (2.7 ppg, 3.6 rpg) also bring back experience.
Feature image is of Hanna Knoll of Angola High School. Image is courtesy of the Indiana Flight UAA Twitter page.