PBHS girls aim to improve with 4 seniors starters back

Written by Katie Morford Tuesday, 27 November 2012 15:28

Peabody-Burns seniors expected to provide leadership for this year’s squad include (from left) McKenzie Ensminger, Brandee Burnett, Rayna Barnes and Paige Lewis. The Peabody-Burns girls are looking to improve on last season’s 5-16 record with the return of four senior starters.

The Warriors lost in the first round of sub-state last year.

“The core of our team returns this season,” said Darren Schroeder, who returns for his 10th year as head coach. “We should have plenty of experience and understanding of the program returning.”

Senior Rayna Barnes will anchor the Warriors’ inside game, with classmates McKenzie Ensminger, Brandee Burnett and Paige Lewis on the perimeter.

“These four players have played significant minutes since their sophomore year,” Schroeder said. “They provide great leadership and have a good understanding of what we are trying to accomplish...

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Memorable finish to 2011-12 season for Hillsboro girls

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 27 November 2012 15:26

The 2011-12 Hillsboro girls’ team celebrate their second consecutive third-place finish at the Class 3A state tournament in Hutchinson. Pictured are: (front row, from left) Dane Bina, Addie Lackey; (second row) Christina Morris, Maci Schlehuber, Maddie Duerksen; (back row) assistant coach Dennis Boldt, Darcy Heinrichsm Erin Winter, Krista Reimer, Courtney Weber, Callie Serene, Stephanie Sanders; Amy Bartel, Tena Loewen, assistant coach Katie Mount. Head coach Nathan Hiebert stands behind them.

Centre boys return 8 players

Written by Katie Morford Tuesday, 27 November 2012 15:25

Seniors and returning starters for the CHS boys: (back row, from left) James Wyatt, Jerami Slayden, Kodey Johnson, Cory Brunzell; (front row) Houston Svoboda, Grant Srajer and Justin Deines. The Centre boys’ basketball squad intends to improve on a 9-12 season last year with the help of plenty of experience returning to the court.

“We are going to be fairly small but experienced this year,” said coach Jim Wyatt, who returns for his fourth year.

“We will have to rely on playing good, solid defense as well as being fundamentally sound on offense.”

The Cougars return eight players, all upperclassmen, from last year’s squad, including starters Justin Deines, James Wyatt and Grant Srajer.

Additional letter-winners who are expected to contribute this year are guards Ty Simons and Kodey Johnson, and forwards Kyle Methvin, Corey Brunzell and Chad Mueller.

Six newcomers, split almost evenly between the post and...

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CHS girls eye return to state

Written by Katie Morford Tuesday, 27 November 2012 15:24

The Cougars return three starters from last year’s state tournament team: (from left) Genesis Rudolph, Beka Basore and Ellie Miller. A Centre girls’ basketball team aiming to repeat last year’s success and punch another ticket to state will look to three returning senior starters to lead the way.

All-league pick Beka Basore is expected to set the pace, backed by classmates Ellie Miller and Genesis Rudolph.

“The way we finished last season, we’re looking to build off the momentum of winning 10 out of our last 12 games and going to state,” said coach Alan Stahlecker. “That was a pretty good experience for them.”

The Cougars also will look to two-time all-league returning starter Cacey Simons and all-league returning starter Shelby Makovec to round out the core group.

Players who also are likely to see minutes this season are letter-winner Brenna...

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