Algona's Kirsten Lipps and Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka's Alyssa Schwartz were each picked to the first-team all-state unit while Algona's Laura TerHark was a second-team choice and teammate Natalie Hackbarth was honored on the third-team.
All four players are returnees to the all-area team from last season and Hackbarth becomes a three-time honoree. There are 15 players on the three teams that are underclassmen, including six on the first team.
Schwartz is a 1,000 point scorer and a starter on two state tournament teams. The trio of Algona juniors has a 64-7 career record with three straight North Central Conference championships and has won 45 straight league games.
TerHark is the state record-holder in three-point field goals made for both freshman and sophomores in her first two years of high school.
The eight first-team selections combined to score 2,546 points in 181 games for an average of 14 points per game and drained 221 three-point field goals. The squad connected on 527-of-767 free throws for 69 percent, a lost art in today's game. The first-team players average almost 6' 0" per person on the tall, talented group.
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Natalie Hackbarth Algona Jr
Alyssa Schwartz Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka Sr
Kirsten Lipps Algona Jr
Laura TerHark Algona Soph
Katelyn Seely Algona Jr
Rebekah Rolling North Sentral Kossuth Jr
Shayna Geitzenauer North Sentral Kossuth Sr
Brandi Roethler Bishop Garrigan Sr
Coach of the Year Brad Sudol, Algona
Natalie Hackbarth
Algona
Junior Forward
Natalie Hackbarth of Algona is a member of the all-area team for the third consecutive year. Hackbarth was honored by the INA as a third-team all-state front line player this season.
The talented junior helped lead the Bulldogs to a 23-1 overall record this season and their third straight North Central Conference title.
Hackbarth is the daughter of Jennifer and Bruce Hackbarth of Algona. She has two older sisters, Jessica and Melanie. She is known by her teammates as "Nattty."
Natalie has been named to the North Central Conference's first-team the past three years and has also been an all-district pick the past three years.
"Natalie is one of the most athletic kids that I have coached," said Algona Coach Brad Sudol. "She does a nice job running the floor and has good hands for catching the full-court pass. Natalie really came on offensively and was stronger on the boards this year for the team.
"There would be times where Natalie had to guard the other team's best player. It is a nice luxury to have a 6' 2" forward that can guard kids that are quick. She causes the other team's best post player problems because of her quickness and length.
"This was Natalie's third year as a first-team all-North Central Conference player and she also was on the Class 3A Northwest All-District Iowa Girls' Coaches Association team. Natalie has entered the Algona girls' record books as first in most points scored in a career, second in most three-pointers made in a career, third in most rebounds in a career, sixth in most steals in a career and second in most blocks in a career."
Hackbarth scored 290 points in 21 games for an average of 13.86 points per game for the Algona forward. The junior pulled down 121 rebounds, registered 27 steals, dished out 32 assists and blocked 21 shots.
She was successful on 101-of-239 field goals for .422 percent. Hackbarth connected on 27-of-71 three-pointers for .380 percent and made 61-of-81 free throws for .753 percent.
In her 68 games at Algona High, Natalie scored 778 points for an average of 11.44 points per game. She sank 289-of-690 field goals for .418 percent and was successful on 61-of-209 three-pointers. Hackbarth shoots free throws well, draining 133-of-174 in her career for .764 percent.
The junior forward has grabbed 394 caroms, passed out 109 assists, came up with 116 steals and blocked 86 shots so far in her career for the red-and-black.
The Spencer regional final game was her most memorable game. When an opponent plowed through teammate Kirsten Lipps and her as they fell on the floor on top of each other and no charge was called is her most memorable basketball moment.
Lebron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers is her favorite basketball player. The sense of teamwork is the biggest thing she has gained from basketball. Hackbarth plans to attend college after completion of high school in 2010.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Cancun, Mexico
Three people I would like to have dinner with: George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Kerri Walsh
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: With my friends
It would surprise some people that I: Hate scary movies
When I get older I want to be: Happy
My sports role model: My dad
My everyday role model: My mommy and daddy
I can't go a day without: A Pepsi
Biggest superstition: Knocking on wood
What's in your CD player right now or favorite group: a mix
Favorites
Team: The Titans
Class: Broadcasting
Book: Stephanie's Pony by Robert Munich
Song: "Lil Bit" by 50 Cent
Teacher: Mrs. Sundet
Alyssa Schwartz
Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka
Senior Forward
Alyssa Schwartz of Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka returns to the first-team all-area squad for the second straight year and was a second-team selection in 2007.She was picked to the Class 1A first-team all-state squad in the back court this year by the INA.
Schwartz was the leading scorer in the area and went over the exclusive 1,000 points scored plateau this season.
Alyssa is the daughter of Teresa and Todd Schwartz of Titonka. She has an older sister named Brittney in her family.
Schwartz has been a first-team all-conference player in the Cornbelt Conference the past two seasons and was a second-team choice as a sophomore. The senior forward was also an all-district pick the past two years. She was also a starter on the black-and-gold's state tournament teams in 2007 and 2008.
"Alyssa helped lead a rather, young inexperienced Tiger squad to the regional semi-finals," said Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka Coach Matt Erpelding. "She was the focal point defensively for every team we played but was able to give us consistent results virtually every night out. Her defense continued to improve throughout her career and has made her a complete player who will be given an opportunity to play at the collegiate level.
"Alyssa has been part of four very successful teams, two of which reached the regional semi-finals and two that reached the state tournament. She finished her career second in scoring in school history with 1,231 points and holds the school record for steals in a game with 11.
"She is the most versatile player I've had as she is capable of using her size to post up if needed and is the best perimeter shooter I've had as well. Being a three-year starter, she developed from a role player to the team leader and was a major component in the turn around of the Lady Tiger basketball program."
Schwartz scored 417 points in 24 games for an average of 17.37 points per game. She hauled in 149 rebounds, passed out 77 assists, registered 76 steals and blocked four shots.
Alyssa got to the free throw line a whopping 194 times this season making 133 for a .685 percentage. The Tiger forward connected on 125-of-341 field goals for .259 percent and drained 34-of-131 three-pointers for .259 percent.
In 101 games at Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka, Schwartz tossed in 1,231 points for an average of 15.98 points per game. She connected on 316-of-748 field goals for .422 percent and nailed 99-of-367 three-pointers for .269 percent. The senior forward went to the charity stripe 539 times in her career and made 370 for a .686 percentage.
Schwartz grabbed 462 rebounds in her career and passed out 317 assists. She registered 262 steals for the Tigers and blocked 31 shots.
Beating second-ranked Dunkerton her sophomore year to advance to state was her most memorable basketball game. Going to the state tournament for the first time is her most memorable moment.
Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets is her favorite basketball player. Schwartz says she gained so much from basketball but the biggest things were leadership skills and friends that she will keep forever. She plans to attend college next year but is undecided where she is headed.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Paris, France
Three people I would like to have dinner with: My grandpa Hanten, Zoe Efron and Barack Obama
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: With my friends, family or boyfriend
It would surprise some people that I'm: In choral reading for speech
When I get older I want to be: A successful business women, wife and mother
My sports role model: Derrek Lee
My everyday role model: My mom
I can't go a day without: My phone or iPod
Biggest superstition: Hitting our "goal sheet" before each game
What's in your CD player right now or favorite group: All-American Rejects
Favorites
Team: Chicago Cubs
Class: Yearbook
Book: It Happened to Nancy by an Anonymous Teenager
Song: "I'm So Paid" by Akon
Teacher: Mrs. Cofelt
Kirsten Lipps
Algona
Junior Forward
Kirsten Lipps is a member of the all-area team for the second straight year. Lipps was picked to the Class 3A first-team all-state team as a front line player at the end of the season by the INA.
The Bulldog junior was the team's leading scorer on a balanced 23-1 team and was a unanimous selection to the North Central Conference's first-team by the league coaches.
Kirsten is the daughter of Jayne and Thomas Lipps of Algona. She has a younger brother named Samuel who is a freshman to complete her family.
She is known by her Algona teammates as "Kir." Lipps is a two-time first-team all-conference and all-district player. She was a third-team all-state selection by both the INA and IBCA in 2008.
"Kirsten is one of those kids that are going to give you 100 percent all of the time," said Bulldog Coach Brad Sudol. "She is a very coachable kid that listens well. She improved her inside play this year recognizing double teams and kicking the ball out when appropriate.
"Her hard work on the court is why she has broken into the Algona girls' record book as the second most points scored in a career, fourth in most points scored in a season, second in most points scored in a game, first in best overall field goal percentage in season, fourth in most rebounds in a career and third in most blocked shots in a career.
"Kirsten is the type of kid that will put in a lot of time this summer so I am guessing you will see her break even more records her senior year. We expect big things from her and the team next season."
Lipps scored 317 points in 20 games for an average of 15.85 points per game for Algona. The junior forward hauled down 177 rebounds, came up with 28 steals, passed out 46 assists and blocked 10 shots.
She made 121-of-197 field goals for .614 percent and connected on 4-of-20 three-pointers for .200 percent. The Bulldog junior buried 71-of-97 free throws for .731 percent.
In 51 games at Algona High, Lipps has scored 716 points for an average of 14.03 points per game. She has made 273-of-458 shots for a very good .594 percent and drained 13-of-57 treys for .228 percent. The Algona forward is a solid .762 percent free throw shooter after sinking 157-of-206 charity shots in her career.
Lipps has pulled down 384 rebounds in her seasons with the red-and-black. She has also handed out 76 assists, registered 83 steals and blocked 36 shots.
When her team scored 96 points at Hampton-Dumont was her most memorable game and being a three-time conference champion is her most memorable basketball moment.
Tyler Hansbrough of the North Carolina Tar Heels is her favorite basketball player. You can't take things for granted and you have to work hard every day are the biggest things she has gained from basketball. Lipps wants to go onto to college after graduation in 2010 and hopes to become a doctor.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Hawaii
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Barack Obama, Tiger Woods and Taylor Swift
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: Spending time with my friends
It would surprise some people: I love Mexican food
When I get older I want to be: A doctor
My sports role model: Blake Griffin
My everyday role model: My dad
I can't go a day without: Getting on facebook
Biggest superstition: I shoot at the YMCA before games
What's in your CD player right now or your favorite group: Taylor Swift
Favorites
Team: North Carolina
Class: Anatomy and Physiology
Book: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Piccoult
Song: "My Life Would Suck Without You" by Kelly Clarkson
Teacher: Jeanne Wunder
Laura TerHark
Algona
Sophomore Guard
Laura TerHark is a member of the first-team all-area team again after breaking the state freshman and sophomore record of three-pointers made in a season. TerHark was chosen to Class 3A second-team all-state squad last week-end by the INA in the back court.
The sophomore guard swished 85 treys this season after setting the freshman mark last year with 86 baskets.
Laura is the daughter of Shelly and Todd TerHark of Algona. She has a younger brother named Luke in her family.
She is known by her teammates as "LT" or "L." Laura was selected to the North Central Conference's first-team and all-district squads the past two seasons. TerHark was a third-team all-state selection by the INA in 2008.
"Laura has really added to her game this year. Besides being able to shoot the ball, she was third in the conference in assists," said Algona Coach Brad Sudol. "Laura's dribble penetration opened up the floor for her teammates. She received first-team All-North Central Conference and also made the Class 3A All-District Coaches Association team.
"Laura has broken a number of records this year. She is fifth in most points scored in a career, second in most points scored in a season, first in three-pointers made in a career, second in most three-pointers in a season and second in most three-pointers made in a game.
"Laura shares first in most free throws made in a game, tied for second with the most steals in a game, sixth in most assists in a career, sixth in most assists in a season and tied for fifth with the most assists in a game. All of the awards and honors are earned because of her hard work and dedication she puts in during the season and off-season."
TerHark scored 329 points in 24 games for an average of 13.70 points per game for 23-1 Bulldogs. She handed out 123 assists, grabbed 91 rebounds and registered 54 steals during the year.
The sophomore guard drained 85-of-214 three-point field goals for .397 percent. She connected on 101-of-272 field goals for .371 percent and made 42-of-56 free throws on the year for .750 percent.
In 47 games at Algona High, TerHark has splashed 171 three-pointers in 420 tries for .407 percent. The sophomore guard has sank 75-of-103 free throws for .728 percent and made 203-of-521 field goals for .389 percent.
Laura has scored 652 points for an average of 13.87 points per game. She has handed out 206 assists, grabbed 138 rebounds and came up with 107 steals.
The game versus Iowa Falls-Alden where she broke the state sophomore three-point record was her most memorable game. When her teammates all click as a unit is her most memorable basketball moment.
Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury is her favorite basketball player. Confidence along with faith in herself as well as her teammates is the biggest things she has gained from basketball. TerHark hopes to attend college and play basketball after her graduation in 2011.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Italy
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Chad Michael, Candice Parker and Kate Hudson
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: Watching movies with my friends
It would surprise people that I'm: A homebody and always match my pre-wrap with my outfit
When I get older I want to be: A dietitian or nutritionist
My sports role model: Diana Taurasi
My everyday role model: My grandmas, my parents
I can't go a day without: Talking to my grandma
Biggest superstition: Eating Subway for lunch before every game
What's in your CD player or your favorite group: Taylor Swift
Favorites
Team: Iowa and North Carolina
Class: Science and Math
Book: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Piccoult
Song: "Love Story" by Taylor Swift
Teacher: Mr. Waltz
Katelyn Seely
Algona
Junior Center
Katelyn Seely moves up to the first-team all-area squad from last year's selection on the second-team. She was the leading rebounder on the Bulldogs' conference championship team.
Katelyn is the daughter of Paula and Alan Seely of Algona. She has younger sisters named Lacey and Carly in her family.
She is known by her Algona teammates as "Kate" or "KP." Katelyn has been a second-team all-conference choice the past three years and was a third-team all-state pick by INA in 2007.
"Katelyn is the tallest kid I have ever coached and she even makes herself taller by doing a great job of keeping the ball high when she shoots," said Bulldog Coach Brad Sudol. "I thought she improved from last year keeping her arms straight up on defense and not picking up the silly fouls.
"She can see the floor so well from the high post and has good passing skills. Katelyn also has great hands for a 6' 4" post player and is able to catch the not so easy pass inside. She earned second-team all North Central Conference honors for the third straight year in a row. Katelyn is one of those kids that will be in the gym working on her game this summer.
"Katelyn has entered in the Algona girls' record books as fourth in the most points scored in a career, fifth in most points scored in a season, first in most rebounds in a career, sixth in most rebounds in a season, tied for fourth in most steals in a game and is first in most blocked shots in a career."
Seely scored 313 points in 23 games for an average of 13.60 points per game. She yanked down 184 rebounds, passed out 39 assists, registered 51 steals and blocked a team-high 66 shots.
She made 135-of-267 field goals for .505 percent and was 8-of-16 behind the three-point arc for .500 percent. As a post player, she was an excellent free throw shooter hitting 35-of-47 charity shots for .744 percent.
In 62 games at Algona High, Katelyn has tossed in 683 points for an average of 11.01 points per contest. She connected on 288-of-578 shots from the floor for .498 percent and is 13-of-36 from three-point land for .361 percent. The Bulldog junior is 94-of-143 from the free throw line for .657 percent in her career.
The Algona post player has grabbed 465 rebounds in her three years at Algona. Seely has blocked 141 shots in her career, came up with 105 steals and dished out 85 assists.
This year's regional semi-final win against Hampton-Dumont was her most memorable game. Doing a backward roll after being pushed down is her most memorable basketball moment.
Lisa Leslie of the Los Angeles Sparks is her favorite basketball player. Teamwork is the biggest thing she has gained from basketball so far in her career. Katelyn plans on attending college after graduation next year to play basketball and go into agriculture business.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Australia
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Candice Parker, Julia Roberts and Pat Summitt
When I'm not playing sports I'm: With friends, at the "Y" or helping on the farm
It would surprise some people that I'm: Real shy
When I get older I want to be: In Ag business
My sports role model: Candice Parker
My everyday role model: My mom
I can't go a day without: Gum and my cell phone
Biggest superstition: Having a pop before the game
What's in your CD player right now or your favorite group: A mix
Favorites
Team: Tennessee
Class: Study Hall
Book: Any Lurlene McDaniel book
Song: "Corn Fed" by Shannon Brown
Teacher: Mrs. Will
Rebekah Rolling
North Sentral Kossuth
Junior Forward
Rebekah Rolling moves up to the first-team this year after being selected to the third-team all-area team last season. The junior forward was the second leading scorer on a very balanced 21-2 North Sentral Kossuth team.
Rebekah is the daughter of Christina and Conley Rolling of Bancroft. She has an older sister named Megan and two younger sisters, Sarah and Madalyn.
"Bekah" is the nickname she is called by her fellow teammates. Rolling was a first-team all-conference pick by the Cornbelt Conference coaches this year and was an honorable mention choice last year.
Rolling was chosen to the IBGA North Central all-district team this season. She is a two-year letter winner and starter for the Eagles.
"Rebekah is one of the most athletic and talented players in the area," said North Sentral Kossuth Coach Joel Klocke. "Her ability to shoot the three or drive hard to the basket makes for a tough match-up for opposing teams. She uses her quickness and jumping ability to lead her team in steals and offensive rebounds.
"Bekah's' clutch shooting led to a couple buzzer-beater wins with the first being a three-pointer with three seconds left to beat North Iowa by one. The second one was a running one-handed shot just inside the three-point arc before the buzzer to earn a one-point win over Clay Central-Everly that helped her team win the conference championship.
"Rebekah is a quiet girl who practices hard and loves to play the game. She is second on the team in scoring with 13 points per game and is second in rebounding with six rebounds per game."
"Bekah" tossed in 300 points in 23 games for an average of 13.04 points per game for the Eagles. The junior forward cleaned the glass for 136 rebounds, dished out 36 assists, came up with 48 steals and blocked four shots.
Rolling made 104-of-263 field goals for .395 percent. She sank 24-of-77 three-pointers for .311 percent and drained 68-of-95 free throws for .715 percent.
In 64 games in her career, Rolling scored 516 points for an average of 8.06 points per game. She has been successful on 184-of-442 field goals for .416 percent; hit 34-of-108 treys for .314 percent and swished 114-of-177 free throws for .644 percent.
Rolling has pulled down 270 rebounds during her career. She has also handed out 106 assists, registered 99 steals and blocked 10 shots for the blue-and-gold.
Beating Clay Central-Everly this year is Rolling's most memorable basketball game. Hitting the buzzer-beaters against Clay Central-Everly and North Iowa was her most memorable basketball moments.
Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat is her favorite basketball player. Confidence is the biggest thing she has gained from basketball so far in her career. Rolling plans on going to college play basketball and softball and hopes to become a physical therapist.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Heaven
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Jesus, Karla Thilges and Carrie Underwood
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: Hanging out with friends
It would surprise some people that I'm: A neat freak
When I get older I want to be: Happy
My sports role model: My older sister Megan
My everyday role model: My mom Christina
I can't go a day without: A bowl of cereal and sports
Biggest superstition: Wearing my socks and shoes with "DK" on them ("DK" is Danny Kollasch)
What's in your CD player right now or favorite group: Good Morning Beautiful by Steve Holy
Favorites
Team: Hawkeyes
Class: PE and Health
Book: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
Song: "Next to You" by Jordin Sparks
Teacher: Mr. Slagle
Shayna Geitzenauer
North Sentral Kossuth
Senior Center
Shayna Geitzenauer is a member of the all-area team for the first time in her career. The Eagle senior was the team's leading scorer and was a second-team all-area choice last year.
Shayna is the daughter of Tamara and Tom Geitzenauer of Lone Rock. She has three older sisters named Danielle, Breanna and Lacey.
She is known by her Eagle teammates as "Shay." Geitzenauer was a first-team Cornbelt Conference selection both this year and last year. She is a three-year letter winner and a two-year starter along with an all-district pick this season.
"Shayna was a versatile girl who could post up in the lane or step outside and knock down the three," said North Sentral Kossuth Coach Joel Klocke. "Her ability to score from the outside created problems for the opposing team's defenses.
"She led our team in scoring at just over 14 points a game and in rebounding. Shayna shot 70 percent from the free throw line and just under 40 percent from behind the three-point line. She helped lead her team to back-to-back conference championships and 44-5 overall record in the past two years.
"Shayna has been involved in and around basketball all her life. She developed her passion for basketball by watching and playing against her older sisters. Shayna will pursue playing at the next level as she moves to college next year."
Geitzenauer scored 334 points in 23 games for an average of 14.52 points per game for a balanced North Sentral Kossuth team. The senior post player grabbed 139 rebounds, came up with 21 steals, passed out 13 assists and blocked 20 shots this year.
She connected on 28-of-78 shots behind the three-point arc for .358 percent. The Eagle center made 134-of-339 shots from the floor for .395 percent and drained 38-of-53 free throws for .716 percent.
In 93 career games, Geitzenauer scored 929 points. She also hauled in 500 rebounds, registered 63 steals, handed out 77 assists and blocked 57 shots.
She made 70-of-207 three-pointers for .378 percent and drained 376-of-925 field goals. The senior post player hit 107-of-140 free throws in her career for .764 percent.
Beating Clay Central-Everly at the buzzer was Geitzenauer's most memorable game and making a long three-pointer against Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka last year at Algona was her most memorable basketball moment.
Candice Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks is her favorite basketball player. Learning teamwork and to become a team leader are the biggest things she gained from basketball.
Geitzenauer plans on going to a community college and play basketball next fall then transfer after two years. She wants to go into the business field and also get her coaching degree.
If I could visit any place in the world it would be: Cancun, Mexico
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Candice Parker, David Beckhum and Coach Tigges
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: Hanging out with my friends and family
It would surprise some people that I'm: A really good cook
When I get older I want to be: Working in the business field and coaching basketball
My sports role model: My sister Lacey/Coach Tigges
My everyday role model: My mom and all three of my sisters
I can't go a day without: Texting and talking to my sisters
Biggest superstition: I wore the same sports bra every game/getting my ankles taped
What's in your CD player right now or favorite group: Battle Cry by Shantell
Favorites
Team: Tennessee/Los Angeles Lakers
Class: History
Book: For Laci by Sharon Rocha
Song: "Beautiful" by Akon
Teacher: Mr. Sand/History
Brandi Roethler
Bishop Garrigan
Senior Center
Brandi Roethler of Bishop Garrigan makes her first appearance on the all-area team. She was one of the Golden Bears' leaders and helped them to the Class 1A regional semi-finals. Despite her size disadvantage, Roethler did an excellent job as the black-and-gold's post player.
Brandi is the daughter of Vickie and Lowell Roethler of Algona. She has two sisters named Kandrice and Kendra. Roethler is nicknamed "Bean" by her family and she was named to the North Central Conference's third-team this season.
"Brandi was plagued with many injuries and set backs throughout high school and she persevered through them all," said Bishop Garrigan Coach Beany Bode. "Her surgically repaired knees, her asthma and her circulation have all tried to derail her but in each case, she said she loves basketball too much to let any injuries stop her. She played this entire season with a torn meniscus and will have surgery now that the season has ended.
"Roethler played both guard and forward during her career and was asked to play in the paint this whole past season due to the Golden Bears lack of size. She did so willingly and without complaint, despite her preference for being a guard. While she has always been a good scorer, she was an excellent rebounder at 5' 7" and finished her career ranked second in the record books of Bishop Garrigan for rebounds in a season.
"When Brandi came to practice as a freshman; it was clear that she was a special player. Other players were handling the basketball like a fish on a line and Brandi looked completely natural dribbling around the gym. She was immediately penciled into the program as the Bishop Garrigan's next fantastic point guard. Roethler has a nose for the basket and she is always able to find her way to the hoop and that hasn't changed since her freshman year."
Roethler scored 252 points in 19 games for an average of 10.95 points per game for Bishop Garrigan. She led the area players in rebounds with 201 caroms, registered 27 steals, passed out 26 assists and blocked three shots.
The senior post player made 86-of-190 field goals for .452 percent this season. She connected on 80-of-147 charity shots for .544 percent.
In her 43 games played at Bishop Garrigan, Roethler scored 368 points for an average of 8.55 points per game. The Golden Bear hauled in 290 rebounds, came up with 63 steals, handed out 46 assists and blocked four shots.
Brandi connected on 129-of-320 field goals for .403 percent and was 5-of-36 behind the three-point line for .138 percent. She sank 105-of-194 free throws in her career for .541 percent.
The West Bend-Mallard game this year when the Golden Bears won 65-64 is her most memorable game. Practices and watching Megan Hilbert trying to score at the wrong basket are her most memorable basketball moments.
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers is her favorite player. Learning how important things really are including your team and realizing that you can do anything if you put your mind to it are the biggest things she gained from basketball.
Roethler plans on attending South Dakota State next fall and wants to become a veterinarian in the future.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Australia
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama and my grandpa
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: hanging out with friends or working
It would surprise some people that I: go hunting, fishing and snowmobiling
When I get older I want to be a: veterinary
My sports role model: Jackie Robinson
My everyday role model: my parents
I can't go a day without: my car and cell phone
Biggest superstition: I have to wear the same ring and necklace every game day
What's in your CD player right now or your favorite group: Rhianna
Favorites
Team: All Bishop Garrigan teams
Class: Art
Book: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Song: "Far Away" by Nickelback
Teacher: Mr. Brosnan
Brad Sudol
Algona Coach
Coach Sudol led the Bulldogs to their third straight North Central Conference championship this year and the squad has won 45 consecutive games in the league.
The seventh-year coach reached a milestone this season with his 100th career victory. Coach Sudol now has an overall record of 111-52 and the Bulldogs are 64-7 the past three years.
Second Team
Cassie Benjamin Twin River Valley Jr
Amanda Frieden West Bend-Mallard Jr
Kelsey Gerhart North Sentral Kossuth Fr
Kayla Hartman West Bend-Mallard Sr
Paige Heesch Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka Soph
Emillie Kenne Algona Jr
Mandy Kohlhaas Bishop Garrigan Sr
Danielle Widen Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka Sr
Cassie Benjamin, TRV, junior. Benjamin led the Thunder in scoring with 11.8 points per game. The junior grabbed 108 rebounds this season and registered 58 steals for the black-and-blue in 19 games played. Benjamin was named to the Cornbelt Conference's first-team all-conference team this season and was an all-district selection.
Amanda Frieden, WB-M, junior. Frieden was the force in the middle for the Wolverines. She averaged 10.2 points per game for the purple-and-gold and grabbed a team-high 160 rebounds. The junior connected on 94-of-207 field goals this winter. Frieden was also a member of the Cornbelt Conference's first-team all-conference squad.
Kelsey Gerhart, NSK, freshman. This talented youngster was the point guard on the 21-2 North Sentral Kossuth squad. Gerhart averaged 8.6 points per game and made 39 three-pointers for the Eagles. The freshman grabbed 87 rebounds, passed out 45 assists and registered 30 steals for the blue-and-gold. Gerhart was picked to the Cornbelt Conference's second-team all-conference list.
Kayla Hartman, WB-M, senior. Hartman led the Wolverines in scoring with an average of 10.6 points per game. The senior handed out 56 assists and registered 48 steals. She also connected on 110-of-160 free throws during the season. Hartman was named to the Cornbelt Conference's second-team all-conference team and was a member of the third-team all-area squad in 2008.
Paige Heesch, W-CL-T, sophomore. Heesch is the fiery point guard for Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka who has battled injuries the past two seasons. The sophomore averaged eight points a contest and pulled 100 rebounds for the black-and-gold. She came up with 67 steals for the Tigers. Heesch was selected to the Cornbelt Conference's second-team all-conference team this season and was a third-team all-area choice last year.
Emillie Kenne, Algona, junior. Kenne was the quiet leader of the 23-1 Bulldog outfit from her point guard position. The junior scored 99 points this season, making 23 three-pointers during the year. She handed out 121 assists and shot 80 percent from the free-throw line. Kenne was named to the North Central Conference's third-team this winter and was a third-team all-area pick in 2008.
Mandy Kohlhaas, Bishop Garrigan, senior. Kohlhaas averaged 11 points per game for the Golden Bears and made 24 treys during the year. The senior yanked down 83 rebounds and registered 32 steals for the black-and-gold. Kohlhaas was a third-team all-area choice last year.
Danielle Widen, W-CL-T, senior. Widen made the most of her senior season at Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka by averaging 12 points a game. The senior post player pulled down 181 caroms, passed out 35 assists and registered 44 steals. Widen was selected to the Cornbelt Conference's first-team all-conference squad this year.
Third Team
Nicole Bannister Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka Jr
Brooke Bennett Twin River Valley Soph
Kelly Klein Bishop Garrigan Jr
Sydney Marsh Algona Sr
Jessica Marty Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne Jr
Marissa Thilges West Bend-Mallard Sr
MiKayla Valvick North Sentral Kossuth Sr
Carla Zeller North Sentral Kossuth Sr
Nicole Bannister, W-CL-T, junior. Bannister tossed in 184 points for the Tigers while grabbing 96 rebounds. The junior was selected to the Cornbelt Conference's honorable mention list.
Brooke Bennett, TRV, sophomore. Bennett scored 149 points for the Thunder from her point guard position and handed out 62 assists. The sophomore was a member of the Cornbelt Conference's second-team this season.
Kelly Klein, Bishop Garrigan, junior. Klein tossed in 156 points for the Golden Bears this season and connected on 32-of-46 free throws during the year. She handed out 41 assists and came up with 52 steals for the black-and-gold.
Sydney Marsh, Algona, senior. Marsh was the only senior on the successful Algona team. She did a great job as a role-player and was a leader for the red-and-black who advanced to the regional final for the second straight year.
Jessica Marty, C-W-L, junior. Marty was the leading scorer for the Panthers who had a tough year on the hardwood. Marty was selected to the Cornbelt Conference's second-team all-conference this season.
Marisa Thilges, WB-M, senior. Thilges scored 76 points for the Wolverines and made 22 three-pointers during the season. Thilges was selected to the Cornbelt Conference's honorable mention list after this season was completed.
MiKayla Valvick, NSK, senior. Valvick was a hard-working forward for the Eagles who pulled down 116 rebounds this season. Valvick was also an honorable mention choice in the Cornbelt Conference this year.
Carla Zeller, North Sentral Kossuth, senior. Zeller passed out 46 assists and registered 34 steals for the blue-and-gold. The senior also pulled down 49 rebounds for the 21-2 Eagles from her off-guard position.
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