Work in Progress on 2009 Girls Division Three Sectional Two

CONTENDERS

Regional A

• Auburndale: The Apaches feature senior libero Reba Berger was first-team Marawood South all-conference last season.
  
• Colby: Senior Kelsey Lynn was first-team Cloverbelt East all-conference.
• Neillsville: Junior Sammi Pfeiffer was first-team Cloverbelt East all-conference. Senior Tia Opelt was HM. Tabith Huth was second-team.
• Pittsville The Panthers are in the Marawood South.
  
• Spencer: Young talent, including junior Nicki Bruce (second-team Cloverbelt East all-conference) and Courtney Schultz (HM all-conference).
• Stanley-Boyd: Seniors Tonia Paradies and Carissa Potaczek were honorable mention Cloverbelt West all-conference.
• Stratford: Marawood South.
  
• Thorp: The Cardinals are in the Cloverbelt West.
  

Regional B

• Amherst: They lose Kate Glodowski, co-POY in CWC-8. Junior Ashlee Trzebiatowski was second-team Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference. Senior Jenna Pitt was HM.
• Crandon: The Cardinals are in the Northern Lakes. Senior Jacee Anderson was second-team all-conference. Senior Jenna Bradley was HM.
  
• Edgar: Wildcats are in the Marawood South.
  
• Iola-Scandinavia: Junior Janelle Gerds was HM Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference.
• Marathon: Marawood South.
  
• Pacelli: Junior McKenzie Durigan was second-team Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference. Senior Chelsea Ramczyk was HM. Junior Laura Raflik was HM.
• Rosholt: Moving up to division three after going to state last year in division four, the good news is that the Hornets return nine players from last year's state-qualifying team, including senior outside Shannon Strehlow (97 kills in 2008) and junior right side Chelsey Yenter (97 kills in 2008). The bad news is they'll have to replace 336 kills from '09 graduate Elizabeth Larson and 860 assists from '09 graduate Alyssa Macht.
• Three Lakes: 17 Club BRC Champs Northern Pride had Amy Werner.

Regional C

• Bonduel: Senior Jennifer Woldt was first-team Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference. Senior Ashley Plamann was HM.
• Coleman: Marinette & Oconto
  
• Crivitz: Marinette & Oconto
  
• Gillett: Marinette & Oconto
  
• Menominee Indian: Junior Sydney Lakatos was second-team Big Rivers all-conference last season.
  
• Oconto: Senior Emilie Geurts was second-team Packerland all-conference last season. Senior Katie Thompson was HM.
  
• Peshtigo: Marinette & Oconto
  
• Shiocton: Senior Dana Scheller was first-team Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference. Senior Roselynn Riehl was HM.

Regional D

• Algoma: Junior Kelsey Koss was HM Packerland all-conference last season. So was junior Kayla Parkos and senior Lainey Hafeman.
  
• Brillion: The Lions are in the Olympian conference.
  
• Gibraltar: Senior Elli Opitz was HM Packerland all-conference last season.
  
• Kewaunee: The Indians are in the Packerland.
  
• Mishicot: Olympian conference
  
• Reedsville: Olympian conference
  
• Roncalli: Olympian conferenc.e
  
• Sevastopol: Senior Robynn Schopf was first-team Packerland all-conference last season. Senior Diane Jorgenson was second-team. Junior Crystal Burke was HM.
  

Work in Progress on 2009 Girls Division Three Sectional One

CONTENDERS

Regional A

• Glenwood City: DSC all-conf graduated.
  
• Grantsburg: Returning state runner-up. Junior Kortney Morrin. Much more.
• Prescott Senior Kelly Krech had 77 digs last season and earned honorable mention Middle Border all-conference accolades.
• Saint Croix Central: Senior Sarah Hawkins was first-team Dunn-St. Croix conference last season. Senior Lindsay Chinander was HM.
  
• Saint Croix Falls: Graduated first team Lakeland West Amanda Larson.
• Spring Valley: First team senior Aarynn Deutsch. Dunn-St. Croix.
  
• Unity: HM Lakeland West Cailin Turner graduated.
• Webster: Michelle Gibbs (check graduation year). Senior Loreto Stange. was first-team Lakeland West.

Regional B

• Cameron: Comets Roster Lakeland East
  
• Chequamegon
• Cumberland: Beavers Heart O North Roster
  
• Flambeau: Falcons Lakeland East
  
• Hurley: Indianhead conference Stats
  
• Ladysmith: Heart O North 2nd Team Ashley Zahurones, Ladysmith, 2010
• Phillips: 17 Club BRC Champs Northern Pride had Lindsey Wanish.
• Washburn: Castle Guards Indianhead Lijit
  

Regional C

• Bloomer: Heart O'North second team Kayla Ashland, Bloomer, 2010
• Boyceville: DSC HM Kelsie Klaustermeier, 2010
• Chetek: Heart ONorth HM Alexis Schaaf, Chetek, 2010
• Clear Lake: Warriors Lakeland West Roster
  
• Colfax: Dunn-St. Croix second team senior Laura Mau, Colfax.
  
• Elk Mound: DSC second team Emily Harrison, 2010
• Regis: Sophomore Heather Bowe saw action last season as a freshman and was first-team Cloverbelt West all-conference.

Regional D

• Arcadia: Raiders Coulee
  
• Blair-Taylor: Wildcats Dairyland Roster
  
• Cadott: Senior Rachel Scheidler was HM Cloverbelt West all-conference.
• Fall Creek: Junior Jenny Geske was honorable mention Cloverbelt West all-conference.
• Melrose-Mindoro: Mustangs Dairyland
  
• Mondovi: All DSC AllConf graduated.
  
• Osseo-Fairchild: Cloverbelt West Chieftains Roster
  
• Whitehall: Norse Dairyland
  

Work in Progress on 2009 Girls Division Four Sectional Four

CONTENDERS

2008 RECAP

Regional A

• Green Bay NEW Lutheran: Return second-team Packerland all-conference senior outside Alexis Schaefer, honorable mention Packerland all-conference senior libero Cassie Sarokin and junior outside Rachel Bordeleau. Look for senior middle Stephanie Nier, senior right side Shauna Wachholz, junior setter Carley Valentine, junior outside Val Mielke and junior middle Gabby VanBever to make significant contributions throughout the season.
• Hilbert: The (mascot here) will not only have a legitimate shot at winning the Olympian conference, they'll also be one of several with a legitimate shot to reach the Resch. They return everyone.
• Lena They
  
• Manitowoc Lutheran: Drops from WIAA D3. They were undefeated in the Olympian Conference in 2008. Return their two top hitters in Kelly Hauf and Brianna Robley.
• Oneida Nation
• Stockbridge Graduated one HM Central Lakeshore all-conference player last season.
• Suring They have
  

Regional B

• Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Junior Abbey Neils was HM Central Lakeshore last season.
• Hustisford Need more info
• Kohler Senior Kelsey Stefanczyk and Megan Patterson were HM Central Lakeshore all-conference last season.
• Lake Country Lutheran Sophomore Emily Wineinger (more to come)
• Living Word Lutheran
• Sheboygan Christian Seniors Jennifer Ongna and Amanda Roush were HM Central Lakeshore all-conference last season.
• University Lake School Need more info

Regional C

• Abundant Life Christian
• Cambria-Friesland: Junior Arianna Wiersma was POY in Trailways North. They graduate Brittany Bylsma, who was also first team. But Junior Kayla Wiersma was Trailways North honorable mention last season.
  
• Central Wisconsin Christian
• Fall River:
  
• Johnson Creek: Senior Ashley Rome was first-team Trailways South last season. Kassidy Lemminger was second-team. Joelle Bauer was HM.
  
• Randolph:
  
• Rio

Regional D

• Albany
• Black Hawk
• Burlington Catholic Central: Return three experienced starters (check state tournament program)
• Faith Christian: Faith Christian has Rae Ann Brandes and three other starters from last year's team (more to come)
• Juda
• Monticello
• Williams Bay: Senior Becca Hobbs was second-team Trailways South all-conference last season.
  

Work in Progress on 2009 Girls Division Four Sectional Three

2008 RECAP

Since 2002, this sectional has belonged to Potosi and Hillsboro and this might be the year all of that changes.

CONTENDERS

Regional A

• Alma Rivermen Dairyland
  
• Cochrane-Fountain City: Senior Erica Willadsen was unanimous first-team Dairyland all-conference in 2008. Senior Katie Baures was second-team. Junior Kelly McCamley was also second-team (more to come)
• Elmwood Raiders Dunn-St. Croix Small
  
• Gilmanton Panthers: Dairyland
  
• Independence: Senior Stephanie Walek was first-team Dairyland all-conference in 2008. Senior Calla Nelson was second-team. Senior Brittany Dascher was honorable mention.
• Pepin: Dunn St. Croix Small
  
• Plum City: Dunn St. Croix Small
  

Regional B

• Cashton Eagles: Scenic Bluffs
  
• De Soto Pirates Ridge & Valley
  
• Hillsboro Tigers Scenic Bluffs
  
• Kickapoo: Ridge & Valley
  
• La Farge Wildcats Ridge & Valley
  
• New Lisbon Rockets Scenic Bluffs
  
• North Crawford Trojans Ridge & Valley
  
• Royall Panthers: Junior Hailey Brown (HM all-state) and the rest of her (mascot here) could be making a trip to the Resch. Scenic Bluffs
  

Regional C

• Cassville: Six Rivers Western
  
• Highland: Six Rivers Western
  
• Ithaca: Ridge & Valley
  
• River Ridge: Six Rivers Western
  
• Seneca: Ridge & Valley
  
• Wauzeka-Steuben: Ridge & Valley
  
• Weston Silver Eagles Ridge & Valley
  
• Wonewoc-Center Indians Scenic Bluffs
  

Regional D

• Argyle: Six Rivers East
  
• Barneveld: Six Rivers East
  
• Belmont: Six Rivers West
  
• Benton: Six Rivers West
  
• Pecatonica Vikings No conference affiliation
  
• Potosi: Check state program. Lost most of the statistical leaders from last season.
  
• Shullsburg: Six Rivers West
  
• Southwestern Wildcats Southwestern Wisconsin Activities SWAL
  

Work in Progress on 2009 Girls Division Four Sectional Two

CONTENDERS

Regional A

• Abbotsford
• Athens
• Granton
• Greenwood: Greenwood returns almost everyone, including junior Taylan Johnson, who was first-team Cloverbelt East all-conference and senior Brittani Morrow, who was second-team, as well as senior Jordan Ehlers (HM) and junior Kati Smith (HM).
• Loyal: Senior Aubri Englebretson was HM Cloverbelt East all-conference.
• Newman Catholic: With Newman Catholic dropping from D3 to D4 they definitely look to be the favorite of this sectional, especially since they return all five of their hitters from a team that went to state in D3 in 2008, including senior outside Andrea Schuster (274 kills in 2008), senior outside Emily Schuster (183 kills in 2008) and junior middle Taylor Thomas (117 kills in 2008).
  
• Northland Lutheran
• Wisconsin Valley Lutheran

Regional B

• Almond-Bancoft: They have first-team Central Wisconsin-10 all-conference player senior Katie Schude, as well as honorable mention honorees, juniors Mandi Crahan and Stephanie Rodriguez.
• Assumption
• Columbus Catholic
• Green Lake: Junior Megan Sharkey was honorable mention Trailways North all-conference last season.
  
• Port Edwards: Port Edwards graduated three Central Wisconsin-10 all-conference players.
• Princeton
• Saint Mary Central
• Valley Christian: Senior Alyssa Frees was first-team Trailways North all-conference last season. Junior Lizzy Potratz was second team.
  

Regional C

• Bowler: Bowler has the following 2008 Central Wisconsin-10 all-conference players: Senior Taylor Rosinski and junior Alyx Peters (both honorable mention)
• Conserve
• Elcho
• Gresham-Community
• Marion
• Phelps
• Tigerton: Tigerton has the following Central Wisconsin-10 all-conference players: Rachel Gwidt and Sara Sellner (both second team).
• White Lake

Regional D

• Florence
• Goodman
• Laona
• Niagara
• Pembine
• Saint Thomas Aquinas
• Academy
• Wabeno: Wabeno is led by a couple of 2nd Team All Area seniors and could surprise. Seniors Autumn Aderholdt and Kristen Baugnet.
• Wausaukee

Work in Progress on 2009 Girls Division 4 Sectional One

CONTENDERS

2008 RECAP

2009 RANDOM NOTES

REGIONAL A

• Bayfield
• Drummond
• Lac Courte Oreilles
• Northwood Junior Deana Scheller was 2008 Lakeland East all-conference as a sophomore.
• Shell Lake Senior Ashley Anderson was Lakeland West all-conference last year as a junior.
• Siren
• Solon Springs: Senior Rachel Hanley should get plenty of kills.
• South Shore

REGIONAL B

• Birchwood
• Bruce
• Butternut
• Mellen
• Mercer
• Prentice
• Rib Lake: Return two unanimous first team all-Marawood North players in senior outside Julie Thums and Jordyn Anderson, as well as a second-team all-conference setter Sadie Brehm. (more to come)
• Winter

REGIONAL C

• Clayton Division 4 runner-up. Only graduated Sadie Schradle, but had 402 kills. Senior middle Clairiann Thompson (205 kills in 2008) and junior outside Shelby Reindahl (180 kills in 2008) will be turned to. Setter Annie Grossenbacher (816 assists in 2008) returns. HM Lakeland West all-conference to junior Lindsay LaBlanc.
• Frederic Senior Chrissy Chenal was 2008 Lakeland West all-conference as a junior.
• Lake Holcombe Senior Jess Bearrows
• Luck
• New Auburn
• Prairie Farm
• Turtle Lake Junior Alex Tschida was 2008 Lakeland West all-conference as a sophomore. Ashley Lahti was honorable mention as a freshman.
• Weyerhaeuser: Senior Kalley Kraczek was 2008 Lakeland East all-conference as a junior.

REGIONAL D

• Augusta
• Cornell Sophomore Molly Brion was first team Lakeland East all-conference as a freshman. So was senior Amanda Smith.
• Eau Claire Immanuel
• Lutheran
• Eleva-Strum
• Gilman
• Lincoln
• McDonell Central Junior Christi Schoch was first-team Cloverbelt West all-conference.
• Owen-Withee: Junior Anna Goerlitz was first-team Cloverbelt East all-conference.

OUR PREDICTION

Work in Progress on 2009 Boys Sectional Eight

CONTENDERS

Brookfield Central, Brookfield East, Shorewood, Wauwatosa East, Wauwatosa West, Whitefish Bay/Dominican

2008 RECAP

Wauwatosa East won a five-set thriller over Wauwatosa West, 22-25, 22-25, 25-15, 25-16, 15-11.

2009 RANDOM NOTES

• Brookfield Central (to come) Steven Dusing.
• Brookfield East Sophomore outside Kyle Rhode played on a USA Select team this past summer.
  
• Shorewood Junior middle/right side Nick Yannett and sophomore Adam Kessenich (more to come)
• Wauwatosa East After graduating nine in 2009, the Red Raiders will rely heavily on senior opposite Kyle O'Connell (145 kills in 2008). They're also likely to get support from senior middle Thomas Schultz and senior outside Matthew Patton, among others. Sophomore Zack Sylvester played for North Shore 15 Navy.
• Wauwatosa West Senior setter Ryan Bruss (more to come)
  
• Whitefish Bay/Dominican Junior Charlie Sather, Riley Mehls setter, Drew Summers at opposite. Freshman outside Zack Tazalla.

OUR PREDICTION

(to come)