Illinois Valley Warriors White Squad
The Illinois Valley Warriors basketball team is a very talented group that is split into two teams, Blue and White Squad. I spoke to Head Coach Pat Cinotte in detail about the Blue squad earlier this month and this past…
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Continue ReadingThe Illinois Valley Warriors basketball team is a very talented group that is split into two teams, Blue and White Squad. I spoke to Head Coach Pat Cinotte in detail about the Blue squad earlier this month and this past week we have gotten the chance to talk about the White squad. Below is a snapshot of the White squad and how they fared in Indianapolis at the USJN and Nike TOC from July 5th-12th.
Session 1 USJN
4-2 Overall Record
Session 2 Nike TOC
5-0 Overall Record, Pool Champions
Class of 2021
Olivia Hopp: 5’9 Stark County High School – One of the top players for the White squad during their championship pool play at Nike TOC, Olivia can score from all over. She is a player that can get to the rim, hit a jumper from mid-range and also knock down the 3 ball.
Kelci Shelton: 5’5 Monmouth-Roseville High School – A very solid PG that controls the game and can push the tempo constantly. She can finish at the rim and plays great defense. Kelci was a Quad City All Western Girls Honorable Mention and West Central All Conference Honorable Mention player last year. She is fun to watch and Coach Cinotte says that everyone needs to see her play.
Class of 2022
Josie Eager: 5’5 Ottawa Marquette High School – A shooting guard who can get to the rim, she is a hard-nosed player that plays defense right in her opponents face. Josie had a fantastic Session 1 according to Coach Cinotte.
Jordan Porter: 5’11 Geneseo High School – A multi sport athlete (Soccer), Jordan a was a key cog for the team during their Nike TOC title run. She is a quick shooting guard who can knock down the 3 plus get to the rim. She is a hard match-up for whomever is guarding her. She was also a USJN Pool All Star.
Madison Lineback: 6’2 Ottawa High School – Blessed with great size and length, Madison uses it every well. She is a very good defender that has a knack for blocking shots. She can make the mid range jumper. She was a key player for the team during Session 2. Madison also play tennis.
Elizabeth Browder: 5’9 Earlville High School – A volleyball player to go along with playing basketball, Elizabeth can do many things on the basketball court. Not only can she knockdown the 3, she can hit the glass and play good defense. Elizabeth was a unanimous selection to the Little 10 All Conference team last season with 15 ppg, 7 reb, and 1 steal per game. Coach Cinotte stated that she really shined in Session 2.
Mallory Cyrulik: 5’11 Clinton High School – A tough match-up for anyone that guards her, Mallory can score from inside and out. She is a hard nosed player and Coach Cinotte said she she isn’t afraid to battle anyone. Mallory averaged 17 ppg last year to go along with close to 10 reb a game. She was a unanimous selection for the Central Illinois All Conference team last year.
Kaitlyn Rauch: 5’6 Clinton High School – A Honorable Mention Central Illinois All Conference player last year, Kaitlyn had a very good tournament during Session 2. Kaitlyn averaged 13 ppg last year.
Class of 2023
Kennedy Hartwig: 5’4 Seneca High School – A skilled guard that can handle the point and also play the 2, Kennedy can help any team. She has strong handles to go along with a good 3 point shot.