ICL | Girls basketball glance

JACKSON-MILTON
Head coach: Jeff Eisenbraun, second year (2-19)
2001 record: 2-18, 1-13
Returning letterwinners: Sarah Johnson (5-8, Jr., F), Kelly Detmer (5-10, Jr., C), Heidi Graham (5-5, Jr., G), Lacie Graham (5-7, Jr., F), Julie Karash (5-6, Jr., G).
Newcomers: Jacki Adams (5-7, Jr., F), Kristen Etherly (5-6, Jr., G), Shannon McGee (5-6, Jr., G), Amanda Purnell (5-9, Jr., C), Joanna Woloschak (5-9, Jr., F).
Outlook: Lost Jesi Hemphill, Desra Tomaino and Emily McGahagan to graduation, but return two starters.
LOWELLVILLE
Head coach: Tony Matisi, fifth year (39-51)
2001 record: 13-7, 9-5
Returning letterwinners: Tami Nero (5-5, Sr., G), Danielle Hvisdak (5-7, Sr., G), Lauren Susany (5-8, Sr., F), Rebecca Basista (5-8, Jr., F), Heather Harkleroad (5-9, Jr., F), Christa Flora (5-6, Jr., F), Amanda Nero (5-7, Soph., G), Dana Donatelli (5-9, Soph., C).
Newcomers: Emily Vasilek (5-5, Jr., G), Lindsay Wilson (5-6, Soph., G), Brittany Calderon (5-10, Soph., C).
Outlook: The Rockets lost by just three points to Leetonia in last year's district final and return eight letterwinners and four starters.
MATHEWS
Head coach: Glenn Rowland, fifth year (20-66)
2001 record: 4-16, 3-11
Returning letterwinners: Tara Ford (5-8, Soph., G), Melissa Morrison (5-7, Soph., G), Emily Cleland (6-0, Soph., F), Amanda Soudon (5-9, Soph., F), Christine Cordy (5-6, Sr., F), Joy Smith (5-5, Sr., G).
Newcomers: Meredith Wearsch (5-7, Soph., G), Loren Wearsch (5-7, Soph., G), Melissa Baum (5-6, Soph., G), Melanie Roscoe (5-11, Soph., F).
Outlook: The Mustangs lost their leaders in scoring, assists and rebounds and have no juniors in their program.
MCDONALD
Head coach: Rob Hilbun, second year (4-18)
2001 record: 3-17, 2-12
Returning letterwinners: Alyss Hart (5-10, Sr., G/F), Brittney Thompson (5-7, Sr., F/C), Rebecca Logar (5-7, Sr., F), Christine Holmes (5-7, Sr., F/C), Michelle Krumpak (5-4, Soph., G/F).
Newcomers: Melissa Fortune (5-6, Sr., F/C), Ashleigh Tondo (5-4, Fr., G), Amy Dolsak (5-10, Fr., G/F), Ashena Stevens (5-7, Fr., F).
Outlook: The Blue Devils return four starters and should be much improved.
MINERAL RIDGE
Head coach: Darren Garris, fourth year (39-25)
2001 record: 12-8, 8-6
Returning letterwinners: Danielle Bako (5-4, Sr., G), Dariana Casado (5-10, Sr., F), Lindsey Darnall (5-8, Sr., F), Kerry McGregor (5-4, Sr., F), Carrie Wilson (5-7, Sr., F).
Newcomers: Brandy Hall (5-5, Jr., G).
Outlook: The Rams have good size and speed and will look to make some waves in ICL.
SOUTH RANGE
Head coach: Brad Porinchak, first year
2001 record: 19-1, 13-1
Returning letterwinners: Kelly James (5-8, Sr., F), Jessie Clayton (5-7, Jr., G), Jodi James (5-8, Jr., F), Michelle Pingley (5-10, Soph., G/F).
Newcomers: Bree Hugus (5-7, Sr., G), Kelly Skrinyer (5-6, Jr., G), Natalie Biastro (5-7, Jr., G), Jessica Toth (5-8, Jr., F), Allison Einsiedel (5-8, Jr., F), Brittany Oliver (5-6, Soph., G).
Outlook: The Raiders lost three starters, including all-league forward Crystal Schuler.
SPRINGFIELD
Head coach: Sandi Kohler, ninth year (104-67)
2001 record: 12-8, 10-4
Returning letterwinners: Talley Felger (5-10, Sr., C), Jessica Snyder (5-5, Sr., G), Sarah Fannon (5-5, Jr., G), Carrie Davis (5-10, Jr., F), Kati Houk (6-1, Jr., C), Lindsay Johnson (6-0, Soph., F), Danielle Dewitt (5-7, Soph., G), Angelina Fiumara (5-8, Soph., F).
Newcomers: Samantha Cavalier (5-6, Fr., F), Christy Warren (5-8, Fr., F), Mindy Ritzler (5-9, Fr., F).
Outlook: With seven returning letterwinners and four starters, the Tigers will try to win the league title. Good size and athleticism.
WESTERN RESERVE
Head coach: Eric Kalina, fifth year (30-36)
2001 record: 12-8, 10-4
Returning letterwinners: Anna Marie Ricciardi (5-7, Sr., G), Jen White (6-1, Sr., F), Tiffany Palumbo (5-7, Sr., G), Mikah Berger (5-7, Sr., G), Jen Hallos (5-9, Sr., F), Toni Jo Moracco (5-7, Sr., G).
Newcomers: Kim Morrison (5-8, Jr., G/F), Emily Johnson (5-8, Jr., G/F), Erica Zimmerman (5-11, Soph., F), Alicia Zimmerman (5-10, Jr., F), Sarah Kutsko (6-0, Soph., F).
Outlook: The Blue Devils return all five starters and have nine returning letterwinners, but lost two players (Palumbo and Hallos) to season-ending injuries last year. Ricciardi, who won last year's Div. III state high jump title, is one of the best in the area. Could win first league title in school history.
-- Vindicator staff report