2020-21 Previews: Humboldt, IKM-Manning, Independence
Humboldt Wildcats 11-11 last year 46.9 points scored, 48.0 points against 12 returning players It has been a strong run for Humboldt in girls sports as the softball team reached the state tournament over the summer and the volleyball program…
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11-11 last year
46.9 points scored, 48.0 points against
12 returning players
It has been a strong run for Humboldt in girls sports as the softball team reached the state tournament over the summer and the volleyball program punched a ticket into the elite field in the fall. Now, the Wildcats look to carry that over to the hardwood with a dozen returning players led by starters Kendal Clark, Bae Arnold and Jori Hajek. Clark was a multi-sport athlete last winter, capturing a state wrestling title. She also scored 232 points with 170 rebounds, 53 steals, 39 assists and 34 blocks. Hajek led the Wildcats with 102 steals and 73 assists.
Notable returners:
Kendal Clark – 11.0 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 2.5 SPG
Jori Hajek – 7.7 PPG, 4.6 SPG, 3.5 RPG, 3.3 APG
Jayda Hoefer – 6.0 PPG, 3.2 RPG
Bae Arnold – 5.5 PPG, 1.8 RPG
IKM-Manning Wolves
17-6 last year
61.5 points scored, 41.8 points against
9 returning players
IKM-Manning is coming off a strong 17-win season that saw them advance to the regional semifinals before a tough loss to Panorama. The Wolves, though, see their leading scorer and rebounder depart due to graduation, leaving a hole to fill. Thankfully, returning starters such as Alexa Ahrenholtz Alexa Ahrenholtz 5'6" | PG IKM-Manning | 2021 State IA , Nicole Hansen and Bianca Cadwell help soften that blow. Ahrenholtz and Hansen made 36 and 39 three-pointers a year ago, with Ahrenholtz also recording over 100 rebounds and steals. As a team, IKM-Manning had 364 steals and made 117 triples.
Notable returners:
Alexa Ahrenholtz
Alexa
Ahrenholtz
5'6" | PG
IKM-Manning | 2021
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IA
– 13.0 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 4.6 SPG, 3.0 APG
Nicole Hansen – 7.3 PPG, 1.8 RPG
Bianca Cadwell – 8.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 2.2 SPG
Independence Mustangs
3-19 last year
27.1 points scored, 55.4 points against
7 returning players
Independence tries to get back into contention with seven returning players including starters Marleigh Louvar and Madyson Ristvedt. Both saw plenty of time on the court as freshman a year ago. They are joined by several others including Grace Krueger, Shanna Kleve and Maddie Hunter who look to help off-set the loss of six seniors. Louvar and Ristvedt each had over 40 rebounds.
Notable returners:
Marleigh Louvar – 2.8 PPG, 2.7 RPG
Madyson Ristvedt – 2.1 PPG, 2.7 RPG