Looking Back and Ahead : The DuPage 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, top returning records , a season summary and a "Look Ahead"  as to what's in store for  the 2018-19 season. Below is the recap is for the DuPage Valley Conference <strong>Conference Summary 2017-18</strong> Naperville Central won the conference over Wheaton Warrenville South by one game, Both teams advanced to a sectional final game in the State Tournament . The middle of the conference was full of good teams with Wheaton North and Naperville North who finished 3rd and 4th respectively advancing to regional finals games before being eliminated. &nbsp; <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Conference Standings </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Naperville Central 15-1</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Wheaton Warrenville South 14-2</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Wheaton North  11-5</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Naperville North 10-6 </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b>Lake Park 9-7</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b>Waubonsie Valley 5-11</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b>Neuqua Valley 3-13</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b>Glenbard North 2-14</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b>Metea Valley 1-15</b></p> &nbsp; <strong>A Look Ahead to 2018-19 :</strong> In a conference where there is a lot of balance and never a clear favorite each season. We think Naperville North and Lake Park with their star power and depth look to be the teams the rest of the conference will need to challenge for the top spot. <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Players to Watch </strong></p> <p class="m_2632202589679811142gmail-p402_premiumInside" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Darrione Rogers Lake Park 6'0 Junior : </strong>Rogers had a super sophomore season after missing her freshman year with an ACL injury . She averaged 19 points and 7 rebounds this season and became one of the top guards in the suburbs with her great all around play .</p> <p class="m_2632202589679811142gmail-p402_premiumInside"><strong>Lucy Schmid, Naperville Central 6'1/Senior : </strong>Schmid is a terrific player who lead her team in rebounding with 8 per game while averaging 12 points this season. As the Redhawks season progressed this year she continued to improve her all around game especially her 3 point range which now extends well beyond the arc .</p> <p class="m_2632202589679811142gmail-p402_premiumInside"><strong>Mira Emma Wheaton Warren South 5'8 Senior : </strong>Emma is one of the best floor generals in the western suburbs. She lead the Tigers to the sectional finals with her heady play and high basketball IQ. On the defensive end she is a lockdown defender and lead the conference in steals with 3 per game.</p> <p class="m_2632202589679811142gmail-p402_premiumInside"><strong>Greta Kampschroeder, Naperville North 6'1 Sophomore : </strong>Considered one of the best all around players in the state for her class. Kampschroeder showed  exactly that this season with a stat line that has many Division 1 coaches inquiring about her. She averaged 16 points , 7 rebounds , 3 steals and 2 assists per game while making her team better by impacting the game on the defensive end of the court as well.</p> <strong>Gabi Melby  Naperville Central 5'6 Sophomore: </strong>Melby is an agressive guard who proved that she can score against varsity level competition in a tough conference. She complimented the veteran players on the Redhawks this season and will look to lead them next season and into the future.<strong> </strong> <strong>Lauren McKnight Waubonsie Valley 5'4 Sophomore : </strong>As a freshman McKnight started and became the Warriors leader early in the season. She has good 3 point range and showed she can finish with either hand while attacking the rim. Look for her stock to rise after a strong off-season . &nbsp; <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Look for a full 2018 -19 conference preview for the the DuPage Valley Conference  to be available this fall.</strong></p>