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

Season Summary :

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.

Conference Records/Standings

McHenry 15-1

Dundee Crown 11-5

Cary Grove 11-5

Hampshire 9-7

Crystal Lake 7-9

Prairie Ridge 6-10

Jacobs 6-10

Huntley 5-11

Crystal Lake South 2-14

Returning All Conference Selections for the 2018-19 Season

McHenry : Ava Interrante/Junior – Izzy Gscheidle/Senior

Dundee Crown :  Giannie Boado/Sophomore

Cary Grove: Maddie Jannusch/Senior

Hampshire : Kelby Bannerman/Sophomore

Crystal Lake Central : Maddie Haslow/Senior – Cori Hamil/ Senior

Prairie Ridge : Karly Slater/ Senior

Huntley : Raquel Radermacher/Sophomore

2018-19 Season Sneek Peek  :

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.

2018-19 Stock Risers : 

Alyssa Crenshaw Dundee Crown : 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.

Ally Cermak Hampshire : A 5’5 Senior Guard Cermak is a pure shooter who can also distribute the ball from the Point Guard position.

Ashley Wachter  McHenry: 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.