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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 2002
Page
23
Class 1A top team Rock Valley Rockets coached by Sue Kooima in her fifth year posts a 33-1-2 overall record and 9-0 conference mark to clinch Siouxland first place. State tournament appearances stand at three, including a third straight bid.
The report notes West Christian led by coach Tammi Veerbeek in their 6th season with a 18-42.9 record for the year. Western’s Lakes Conference dominance continued with an 8-0 league mark and a 20th state-tournament appearance, after securing six 2A titles including the 2001 crown.
The Tripoli Panthers coached by Teresa Kehe in her 20th season boast a 37-3-1 match record and lead the Iowa Star Conference at 7-0. Making their fifth straight state tournament appearance, they seek a five-peat as three-time defending 1A champions.
No 6 Mediapolis Bullettes under coach Dennis Jandrey with a 314-5 match record lead the Southeast Iowa Super North Division at 7-0. The team has appeared in three state tournaments, most recently 1992, aiming to extend their streak.
No 7 North Kossuth Cougars coached by Jessica Manske in 4th year with 37 2 2 match record compete in Corn Belt Conference leading 7 0. State tournament appearances 7th since 1994 with 1A runner up in 1997.
No 4 Unity Christian nicknamed Knights under first year coach Wendy Poppema sits 7 2 in War Eagle conference and 13th state tournament appearance with a 31 65 match record. Five championships with last in 2000.
No 7 South Tama Trojans coached by Jane Murphy in 21st year hold a 4-22465 record, 4-? in conference play, 7-0. The team with two state tournament appearances, the other in 1989, seeks another campaign in the Wamac race.
No 9 Farragut nicknamed the Admirals coached by Dave Laumann in his 5th year boasts a 31-1-0 record with a perfect 9-0 conference mark and an appearance as a state tournament contender. Probable starters listed.
No 15 Pella Christian Rams, coached by Dennis Benson in his 13th year, post a 26-7-7 record and 11-0 Maple Valley conference mark to finish 1st. The program, with history including a 1990 1A runner-up, last competed in 1994.
Top ranked Rock Valley survived a regional final bump by No 2 Hinton. Coach Sue Kooima warns no team is out of it as the Rockets seek a first title run. Predictions favor Tripoli, Grandview Park Baptist and Pella Christian with potential upsets in several 1A rounds.
Western Christian and Unity Christian dominate 2A, with Western defending champ and Unity high in kills led by Amanda Eekhoff Liz Van Voorst and Brittany Van Beek. Roland-Story led by Crystal Hanson and Elara Hopkins faces Charles City and South Tama in early rounds as bracketed semifinals loom.
Dubuque Wahlert, led by star Stephanie May, seeks a third consecutive state championship in a top bracket featuring Davenport North Ames and Ankeny. The bracket includes Heelan and Iowa City West with quarterfinals and semifinals set, and the Golden Eagles favored to advance to the final.
The 2001 state all tournament teams list top players across classes 1A 2A and 3A. Notable selections include Tripoli players Patricia Dietz Erica Schlotfeldt Megan Wittenburg captain and Rock Valley teammates Angela Schlotfeldt and Gabrielle Penaluna. Unity Christian and Western Christian place several representatives with captains Jill Bouma Tara DeBoer and Rachel Rogers. Sioux City Heelan Dubuque Wahlert and Dubuque Wahlert contribute multiple nominees with captains noted for 3A. The page ends with In 2002 tournament as a follow up.
Golden Eagles coached by Tom Keating enter the season with a 97-78-17 career mark and an 8-0 MVC Valley slate. Wahlert Wildcats led by Amy Baker eye another strong run after 334-2 in her tenure and 1st in the Mississippi Athletic Conference. Hawkettes, led by Dave Whims, sit 36-3-0 with CIML Central Division top spot and a 5-0 conference mark. Crusaders under Lori Schaal hold 36-106-1, first in Missouri River at 6-0, with nine state appearances and five straight titles in 1999 through recent years.
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