Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Will Edgewood Edge Out the Competition? A Preview of Girls Division Two Sectional Three

2008 RECAP
Brodhead defeated Madison Edgewood in four. River Valley and Greendale were the other sectional semifinalists.


Regional A
  • Mauston The Golden Eagles graduated middle Katie Nedza, who was second-team South Central all-conference last season.
  • Prairie du Chien The Blackhawks graduated their two Southwest Wisconsin all-conference players.
  • Reedsburg The Beavers graduated four Badger North all-conference players, but they should get excellent senior leadership from libero Sarah Chrabaszcz, a Valparaiso recruit.
  • Richland Center The Hornets graduated Michele Campbell, who was 2008 Southwest Wisconsin conference player of the year, but they return juniors Alyssa Krajco and Taylor Wilson, both of whom were honorable mention all-conference.
  • River Valley Seniors Michelle Albrecht and Kayla Thering were first-team Southwest Wisconsin all-conference last season. Senior Rachel Radel was honorable mention.
  • Sauk Prairie Junior Lacey Puls and senior Alex Gust were first-team Badger North all-conference last season and senior Lauren Halweb was second-team.
  • Wisconsin Dells The Chiefs took Reedsburg to four in the first round of last year's playoffs. They return senior outside Tess Myklebust, who was second-team South Central all-conference last season.
Regional B
  • Brodhead The Cardinals reached the Resch last season and return, among others, senior libero Amanda Johnson (280 digs in 2008), who was honorable mention Rock Valley South all-conference last season, as was senior Dana Lewis (165 kills in 2008).
  • Clinton The Cougars graduated both of their Rock Valley South all-conference players from last season, along with five other seniors.
  • Dodgeville Senior Ali Sieling was honorable mention Southwest Wisconsin all-conference last season.
  • Edgerton Senior middle Bethany Wedvick was Rock Valley North player of the year last season. Joining her on first-team all-conference was senior libero Molly Langer. Junior setter Meggie Schmidt and senior Katie Wedvick were second-team and junior Tori Wileman was honorable mention.
  • Evansville Junior Samantha Alisankus and senior Annie George were honorable mention Rock Valley North all-conference last season.
  • Monroe Senior middle Jamie Armstrong, a George Washington recruit, was first-team Badger South all-conference last season.
  • Platteville Senior Kristi Lee was first-team Southwest Wisconsin all-conference last season.
Regional C
  • Columbus The Cardinals are in the Capitol North and fell to Lakeside Lutheran in the first round of the playoffs last season.
  • Lodi Juniors Jaclyn Barrette and Brenna Redemann were first-team Capitol North all-conference last season. Senior Marla Mulcahy earned second-team honors.
  • Madison Edgewood The Crusaders graduated just one starter from last season, Northern Michigan freshman Andree Ring. Returning players include junior setter Olivia Dittmann, who was first-team Badger South all-conference and junior outside Ashley Ring, who also earned first-team honors. Look for additional contributions from junior outside Paige Kuypers and senior middle/right side Kaitlyn Tessmer.
  • McFarland Senior right side Melissa Wilkocz was second-team Rock Valley North all-conference last season while sophomore Michelle Witt was honorable mention.
  • Monona Grove Senior outside Monica Anderson, a UW-Green Bay recruit, was first-team Badger South last season, as was senior setter Abbey Freund.
  • Mount Horeb The Vikings graduated four starters, but return junior outside Olivia Kuker, who was honorable mention Badger North all-conference last season. Junior middle Amanda Boatwright could be another key contributor.
  • Portage Junior middle Mackenzie Ziegler was honorable mention all-state and first-team Badger North all-conference for the Warriors.
Regional D
  • Big Foot The Chiefs will likely turn to senior setter Kirsten Halma, who was first-team Rock Valley South last season. Sophomores Annie Kunes and Laura Hanley were honorable mention.
  • Delavan-Darien The Comets lose two Southern Lakes all-conference players, including Colorado State freshman Lisa Parlich.
  • Fort Atkinson New head coach Amy Spies will have senior setter Cassidy Lyons, who was second-team Badger South all-conference last season, and senior outside Emilie Bakken, who was honorable mention.
  • Jefferson Senior Katie Wedvick was second-team Rock Valley North all-conference last season.
  • Lake Mills The L-Cats have second-team Capitol North all-conference junior Briana Dunkleberger.
  • Lakeside Lutheran Senior Jenna Luisier was first-team Capitol North all-conference last season, sophomore setter Katelynn Genz was second-team and senior Kayla Ridgeman was honorable mention.
  • Whitewater Senior Emma Olson and junior Daryn Portman were honorable mention Rock Valley North all-conference last season.
OUR PREDICTION
Madison Edgewood over Sauk Prairie in four (although we think Sauk Prairie might very well go five sets against River Valley to make it out of regional A)

2009 KEY LINKS
2009 SEASON NOTES
  • Madison Edgewood finished 2nd at the Thomas More Milwaukee Lutheran Joust, 8/28-29
  • More to come

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