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Class 3A: The Best Returning Teams…

Class 3A: The Best Returning Teams…
Photo: Twitter: @CorsairsGBB
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey October 13, 2022 @ 12:35 PM
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Molli Ward
Molli Ward 5'10" | SG | 2024
IL
Ashley Schlabowske
Ashley Schlabowske 5'8" | PG | 2024
IL
Ana Gerstung
Ana Gerstung 5'5" | PG | 2024
IL
Mia Gillis
Mia Gillis 6'1" | SF | 2023
IL
Jordan Wood
Jordan Wood 6'4" | PF | 2023
IL
Jane Manecke
Jane Manecke 6'2" | PF | 2026
IL
Grace Carstensen
Grace Carstensen 5'11" | SG | 2023
IL
Danni Scully
Danni Scully 6'1" | SF | 2024
IL
Olivia Austin
Olivia Austin 6'0" | PF | 2024
IL
Amalia Dray
Amalia Dray 5'9" | CG | 2024
IL
Nikki Kerstein
Nikki Kerstein 5'8" | PG | 2025
IL
Lexi Kerstein
Lexi Kerstein 5'7" | PG | 2023
IL
Aubrey Galvan
Aubrey Galvan 5'7" | PG | 2025
IL
Olivia Kerndt
Olivia Kerndt 6'0" | PF | 2023
IL
Kate Trella
Kate Trella 5'9" | PF | 2024
IL
Evyn Carrier
Evyn Carrier 6'4" | PF | 2023
IL
Lexi Carlsen
Lexi Carlsen 5'8" | CG | 2024
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"align":"center","style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-text-align-center" style="font-size:25px"><p>Rosters have changed for better or "worse"... but these teams below are not the ones to be looked over, but the ones you need to have circled on your calendar. </p></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":523127,"width":421,"height":316,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","lock":{"move":true,"remove":false},"style":{"color":{}},"className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/FWlKI6kWAAEoe4h.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-523127" width="421" height="316"/><figcaption>Photo: <a href="https://x.com/CorsairsGBB/status/1542845928972877827">Twitter:@CorsairsGB</a><a href="Twitter:@CorsairsGBB">B</a></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","textColor":"primary"} --> <h2 class="has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color">CARMEL CORSAIRS</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"400","fontSize":"15px"}}} --> <p class="has-text-align-center" style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><em>The Varsity Corsairs out of Carmel (Mundelein).. are on a back-to-back journey, and their chances of repeating are high. The roster this year will be missing a big piece in Grace Sullivan (Bucknell WBB), however with the additions of [player_tooltip player_id='335743' first='Molli' last='Ward'], [player_tooltip player_id='500612' first='Ana' last='Gerstung'], the emergence of the sophomore defensive menace [player_tooltip player_id='265975' first='Ashley' last='Schlabowske'], the glue [player_tooltip player_id='405900' first='Mia' last='Gillis'], and the return of the Michigan State commit J-Wood ([player_tooltip player_id='148126' first='Jordan' last='Wood']).. the Corsairs are ready to go. The offensive and defensive scheme will likely be adjusted, but I believe the players on this team will be ready to adjust and step up. The feeling of winning state is one thing, but the feeling and the road to get back is another. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":524849,"width":449,"height":337,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/FVo6Q0-XoAENDAq.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-524849" width="449" height="337"/><figcaption>Photo: <a href="https://x.com/NazarethGBB/status/1538606296475344900?s=20&amp;t=OFE_L0aCLwrYSvhJqIs9hQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter: @NazarethGBB</a></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","textColor":"primary"} --> <h2 class="has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color">NAZARETH ROADRUNNERS</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"15px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"400"}}} --> <p class="has-text-align-center" style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><em>I'm not sure that any team in Illinois has a better and taller incoming freshman class than the Roadrunners out of LaGrange. Only losing 3 games last year with a tough 4 point loss to Carmel at state.. Nazareth has reloaded. The two incoming freshman standouts in [player_tooltip player_id='514886' first='Stella' last='Sakalas'] &amp; 6'2 [player_tooltip player_id='524848' first='Jane' last='Manecke'], will be a huge addition to the </em>senior sniper<em> [player_tooltip player_id='295260' first='Grace' last='Carstensen'], junior point forwards [player_tooltip player_id='405512' first='Danni' last='Scully'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='265969' first='Olivia' last='Austin'], and the lightning-quick guard [player_tooltip player_id='265970' first='Amalia' last='Dray']. This team has always played with great ball movement and strong discipline on the defensive end. The Roadrunners will be state bound again... but will they bring a parade to downtown Lagrange? I think so. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":524948,"width":472,"height":354,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/a269c13b-9e63-4b37-a1ae-e01de91cc059_f32d5118-e31c-4934-9439-7a064c64e010.jpg.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-524948" width="472" height="354"/><figcaption>Photo: <a rel="noopener" href="https://mobile.x.com/Deerfield_GBB/status/1494496732419436579" target="_blank">Twitter: @Deerfield_GBB</a></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","textColor":"primary"} --> <h2 class="has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color">DEERFIELD WARRIORS</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"15px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"400"}}} --> <p class="has-text-align-center" style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><em>There's no team in this any class in this state, with a more exciting and electrifying guard lineup than Deerfield. When you have the amazing pairing of The Kerstein Sisters, [player_tooltip player_id='335720' first='Nikki' last='Kerstein'], and [player_tooltip player_id='148164' first='Lexi' last='Kerstein'], and the highly scouted and wizard of a player [player_tooltip player_id='352114' first='Aubrey' last='Galvan']... you're going to want to be front row for this show, with some treats from <a href="https://scoopsandcookies.com">Scoops and Cookies </a>(Candace Parker Approved!) </em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"15px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"400"}}} --> <p class="has-text-align-center" style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><em>Complimenting those three are; the standout versatile senior [player_tooltip player_id='335725' first='Olivia' last='Kerndt'], and junior [player_tooltip player_id='500613' first='Kate' last='Trella'] who's coming off a strong summer. The Warriors will look to come back better and get further this season... they have the talent, the coaching, &amp; the family energy to put them at the top.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":525007,"width":470,"height":353,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/IMG_AF0B7201C1D2-1.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-525007" width="470" height="353"/><figcaption>Photo: <a href="https://x.com/LadyLeafBball/status/1538297737082445825">Twitter: @LadyLeafs</a></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","textColor":"primary"} --> <h2 class="has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color">GENESEO LADY LEAFS</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"15px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"400"}}} --> <p class="has-text-align-center" style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><em>25 straight wins last year to kick off the 2021-2022 season. The Lady Leafs were no team to be slept on, and even with the loss of star guards Kammie Ludwig (Providence WBB) &amp; Ali Rapps ( Belmont XCTF), the Geneseo squad is returning with standout senior and heptathlete Annie Wirth, and the sharp-shooting combo guard Danielle Beach. The adjustment and step-up mentality will have to kick in before winter and you can see that it's already shifting. What those two recent graduates bought to this program was everything... but you don't finish a season with a 31/33 record with only two people... This squad is truly a TEAM. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"15px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"500"}}} --> <p class="has-text-align-center" style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500"><em>Geneseo will be back. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":525141,"width":466,"height":350,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/IMG_C2EF6407A847-1.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-525141" width="466" height="350"/><figcaption>Photo: <a href="https://x.com/sycamorehoops/status/1462226615430225922?s=12&amp;t=Y45Nes60uFvBCe7iY7MYeQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter:@SycamoreHoops</a></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","textColor":"primary"} --> <h2 class="has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color">SYCAMORE SPARTANS</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"15px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"400"}}} --> <p class="has-text-align-center" style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><em>The loss of 6 seniors (Kylie Vonschanse, Andrea Foulk, Reese Hill, Jakiya Thompson Team Leader/school assist leader Ella Shipley, and the 2021-22 3A Three Point Champion &amp; UST WBB Faith Feuerbach) to any team is huge, the quality and leadership of each of those 6 seniors bought will be missed. However... the talent of the three-level scoring headache of a guard [player_tooltip player_id='265983' first='Lexi' last='Carlsen'], &amp; Western Michigan commit/walking double-double [player_tooltip player_id='148157' first='Evyn' last='Carrier'] will still be a handful for teams in this class. Both players are liable for a big game in any matchup, and if both are hitting on all cylinders, it'll be a long night. With complimentary pieces surrounding them, The Spartans look to have another strong regular season, and a longer postseason. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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