The University of Wisconsin – River Falls women’s basketball team announced its 2010 recruiting class today. It will give the Falcons a bigger presence in the frontcourt and add intensity in the backcourt. This year’s class includes eight new freshman.
“We are very excited about the new additions to the Falcon program,” said UW-River Falls Falcon Head Coach Cindy Holbrook. “The forwards bring added height and rebounding. The guards will add playmaking ability, aggressiveness and ability to shoot the three. The versatility of the class is very good. We have players that can play multiple positions for us. The best part of this class is that they continue the tradition of being quality people and student-athletes.”
Coach Holbrook added “We feel their individual talents will mesh well together and with our returning players, and that they will help us take another step forward in the WIAC and our bid for a NCAA tournament appearance. They come with a winning attitude as evidenced by their successful high school programs they come from. Collectively, they will help continue the positive momentum our program established with our recently completed record-setting season.”
The recruits will join a Falcon squad that has just come off its best record in over 20 years. The 2009-2010 team finished 18-7, finishing tied for third in the WIAC.
Here is a quick summary of the 2010-2011 Freshman recruits.
Ashley Backes, Wittenberg – Birnamwood High School WI
5-8 guard, averaged about 18 ppg, 5 rbs, 3 assists and 3 steals per game
1st team all conference, All State and WBCA All Star game
Ashley was one of the leaders on her High school team that went 43-4 over the past two years
Ashley Prather, Lakeville North High School MN
5-9 guard/ forward, averaged about 5 ppg, 5 rbs, 2 assists and 1 steal per game
All conference honorable mention 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
4th All time rebounder for Lakeville North
Ashley was one of the leaders on her High school team that went 32-0 this past year ending with a Minnesota State Championship and National ranking.
Erin Frase – Phillips High School WI
5-7 guard, averaged about 17 ppg, 7 rbs, 3 assists and 5 steals per game
1st team all conference. Team MVP
Erin was one of the leaders on her High school team that went 28-14 over the past two years
Kelsey Lipinski, St Francis High School MN
5-10 forward, averaged about 5 ppg, 8 rbs, 2 assists and 2 steals per game
Honorable mention all conference, team MIP, top rebounder
Kelsey was one of the leaders on her High school team that went 25-5 this past year with a trip to State.
Morgan Dahlke, Portage High School WI
5-10 forward, averaged about 14 ppg, 11 rbs, 3 assists and 2 steals per game
1st team all conference, team MVP
Morgan was one of the leaders on her High school team that went 13-29 over the past two years
Sammy Doucette, Colfax High School WI
5-7 guard, averaged about 12 ppg, 2 rbs, 3 assists and 2 steals per game
1st team all conference, team MVP, 4nd team All Northwest (Leadertelegram), and WBCA All Star game
Sammy was one of the leaders on her High school team that went 42-6 over the past two years
Stephanie Walek, Independence High School WI
5-8 guard, averaged about 14 ppg, 4 rbs, 5 assists and 5 steals per game
1st team all conference, team MVP, All Winona area and 2nd team All Northwest (Leadertelegram), All State mention and WBCA All Star game
Stephanie was one of the leaders on her High school team that went 45-5 over the past two years
Tess Lueders, Stillwater High School MN
5-10 forward, averaged about 13 ppg, 6 rbs, 2 assists and 2 steals per game
All conference, team MVP
Tess was one of the leaders on her High school team that went 32-22 over the past two years.
