Shiloh Christian: Season Intro

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>In this Season Introduction article, we are looking at the Shiloh Christian Skyhawks! They had an excellent 2023-24 season as they took home the Region 4 Championship and finished 6th at the State Tournament. They are well-coached and have a wealth of talent in the Skyhawk program. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">Shiloh Christian is absolutely a team to watch this season in Class A. Do not be surprised if you see the Skyhawks at the Minot State Dome in early March!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for stats, player comments from Coach Seifert, and more in-depth info on the Skyhawks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1051198,"width":"233px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/10/image_722154.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1051198" style="width:233px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>School:&nbsp;</strong>Shiloh Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mascot:</strong>&nbsp;Skyhawks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Dan Seifert</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class:</strong>&nbsp;A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Region:&nbsp;</strong>4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>2024-25 Shiloh Christian Skyhawks Girls Basketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RETURNING <span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px">STATISTICAL</span> LEADERS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">NAME</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">YEAR</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">HEIGHT</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PPG</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">O-REB</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">D-REB</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">ASSIST</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">STEAL</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1051216' first='Emma' last='Duffy']</td><td>2025</td><td>5'4"</td><td>4.4</td><td>17</td><td>46</td><td>129</td><td>84</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1051229' first='Betsy' last='Hatlestad']</td><td>2025</td><td>5'11"</td><td>8.4</td><td>63</td><td>80</td><td>42</td><td>40</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1051231' first='Sophia' last='Heringer']</td><td>2026</td><td>6'0"</td><td>7.3</td><td>36</td><td>65</td><td>32</td><td>50</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1051232' first='Macie' last='Thompson']</td><td>2026</td><td>5'4"</td><td>3.1</td><td>18</td><td>41</td><td>39</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td>Harper Wrigley</td><td>2026</td><td>6'0"</td><td>1.8</td><td>6</td><td>19</td><td>7</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Makowa Packineau</td><td>2026</td><td>5'6"</td><td>.6</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1051230' first='Layla' last='Thompson']</td><td>2028</td><td>5'5"</td><td>2.6</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>8</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>Team Averages</td><td>-</td><td>-</td><td>58.6</td><td>11.4</td><td>21</td><td>15.2</td><td>15.3</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>PLAYER COMMENTS FROM COACH DAN SEIFERT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1051216"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671a738d14fe3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1051216' first='Emma' last='Duffy'] will be our starting PG. Her main role is to get our offense going by getting the ball up the court quickly, efficiently, and effectively. She set a school record with her 129 assists last season. She will have to have a bigger scoring role this season. Emma won't back down from any challenge and is a great defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1051229"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671a738d1505d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1051229' first='Betsy' last='Hatlestad'] will be our main post. She has been playing varsity basketball midway through her freshman season. Her stats have gone up each season. The expectation is for Betsy to make the All-State Team this season. She is a physical player and fierce competitor.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1051231"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671a738d150b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1051231' first='Sophia' last='Heringer'] came onto the scene last season. She averaged 18 minutes per game. Sophia is one of those players who has height, can shoot the 3-pointer, and drive past a perimeter defender. Sophia will be a main key to the success of the Skyhawks offense and defense.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1051232"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671a738d15112"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1051232' first='Macie' last='Thompson'] also came on the scene last season. She is a fireball full of energy and competitive burns within her. Macie is a tough defender and should end up as one of the top shooters for the Skyhawks. Macie also sees the court really well and is a great passer.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LAST SEASON</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Skyhawks had another successful season in 2023-24. The Shiloh finished the regular season with a 17-4 record. The Skyhawks went on to win the Region 4 Regional Championship and placed 6th at the State Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>THIS SEASON</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Skyhawks put a lot of time in the gym this summer. They went to 6 team camps and learned a lot about the players who will be seeing varsity time this year. The Skyhawks expect to have a good season and be in the running to make the State Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As in years past, the Skyhawks are looking to play the up-tempo game. Their defense is a big key to getting their offense going. They rely on an aggressive man-to-man and trapping defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Skyhawks will be a young team in that there will be many players who have played very little or no varsity minutes in the past. Some of those players who will be called upon for these minutes will be juniors <strong>Makowa Packineau</strong> and <strong>Brooke Hauser</strong>. Sophomores <strong>Katie Hammeren</strong>, <strong>Maddy</strong> <strong>Green</strong>, <strong>Madi Hauck</strong>, and <strong>Belle Winandy</strong>. Freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051230' first='Layla' last='Thompson']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the offensive side of the ball, the Skyhawks will be looking for a balanced attack from their starters. They feel that any player on any night could step up and have a big game. The key will be to get the rebound, get the ball to the outlet, and get the ball up the court as quickly as they can. They will also have a good inside-out game with 3 strong posts and guards who can shoot the 3 or drive past defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>REGION 4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"16px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:16px">Region 4 should come down to three teams who will be looking to make the State Tournament. One of those teams is Dickinson Trinity. Trinity will have a great inside-and-out combination with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051392' first='Naveah' last='Berger'] </strong>(Mayville State commit) at 6 feet 2" and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='412033' first='Annabel' last='Scheeler'].</strong> Scheeler was selected as an All-Region player and an All-State player for Class A girls basketball. She averaged 16.4 points per game and is an outstanding outside shooter. Hazen will be in the mix with their hard-nosed point guard in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051389' first='Lauren' last='Doll']</strong>. Lauren is a great ball-handler, passer, and shooter. Shiloh Christian will be in the mix. They also have an All-Region point guard in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051216' first='Emma' last='Duffy'] </strong>who can do everything for Shiloh. The Skyhawks will also have a productive inside-out game as they have 3 post players who measure 6 feet and quick guards who can penetrate. There will be loads of excitement in Region 4 this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800","fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800">BEST OF LUCK TO THE SKYHAWKS THIS SEASON!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":909871,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/06/Preview-crop-770x506-1715844907.jpg?w=769" alt="" class="wp-image-909871" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->