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Annie Brockhaus Benet Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Reliable defender headed to Bowling Green (Ohio).
Ashley Caliendo Downers South Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Smart, tough marker will play at Western Michigan.
Amanda Clark Neuqua Valley Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Notre Dame signee is fiercest defender in state.
Michelle Collins Neuqua Valley Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Fast and productive forward Missouri bound.
Lili Ferguson New Trier Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Goalkeeper might miss time to compete in Japan.
Lauren Fraczek Barrington Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Moving up to midfielder from sweeper; had 12 assists.
Cara Freeman Lincoln-Way Central Jr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: 29 goals for Class AA state semifinals.
Danielle Griebel St. Viator Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Defender keyed 3 straight shutouts in ’05 Class
A finals.
KayAnne Gummersall New Trier Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Prolific scorer has only 1 loss–in 2005 state final.
Liz Holby Fremd Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Midfielder had 17 goals, 13 assists last season.
Kristen Keane Warren South Jr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Had 14.5 shutouts as soph., .79 goals against avg.
Taryne Lee Wheaton Academy Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Forward passes on Illinois for Wheaton College.
Giuleana Lopez Warren Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Kentucky signee back from torn ACL (28 goals as soph).
Emily Maynard Latin Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Has 50 goals, 66 assists; signed with Maryland.
Kelsie Morway Antioch Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Illinois State signee only 3 goals from school record.
Emily Pickard Hinsdale Central Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Illinois coaches can’t wait for 6-footer midfielder.
Katie Rehor Lyons Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: 26 goals last season; midfielder off to Michigan State.
Christen Schuler Waubonsie Valley Jr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Defender was all-sectional as sophomore.
Molly Williams St. Ignatius Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: Pressure is on Villanova signee to keep team in games.
Ammanda Wisniewski Mundelein Sr.
ALAN SUTTON’S COMMENT: 4-year starter, midfielder signed with Illinois State.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
PLAYER SCHOOL CL
Teddy Adamczyk Maine South Jr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Came through with impressive 216 kills last year.
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Jason Ambrose Barrington Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: No. 2 kill producer (164) for last year’s runner-up.
Rob Brannigan Brother Rice Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: A key in Crusaders’ run for Catholic League crown.
Steve Chmura Sandburg Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Big gun for Eagles last year: 212 kills, 50 blocks.
Jake Conrad Libertyville Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: All-conference hitter had 240 kills, 227 digs in ’05.
Emmett Culligan Benet Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Outside hitter can help first-year program shine.
Tim Cunningham Sandburg Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Versatile setter and hitter team leader for Eagles.
Carl Hamming Lake Forest Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: 6-7 right hitter headed for Princeton next fall.
Mike Harrison Lyons Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: 165 kills on balanced team that reached State.
Mario Jez Glenbard East Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Had 215 kills as Rams went 27-11 last season.
George Kamberos Stagg Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Hitting prowess resulted in 375 kills last spring.
Tony LaRue Wheaton South Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: 163 kills, 44 blocks in second year as starter.
Christopher Lewis Oak Park Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: No. 2 hitter on state finalist with 222 kills in ’05.
Tony Lim Glenbrook South Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: 380 kills last year–could land in all-time Top 10.
John Luhrsen Wheaton South Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: On two state title teams; 272 kills, 46 aces in ’05.
Jeff McCown Lincoln-Way East Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Earned all-conference honors for 35-4 Griffins.
Sean Pedersen Mt. Carmel Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Enters season 11th all-time in assists with 2,008.
David Pociask Naperville North Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: All-conference middle had 166 kills, 189 digs.
Kristap Staks Maine South Jr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Setter amassed 812 assists a season ago.
Mike Will Buffalo Grove Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Quiet leader who contributed 295 kills last spring.
BOYS GYMNASTICS
PLAYER SCHOOL CL
Aaron Austin Libertyville Sr.
KEN O’BRIEN’S COMMENT: Floor exercise and vault are his best events.
Christian Carmona York So.
KEN O’BRIEN’S COMMENT: Skilled club gymnast is all-around title contender.
Ian Dennehy Glenbrook North Sr.
KEN O’BRIEN’S COMMENT: 9th in all-around, 2nd in floor exercise and vault.
Steve Deutsch Glenbrook South So.
KEN O’BRIEN’S COMMENT: 14th in all-around, tied for 4th on pommel horse.
Matt Eckardt Palatine So.
KEN O’BRIEN’S COMMENT: Solid on floor exercise, vault and parallel bars.
Dan Hutton Lincoln-Way Co-op So.
KEN O’BRIEN’S COMMENT: 15th in all-around and 12th on parallel bars.
Dave Mohr Fremd Jr.
KEN O’BRIEN’S COMMENT: 5th in all-around and 2nd on pommel horse.
Dan Morgan Hinsdale Central Sr.
KEN O’BRIEN’S COMMENT: He was 11th in all-around and 8th in parallel bars.
Roger Pasek Dundee-Crown Jr.
KEN O’BRIEN’S COMMENT: Competing as individual, was 8th in all-around.
Kyle Roggensack Wheaton Co-op Sr.
KEN O’BRIEN’S COMMENT: Captain of defending state champions.
BOYS TENNIS
PLAYER SCHOOL CL
Conner Dawson St. Francis Jr.
ROSS FORMAN’S COMMENT: Older brother Jeff won ’05 singles title.
Jordan Knue Lyons Sr.
ROSS FORMAN’S COMMENT: Went from No. 1 singles to doubles for state meet.
Scott Lieberman Deerfield Sr.
ROSS FORMAN’S COMMENT: Powerful baseline player finished fifth last season.
Nik Ljuboja Highland Park Sr.
ROSS FORMAN’S COMMENT: Didn’t play in ’05; as soph was second in doubles.
Keith Moran Warren Sr.
ROSS FORMAN’S COMMENT: Strong No. 2 at singles; would be No. 1 elsewhere.
Alex Nemerov Lake Forest Jr.
ROSS FORMAN’S COMMENT: Improved every year with good ground strokes.
Dennis Nevolo Warren So.
ROSS FORMAN’S COMMENT: Effortless on the court; also top doubles player.
Eric Specter Glenbrook North So.
ROSS FORMAN’S COMMENT: Very strong in backcourt; lost in quarters last year.
Jon Wroble Hinsdale Central Sr.
ROSS FORMAN’S COMMENT: All-around player who serves and volleys well.
Peter Zhang York Sr.
ROSS FORMAN’S COMMENT: Competitive, consistent, capable baseline player.
GIRLS BADMINTON
PLAYER SCHOOL CL
Becky Davis Willowbrook Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Rallied for 4 more rounds after early loss in ’05.
Katie Greune Andrew Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Singles contender key in Thunderbolts’ title bid.
Amy Huang Naperville Central Jr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Will be counted on to set the tone for Redhawks.
Kim Jaros Downers North Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Rolled to state quarterfinals before tumbling.
Karishma Kollipara Hinsdale Central So.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Played 9 matches in ’05, won them all and title.
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Kristina Prus Buffalo Grove Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Hopes for big climb in ranks after top-12 finish.
Alexandra Siedlecki Hinsdale South Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Could have big impact with recovery from injury.
Ewelina Stachulak Reavis Jr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Part of tough doubles sister act for Rams.
Joanna Stachulak Reavis Jr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Coupled with sister forms tough doubles team.
Leah Witkow Downers South Sr.
JACK McCARTHY’S COMMENT: Reached state semis before falling to Kollipara.
WATER POLO
BOY SCHOOL CL
Luke Baldwin Fenwick Jr.
DAVE SURICO’S COMMENT: Top returning Friar collected 58 goals, 32 assists.
Kevin Bell Naperville Central Sr.
DAVE SURICO’S COMMENT: Big presence with production (94 goals) to match.
Alex Buck Naperville North Jr.
DAVE SURICO’S COMMENT: Speed gives foes nightmares (54 goals in ’05).
Grant Gucinski Waubonsie Valley Sr.
DAVE SURICO’S COMMENT: Dual threat can defend and finish (96 goals).
Joe Przekota St. Patrick Sr.
DAVE SURICO’S COMMENT: Strength makes him a handful to defend.
GIRL
Keely Baldwin Fenwick Sr.
DAVE SURICO’S COMMENT: Prime Friar hard to contain (84 goals, 50 assists).
Terri Bukofzer Stevenson Sr.
DAVE SURICO’S COMMENT: Top scorer (138, 57) is all over for ’05 runner-up.
Farren Rixter Fenwick Sr.
DAVE SURICO’S COMMENT: Returning player of the year scored 157 goals.
Brittany Walk Naperville Central Sr.
DAVE SURICO’S COMMENT: Makes ’05 quarterfinalists solid in goal.
Maggie Wood Mother McAuley Jr.
DAVE SURICO’S COMMENT: 55-goal scorer helps make Mighty Macs go.
LACROSSE
BOY SCHOOL CL
Kyle Brown New Trier Sr.
BOB VANDERBERG’S COMMENT: Top scorer on state champ that lost once in ’05.
Chris Chandler New Trier Sr.
BOB VANDERBERG’S COMMENT: Midfielder taking his act to Princeton in ’07.
Jason Dubose Stevenson Sr.
BOB VANDERBERG’S COMMENT: Speedy attackman will play at Harvard.
Dan Mortell Loyola Sr.
BOB VANDERBERG’S COMMENT: Lacrosse power Loyola (in Baltimore) his next stop.
Teddy Winders Lyons Sr.
BOB VANDERBERG’S COMMENT: Three-year starter helped Lions reach ’05 final.
GIRL
Hannah Alley Lake Forest Jr.
BOB VANDERBERG’S COMMENT: Standout midfielder returns for state runners-up.
Kathleen Dwyer Loyola Jr.
BOB VANDERBERG’S COMMENT: Named IHSWLA co-offensive player of year.
Lisa Landoe Lake Forest Sr.
BOB VANDERBERG’S COMMENT: Midfielder had two goals in title game last spring.
Colleen Speth Evanston Jr.
BOB VANDERBERG’S COMMENT: Coming off stellar sophomore season.
Caroline Tesar Loyola Sr.
BOB VANDERBERG’S COMMENT: 8 goals in title-game victory over Lake Forest.
BOYS TRACK & FIELD
PLAYER SCHOOL CL
Ryan Craven Prospect Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: 3rd in cross-country nationals; wants 8:56 in 3,200.
Eric Dettman York Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: 3,200 runner-up in ’05 ready to battle for title.
Matt Dettman York Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Favorite in mile after second-place finish in ’05.
Troy Doris Bolingbrook Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Over 48-foot triple jump good for fourth last year.
Steve Finley Palatine Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Cross-country titleist wants redemption on track.
Evan Jager Jacobs Jr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Third as soph in 2 mile will compete for medal.
Brandon Love Proviso West Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Fast and will score points in open sprints, relays.
Aaron Lowe Bloom Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: State qualifier in 4 sprint events last season.
Zach Splan Neuqua Valley Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: 400-meter run will be his for the taking.
Jake Winder Plainfield South Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Cleared 16-7 1/2 indoors in pole vault–8th in nation.
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
PLAYER SCHOOL CL
Alice Baumgartner Chicago Latin Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Class A state finalist in 800 meters.
Chelsea Bolton Fremd Jr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Mile runner-up should battle for top in Charleston.
Cora Caulfield Grant Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Unfinished business in discus and shot put.
Shalina Clarke Evanston Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Should dominate 100m, 200m, and both hurdles.
Aja Evans Morgan Park Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Versatile: State finalist in 100m, sprint relays, shot.
Emily Geelhoed Timothy Christian Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Only medalist back in Class A 100 hurdle finals.
Demeca Hill Evanston Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Strong in 100m, 200m; key to team’s sprint relays.
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Amy Laskowske Palatine Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: 2-time state champ in 3,200m–runner-up in ’05.
Arielle McAlpin Evanston Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Silver and gold in triple, long jump, respectively.
Sequoia McKinney Thornwood Sr.
JASON KERR’S COMMENT: Seeking second straight Class AA 800m state title.
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