First. . . You gotta love Haley Hoyer. . . seriously, there is not an athlete in our school that is giving more than that girl. . . remember, six short months ago she was one of the many that we were praying for in the tragic bus accident. Three months ago she seemed to be just learning to run. . .right now she is, with out a doubt, an all conference caliber player!
She would have started on any of my teams from the past. . . and that is saying a lot!
The girls got a tough draw this year starting out at Perham and then having to go to Hawley. Those two teams will end up at the top of the conference at seasons end and will both make some noise come section time. So a 0 & 2 start is nothing two dial 911 about.
There are a number of teams that the girls will compete very well with and I really believe they can start turning the corner this year. . . My prediction on a twenty-six game season. . . 13 & 13.
The girls are young this year and Shawn Gravelin brings a no-nonsense, no-excuses work ethic that will hopefully lay the foundation of success. Here is a look at the team:
Haley Hoyer - Senior - STUD! - Has had the softest shooting touch of any player since Tina Kunkel.
Kendra Coleman - Physical - Might be the best athlete on the team. Two things that would make her an easy all-conference selection. . .First: gym time working on her touch. Second: keeping out of foul trouble. This girl could be a dominating player.
Michaela Gray: This is a girl who I think could be an important role player as a senior. . . she is smart and has gradually matured into her body.
Bring in the YOUTH!!!
Kristin Haugrud: Sophomore - Very similar player to big brother Matt on the boys team! Great defense with a solid understanding of the game. Needs to rise up in the next two years and be the leader of the youth movement.
Taylor Larson & Shauna Mulliken: Two Sophomores who have the potential to really help this present team and be solid players in the future. . . Big key to both of their future. . . GYM TIME.
Ashley Morgan: A hip injury has sidelined this player who has really put in the time to make an impact this year. The hope is that her December 14th appointment clears her to start to play.
9th GRADERS
Mackenzie Strand - Since she has been a seventh grader, I have said she has the best court sense of any player in our system. She will hit some bumps at the point position this year but it is like putting wax on a car. . . it doesn't look great right away but looks awfully good once you polish it a while!
Erika Morgan - Wow! She has really surprised me this year. . . Strong kid who works really hard.
Maria Johnson - Great shooter. . . needs to continue to improve her court sense.
Anna Skow-Anderson - Here is a girl that has a TON of potential. . . Watching her run is flat out fun. Hard work, along with maturing, could make this girl a potential college player.
Trudy Johnson - This is one of those girls you gotta like. . . Smart, good athlete and the work ethic to make her a player.
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