Looking back and ahead : The Fox Valley Conference

Throughout the summer we will be providing a season recap of the girls high school conferences in Northern Illinois. The 2017-18 season recap will include team records , all conference selections, a season summary and a "Sneak Peek" as to what to look for in the 2018-19 season. This recap is for the Fox Valley Conference <strong>Season Summary :</strong> McHenry won the conference championship and set a program win record with a final record of 28-3. The Warriors only conference loss was to Dundee Crown and they were eliminated in the IHSA Sectionals by a tough Rockton Hononegah team . Cary Grove and Dundee Crown tied for 2nd place in the conference and battled to a one point game 33-32 in the regional final that saw Cary -Grove advancing to the sectional where they bowed out to Boylan Catholic. <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Conference Records/Standings</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center">McHenry 15-1</p> <p style="text-align: center">Dundee Crown 11-5</p> <p style="text-align: center">Cary Grove 11-5</p> <p style="text-align: center">Hampshire 9-7</p> <p style="text-align: center">Crystal Lake 7-9</p> <p style="text-align: center">Prairie Ridge 6-10</p> <p style="text-align: center">Jacobs 6-10</p> <p style="text-align: center">Huntley 5-11</p> <p style="text-align: center">Crystal Lake South 2-14</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Returning All Conference Selections for the 2018-19 Season</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>McHenry</strong> : Ava Interrante/Junior - Izzy Gscheidle/Senior</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Dundee Crown :</strong>  Giannie Boado/Sophomore</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Cary Grove:</strong> Maddie Jannusch/Senior</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Hampshire :</strong> Kelby Bannerman/Sophomore</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Crystal Lake Central :</strong> Maddie Haslow/Senior - Cori Hamil/ Senior</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Prairie Ridge :</strong> Karly Slater/ Senior</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Huntley :</strong> Raquel Radermacher/Sophomore</p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>2018-19 Season Sneek Peek  :</strong></p> Many teams return key starters from last season. McHenry looks to be the early favorite but we should anticipate a closer conference race with Crystal Lake Central and Hampshire both ready to challenge and Crystal Lake South and Prairie Ridge looking to move up and  Dundee Crown and Cary -Grove trying to knock the Warriors from the top spot. <strong>2018-19 Stock Risers : </strong> <strong>Alyssa Crenshaw Dundee Crown</strong> : Crenshaw is a 5'9 Sophomore Forward/Center who played a key role in the Chargers 2nd place finish in conference. She is has a very quick 1st step and has shown she can score from anywhere on the floor. <strong>Ally Cermak Hampshire :</strong> A 5'5 Senior Guard Cermak is a pure shooter who can also distribute the ball from the Point Guard position. <strong>Ashley Wachter  McHenry:</strong> Wachter as a freshman guard was a key contributor in the Warriors conference title and state tournament run. She can score from the 3 point line as well get to the rim and finish. Her sophomore year should see her among the conference leaders in many statistical categories. Look for a Conference Preview and Coaches Interview for the Fox Valley Conference to be published in early October. &nbsp; &nbsp;