2002-2003 ANDREAN Girls Basketball Preview

A USA-365.com Special Report By Mark Smith

Coach Ken Markfull - 4th year, Record: 70-24

2002-2003 Schedule

LAC games in CAPs - Home games in bold - Start times are varsity tipoffs

11-9-2002 (S) Griffith (6 p.m.) scrimmage
11-16-2002 (S) Crown Point (7:30 p.m.)
11-22-2002 (F) Lowell (7:30 p.m.) could be postponed by semistate 59er football
11-30-2002 (S) at HIGHLAND (7:30 p.m.) *could be postponed by 59er state finals football
12-3-2002 (Tu) at Hobart (7:30 p.m.)
12-6-2002 (F) at MUNSTER (7:30 p.m.)
12-10-2002 (Tu) at Valparaiso (7:30 p.m.)
12-12-2002 (Th) at BISHOP NOLL (7:30 p.m.)
12-14-2002 (S) WHITING (7:30 p.m.)
12-17-2002 (Tu) Lake Central (7:30 p.m.)
12-20-2002 (F) HAMMOND (7:30 p.m.)

Columbia City Invitational (4 teams)
12-27-2002 (F) semifinal (10 a.m.)
12-27-2002 (F) championship (6 or 8 p.m.)

1-9-2003 (Th) at Morton (7:30 p.m.)
1-16-2003 (Th) at Portage (7 p.m.)
1-17-2003 (F) GRIFFITH (7:30 p.m.)
1-23-2003 (Th) at LOWELL (7:30 p.m.)
1-25-2003 (S) at GAVIT (7:30 p.m.)
1-28-2003 (Tu) Merrillville (7:30 p.m.)

Lake Athletic Conference (LAC)
1-31-2003 (F) 1st round game (site TBA)
2-3-2003 (Tu) LAC quarterfinal (site TBA)
2-6-2003 (Th) LAC semifinal (site TBA)
2-7-2003 (F) LAC championship (site TBA)

Calumet (3A) Sectional
2-11-2003 (Tu) quarterfinal
2-14-2003 (F) semifinal
2-15-2003 (S) championship

Twin Lakes (3A) Regional
2-22-2003 (S) semifinal (10 a.m.)
2-22-2003 (S) championship (7 p.m.)

Plymouth (3A) Semistate
3-1-2003 (S) one game semistate

Andrean varsity coach Ken Markfull was asked to provide a preview and profile of this year's Lady 59ers basketball team. Here's what he had to say, courtesy of the Lake County Star newspaper.

Lisa Moody - 5-8 Senior - forward

Lisa has taken her game to a new level this year. She can score inside or outside and has worked hard to improve defensively.

Kelly Swisher - 5-5 Senior - guard

Kelly was an effective player off the bench last year. She is a very good shooter. Quiet but effective. Kelly is a floor leader who has an excellent knowledge of the game.

Brooke Bosak - 6-0 Junior - center

Brooke has worked hard to improve her overall game and she is a solid post player. Brooke gives us a dimension we haven't had in a few years and she has a nice touch around the basket.

Katie Giannini - 5-7 Junior - guard

Katie is an outstanding defensive player. She runs the floor very well and always plays with great intensity. Katie is a leader on and off the floor.

Amy Goetz - 5-9 junior - guard

Amy is our only returning starter. She is playing stronger and with more confidence than she was last year. Amy is a very good rebounder. She understands the game and what we're trying to accomplish.

Kim McCloskey - 6-0 junior - guard

Kim is very versatile and she can play just about any position. She can be an explosive scorer with the ability to play inside, outside or anyplace in between. Kim is still adapting to our style of play.

Krissy Ray - 5-8 junior - forward

Krissy plays with great intensity and always works hard. Her physical style of play is a great asset to the team. She is a strong rebounder.

Valerie Young - 5-4 sophomore - guard

Valerie's quickness and speed are her best assets. She's a good defender on the ball and is gradually improving as a shooter.

Suzanne Cunningham - 5-10 freshman - forward

Suzanne makes good decisions and passes well in transition. She's a quick learner and getting better every day. Suzanne has the physical ability to be an outstanding player.

Rachel McGinty - 5-10 freshman - forward

Rachel brings a high energy level to the court and she works hard every day. She is improving every day and gradually extending her game away from the basket.

For the Record: 2001-2002 (19-5)

Coach Ken Markfull - 4th year, Record: 70-24

11-10-2001: 35-60 at Crown Point (16-6)
11-24-2001: 39-44 Highland (21-6)
11-30-2001: 46-44 MUNSTER (9-13)
12-4-2001: 38-44 Valparaiso (20-3)
12-6-2001: 61-42 BISHOP NOLL (10-11)
12-8-2001: 52-34 at WHITING (10-11)
12-11-2001: 62-69 at Lake Central (14-8)
12-18-2001: 51-48 Hobart (12-9)

Columbia City 'Shootout'
12-29-2001: 63-60 Columbia City (18-5)
12-29-2001: 42-39 Connersville (9-12)

1-3-2002: 50-38 MORTON (7-15)
1-8-2002: 49-27 at LOWELL 49-27
1-10-2002: 52-41 Portage (12-9)
1-11-2002: 44-38 at GRIFFITH (9-12)
1-17-2002: 45-29 LOWELL (6-16)
1-19-2002: 44-36 GAVIT (16-7)
1-22-2002: 71-69 2 OTs) at Merrillville (8-14)

Lake Athletic Conference (LAC)
1-29-2002: 53-37 Morton (7-15) quarterfinals
1-31-2002: 38-56 Gavit (16-7) semifinals
2-1-2002: 54-40 Munster (9-13) 3rd place

Calumet (3A) Sectional

2-8-2002: 43-63 Wirt (4-15)
2-9-2002: 62-39 Horace Mann (13-9)

Twin Lakes (3A) Regional
2-16-2002: 47-48 Northwestern (20-3)