My Notebook from Day 1 at WIAA State Tournament
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As we get underway at the Resch Center, I’ll update this document as I take notes throughout the four games tonight. I’m trying something new, so bear with me. Division 3 No. 1 Waupun vs. No. 4 Milwaukee Academy of…
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Continue ReadingAs we get underway at the Resch Center, I’ll update this document as I take notes throughout the four games tonight. I’m trying something new, so bear with me.
Division 3
No. 1 Waupun vs. No. 4 Milwaukee Academy of Science
-Waupun is lethal when they get contributions like the one they’re getting from Mady VandeStreek
-MAS makes athletic plays, and it’s keeping them in it
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Lalani Ellis
Lalani
Ellis
5'7" | PG
Milwaukee Academy of Science | 2023
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does damage in the paint
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Parker Johnson
Parker
Johnson
5'9" | SG
Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2024
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WI
‘s rebounding is a significant factor for MAS. She goes after rebounds aggressively and has seven off the bench.
– Gracie Gopalan Gracie Gopalan 5'4" | PG Waupun | 2024 State WI is an elite P&R ball-handler and has helped her team recover offensively utilizing high ball screens
-Love how Kayl Petersen Kayl Petersen 6'1" | PF Waupun | 2024 State WI has rebounded in the second half, took some hits in the first, and now she’s the one seeking contact and tracking the ball
No. 2 West Salem vs. No. 3 Kewaskum
1st half
-Madi Dogs is an issue for West Salem’s offense. She covers all the ground in the world and finds the ball
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Morgan Adams
Morgan
Adams
5'10" | PF
Kewaskum | 2023
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WI
‘ shooting is an x-factor for Kewaskum, a streaky kid, but you can’t contest her shot
-West Salem is doing a good job forcing mistakes out of Kewaskum’s guards but can’t take advantage in transition
-Lots of missed shots around the rim for both teams. Rebounding has been crucial
Division 4
No. 1 Aquinas vs. No. 4 Mishicot
1st half
-Aquinas’ press is relentless
-Blugolds are hard to beat when they’re making perimeter shots
-Kailey Tulachka is a fearless kid, and Eau Claire will be getting a few uber-competitive kids next year
-Autumn Passehl is a difference maker for this Aquinas team
-Barch Hnizdilova is an intriguing kid with her size and athleticism
2nd half
-Opportunity to have a much larger conversation about private schools in the smaller schools divisions
-Mishicot is still fighting for every loose ball
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Samantha Davis
Samantha
Davis
5'10" | SF
Aquinas | 2026
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can rebound the daylights out of the ball
-Autumn Passehl showing off some athleticism
No. 2 Laconia vs. No. 3 Colfax
1st half
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Tierney Madigan
Tierney
Madigan
5'10" | SG
Laconia | 2025
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‘s early offense is what she does best
-Colfax is doing a great job on the offensive glass
-Reece Keel has one of the funkiest forms in the state, but it goes in at a 40% clip
-Colfax is doing a good job at forcing Laconia into tough shots when they make them play in a halfcourt setting