2004 Senior Girls High School Basketball Preview

Division 1

Lasalle Lancers

Coaches: Jen Bourget, Chris Binks�� Last year�s record: 8-0

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� Lisa Furchner �� Carly Blaseg

�� Amanda McDonald

�� Sarah Lazarus

�� Sammi Garafolo

The Lancers look to defend their Division 1 city championship title in a two team loop with Lockerby this year.� They return a veteran team that reached the OFSAA quarter finals last year. The Lancers will be� led by Provincial Team players Lisa Furchner and Amanda McDonald but have a strong supporting cast allowing the team to have a nice balance of speed and size. The Lancers have great depth in all positions and will pride themselves in their defence.� They look to return to OFSAA this year with hopes of a possible medal.

Lockerby Vikings

Coaches: Terry Luoma, Ken Wallenius�� Last year�s record: 3-5

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� Katie Goggins�� Erin Beange

�� Erica Duczemski�� Bonnie Winship

�� Jenna Roach�� Robyn West

Led by arguably the top point guard in the city, Katie Goggins, the Vikings will make a strong push to topple Lasalle as Division 1 champions.�� The Vikings who gained experience as �AAA� OFSAA representatives last year will look to qualify for a second straight Ontario championship and will be looking to medal at �AA� OFSAA..�

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Division 2

Bishop Alexander Carter Gators

Coach: Jean-Gilles Laroque�� Last year�s record: 4-5 (Div 2 Junior)

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� Katelyn Daciuk�� Shelby Goggins

�� Victoria Swiatek�� Christine McFadden

�� Kristin Monette

The Gators move into their first ever senior season with much promise.� Coach Laroque expects his squad to be ready for the year�s competitive schedule.� They hope to become a playoff team in their first year.

Champlain Requins

Coaches: AndreeDucharme�� Last year�s record: 9-2

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� N/A�� N/A

Last year�s Division 2 city champions look for another championship this year.� A fast breaking transition offense and tough defense will be the team�s trademark.

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Chelmsford Flyers

Coach: Robert McIlvenna�� Last year�s record: 7-4

Key returning players:

�� Jaymie Boutin

�� Crystal Brunet

The Flyers look to improve on last years results, as they were knocked out of the playoffs in the quarter finals after finishing fifth in the regular season.� Led by the strong point play and scoring of 3^rd year point guard Jaymie Boutin and rebounding of 3^rd year post Crystal Brunet, the Flyers return a veteran line up�� ( 8 returning players) for their run at the Division 2 city championships.

Confederation Chargers

Coaches: Andy Pellerin�� Last year�s record: 10-1

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� N/A�� N/A

The Chargers will look for another strong regular season to propel them into the playoffs to avenge their semi final loss last year.� They field a young team this year, but with their success in junior last year it should not take long for the Chargers to contend for top spot.

Hanmer Sabres

Coach: Jean Duguay�� Last year�s record: 2-9

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

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The Sabres look to improve on last year�s record this year.� Led by Gen Duguay and Kristal Proulx, Hanmer will play tough smothering defense in hopes of a playoff berth this year.

L�Horizon Aigles

Coaches: Andre Lachance, Ghislain Roy �� Last year�s record: 6-5

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� N/A�� N/A

L�Horizon looks to make a strong push for the playoffs this year after narrowly missing out in last year�s campaign.� The Aigles return a relatively young squad which will be led by returnee Melissa Bigras.

Lively Hawks

Coaches: Kyle Gutscher�� Last year�s record: 1-10

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� N/A�� N/A

The Hawks look to improve on last year�s results and hope to make a push towards the playoffs, they are� led by returnees Cheryl Renaud, Jessica Keranen and Daniella Homer

Lo-Ellen Park Knights

Coaches: Yves Poirier, MaryLynn Belanger�� Last year�s record: 9-2

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� Kayla Tiedemann�� Erika Fahey

�� Dana Collins�� Sam Bimm

�� Rachel Goard�� Zoe Dumencu

The Knights look to add a Division 2 title this year.� They return a strong veteran group led by Kayla Tiedemann and Rachel Goard.� First year players Erika Fahey, Sam Bimm and Zoe Dumencu add depth to an already strong lineup.

Macdonald Cartier Pantheres

Coaches: Martin Brouillard, Sebastian Gervais�� Last year�s record: N/A

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� N/A�� N/A

Macdonald Cartier moves back to the Senior league after a one year absence.� The Pantheres will field a young line up this season who will look for improvement throughout the season.

Marymount Regals

Coaches: Rod McHugh, Rocco Faiella�� Last year�s record: 4-7

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� Ali Paventi�� Ryan Faiella

�� Deidre Urso�� Tessa Skot

�� Christine Roy�� Colleen McHugh

The Regals look to qualify for the playoffs this year after missing out last season. �Veterns Ali Paventi�� (16 pts/gm) and Deidre Urso are joined by a strong rookie class led by Tessa Skot, Colleen McHugh and Ryan Faiella who averaged (22, 14 and 12 pts/game) respectively, last season in junior.

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Notre Dame Alouettes

Coach: Leo Turpin�� ��  Last year�s record: 1-7 (Division 1)

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� N/A�� N/A

The Alouettes move down to the Division 2 ranks for this season and look to challenge for the playoffs.� Notre Dame will field a young, athletic team that will hope to get off to a quick start.

Sacre Couer Griffons

Coaches: Nicole Dubuc, Ron Dubuc�� Last year�s record: 5-6

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� Natalie Lefrancoin�� Maeva Prevost

�� Celine Loyer

The 2004 season represents a rebuilding year for the Griffons. Led by Natalie Lefrancoin (5'8 forward) and Celine Loyer (5'3 guard), the coaches feel that team chemistry and team defense will help the team challenge for a playoff spot.

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St. Benedict Bears

Coaches: Judi Way�� Last year�s record: 9-2

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� Steph Marshall�� Alison McDonald

�� Laura Simms

Last year�s city finalists return a young team for the 2004 campaign.� Led by the returning Steph Marshall (5'4 guard) the Bears will also call upon forward, Alison McDonald and guard Laura Simms.� If the young players can gain confidence throughout the year look for the Bears to make some noise in the playoffs.

St. Charles Cardinals

Coaches: Chantal Dagostino, Colette Fraser�� Last year�s record: 4-7

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� N/A�� N/A

The Cardinals look to make a run at the playoffs this year.� The team will rely on strong defense and transition offense.

Sudbury Secondary North Stars

Coaches: Kent Rendell, Clinton Jameus�� Last year�s record: 0-11

Key returning players:�� Key first year players:

�� Vanessa Chevrette�� Kandis Mantysaari

�� Melanie Morrisette�� Shanna Kearsey

�� April Montague�� Katherine Dyment

�� Katherine Desormeaux

The North Stars who have a balanced mix of veterans and rookies look to show improvement throughout the year in hopes of challenging for a playoff spot this year.� They are led in the post by April Montague and on the perimeter by Vanessa Chevrette.