Looking Back and Ahead : The NUIC West 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 NUIC West Conference

Season Summary :

The NUIC West features some of the best small schools and players that Illinois has to offer.  The conference championship was shared by Stockton, Eastland and East Dubuque all who advanced to the sectionals with Stockton continuing to advance and ending up being the State runner-up in Class 1A.

Conference Records/Standings

Stockton 10-2

Eastland 10-2

East Dubuque 10-2

Galena 8-4

Pearl City 7-5

River Ridge/SM 5-7

Lena Winslow 3-9

West Carroll 1-11

Warren 0-12

Returning All Conference Selections for the 2018-19 Season

Eastland: Lydia Coatney/Junior – Erin Henze/Junior

Stockton – Tiana Timpe/Sophmore

Galena – Sami Wasmund/ Junior

Lena Winslow : Madilyn Schultz/Junior

River Ridge/SM: Reese Miller/Senior

Bolded Players are part of the Prep Girls Hoops Illinois Top 100 Rankings for their respective age level

2018-19 Season Sneek Peek  :

While Eastland and Stockton return some of the top players in Coatney, Henze and Timpe in the the conference. Look for the Galena and Lena Winslow to challenge them with their depth and experience and the rest of the conference will battle them for a spot in the top half.

2018-19 Stock Risers : 

Mackenzie Muehleip Galena : Muehleip is one of the better all around players in the conference, She will team up with Sami Wasmund to make one of the better scoring duo’s  in the conference next year. Her ability to rebound and make 3 pointers will be key for the Pirates to contend next season.

Maddie Meek West Carroll : Meek a 5’8 wing player averaged 10.5 points and 8 rebounds for her Blue Thunder squad this season. Her ability to score inside and outside and rebound to start her teams fast break help keep West Carroll competitive in many games this season.

Libby Dixon Pearl City : A 5’7 senior , Dixon is one of the best shooters in the conference. She has the ability to get the basket and make 3 pointers when she catches and shoots the ball .

Look for a Conference Preview and Coaches Interview for the NUIC West Conference to be published in early October.