20-21 League Preview- Midwest Athletic Conference
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Commonly known as the MAC, this is a conference that knows how to produce winners. The Midwest Athletic Conference consists of 10 basketball schools: Coldwater, Delphos St. John’s, Fort Recovery, Marion Local, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Parkway, St. Henry…
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Continue ReadingCommonly known as the MAC, this is a conference that knows how to produce winners. The Midwest Athletic Conference consists of 10 basketball schools: Coldwater, Delphos St. John’s, Fort Recovery, Marion Local, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Parkway, St. Henry and Versailles.
7 Players to Watch
Madison Cordonnier Madison Cordonnier 5'11" | SF New Bremen | 2021 OH , 5-11 2021, New Bremen
Ivy Wolf Ivy Wolf 5'8" | PG Minster | 2021 State OH , 5-9 2021, Minster
Janae Hoying, 5-8 2021, Minster
Paige Gaynier, 5-8 2022, Delphos St. John’s
Riley Rismiller Riley Rismiller 6'3" | C Coldwater | 2023 State OH , 6-3 2023, Coldwater
Heidi Rethman, 5-7 2021, Marion Local
Ali Vaughn, 5-10 2021, Fort Recovery
5 Sleepers
Kierra Wendel, 5-9 2021, Fort Recovery
Kaylee Freund, 5-8 2022, New Bremen
Gabrielle Stober, 5-10 2023, Parkway
Morgan Leffel, 5-7 2021 New Knoxville
Ella Mescher Ella Mescher 6'0" | PF Minster | 2022 OH , 6-0 2022, Minster
4 Thoughts
They are still technically back-to-back state champions after last year’s state tournament was cancelled. Minster returns their dynamic backcourt of Ivy Wolf Ivy Wolf 5'8" | PG Minster | 2021 State OH (5-9 2021) and Janae Hoying (5-8 2021), both playing at the next level. The player to watch show vast improvement this year is Ella Mescher Ella Mescher 6'0" | PF Minster | 2022 OH , a 6-foot junior who has come into her own in the post and will be a factor for the Wildcats this season.
Gone are the twin towers from Fort Recovery, as Val Muhlenkamp Val Muhlenkamp 6'0" | C Fort Recovery High School | 2020 OH (Findlay) and Olivia Patch Olivia Patch 6'2" | PF Fort Recovery High School | 2020 OH (Hillsdale) are now playing at the next level. The Indians will be a much different look this season as they are led by their guards Ali Vaughn who is headed to Huntington, and Kierra Wendel, who is a senior guard undecided about her college. Both are good floor leaders and will be counted on this season to add to their scoring punch.
What a future for Coldwater 6-3 sophomore post Riley Rismiller Riley Rismiller 6'3" | C Coldwater | 2023 State OH , who has become one of the most sought-after sophomore posts in Ohio. She is a player who can control the paint and handle the game defensively by blocking or altering shots. Good scorer with a variety of way to contribute.
One team who lost a lot of their senior firepower from last season was Versailles, as they look to build a new identity this season. One thing is for sure, don’t ever count the Tigers out of any race. Year in and year out, they improve as the season goes on and as every coach will tell you, they don’t want to play them in February.
3 Games to Watch
Coldwater @ Marion Local- December 17
Versailles @ Tri Village- November 20
Fort Recovery @ Minster- February 4
2 Fun Facts
Six teams from the MAC have hoisted the state championship trophy in their history, including Minster, Coldwater, Marion Local, Versailles, Delphos St. John’s and Fort Recovery.
There have been an amazing 136 total state championships from the MAC over the years. Minster leads all schools with an amazing 37 state titles, with three other schools at 20 or more (Coldwater 25, St. Henry 20, Marion Local 20)
1 League Champion
Minster