Stoney Creek Ready to Raise the Bar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off an impressive 19-5 season that included a conference championship, Stoney Creek has plenty of reasons to be excited about what lies ahead this winter. The Cougars established themselves as one of the top teams in their conference a year ago, and now the challenge will be building on that success while continuing to raise expectations. Under the leadership of Coach Hetzel, Stoney Creek will look to carry its winning momentum into the new season while developing the chemistry and consistency needed to compete at a high level. With a conference title already under their belt, the Cougars know what it takes to be successful, but repeating that success will require another strong team effort. As the new season approaches, Stoney Creek will look to make its mark once again and prove that last year's accomplishments were just another step in the program's continued growth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2000317,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/Basketball-Posts-Less-Light-Blue.jpg?w=819" alt="" class="wp-image-2000317" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Overview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Program:</strong> Stoney Creek High School Girls Basketball (Rochester Hills, MI)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Anne Hetzel (1st season)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Last Season:</strong> 19–5 overall, 8–2 in the OAA Red (OAA Red Champions / Co-Champions)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Classroom Success:</strong> 3.8 cumulative team grade point average</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Roster Turnover:</strong> Graduated 3 All-League players; returns 5 varsity players alongside talented young and athletic additions.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Returners:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748997"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af489a87b8c9"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Miss Basketball watchlist contender</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Returning OAA Red All-League player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Committed to play college basketball at Northern Michigan with her sister</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dynamic forward/center who holds school records (including 33 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 field goals in a game at Oxford, and 24 rebounds vs. Detroit Country Day)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>High-IQ, athletic, tough to stop going downhill, solid shooter/rebounder, and a willing passer.  - Coach Hetzel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["887237"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af489a87b902"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Returning OAA Red All-League Honorable Mention player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dedicated combo guard who put in extensive work on her shot during the offseason</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tough, willing passer ready to step into an expanded leadership role - Coach Hetzel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2000318"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af489a87b923"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Returning varsity player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Athletic, fast in transition, and a relentless, high-motor defender</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Added range to her jumper after a hard-working offseason - Coach Hetzel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["885900"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af489a87b942"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Returning varsity player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hard-nosed defender and ultimate team "Swiss Army knife" (contributing as a defender, rebounder, shooter, and passer) - Coach Hetzel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2000357"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af489a87b960"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Returning varsity player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Versatile inside-out threat with a reliable perimeter jump shot - Coach Hetzel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Newcomers</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1818986' first='Katalin' last='Ballaz'] (SO)</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick lefty comfortable in the open court and tough to contain going downhill</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Strong outside shooter poised for major growth this season - Coach Hetzel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Jamie Fleming (SO)</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>High-motor worker who plays with relentless intensity on every possession</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Primed to expand her varsity role - Coach Hetzel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Scarlette Olson (SO)</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Possesses great size and a strong nose for rebounding</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Made big strides attacking the basket this offseason - Coach Hetzel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Harper Weisgerber (FR)</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Size, high basketball IQ, and natural rebounding instincts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A promising freshman with a great opportunity to develop at the varsity level - Coach Hetzel<br><br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coach's Quote</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"We will compete relentlessly, connect selflessly, and grow every day. Through an up-tempo, team-first style of play(share it/shoot it) paired with gritty team first defense, we will challenge each other to reach our highest potential on and off the court."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->