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<p>To help put a bow on the completed year of high school basketball, Prep Girls Hoops Dakotas (PGHD) is looking back at the season and talking all things Huskies!</p>
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<p class="has-small-font-size">See below for stats, player comments, and a Q&A session...</p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Elk Point-Jefferson</span></strong></p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Jeff Neuharth</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Class:</strong> A</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Region:</strong> 4</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Record:</strong> 15-6</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Shout-out to <strong>Cera Schmitz</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275589' first='Bentlee' last='Kollbaum']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275728' first='Ashley' last='Brewer']</strong> for being named Dak-12 All-Conference players!</span></p>
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<p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Stats</span></strong></p>
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<p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments from Jeff Neuharth</span></strong></p>
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<p>"<em>I thought all our varsity players really contributed this season. Our first five of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275730' first='Courtney' last='Brewer']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275728' first='Ashley' last='Brewer']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275589' first='Bentlee' last='Kollbaum']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275731' first='Kaitlyn' last='VanRoekel']</strong>, and <strong>Cera Schmitz </strong>did a great job of playing extended minutes in a season that saw many close competitive games. Players like <strong>Elise Fornia</strong>, <strong>Molly Geary</strong>, <strong>MaKinley Hammitt</strong>, and <strong>Paige</strong> <strong>Jacobs</strong> did a lot of great things for us this season as well. It was great to see the growth made by everyone throughout the season.</em>"</p>
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<p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">With Coach Neuharth</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: How would you sum up the season for your squad?</span></strong></p>
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<p>"<em>We had a very good season and were able to play in a lot of high energy, great atmosphere games. Anytime you win 15 games it was a good season. The team was able to have many enjoyable memories throughout the season. We were disappointed to see the season come to an end.</em>"</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Do you have any fun memories you want to share with us?</span></strong></p>
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<p>"<em>Getting to play in the Hanson Classic was a great honor for our team and program. Playing in some fantastic atmospheres created by our fans this season is a great memory for the girls.</em>"</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: How did your team overcome adversity?</span></strong></p>
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<p>"<em>We played a bunch of games in a short period of time in January. We had to really dig in and compete with some tired legs from time to time.</em>"</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: What are a few things your team improved on throughout the season?</span></strong></p>
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<p>"<em>I thought we defended well all season long. I thought our shooting and defense progressed as the season went along.</em>"</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Who are some role players that stood out to you?</span></strong></p>
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<p>"<em>I think everyone played their role well. Each game had different players stepping up and making plays for us. The girls stayed ready and produced well when their time came.</em>"</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Can you talk about your seniors?</span></strong></p>
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<p>"<em>We will miss all our seniors next season for various reasons. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275589' first='Bentlee' last='Kollbaum']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275731' first='Kaitlyn' last='VanRoekel']</strong>, <strong>Elise Fronia</strong>, <strong>Samantha Marx</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275728' first='Ashley' last='Brewer']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275730' first='Courtney' last='Brewer']</strong> will all be missed. Each has contributed so much to the program, and we are all very appreciative of that.</em>"</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Who are some up-and-comers to look out for in the future?</span></strong></p>
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<p>"<em>We have many kids that will see a very expanded role next season. We will look to our seniors next season of <strong>Cera Schmitz</strong>, <strong>Molly Geary</strong>, <strong>Paige Jacobs</strong>, <strong>MaKinley Hammitt</strong>, and <strong>Kylee Pierce</strong> to be those leaders for us next season.</em>"</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Who was your interior player?</span></strong></p>
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<p>"<em>Any last comments/thoughts on the season? We were competitive in every game we played against some of the best opponents in the state. This was a great group of girls to be around. They battled every day and worked hard to win and improve.</em>"</p>
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<p style="font-size:20px;font-style:italic;font-weight:1000">BEST OF LUCK TO THE HUSKIES THIS OFFSEASON!!</p>
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To help put a bow on the completed year of high school basketball, Prep Girls Hoops Dakotas (PGHD) is looking back at the season and talking all things Huskies!
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