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Stefanie Lang, Valparaiso High School
6-4 Year of Graduation 2010
Junior Center

Although young for her grade, Stef continues to improve at an alarming rate each year after getting the basketball bug between her freshman and sophomore year.  As a sophomore starter Stef’s per game average was 10.7 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assist, and 4 blocked shots.

 She helped the Vikings to a 2^nd place in the Chesterton sectional.  Stef worked very hard on her strength, footwork, and post moves before her junior year.  She is currently averaging 13.7 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assist, 1 steal and 5 blocked shots per game.  All of this while being double and triple teamed!  She is definitely the “inside” leader for the Vikings and working daily on her 1-1 moves with the ball. 

With her work effort, we can’t wait until next year and hopefully a DAC championship!  Stef worked very hard on her strength, footwork, and post moves before her junior year.  She is currently averaging 13.7 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assist, 1 steal and 5 blocked shots per game.  All of this while being double and triple teamed!  She is definitely the “inside” leader for the Vikings and working daily on her 1-1 moves with the ball.  With her work effort, we can’t wait until next year and hopefully a DAC championship! 

For contact information. Get in touch with VHS girls coach David McGonigle at dmcgonigle@mail.valpo.k12.in.us
or call 219 404 9067 or by cell call 219 241 8467.

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Becca Wagner, Jac-Cen-Del

5-6 PG/SG Year of Graduation 2011

Becca is simply the best all-around player I have ever coached in 14 years.  She has started since her freshman year on teams that have recorded a 36-8 record.

 Her sophomore stats are: PPG (14.5), RPG (5.2), APG (3.0), FG% (45.0), 3FG (34%), and FT% (75.0). She is number 1 in her class and her athletic ability is only matched by her heart and character!  She is special.

She has a 4.0 average in the classroom and is an excellent example of all the things we want our student-athletes to be.

Coach Scott Smith mssmith@bruns-gutzwiller.com  Phone Numbers: 812-852-2033 812-212-0718 (Cell)

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Ariana Paul   Valparaiso High School
5-10 Sophomore   Wt. 148  Year of Graduation 2011
Guard and Small Forward

     Ariana started ½ of her freshman year.  Her high game was 17 points last year and this year.  She is the Vikings defensive stopper!  She always guards the opponent’s best player and always works to exhaustion.  She is currently averaging 5 steals per game as well as 4 assist per game.   Ariana is an exceptional rebounder as well as having a 56% field goal % and a 66% free throw %.  She has the uncanny ability to be in the “right place at the right time” during the game.   She will continue to improve in all areas of her game because of her excellent work ethic.

    For further information contact VHS girls Coach David McGonigle at dmcgonigle@Mail.valpo.k12.in.us.  Or call AC 219 404 9067 or 219 241 8467 (cell) Ariana has a 4.13 GPA.

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Kelsie Ostojic  Valparaiso High School
5-9 Junior     Year of Graduation 2010
Guard

     Kelsie is currently a 72% free throw shooter, 42% field goal shooter, and is averaging 6 assists per game.  She is a pure shooter with the ability to “fill it up” from the 3 point line as well as the 2 point area.  Her ability to move without the ball and change speeds is her best assets.       Kelsie reads defenses very well and is able to make adjustments intuitively on the court.  She loves an assist as much as she loves scoring.  This makes her a double threat.  Great work ethic as well as a very fine person.

To learn more about Kelsie, contact Valpo girls coach David McGonigle at dmcgonigle@mail.valpo.k12.in.us , or call AC 219 464 9067 or 219 241 8467 (cell)

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Rich Leslie, LaPorte H.S.

6-3, 185. Year of graduation 2010

Rich is a very hard-working, dedicated player. He’s a good perimeter shooter with a range out to

23-feet. He plays guard/wing.  He can also score in the post and has a knack for getting to the free throw line. He has strong leadership skills and is a good student. High school has over 1,900 students and is the Duneland Conference. The coach is Tom Wells. School athletic phone number is 219 325 3672.

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Dustin DeMuth, LaPorte H.S.

6-3, 170. Year of graduation 2010

Dustin is a three-sport starter at LaPorte as a sophomore. He played quarterback, shortstop and wing in basketball. Very long arms (6-6 wingspan) and sneaky quickness with his first step. He takes the ball to the basket effectively and is a solid perimeter shooter. Very smart player with intangible savvy. The school plays in the Duneland Conference. Tom Wells is the coach. School’s athletic phone number is 219 325 3672.

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Whitney Malin, Wood Memorial H.S.

5-7, 125. Year of graduation 2010

Whitney averaged 13 ppg this year (07-08) and 3.5 assists while getting 20 steals. She’s already broken the single game, season and career assists record at WMHS. She set the single game and season records for three pointers. As a point guard, she’s an excellent shooter and very good ball handler. She’s a ‘coach’s  kid’ and really desire to play college basketball. She has a 3.6 GPA.  Coach Johnnie Bartley is reachable at 812 664 3832 or at jbartley@egsc.k12.in.us.

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Kirsten Gliesmann, Center Grove H.S.

6-1. Year of graduation 2010.

Kirsten is a 6-1 sophomore with Div. I potential. She can run the floor and finish. She’s our leading rebounder (8.2 rpg), averages  8.6 ppg and 2.4 blocks per game. She can shoot the 3 and is 60% behind the arc. She’s very hard-working and can take advice and criticism and not be offended. We play in the state’s toughest conference, states Coach Joe Lentz who can be reached at 317 881 0581.

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Jenna Keinsley, Corydon Central H.S.

5-10. 125. Year of graduation 2010

Jenna has had a very nice sophomore year, improving greatly as the season progressed. She averaged 13.7 points and 6.8 rebounds. In the sectional games she averaged 13.3 points and in a 65-60 loss to regional winner Vincennes she scored 25 points and grabbed six rebounds. Coach  Ragland believes the combo guard/forward will develop into a very special player over the next two seasons. Coach Larry Ragland can be reached at 812 989 2559.

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Alicia Hopkins, Columbus East H.S.
5-6. Year of graduation 2011

It took all of 4 games before we moved Alicia into the starting line-up as a freshman. She joined 4 returning starters
from our 2007 4A State runners up team and led us to a 20-6 record and back to Indiana's Final Four this year. A 5-6
cat-quick point guard, she had highs of 17 points and 9 steals (a school record). She averaged 4.7 steals per game,
which was 6th highest in the state. I think Alicia has the potential to be one of the top players in he state the next
three years. She should be a bona fide All-State candidate in the Class of 2011. Contact Coach Danny Brown at 812
767 1403 or at brownda@bcsc.k12.in.us
 

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Hilliary Fox, Barr-Reeve H.S.

6-1. Year of graduation 2010

Hilliary is an athletic post/wing player. At 6-1 and still growing, she averaged 12.3 ppg (on only 9 attempts per game) and 10.8 rpg on a balanced team that averaged 50 points per game. She had 66 blocks and 74 steals in 22 games. She projects to a 4/3 collegiate as she has great quickness/length with very good ball-handling skills for someone who currently plays the 5. She has D1 offers in basketball and volleyball.

Reach Coach Mark Holt at 812 787 0157 or at mholt@barr.k12.in.us

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Terone Johnson, North Central H.S. (Indy)
6-2, 180. Yr of graduation 2010

Terone is averaging 20 points plus and almost five points per game. Coach Mitchell describes Terone as a 'silky smooth.' sophomore this season (07-08) shoots the three well, which forces defenders to close out hard. He will make opponents pay with his uncanny ability to get to the rim. Coach Mitchell can be reached at dmitchell@msdwt.k12.in.us or a 317 259 301, ex. 5234.

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Amy Jordan, Roncalli H.S.
5-4. Year of graduation 2011

Amy shot 47% from the field and 80% from the free throw line. She is a true point guard with natural instincts
to see the floor. She is fearless on the court  for a freshman and has a  very quick shot release . Learn more about Amy from Coach LInda Niewwedde at 317 787 8277 or via e-mail  at lniewedde@roncallihs.org. Amy has a 3.7 GPA.

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Natalie Cahill, Roncalli H.S.
5-9. Year of graduation 2010.

Natalie averaged 8 ppg. and 6 rpg as a sophomore. She is extremely athletic and can play forward or center.She uses her left hand as well as her right down low. She is a 'gym rat' with a 3.9 GPA. Contact her through Coach Linda Niewedde at 317 787 8277 or via e-mail at lniewedde@roncallihs.org

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Stephanie Lang Valparaiso High School
6-4      Year of graduation 2010

A center and forward, Stephanie led the Duneland Athletic Conference in blocked shots this past year. She was the high school's leading rebounder, point leader, and blocked shots leader. She averages 68% of her FTs, and is a good three-point shooter. Reach her through Coach Dave McGonigle at dmcgonigle@mail.valpo.k12.in.us or at 219 531 3080, (athletic office) of 219 531 3020, ext. 268.
Reach Stephanie directly at 602 Blue Jay Ct., Valparaiso, IN 46385. or call at Home 219 462 6526 or on cell at 219 669 0071. Has 2.6 GPA on 4.0 scale.
 

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Mitchell Patton        South Knox H.S.
6-8 210 lbs. PF and C  Year of graduation 2010

Mitchell is a very skilled post player who is an asset to our team at both ends. He has great hands, finishes very well around the basket, and can step out and shoot the ball up to the 3 pt. range. As a sophomore, he set the single season record at South Knox with 57 blocked shots. As he continues to get stronger, he will become an even more dominating presence. He is very coachable. He has a 3.23 GPA at South Knox H.S. Reach him through skhoops@evansville.net or call Coach Patton at 812 726 1133 or at 812 459 4718.

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Chelsea Meeks      Vincennes Rivet
5-4  124 lbs.   Point Guard Year of graduation 2010

Chelsea has averaged 19.3 ppg. over her first two years of high school. She had the best average ppg. among freshmen in the state of Indiana during 2006-07 and in the top 20 as a sophomore. She averaged 5 steals per game (5th in the state) and 4.7 assists per game. She shot 80.4% from the foul line and led Rivet to the school's first basketball sectional in the school's 58-year history. She has a 3.9 GPA. She was selected for all-conference and All-Area teams her first two years. Contact Coach Tim Young at agtarget@wvc.net for more info on Chelsea or call him at 812 886 0502.
 

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Sara Young  Vincennes Rivet H.S.
5-6 112      Point and Shooting Guard    Year of graduation 2011

Sara started and played point and shooting guard beside Chelsea Meeks. She led the team in assists, three point field goals made and percentage made. As a freshman, she controlled our up tempo offense, averaged 8 ppg. and usually drew the tough  defensive assignment. A player to watch, who plays both ends of the court. She has a 4.0
GPA. Contact Coach Tim Young at agtarget@wvc.net for more info on Sara. Call him at 812 886 0502.
 

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Mallory Niehaus  Vincennes Rivet H.S.
5-11   135   Forward & Center Year of graduation 2011

Mallory is a forward/center who is still growing. She can use both hands inside and can attack the basket off the dribble. Athletic and long with quick post-moves. She also has good range on her outside shot. Mallory shot 50% from the field over the year and led her team as a freshman in rebounding. She defended taller and older post players that allowed our team to finish this year with a 19 win, 4 loss season and tournament title. Contact her Coach Tim Young at agtarget@wvc.net or phone him at 812 886 0502 for more information on Mallory. She has a 3.9 GPA.

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Casandra Brocksmith   Vincennes Rivet H.S.
5-7   137 lbs.     Shooting Guard Year of graduation 2011
 
Casandra averaged eight ppg. off the bench this year as a freshman. She is an aggressive player on both offense and defense. She is a guard who can shoot the three, attack the basket and go inside and get a rebound. She was a major contributor to the team's unprecedented success this past year. For more on Casandra contact Coach Tim Young at agtarget@wvc.net or phone him at 812 886 0502. Casandra has a 3.9 GPA.

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Erin Wehrheim    Vincennes Rivet H.S.
5-11 135 lbs.    Plays three and four positions  Year of graduation 2011
 
Erin is a long and lean freshman. She is a natural three position player who had to play the 4/5 spot this year. Erin is a great outside shooter and causes match up problems with her ability to put the ball on the floor. She averaged seven points per game and was second on the team in rebounding, coming off the bench. We are looking forward to her maturing. Contact Coach Tim Young at agtarget@wvc.net or 812 886 0502 has more information on Erin.

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Jeremiah Jones     Merrillville H.S.
6-1, 175 lb. two-guard Year of Graduation 2012

Jeremiah is a very young 9th grader (turns 15 this coming December), therefore; has an upside because of his late physical development. His father is 6-6 and I expect Jeremiah to be a 6-5 shooting guard. Excellent 3--point shooter, a real nose for the game. Will try to develop his ball handling skills to make him a point guard as a sophomore. He could be a 'blue chipper.' Contact MHS Coach Jim East for more information at 219 308 5504 or 219 662 8157 or e-mail to mmjeeast@comcast.net.
 

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Edward Seay        Merrillville H.S.
6-9, 170 lbs.         Center    Year of Graduation 2013

Edward has big-time potential! Very skilled as a 6-9 eighth grader. Good shooting touch, great hands, plays long  (long arms) with unlimited potential. Will be lifting weights for next four years and should carry some bulk. He hasn't stopped growing. Could see some varsity action in a competitive program as a ninth grader. Contact MHS Coach Jim
East for more information at 219 308 5504 or 219 662 8157 or e-mail him at mmjeeast@comcast.net

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Andrew Rudakas          Wheeler H.S.
6-5, 200 lbs.                 Year of graduation 2010

Andrew is a long and athletic wing player who has range to the three-point line. He is very good in transition and is a strong offensive rebounder. He is hard-working, and is very coachable. He averaged 18.4 points and 9.5 rebounds as a sophomore this past 2007-08 season on a 16-win team. He has already received Division I interest. Contact Coach Mike Jones at 219 759 2561 or e-mail him at mjones@union.k12.in.us.

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Petar Todorovic            Wheeler H.S.
6-5, 165 lbs.                  Year of graduation 2010

Petar is a 6-5 two-guard who is one of the best three-point shooters in the state. He made 75 of 178 (42%)  of his 3-pt. shots this past season. He averaged 15 points and 6.1 rebounds per game on a 16-win team. He has a great attitude and a strong work ethic. He has the ability to score off the dribble and finish with either hand around the basket. Contact Coach Mike Jones at 219 759 2561 or e-mail him at mjones@union.k12.in.us.

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Kylee Hamilton              Indian Creek H.S.
5-4, 130 lbs.                   Year of graduation 2010
PG & SG

Kylee has averaged 20 ppg in her first two years of high school. She is lightening-quick who can play either pt. guard or shooting guard. Her exceptional ball-handling skills and quick moves to the basket while also being able to knock down three-point shots make her extremely difficult to guard. Contact Coach Dana Scott, girls coach at Indian Creek H.S. at dscott7354@att.net  or call 317 372 3354

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Trey Hughes     Barr-Reeve H.S.

6-1, 175 lbs.       Yr. of Graduation  2010

Plays 1  2

Trey is a very skilled 6-1 junior guard who can play the 1 or 2 positions. He presently averages 16.8 ppg and 5 assists per game. He can break down defenders with his dribble penetration or hit the "three" if given the opportunity and space. He continues to improve his defense and is a very tough-minded player. Trey has been getting interest from Division I and II schools. He's a coaches' son who has played varsity since he was a freshman. . Has a 2.68 GPA presently and scored a 23 on the ACT. You may contact his coach at bhughes@barr.k12.in.us or call him at 812 486 3265 or 812 444 97212.

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Zach Rush                                       Hanover Central

5-11, 165 lbs.                                   Year of Graduation 2011

Point Guard and Shooting Guard

Zach Rush is a true point guard, says his Coach Rod Bollenbacher of his Hanover Central standout. He sees the floor very well, pushes in transition under control, and can knock down the mid-range shot. Defensively, he is one of the toughest perimeter defenders in the northwest Indiana "Region."   Zach averaged 14 points, three assists, three steals, and three rebounds per game in 2008-2009, He is "very explosive" and is willing to learn. Furthermore, he has an  outstanding 4.0 Grade Point Average, cites his Coach.   For more about Zach and his teammates at Hanover Central contact Coach Bollenbacher at Centralcatsbball@aol.com or call 219 384 8294.

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Nick Bollenbacher                              Hanover Central

6-1 170 lbs.                                     Year of Graduation 2012

Point and Shooting Guard

 Freshman in 08-09, Nick Bollenbacher had a stellar freshman year, starting all but two varsity games. He averaged 13 points, 4 steals, 3.6 assists and 3 rebounds per game. He anticipates extremely well, shot 46% beyond the arc, 48% on FGs, 72% on FTs and had a season-high 35 points vs. Calumet H.S. Many times the opposing team's best defender was assigned to guard him. He played AAU ball with the Illinois Warriors. He had a 3.4 GPA as a freshman at H.C.

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 Derrick De St. Jean                                        Hanover Central

6-4 , 195 lbs.                                              Year of Graduation 2011

Wing player

Derrick works extremely hard. He has a soft touch and can post up hard on the low post. He averaged six points and six rebounds in 08-09 and was second team All-Sectional. Derrick can score from the wing, drive hard to the glass and hit the boards hard. Defensively, he has great footwork and keep great position. He continues to improve each week. . Derrick's GPA is 3.8. Information: Contact head coach Rod Bollenbsacher at Centralcatsbball@aol.com or call 219 384 8294

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