CHRISTIAN
Last year: 3-14, 3-20 overall
Lowdown
- Every player returns.
- The top-five scorers combined to average 38.7 points.
- The four leading rebounders grabbed a total average of 26.1 per outing.
Glad to be back
Megan Moeller: A senior, she was tops in scoring (8.3) a year ago.
Maddie Zylstra: The junior led in rebounding (7.3) and was fifth in scoring (7.1).
Grace VanEss: This junior almost led in scoring 8.1).
Olivia Heinen: Another senior, she was second in rebounding (6.9) and third in scoring (7.6).
Elie Steenwyk: This senior was third in rebounding (6.1) and scoring (7.6).
LUTHERAN
Last year: 6-11, 9-15 overall
Lowdown
- The two Crusaders who made all-conference graduated last year.
- The top-three scorers have to be replaced as well.
- There are four seniors on the team, which consists of a young roster.
Glad to be back
Hailey Schimberg: The sophomore is the team’s top returning scorer (4.0) but injured her knee and has an MRI this week.
Tough to replace
Katelyn Witte: She earned second-team all-BEC last season.
Emma Egbert: And she received all-league honorable mention.
NORTH
Last year: 6-12, 9-14 overall
Lowdown
- Keith Conway is the new coach.
- Ten straight seasons with a winning record ended last year.
- The top-two scorers have to be replaced after combining to average 26.5 ppg
Glad to be back
Sydney Vogel: The senior is the top returning scorer (6.7) and ranked third last year.
Hannah Martin: The junior finished fourth in scoring (5.2).
Emma Belmore: This junior was almost fourth in scoring (5.1).
Tough to replace
Meredith Opie: She led the team in scoring (14.5).
Julia Scharinger: She was second in scoring (12.0).
SOUTH
Last year: 1-16, 1-21 overall
Lowdown
- The new coach is Ellyn Hansen.
- Five of the top-six scorers are back, including the first three three.
- The team has won a total of two league games the last three seasons.
Glad to be back
Halle Boldt: The junior led her squad in scoring (7.9) and field goals (55).
Lindsey Horen: The senior finished first in rebounding (6.8) and second in scoring (5.6).
Dina Bushi: This junior was third in scoring (4.7) and first in three-pointers (28).
Tough to replace
Amy Pfile: She was second in rebounding; fourth in scoring.
