2007-2008 Hanover Central Girls Basketball Preview

A USA-365.com Special Report by Mark Smith
11-10-2007

Here's what second year coach Doug Nelson had to say about the members of his 2007-2008 edition of the Hanover Central Lady Wildcats prior to their first game of the new season:

SENIORS

Megan Parks, 5-foot-7 Forward

Has worked extremely hard to improve over the off season and will compete for time at the post position.  Megan has worked to improve her outside shot and her strength in the paint.


Tori Dahlin, 5-foot-8 Forward

Also has worked incredibly hard to improve during her time off.  She will compete for time in the post position also.  She has also worked to improve her outside shot and overall strength.


Chrissy Homolka, 5-foot-8 Guard

Chrissy is a fantastic leader and has improved greatly.  She is a great example of how someone can improve by being in the gym and weight room during the off season.  Chrissy is our best defender on the perimeter and that comes with her attitude of working hard every day.  In order for Hanover Central to have a successful season, she will need to have great confidence in her game and continue to be a positive leader for our program.  Chrissy is a co-captain of our program this season.


Anna Plassmann, 5-foot-8 Forward

Anna is a good athlete and will compete for time in the post position.  She is very strong and fast for a post player.  She will need to use those attributes in order for Hanover Central to be successful.


Shannon Kiraly, 5-foot-8 Forward

Shannon is returning to the basketball program at Hanover Central.  She worked hard in the summer to get back into the game and will be very productive in the post for us this season.  She has a knack for finishing in the paint and rebounds well. 


JUNIORS


Lindsay Martinez, 5-foot-5 Guard

Lindsay is a fighter and works hard every day to improve.  Lindsay will be difficult to keep out of the line up with her work ethic and willingness to do anything to help the program be successful.


Danielle Graham, 5-foot-5 Guard

Danielle is a great threat as a guard.  She can either penetrate or shoot from the perimeter.   Danielle has worked hard over the off season and is a vital part in our plans for success this season.


Jordan Kramer, 5-foot-6 Guard

Jordan is a returning guard and was an all  Porter-County Conference performer last season.  We have worked on her being a leader and playing with consistency and poise.  Jordan will also be a co-captain for this season.


Coach Doug Nelson (2nd year)  8-12 in 2007

"There may be some Junior-Varsity players dressing for our Varsity games.  That will depend on what is needed for that particular game.  I have great confidence in our underclassmen to step up when they are called upon. 

I like the direction that our program is going.  We are strong at all classes and I am pleased with the development of the student-athletes that have put in time in the off-season.  We will take the season one game at a time.  Our fundamentals and decision-making have improved over the off-season and we continue to work on those aspects of the game every day.  We have really worked hard to get better.  We played approximately 20 games over the summer and had open gyms to go along with the games.  Our attendance was good and we hope the hard work will pay off with victories during the 07-08 season."

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