Senior Ashley Hermanson of Monroe was a unanimous choice on the 2010 WBCA Division 2 All-State Team.
Hermanson is a key reason the Cheesemakers are making their third straight state tournament appearance this year. The 6-0 senior averaged over 11 points and 7 rebounds per game for a Monroe team that went undefeated in Badger-South play and carry a 25-1 record into the state tourney. She shot 59% from the field and committed just 28 turnovers in 26 games while providing outstanding leadership. Hermanson is a repeat first-team selection from last year.
The rest of the Division 2 team consisted of Jamie Armstrong, Monroe; Ashley Backes, Wittenberg-Birnamwood; Kelsey Budd, Sauk Prairie; Katie Gonnering, Freedom; Kathryn Koeck, Winneconne; Morgan Lee, Hayward; Katie Raymond, Westfield; Samantha Schoeder, Durand; and Janelle VandenPlas, Luxemburg-Casco.
Jamie Armstrong teamed with Hermanson to give Monroe the best inside duo in the state. The 6-2 senior is headed to George Washington on a volleyball scholarship and averaged 11.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 3.5 blocker per game.
Ashley Backes of Wittenberg-Birnamwood was a key figure in the Chargers’ 24-2 season that included a run to the sectional finals. The senior’s 17.3 points per game were part of the highest-scoring team in Division 2.
Kelsey Budd from Sauk Prairie was the engine that made the Eagles go this season on their way to a share of the Badger-North crown. The 5-9 senior averaged 19.9 points per game while also setting up teammates with outstanding passing skills.
Alana Cesarz of Delavan-Darien is a repeat selection on the All-State team as just a junior. The 6-2 forward averaged 20.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.6 steals per contest for the Comets this season.
Katie Gonnering of Freedom battled injuries to help lead the Irish to a perfect 18-0 mark in the Eastern Valley Conference and 23-2 record overall. The 5-10 junior averaged 13.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game this season and was an honorable mention All-State selection last year.
Kathryn Koeck of Winneconne helped lead her team to a 24-3 overall record and a state tournament berth. The 5-10 senior does a little bit of everything for the Wolves and averaged 13.9 points, 8 rebounds, and 3.7 steals per game this year. Koeck will head to Marquette University and participate in track and field.
Morgan Lee from Hayward was the go-to player for a Hurricanes squad that won the Heart O’North conference with a 14-0 mark and finished 23-2 overall. The 5-7 senior averaged 18.9 points per game this season and will play college basketball at Winona State (Minn.).
Katie Raymond of Westfield is a repeat first-team All-State selection after leading the Pioneers to a share of the South Central conference title and a 22-3 record. The 5-9 senior averaged 21.1 points per game.
Samantha Schoeder of Durand was the lone senior on a young team that won the Middle Border conference again this season. The 5-9 senior averaged 18.6 points per game.
Janelle VandenPlas from Luxemburg-Casco led the Spartans to a Bay conference title this season and a trip to the sectional finals. The 6-1 junior poured in 17.8 points per contest.
Division 2 WBCA All-State
Jamie Armstrong, Sr., Monroe
Ashley Backes, Sr., Wittenberg-Birnamwood
Kelsey Budd, Sr., Sauk Prairie
Alana Cesarz, Jr., Delavan-Darien
Katie Gonnering, Jr., Freedom
Ashley Hermanson, Sr., Monroe*
Kathryn Koeck, Sr., Winneconne
Morgan Lee, Sr., Hayward
Katie Raymond, Sr., Westfield
Samantha Schoeder, Sr., Durand
Janelle VandenPlas, Jr., Luxemburg-Casco
* unanimous selection
Division 2 WBCA Honorable Mention
Nicole Bauman, So., New Berlin Eisenhower
Kaitlynn Eversoll, Jr., McFarland
Taylor Gradinjan, So., Cudahy
Anna Hahn, Jr., New Berlin Eisenhower
Alyssa Krajco, Jr., Richland Center
Courtney Rosenow, Sr., Wittenberg-Birnamwood
Sam Seltzner, Jr., Columbus
Jessica Splittgerber, Sr., Jefferson
Kelly Stewart, Jr., Amery
Samera Williams, Jr., Milwaukee School of Languages
The voting committee for the D2 WBCA All-State team consisted of: Mike Balliett, Wittenberg-Birnamwood; Todd Hansen, Pewaukee; Kevin Keen, Monroe; Brett Killion, Luxemburg-Casco; Troy Krause, New London; David Lee, Hayward; Bob Maronde, Grafton; Jim Schoenenberger, Evansville;
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