Rast Area Girls Basketball All-Region Team Named
The Journal-World sports staff selects the Al-Area girls basketball all region team based on votes from area coaches and season performances. Coaches vote for first team second team and honorable mentions reflecting strong play across the season.
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Player of the Year Ali Pistora Shines for Tonganoxie
Tonganoxie High senior Ali Pistora earned All-Area Girls Basketball Player of the Year for a second straight season, using a pass first style while still scoring and rebounding. The 6-foot guard led the 23-3 Chieftains, ranked fourth at state, and will pursue physical therapy after graduation, with future college plans undecided. She also stars in track, planning high jump and javelin this spring.
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Tonganoxie High
Ali Pistora
Zack
Joe
Pistora
Tonganoxie
Randy Kraft
Pistoia
Kraft
Chieftains
Kansas University
Kansas State University
Tongie
Ali Pistoia
Coach Kraft earns coach of the year for Chieftains run
Randy Kraft, in his fifth season at Tonganoxie, guides the Chieftains to a 23-3 record and 12-1 Kaw Valley League while earning All Area Coach of the Year. The team finished 4th at state after a 73-67 overtime loss to Colby High, with seniors Ali Pistoia Rachel Bogard Rebecca Bogard and Amy Ostermeyer praised for their persona and defense oriented style.
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Colby High
Tonganoxie High
Randy Kraft
State
Kraft
Kansas City Sumner
Chieftains
Tonganoxie
Crest High
Colony
Gridley High
Kansas State University
Pistoia
Rachel
Rebecca Bogard
Amy Ostermeyer
Honorable Mention List Features Local Teams and Seniors
The article lists multiple student names including Ashleigh Allam from Perry Lecompton a sophomore and seniors Rachel Bogard from Tonganoxie Haley Epperson from Eudora Heather Garcia from Baldwin Stephanie Mars from Ottawa Tori Rutter from Santa Fe Trail Rachael Thompson from McLouth and Tracie Weege from Baldwin with other seniors and sophomores such as Carol Allen from Oskaloosa and K-12 participants. It highlights recognition across districts and schools.
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Ashleigh Allam
Perry Lecompton
Soph
Carol Allen
Oskaloosa
Rachel Bogard
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