#4 posting 4.22.2008
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This game took place on Saturday, April 19
MIDWEST ELITE EXPOSURE SHOWCASE
UW Stout, Menomonie, WI
PLATINUM DIVISION, Pool C
METRO STARS WHITE 55, FOX VALLEY HUSTLE 37
Metro Stars White didn't follow the game plan like the first two games I saw in Menomonie. They did not build a lead early, but trailed 11-6 before catching fire. They did use a strong defense in the second half to put distance between themselves and the Hustle. MSW did have two defensive stops of six and a row.
Fox Valley Hustle wasn't as big as MSW, but early on they crashed the offensive boards for 7 of the first 11 points. Once MSW started closing down second shots the Minnesota team started to come back. MSW scored five straight times, capped off by a five point possession, to take a 19-16 lead. On that possession Tess Komarek scored with a &1 opportunity. The free throw didn't fall, but MSW retained the ball. Eventually Carissa W
olyniec dropped a trey from the left wing. That was a 13-5 run that put MSW on the way. FVH went dry eight straight possessions with four ending up as turnovers. At the end of the half Karin Gibson dropped two consecutive 3s to push the score 26-17 for MSW. At half it was 26-19. Gibson had 8 for MSW.
FVH closed to 28-22 early in the half. That was as close as the margin was going to be. MSW went on a 13-2 run with six different Whites scoring to make it 41-24. Gibson again drained a three and had a free throw to lead MSW with four points in the run. MSW had one sequence during the run where they scored on five straight possessions. Meanwhile FVH went dry six possessions. After that it was fairly even the rest of the way.
your daily dose of girls basketball news & information
This game took place on Saturday, April 19
MIDWEST ELITE EXPOSURE SHOWCASE
UW Stout, Menomonie, WI
PLATINUM DIVISION, Pool C
METRO STARS WHITE 55, FOX VALLEY HUSTLE 37
Metro Stars White didn't follow the game plan like the first two games I saw in Menomonie. They did not build a lead early, but trailed 11-6 before catching fire. They did use a strong defense in the second half to put distance between themselves and the Hustle. MSW did have two defensive stops of six and a row.Fox Valley Hustle wasn't as big as MSW, but early on they crashed the offensive boards for 7 of the first 11 points. Once MSW started closing down second shots the Minnesota team started to come back. MSW scored five straight times, capped off by a five point possession, to take a 19-16 lead. On that possession Tess Komarek scored with a &1 opportunity. The free throw didn't fall, but MSW retained the ball. Eventually Carissa W
olyniec dropped a trey from the left wing. That was a 13-5 run that put MSW on the way. FVH went dry eight straight possessions with four ending up as turnovers. At the end of the half Karin Gibson dropped two consecutive 3s to push the score 26-17 for MSW. At half it was 26-19. Gibson had 8 for MSW.FVH closed to 28-22 early in the half. That was as close as the margin was going to be. MSW went on a 13-2 run with six different Whites scoring to make it 41-24. Gibson again drained a three and had a free throw to lead MSW with four points in the run. MSW had one sequence during the run where they scored on five straight possessions. Meanwhile FVH went dry six possessions. After that it was fairly even the rest of the way.
photos: #1 Megan Wenig goes in for a lay up with Kyana Johnson close behind. #2. Hanna Iaizzo is locked up with Megan Werch in a scramble for a loose ball. photos by kja
key: player, school, points, possessions, pp100, floor %
METRO STARS WHITE
STARTERS
Lauren Wittman, Eden Prairie 6, 8, 75.0, .375 left handed perimeter. tends to rush
Karin Gibson, Eden Prairie 12, 7, 171.4, .714 had a fine shooting day. definitely grabbed my attention. She only had 17 points in varsity action this year. that will change next year in a big way. had three 3s. also hit a pull up. needs to become more aggressive, or get more defensive wraps.
Bridget Schuneman, Centennial 7, 9, 77.8, .444 post player. went to the line three times. scored on second chancers. Can deliver when hit.
Laura Bruce, Hopkins 6, 5, 120.0, .600 had a sequence in the second half where she scored three straight times all on pull up jumpers
Tess Komarek, Hopkins 3, 3, 100.0, .333 point guard. led team with assists.
BENCH
Julie Kruse, Maple Grove 6, 6, 100.0, .500 post. runs the floor. can deliver more on the defensive end
Carissa Wolyniec, DeLaSalle 5, 4, 125.0, .500 perimeter. 3 point shooter.
Kyana Johnson, St. Paul Central 5, 5, 100.0, .600 point guard. had some nice feeds on penetration. boards well on the d end.
Hanna Iaizzo, White Bear Lake 0, 1, 0.0, .000 post. needs to get stronger. is holding back.
Jodi Batzel, Dover-Eyota 3, 5, 60.0, .400 strong active post, but can also face the basket.
Jennifer Field, Maple Grove 2, 4, 50.0, .250 guard.
FOX VALLEY HUSTLE
STARTERS
Megan Wenig Oshkosh West 3, 12, 25.0, .167 was aggressive in looking for shots.
Megan Werch, Ripon 2, 9, 22.2, .111 needs to improve passing decisions/execution. don't stare down pass.
Laura Derks Hortonville 3, 7, 42.9, .286 runs floor.
Katie Luethe Oshkosh West 8, 8, 100.0, .500 runs the floor. crashes both boards. led team with d wraps, points and assists.
Calla Schnell-Harrison Ripon 5, 5, 100.0, .600 needs to keep dribble lower.
BENCH
Joelle Domingos Hortonville 4, 4, 100.0. .500 older player helping out.
Elizabeth Zutz Valders 7, 9, 77.8, .444 another that looked for shots.
Angie Bosch, Kimberly 3, 3, 100.0, .333 did hit a 3.
Rachael Pethke New London 2, 2, 100.0, .500
TRENCH PLAYER
Karin Gibson
BY THE NUMBERS
Metro Stars White 55, 57, 96.5, .474
Fox Valley Hustle 37, 59, 62.7, .339
made 3s: MSW 4, FVH 1
ftm/fta-ft%: MSW 9/16 .563; FVH 4/10-.400
bench: MSW 23, FVH 16
DEFENSIVE WRAPS
METRO STARS WHITE
Bridget Schuneman 6
Jodi Batzel 5
Kyana Johnson 5
Lauren Wittman 3
Laura Bruce 3
Jennifer Field 3
Julie Kruse 2
Carissa Wolyniec 2
Karin Gibson 1
Hanna Iaizzo 1
Tess Komarek 1
totals: 32
FOX VALLEY HUSTLE
Katie Luethe 6
Megan Wenig 5
Elizabeth Zutz 4
Angie Bosch 3
Calla Schnell-Harrison 1
Morgan Werch 1
Rachael Pethke 1
totals: 21
ASSISTS
METRO STARS WHITE
Jodi Batzel 5
Tess Komarek 5
Kyana Johnson 3
Jennifer Field 3
Lauren Wittman 2
Karin Gibson 1
Julie Kruse 1
Hanna Iaizzo 1
Laura Bruce 1
totals: 22
FOX VALLEY HUSTLE
Megan Wenig 3
Katie Luethe 3
Elizabeth Zutz 3
Angie Bosch 2
Morgan Werch 1
Laura Derks 1
Joelle Domingos 1
next up: Southern Minny Elite vs Team WI Red 15
key: player, school, points, possessions, pp100, floor %
METRO STARS WHITE
STARTERS
Lauren Wittman, Eden Prairie 6, 8, 75.0, .375 left handed perimeter. tends to rush
Karin Gibson, Eden Prairie 12, 7, 171.4, .714 had a fine shooting day. definitely grabbed my attention. She only had 17 points in varsity action this year. that will change next year in a big way. had three 3s. also hit a pull up. needs to become more aggressive, or get more defensive wraps.
Bridget Schuneman, Centennial 7, 9, 77.8, .444 post player. went to the line three times. scored on second chancers. Can deliver when hit.
Laura Bruce, Hopkins 6, 5, 120.0, .600 had a sequence in the second half where she scored three straight times all on pull up jumpers
Tess Komarek, Hopkins 3, 3, 100.0, .333 point guard. led team with assists.
BENCH
Julie Kruse, Maple Grove 6, 6, 100.0, .500 post. runs the floor. can deliver more on the defensive end
Carissa Wolyniec, DeLaSalle 5, 4, 125.0, .500 perimeter. 3 point shooter.
Kyana Johnson, St. Paul Central 5, 5, 100.0, .600 point guard. had some nice feeds on penetration. boards well on the d end.
Hanna Iaizzo, White Bear Lake 0, 1, 0.0, .000 post. needs to get stronger. is holding back.
Jodi Batzel, Dover-Eyota 3, 5, 60.0, .400 strong active post, but can also face the basket.
Jennifer Field, Maple Grove 2, 4, 50.0, .250 guard.
FOX VALLEY HUSTLE
STARTERS
Megan Wenig Oshkosh West 3, 12, 25.0, .167 was aggressive in looking for shots.
Megan Werch, Ripon 2, 9, 22.2, .111 needs to improve passing decisions/execution. don't stare down pass.
Laura Derks Hortonville 3, 7, 42.9, .286 runs floor.
Katie Luethe Oshkosh West 8, 8, 100.0, .500 runs the floor. crashes both boards. led team with d wraps, points and assists.
Calla Schnell-Harrison Ripon 5, 5, 100.0, .600 needs to keep dribble lower.
BENCH
Joelle Domingos Hortonville 4, 4, 100.0. .500 older player helping out.
Elizabeth Zutz Valders 7, 9, 77.8, .444 another that looked for shots.
Angie Bosch, Kimberly 3, 3, 100.0, .333 did hit a 3.
Rachael Pethke New London 2, 2, 100.0, .500
TRENCH PLAYERKarin Gibson
BY THE NUMBERS
Metro Stars White 55, 57, 96.5, .474
Fox Valley Hustle 37, 59, 62.7, .339
made 3s: MSW 4, FVH 1
ftm/fta-ft%: MSW 9/16 .563; FVH 4/10-.400
bench: MSW 23, FVH 16
DEFENSIVE WRAPS
METRO STARS WHITE
Bridget Schuneman 6
Jodi Batzel 5
Kyana Johnson 5
Lauren Wittman 3
Laura Bruce 3
Jennifer Field 3
Julie Kruse 2
Carissa Wolyniec 2
Karin Gibson 1
Hanna Iaizzo 1
Tess Komarek 1
totals: 32
FOX VALLEY HUSTLE
Katie Luethe 6
Megan Wenig 5
Elizabeth Zutz 4
Angie Bosch 3
Calla Schnell-Harrison 1
Morgan Werch 1
Rachael Pethke 1
totals: 21
ASSISTS
METRO STARS WHITE
Jodi Batzel 5
Tess Komarek 5
Kyana Johnson 3
Jennifer Field 3
Lauren Wittman 2
Karin Gibson 1
Julie Kruse 1
Hanna Iaizzo 1
Laura Bruce 1
totals: 22
FOX VALLEY HUSTLE
Megan Wenig 3
Katie Luethe 3
Elizabeth Zutz 3
Angie Bosch 2
Morgan Werch 1
Laura Derks 1
Joelle Domingos 1
next up: Southern Minny Elite vs Team WI Red 15
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