2012-13 Season Overview

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From Immanuel Bball Highlights (2012-13)

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Season Highlight Video:
(Courtesy of Rob Sauers)

Remembering the 2012-2013 Lancers (Hi-Def)

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Season Highlights:

It was an historic season for the 2011-12 Immanuel Girls Varsity Basketball team!  The journey through the season was absolutely amazing as the team started 0-2 in conference and then went on to go 10-1 to finish with a 10-3 conference record to secure the Small Dairyland Conference Championship!  When the team needed to win key games, everyone stepped up and took on the challenge.

Here are some of the team's achievements:

• Small Dairyland Conference Champs!!!
• WIAA Regional Runner-up
• Best-ever record in Immanuel history (22-4)

  It was just an incredible season!

Thanks to the girls, to Coach Sydow, and to Coach Roehl for the memorable season!

The coaches write to the team:

This year’s Immanuel girls’ basketball team began the season with high expectations, which included repeating as conference champions, having a 20-win season, and winning a regional championship.  In the pre-Christmas games we had 4 wins and 3 losses [by a total of twelve points to Gilmanton (conference) and higher division teams, Regis and Durand (non-conference)]. We identified several areas for improvement if we were to perform as a team at a high level. We needed to:

• Value the ball and compete on every possession (offensively & defensively)
• Focus on the details that make for successful team play
• Finish strong and keep composure in close games

After Christmas break an 18-game win streak began at Whitehall with a 24-point fourth quarter. There were several memorable games that enabled the steak to continue including a(n):

• double over-time home win versus Independence
• last-minute short-handed win at Melrose-Mindoro
• avenging win by 25 points against Gilmanton and clinching the Small Dairyland Conference Championship
• senior night win over Blair-Taylor
• two wins in one week at Eleva-Strum (Large Dairyland Conference Champions)

The 18-game win streak continued through WIAA Regional games. Seeded second in the region, Immanuel hosted two games including a packed house, two-point win over Chippewa Falls McDonell with over 100 live broadcast viewers via the Internet. The regional championship (first ever for an Immanuel basketball team) was secured at Clayton.  The emotional release of joy by both players and fans is one of those special life-time moments to remember. The steak ended with a sectional loss to Owen-Withee played at Rice Lake.

In review it was manifestly apparent that this team was committed to continuous improvement throughout the season. We were able to become much better in the areas needing improvement that were identified after our first seven games. The four seniors (Lauren Lisak, Johanna Ohlmann, Abbie Hein, and Abby Sydow) provided excellent leadership, encouraged teammates, and exemplified how to compete and play as a team. We began the season as a very good scoring team and by the end of the season we were also a very good defensive team.

Your competitive, yet Christian performance generated a new level of enthusiasm for our Immanuel. In addition to filling the gym, you had fans following you from all over the United States. Prior to the start of the season a 95 year-old loyal fan (Jim’s mom) joined our LORD in heaven. You were given an opportunity to play interscholastic basketball, which was never available to her. She would have loved to see and enjoy your championships with you. Before every game we could hear Clint’s voice shouting, “Let’s Go Lancers.” The LORD had plans for you by enabling you to experience a level of competitive success in basketball that had never been achieved at Immanuel. This season was special, you made it special, you are special; and we enjoyed watching you succeed (achieving your expectations) and coaching you throughout the season.

All Glory to GOD, our Immanuel!

Coach Dr. Sydow, Prof. Roehl, & Prof. Rodebaugh

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2012-13 Yearbook:

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14322229/Immanuel%20Girls%20Basketball%20Yearbook%202012-13.pdf
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14322229/Immanuel%20Girls%20Basketball%20Yearbook%202012-13.pdf
 


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Photographer's Selection of Season Highlight Pictures:

• 2011-12 Season Overview
• 2010-11 Season Overview
• 2009-10 Season Overview

WSN's WIAA Secional Final Predictions

Girls Hoops: Predictions for Saturday's WIAA Sectional Finals

03/08/2013, 1:15pm CST

By Norbert Durst

Here's how I stand with my WIAA predictions after the sectional semi-final games:
Division 1 - 48-14 (77.4%)
Division 2 - 64-14 (82%)
Division 3 - 75-13 (85.2%)
Division 4 - 74-11 (87%)
Division 5 - 96-20 (82.7%)
Overall - 357-74 (82.8%)
For all your playoff information (scores, brackets, articles, etc.) click here.
Here are my sectional final picks for Saturday:


Division 5
Sectional 1
Owen-Withee over South Shore
Sectional 2
Hilbert over Newman Catholic
Sectional 3
Assumption over Seneca
Sectional 4
Heritage Christian over Barneveld

WEAU - Story about Immanuel

WEAU came to the Immanuel campus today to do a story on the Immanuel girls basketball team making history by bringing the school's first regional title in basketball.  Immanuel is discussed right after Chippewa Falls at the 0:48 second mark.

WEAU Story Link

WSN's WIAA Secional Semifinal Predictions

Girls Hoops: Predictions for WIAA Sectional Semi-Finals

03/06/2013, 10:45am CST

By Norbert Durst

Here's how I stand with my WIAA predictions after the regional final games:
Division 1 - 44-12 (78.6%)
Division 2 - 56-14 (80%)
Division 3 - 69-11 (86.2%)
Division 4 - 68-9 (88.3%)
Division 5 - 88-20 (81.4%)
Overall - 325-66 (83.1%)


Division 5
Sectional 1
South Shore over Northwood
Owen-Withee over Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran
Sectional 2
Newman Catholic over Phelps
Hilbert over Oneida Nation
Sectional 3
Assumption over Plum City
Seneca over Brookwood
Sectional 4
Barneveld over Benton/Shullsburg
Heritage Christian over Fall River

Pep Rally

From Today's ILC Daily Bulletin:

PEP RALLY

All student, faculty, and fans are invited to attend a Pep Rally on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in the gym to support our girls' basketball team.

From 2013-03-02 Clayton (WIAA Regional)

WQOW - Story about Immanuel

WQOW came to the Immanuel campus today to do a story on the Immanuel girls basketball team making history by bringing the school's first regional title in basketball.

EC Immanuel Lutheran Girls Basketball's 1st Trip To Sectionals

Posted: Mar 04, 2013 10:14 PM CST
WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and Sports

By Bob Bradovich - bio | email

Eau Claire (WQOW) -- Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran has advanced to the WIAA girls basketball sectionals for the first time in school history.

The Lancers defeated Clayton, 41-35, Saturday night to take home the Immanuel's  first-ever regional championship.   The Lancers are also riding an eighteen game win streak, and while they are enjoying the moment, they're also hungry for more.

Immanuel Lutheran head coach Jim Sydow says, "The regional championship was a special moment for these girls as well as the Immanuel fans that have gone through many years of watching losses in regional play."

"I was so happy when we won the regional," says Lancers senior guard Abbie Hein, "that was the most unbelievable feeling, but lately it's just like it's not good enough. I still have this pit in my stomach, you know we just want more."

Immanuel Lutheran will face defending Division 5 state runner-up Owen-Withee, in a 7:00 P.M. game Friday in Rice Lake.  The winner gets either Northwood or South Shore in the Sectional Final at Spooner, Saturday, at 7:00 P.M. 

Immanuel Lutheran's Abbie Hein

Abby Sydow of the Lancers

  ECIL's Johanna Ohlmann

WIAA Tournament Update - After Regional Finals

WIAA Tournament Update:

• Tournament Website
• Division 5 Bracket
• Of interest to Immanuel:
• Plum City - Regional Champion (Division 5) (Immanuel won 53-42)
• Eleva-Strum - Regional Runner-up (Division 5) (Immanuel won twice, 52-39, 48-40)
• Mondovi - Regional Champion (Division 4) (Lost to Plum City, a team Immanuel beat)
• Regis - Regional Runner-up (Division 4)  (Immanuel lost, 47-51)
• Durand - Regional Semifinalist (Division 3) (Immanuel lost 50-51)
• Sectional Bracket Update:

Leader-Telegram Comments on All-Conference Picks

Lancers highlight Small Dairyland all-conference picks

Posted: Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:05 pm

By Jason Cox Leader-Telegram staff
 

For the first time since 2006, four Eau Claire Immanuel players were selected to the Small Dairyland all-conference team.

Senior Abbie Hein and junior Rachel Schaser were selected to the first team, senior Abby Sydow was a second-team pick and sophomore Emily Hein was an honorable mention selection for the conference champions.

In the Large Dairyland, four members of conference champion Eleva-Strum were selected.
See below for complete teams

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Small Dairyland
First Team
Laura Kramer, sr., Cochrane-Fountain City; Nichole Hunger, jr., Cochrane-Fountain City; Abbie Hein, sr., Eau Claire Immanuel; Rachel Schaser, jr., Eau Claire Immanuel; Brittany Laehn, jr., Gilmanton.
Second Team
Cori Terpstra, jr., Alma/Pepin; Abby Sydow, sr., Eau Claire Immanuel; Cheyenne Lowenhagen, frosh., Gilmanton; Sara Filla, soph., Independence; Erika Suchla, jr., Independence.
Honorable Mention
Mackenzie Halverson, sr., Cochrane-Fountain City; Emily Hein, soph., Eau Claire Immanuel; Mariah Peterson, sr., Gilmanton; Tanisha Bautch, sr., Independence.

Large Dairyland
First Team
Morgan Nehring, jr., Blair-Taylor; Mikayla Simonson, sr., Blair-Taylor; Ali Lorenz, sr., Eleva-Strum; Kara Enos, jr., Eleva-Strum; Mikayla Simmons, jr., Alma Center Lincoln; Katie Boone, sr., Melrose-Mindoro; Kendra Antony, sr., Melrose-Mindoro.
Second Team
Jenna Ladsten, sr.,  Blair-Taylor; Skylar Rivard, jr., Eleva-Strum; Heather Gibson, sr., Eleva-Strum; Bailey Larson, frosh., Alma Center Lincoln; Rachel Davis, sr., Alma Center Lincoln; Paige Janke, sr., Alma Center Lincoln; Christina Roberts, sr., Melrose-Mindoro; Bryn Boland, sr.,  Whitehall.
Honorable Mention
Mara Peterson, soph., Blair-Taylor; Samantha Giese, jr., Whitehall

WSN's WIAA Regional Final Predictions

Girls Hoops: Predictions for tonight's WIAA Regional Finals

03/02/2013, 12:00pm CST

By Norbert Durst

Here's how I stand with my WIAA playoff predictions after the regional semi-final games last night:
Division 1 - 32-8 (80%)
Division 2 - 45-9 (83.3%)
Division 3 - 56-8 (84.8%)
Division 4 - 55-6 (90.1%)
Division 5 - 76-16 (82.6%)
Overall - 264-47 (84.8%)



Division 5
Sectional 1
South Shore over Luck
Northwood over Drummond
Owen-Withee over Thorp
Clayton over Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran

Sectional 2
Marion over Phelps
Newman Catholic over Goodman/Pembine
Hilbert over Gibraltar
Green Bay NEW Lutheran over Oneida Nation

Sectional 3
Plum City over Eleva-Strum
Assumption over Loyal
Brookwood over Royall
Seneca over River Ridge

Sectional 4
Barneveld over Black Hawk
Potosi over Benton/Shullsburg
Fall River over Randolph
Heritage Christian over Lake Country Lutheran

WIAA Tournament Update - After Regional Semifinals

WIAA Tournament Update:

• Tournament Website
• Division 5 Bracket
• Half Sectional Bracket Update:

WIAA Tournament Update - After Regional Quarterfinals

WIAA Tournament Update:

• Tournament Website
• Division 5 Bracket
• Half Sectional Bracket Update:

WIAA Playoffs: Wisconsin State Journal's Take

The Wisconsin State Journal from Madison had the following blurbs about Division 5 from three different articles.  Note that Immanuel received one pick for making it to state!

WIAA girls basketball state tournament preview

DIVISION 5

Last season: Barneveld took a 23-3 record into the championship game of the Fort Atkinson sectional and left on the short end of a 59-38 decision against Milwaukee Heritage Christian, the eventual state champion. Heritage Christian, which won its six postseason games by an average of 29.5 points, got its stiffest playoff test in the state semifinals from Seneca, winning 50-41 before pounding Owen-Withee 79-51 to claim its first state championship.
Area outlook: Barneveld (21-1) has its sights set on another sectional final shot at Heritage Christian. The Eagles graduated three starters and have only one senior on the roster (Madison Laube). But they brought in one of the state’s top freshmen in Hannah Whitish, a 5-8 guard averaging 15.3 ppg alongside sophomore Rachel Slaney (15.1). Fall River (21-1) and Randolph (16-6) will likely square off in a regional final for the right to face Heritage Christian in the sectional semifinals. Seneca and Royall — one of four teams to share the Scenic Bluffs Conference title — pulled down No. 1 regional seeds in a La Crosse Logan sectional where Wisconsin Rapids Assumption (the only team to beat Barneveld) is favored.
State of the state: After dominating its Division 5 competition a year ago, Heritage Christian coach Terry Bennett talked of playing up a division this season. That never materialized and the Patriots (20-2) are poised to dominate the postseason yet again. Their only losses have come to Division 1 schools Milwaukee King and Milwaukee Riverside and — in outscoring opponents 1,681-743 — they have twice topped the 100-point mark against teams that couldn’t match Heritage Christian’s depth or athleticism.
— Nick Sunderland-Saied, Dennis Semrau and Rob Hernandez

Read more: http://host.madison.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/wiaa-girls-basketball-state-tournament-preview/article_97959bd4-7fd6-11e2-b8c6-0019bb2963f4.html#ixzz2M1OxETCg

WIAA girls basketball: Rob Hernandez’s tournament take

DIVISION 5

What to watch: As long as Milwaukee Heritage Christian is allowed to stay in Division 5, the rest of the state has as much chance of winning a state title as I do a dunk contest. The Patriot missile that tore through the Kohl Center last year will do even greater damage at the Resch Center, but will the way in which Heritage Christian asserts its dominance spark outrage or be overshadowed by the fact no public school will be among the final four?
See you at the Resch Center: Wausau Newman, Wisconsin Rapids Assumption, Eau Claire Immanuel, Milwaukee Heritage Christian.
Gold ball: Heritage Christian 95, Wausau Newman 31.

Read more: http://host.madison.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/wiaa-girls-basketball-rob-hernandez-s-tournament-take/article_3b24227a-7fd7-11e2-b825-001a4bcf887a.html#ixzz2M1PG1mJ6

WIAA girls basketball: Dennis Semrau’s tournament take

DIVISION 5

What to watch: Milwaukee Heritage Christian (20-2) — with its only losses coming to Division 1 powers Milwaukee King and Milwaukee Riverside — is the defending champion and a favorite to repeat. But it will have to get past Barneveld (21-1) in the sectional finals. Barneveld’s only loss was by three points to Wisconsin Rapids Assumption (21-1).
See you at the Resch Center: Wausau Newman, Wisconsin Rapids Assumption, Owen-Withee, Milwaukee Heritage Christian.
Gold ball: Heritage Christian tips off “Championship Saturday” as the first of three repeat champions with a 53-48 victory over Wisconsin Rapids Assumption.

Read more: http://host.madison.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/wiaa-girls-basketball-dennis-semrau-s-tournament-take/article_0a24ffba-7fd6-11e2-b34f-001a4bcf887a.html#ixzz2M1PTZDWm

WSN's Favorites, contenders and sleepers - Division 5

WSN's Favorites, Contenders, and Sleepers - Division 5:


Division 5

Favorite: Heritage Christian (20-2)
Heritage Christian won last year's Division 5 title and their only two losses this season have came against D1 school Milwaukee King and Milwaukee Riverside. Coach Terry Bennett's team is loaded with talent, senior Jazmine Harris (6-1) highlights the group. The Northern Illinois recruit averages 15 points and 9 rebounds per game. Junior Ramiyah Bennett scored a team-high 19.3 points per contest while Teoncea Bennett (5-3, So.), Tiersa Gillie (5-8, Jr.), Jamera Sandifer (5-8, Sr.) and Marianna Bautista (5-7, So.) all average more than 8 points per game.

Contenders: Assumption (21-1), Owen-Withee

Assumption won the Marawood-South Conference title and picked up quality non-conference wins over Amherst, Barneveld and Richland Center. Coach Joe Birkhauser's team is led by junior Mary Sigler (5-9). Sigler averages 15.8 points per game for the Royals. Freshman Gena Grundhoffer (6-1) adds 11.4 points per game. Seven other players have scored at least 10 points in a game this year, including senior Hannah Skibba (5-9).

Owen-Withee was last year's Division 5 runner-up. Veteran Coach Al Guthman's team has only three losses this season and two of them have came against Neillsville (D3 #1). Senior Aleyna Goerlitz (5-9) leads the way for the Blackhawks with 14.4 points per game. Junior Bailey Karaba (5-9) and sophomore Stephany Heggemeier (5-7) each contribute over 10 points per contest.

Sleepers: Barneveld (21-1), Hilbert (11-11), Newman Catholic (15-7), Potosi (19-3), South Shore (22-0)

Barneveld finished the as the Six Rivers-East champs and their only loss came against Assumption by 3 points. Veteran coach Jim Myers has three players averaging more than 12 points per game, freshman Hannah Whitish (5-8) leads the way with 15.3 points per game. Sophomore Rachel Slaney (5-10) scores 15.1 ppg and senior Madi Laube (5-9) contributes 12.2 ppg. Laube is a tremendous 3-point shooter, she broke Barneveld's all-time record for made threes this season. The Golden Eagles are in the toughest Sectional in Division 5 and will have a potential match-up against Heritage Christian in Sectional Finals.

Hilbert will enter the playoffs with a .500 record but playing in the Olympian Conference with schools much larger is the reason. The Wolves lost to Newman Catholic in a Sectional Final contest last season by only one point and will again be in position to make again make a run in the playoffs. Sophomore Erica Gehl (5-10) is the top scorer for coach Brandon Krueger with 15 points per game. Fellow sophomore Erin Leffler (5-5) contributes 9 ppg while senior Katie Gehl (5-7) adds 7.6 ppg.

Newman Catholic has reached the state tournament in each of the past three years, including two state championships. Veteran coach Tom Weinkauf's team has eight players who have scored at least 10 points in a game this season. Senior Kim Steif (5-5) leads the way with 12.9 points per game. Other key contributors include senior Brianna Jankowsi (8.9 ppg) and juniors Madison Tubbs (9.9 ppg) and Chloe Chapman (8.3 ppg).

Potosi finished with a share of the Six Rivers-West title. Coach Brad Bierman's squad is led by senior Abby Ames (5-7). She averages 14.1 points per game while fellow senior Tiffany Langmeier (6-0) contributes 9.6 points per contest. The Chieftains road will not be easy as there are six teams in their sectional that have been ranked in the WisSports.net Coaches Poll this season.

South Shore finished the regular season undefeated and ranked No. 4 in the Coaches Poll. Coach Clendon Gustafson's team is lead by his daughters Megan and Emily Guastafson and Janice Anderson.  Megan (6-3, So.) averages a state-leading 31.5 points per game while also putting up 13.2 rebounds and 6 blocks per game. She has a scholarship offer from Marquette. Emily (6-2, Sr.) scores 18.2 points and grabs a state-leading 18.3 rebounds per game. Anderson, a 5-4 junior, averages 17.1 points, 8.2 assists and 6 steals per contest. The Cardinals have a potential match-up against Owen-Withee in Sectional Finals.

Tournament Breakdown
Sectional Final Predictions, March 9
Hilbert over Newman Catholic
Assumption over Seneca
Owen-Withee over South Shore
Heritage Christian over Barneveld
State Semi-Finals, March 14
Assumption over Hilbert
Heritage Christian over Owen-Withee
Championship, March 16
Heritage Christian over Assumption

2013 WIAA Girls Playoffs Breakdown

Jason Cox of the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram writes the following about the WIAA tournament which begins tomorrow:

Division 5

Area teams involved: La Crosse Logan Sectional —  Eleva-Strum, Alma/Pepin, Blair-Taylor, Elmwood,  Gilmanton, Independence, Plum City, Greenwood, Alma Center  Lincoln. Spooner Sectional — Owen-Withee, Cornell, Gilman, Bruce, Lake Holcombe, Thorp, New Auburn, Glenwood City, Prairie Farm, McDonell, Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran

What to watch for: Eau Claire  Immanuel Lutheran (18-3) is the second seed in its  regional. The Lancers hope to make a deep playoff run with their high-powered  offense, led by senior Abbie Hein, but  Owen-Withee (18-2) is the class of this half of the  sectional. Two of the  Blackhawks' losses this season came in competitive games with  Neillsville. They should thrive playing in Division 5.

Large Dairyland  champion Eleva-Strum is the top seed in its regional of the La Crosse Logan Sectional. If the  Cardinals were to reach the sectional semifinals, they'd likely meet Wisconsin Rapids Assumption, the top-ranked team in the state.

WQOW's Picks

WQOW's Sports Director, Bob Bradovich, made his picks for this year's WIAA tournament in his blog post:

Gils H.S. Basketball Picks

Division 5
Regional Quarterfinals: Eleva-Strum over Alma/Pepin, Blair-Taylor over Elmwood, C-FC over Gilmanton, Plum City over Independence, Assumption over Granton, Lincoln over New Lisbon, Loyal over Greenwood, Port Edwards over Marshfield Columbus, Shell Lake over Washburn, Siren over Solon Springs, Luck over Birchwood, Mellen over Mercer, Drummond over Frederic, Winter over Bayfield, Owen-Withee over Rib Lake, Gilman over Cornell, Prentice over Bruce, Thorp over Lake Holcombe, Clayton over New Auburn, Glenwood City over Turtle Lake, McDonell Central over Prairie Farm, EC Immanuel Lutheran over Clear Lake
Regional Semifinals: Eleva-Strum over Blair-Taylor, Plum City over C-FC, Assumption over Lincoln, Loyal over Port Edwards, South Shore over Solon Springs, Luck over Siren, Mellen over Drummond, Northwood over Winter, Owen-Withee over Gilman, Thorp over Prentice, Clayton over Glenwood City, ECIL over McDonell
Regional Finals: Eleva-Strum over Plum City, Assumption over Loyal, Luck over South Shore, Northwood over Mellen, Owen-Withee over Thorp, Clayton over ECIL
Sectional Semifinals: Assumption over E-S, Luck over Northwood, Owen-Withee over Clayton
Sectional Final: Assumption over Seneca, Owen-Withee over Luck
Other sectional winners: Wausau Newman, Heritage Christian


-BOB BRADOVICH

2012-13 Small Dairyland Conference Trophey

Today the Eau Clarie Immanuel Lutheran team received its championship trophy at the Dairyland Crossover!

From 2013-02-23 Small Diaryland Conference Trophy

From 2013-02-23 Small Diaryland Conference Trophy

From 2013-02-23 Small Diaryland Conference Trophy

From 2013-02-23 Small Diaryland Conference Trophy

From 2013-02-23 Small Diaryland Conference Trophy

Dairyland All-Conference 2012-13

Yesterday the All-Conference teams were announced for both the Small Dairyland and Large Dairyland. Congratulations to Abbie Hein for making First Team (4x), Rachel Schaser for making First Team, Abby Sydow for making Second Team, and Emily Hein as an Honorable Mention pick.

From 2013-02-23 All-Conference Awards

From 2013-02-23 All-Conference Awards

From 2013-02-23 All-Conference Awards

DAIRYLAND ALL-CONFERNENCE
Small Dairyland 1st Team
Laura Kramer	Cochrane-Fountain City	Senior
Nichole Hunger	Cochrane-Fountain City	Junior
Abbie Hein	Eau Claire Immanuel	Senior
Rachel Schaser	Eau Claire Immanuel	Junior
Brittany Laehn	Gilmanton	Junior
Small Dairyland 2nd Team
Cori Terpstra	Alma/Pepin	Junior
Abby Sydow	Eau Claire Immanuel	Senior
Cheyenne Lowenhagen	Gilmanton	Freshman
Sara Filla	Independence	Sophomore
Erika Suchla	Independence	Junior
Small Dairyland Honorable Mention
Mackenzie Halverson	Cochrane-Fountain City	Senior
Emily Hein	Eau Claire Immanuel	Sophomore
Mariah Peterson	Gilmanton	Senior
Tanisha Bautch	Independence	Senior
Large Dairyland 1st Team
Morgan Nehring	Blair-Taylor	Junior
Mikayla Simonson	Blair-Taylor	Senior
Ali Lorenz	Eleva-Strum	Senior
Kara Enos	Eleva-Strum	Junior
Mikayla Simmons	Lincoln	Junior
Katie Boone	Melrose-Mindoro	Senior
Kendra Antony	Melrose-Mindoro	Senior
Large Dairyland 2nd Team
Jenna Ladsten	Blair-Taylor	Senior
Skylar Rivard	Eleva-Strum	Junior
Heather Gibson	Eleva-Strum	Senior
Bailey Larson	Lincoln	Freshman
Rachel Davis	Lincoln	Senior
Paige Janke	Lincoln	Senior
Christina Roberts	Melrose-Mindoro	Senior
Bryn Boland	Whitehall	Senior
Large Dairyland Honorable Mention
Mara Peterson	Blair-Taylor	Sophomore
Samantha Giese	Whitehall	Junior

2012-13 Small Dairyland Conference Champs

The Lancers are 2012-13 Champs of the 

Small Dairyland Conference!!!  
ALL PRAISE AND THANKS TO YOU, LORD!

 Back: Coach Jim Sydow, Emily Hein, Johanna Meyer, Rhiannon Roehl, Prof. David Rodebach, Chara Meyer, Abi Bernthal, Rebecca Naumann, Michaela Naumann, Rachel Schaser, Prof. Ross Roehl

Front:  Sarah Tester, Lauren Lisak, Abbie Hein, Abby Sydow, Johanna Ohlmann, Lydia Albrecht

2012-13 Small Dairyland Champions!

Overall Dairyland Conference Champions

Only Immanuel Team to Repeat as Conference Champions!

Beat Every Dairyland Conference Opponent

12-1 Conference Record after Starting out 0-1!

 

WSN Basketball Rankings - Feb 19 (Week 12)

WSN Basketball Rankings for February 19, Week 12 of 2012-13 season, Division 5 (See WSN Commentary):



Immanuel made the WSN rankings this week!  For the Week 1 poll, Immanuel had been ranked to start the season at #7.  Now for the last WSN ranking of the season, Immanuel crept back into the rankings at the #10 spot!  These are clearly the two highest rankings ever in Immanuel girls basketball history!  This is two seasons in a row that Immanuel has been ranked.  Last year Immanuel was ranked #14 during Week 14 and #13 during Week 15 (final ranking week).  This season the rankings have only included the top 10.  Interestingly, Immanuel has not received any AP votes this season.  Last year they received votes in the AP poll:  8 votes on Feb. 6 (see post), 1 vote on Feb. 13, 8 votes on Feb. 20, 8 votes on Feb. 26.  A source close to the 2005-06 season says that the team that year may have received an AP poll vote once.

Commentary:

Rankings based on games played through 2/18/2013)
With WIAA Playoff games beginning next Tuesday, this will be our final WisSports.net Girls Basketball Coaches Poll of the season.

Division 1
De Pere will end the season as they started in the D! Coaches Poll, ranked #1. Eight of the teams in the final poll were ranked in Week 1, Milwaukee Riverside and Verona were the only two not in the opening WisSports.net Coaches Poll.

Division 2
New London finishes the season as the top-ranked team in the D2 WisSports.net Coaches Poll after starting the season at #3. Like Division 1, eight of the teams ranked in the opening Coaches Poll end the season in the rankings.

Divsion 3
Neillsville closes out the season as the #1 in the D3 Coaches Poll. Kewaunee started the season as the top-ranked team and end the year at No. 3 while East Troy began the year at #3 and finish at #2. Eight of the teams ranked in the opening Coaches Poll end the year in the rankings.

Divsion 4
Algoma ends the season as the top-ranked team in the WisSports.net Coaches Poll after being ranked #4 in the opening poll. Colfax and Cuba City started in the year in the top five and they will end there as well. The Week 12 D4 rankings have eight of the teams ranked in Week 1.

Division 5
Heritage Christian closes the year where they began, ranked #1 in the Division 5 Coaches Poll. Barnevled, Assumption and Owen-Withee were in the Week 1 top five and they are also in the Week 12 top five. While we saw many different teams crack the rankings in Division 5, there are nine teams from the Week 1 Coaches Poll that are ranked in Week 12.


AP Poll for Feb. 18. 
Here is the Associated Press Wisconsin prep girls basketball poll for the week of February 18, with first-place votes in parentheses, record, total points and last week's ranking, as voted upon by a statewide panel of sports writers and broadcasters:

2012-13 All-Conference

Congrats to the following for being selected as Dairyland All-Conference:

• Abbie Hein - 1st Team (4x 1st Team)
• Rachel Schaser - 1st Team
• Abby Sydow - 2nd Team (2x - HM Team last year)
• Emily Hein - HM Team

Teamwork is a huge component to these players being honored.  The entire team contributed to the overall success of the year! The only other time in the Immanuel program when four players were selected All-Conference was in 2006 when the Lancers won the Small Dairyland title.  That year Joanna Snell, Joelle Noeldner, Jessie Meyer, and Danielle Beekman were honored.