State girls basketball rankings spark 4A title talk
Cedar Rapids Washington leads at 23-3 despite size concerns, Alyssa Green driving a fast lineup. West Des Moines Dowling, 19-6, seeks a 11th straight semifinal berth with Juliann Van Liew as top returner. Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Ankeny, and Des Moines Roosevelt fill out top five with noted coaching and junior talent.
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Iowa girls basketball pre season top teams and players
Norwalk led by Kelsey Cermak and sophomores Hannah Noel and Jessica Fraser is ranked among the top 5. Denison-Schleswig returns Nicole Clausen and Lindsey Swanson after a 70 ppg season. Xavier opens with a 15 game streak led by inside scorers Sarah Black and Sara Clancy. Charles City relies on Danielle Wubbens for rebounding and scoring. Sioux City Heelan brings Michelle Lund, a high scoring freshman. Davenport Assumption downsized to 2A with three double figure scorers. North Butler returns Erin Brocka with Indy Uhlenhopp out midseason. Ackley AGWSR showcases Mindy Hutchcroft and Karl Mutschler. Union and Northeast Iowa powers seek title runs. Northeast Rebels aim to repeat Big East success with Lindsey Sparks and Bethany Mahmens among scoring leaders.
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Charles City
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Waukon
Michelle Lund
Davenport Assumption
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North Butler
Erin Brocka
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Ackley Agwsr
Grundy Center
Mindy Hutchcroft
Karl Mutschler
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Rachele Monroe
Northeast
Rebels
Lindsey Sparks
Bethany Mahmens
Class 1A Girls Basketball Power Rankings
Charter Oak Ute leads with Kala Kuhlman and three other returners after a 26-2 season. Manilla IKM touts Margo Muhlbauer 24.5 ppg as part of a strong four starter lineup. Treynor aims for Des Moines with Tricia Trotter guiding three returning starters. Guthrie Center loses top scorer but Trotters bolster, while Twin River Valley features Liz Trauger atop a solid cast. Compiled by Jeff Linder.
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Players to watch 2004 05 in review for 2005 06 girls basketball
A look back at the 2004 05 season highlights and rising stars in girls basketball with names of standout players, achievements, and teams to monitor for the 2005 06 campaign.
Metro teams eye close games as path to state title
Coaches stress the need for inside-outside play and fast starts. The Metro scene expects many games decided by five points or less and warns even strong teams can slip to .500. Jefferson and Kennedy opened the season at the IGCA Clinic as Xavier and Washington chase hot streaks and regional crowns.
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Freshmen shine in Iowa hoops scene this season
In Eastern Iowa strong freshmen crop rumors persist with Springville Maquoketa Valley and Olin noted. Linn-Mar freshman Jaime Printy draws praise as talented as Anne O'Neil at the same age. Ankeny eyed for a slip after six titles, but coach Scott DeJong keeps pipeline strong. Predictions favor MWC teams, with Washington Kennedy and Iowa City schools among top contenders. Marion to rise in Wamac, Jesup and Vinton-Shellsburg rebuild, Montezuma favored in SICL, West Central momentum, Postville bid for Upper Iowa chase. Yeggy and Kuhlmann projected to challenge rebound and scoring records. Charles City dominates Northeast Iowa Conference. 1A players Brittany Heins, Liz Trauger, Veggy cited as threats.
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