Baldwin Bulldogs

Coach: Bob Martin, second season

2005-06 record: 17-6 overall, 8-4 Frontier League

2005-06 postseason: Lost to Iola in Class 4A sub-state finals

Key returning players: Kelsey Verhaeghe, 5-7, G, Sr.; Colby Heckathorne, 5-4, G, Jr.; Becca Stroman, 5-9, C, Sr.; Amanda Vander Tuig, 5-8, F, Sr.; Ashley Tucker, 5-8, C, Jr.; Heather Garcia, 5-6, G, Jr.; Callie Craig, 5-4, G, Jr.

Coach Martin says: “We need to replace four starters from last year. We do return seven letterwinners, so replacing the starters might be a little easier than a normal situation. We will be on the small side, so rebounding and inside defense are something we need to focus on.”

De Soto Wildcats

Coach: Dwight Spencer, seventh season

2005-06 record: 11-10 overall, 7-4 Frontier League

2005-06 postseason: Lost to Bonner Springs in Class 4A sub-state quarterfinals

Key returning players: Kira Gonzalez, 5-8, G, Sr.; Jackie Gonzalez, 5-11, C, Sr.; Kayla Bader, 5-5, G, Jr.; Christina Davis, 5-8, F, Sr.; Kaylee Spencer, 5-2, G, Sr.; Liz Rosales, 5-6, G, Sr.

Coach Spencer says: “We have several players without a lot of varsity experience. If they can adjust to the varsity game to support our returning starters, we will be very competitive.”

Eudora Cardinals

Coach: Ryan Luke, second season

2005-06 record: 16-6 overall, 11-1 Frontier League

2005-06 postseason: Lost to Kansas City Sumner in Class 4A sub-state semifinals

Key returning players: Emily Ballock, 5-6, G, Jr.; Haley Epperson, 5-10, F, Soph., Allison Braden, 5-11, F, Sr.

Coach Luke says: “We are very young, playing a lot of juniors and sophomores. We lack size, but will hopefully make that up with speed and athleticism. We should be a tough team in February.”

McLouth Bulldogs

Coach: Keith Miller, second season

2005-06 record: 3-18 overall, 1-9 Delaware Valley League

2005-06 postseason: Lost to Effingham in Class 3A sub-state quarterfinals

Key returning players: Abby Annis, 5-7, F, Jr.; Leah Hoffhines, 5-7, F, Jr.; Rachel Thompson, 5-5, G, Sr.

Coach Miller says: “We have several seniors, juniors and sophomores that will be fighting for varsity spots. We will be very inexperienced at the varsity level, but this group worked extremely hard at summer camp and are very coachable.”

Oskaloosa Bears

Coach: Leeann Tufte

2005-06 record: 13-10 overall, 6-4 Delaware Valley League

2005-06 postseason: Lost to Effingham in Class 3A sub-state semifinals

Ottawa Cyclones

Coach: Clifton McCullough, seventh season

2005-06 record: 11-11 overall, 8-4 Frontier League

2005-06 postseason: Lost to Wichita Kapaun Mt. Carmel in Class 5A sub-state finals

Key returning players: Stephanie Mars, 5-7, G, Sr.; Stephanie Lillie, 5-8, G, Sr.; Stephanie Hermreck, 5-9, G, Sr.; Katie Hawkins, 5-10, F, Sr.; Kara McFarland, 5-11, F, Soph.; Carrie Bowen, 5-6, G, Jr.; Kristen Hendrickson, 5-7, G, Soph.

Coach McCullough says: “We will be young and somewhat inexperienced even though several girls logged varsity time last season. We should have great team speed that will help us tremendously until the younger girls begin to mesh.”

Perry-Lecompton Kaws

Coach: Mark Armstrong, third season

2005-06 record: 7-14 overall, 3-10 Kaw Valley League

2005-06 postseason: Lost in Class 4A sub-state tournament

Key returning players: Maggie McPherson, 5-6, G, Sr.; Ashley Turpin, 5-4, G, Sr.; Laura Smith, 5-8, F, Sr.; Ashleigh Allum, 5-7, F, Soph.; Holly Fornelli, 5-7, G, Jr.; Katie Davie, 5-7, F, Jr.; Jamie Fuller, 5-5, G, Jr.; Lee Anne Pringle, 5-2, G, Soph.

Coach Armstrong says: “Once again, we will be small and quick. If we can find a way to utilize this as a strength, we will be fine. We will be better offensively, but must play a more physical type of game.”

Santa Fe Trail Chargers

Coach: Jayson Duncan, second season

2005-06 record: 13-8 overall, 11-3 Kaw Valley League

2005-06 postseason: Lost to Spring Hill in Class 4A sub-state quarterfinals

Key returning players: Brooke Pryor, F, Sr.; Tori Rutter, G, Sr.; Sara Weber, F, Sr.; Katie Barezinsky, F, Sr.; Johnna Long, F, Sr.

Coach Duncan says: “We have a lot of experience coming back. If we can stay healthy and guard a little better, we should put ourselves in contention for an outstanding year.”

Tonganoxie Chieftains

Coach: Randy Kraft, fifth season

2005-06 record: 21-2 overall, 13-0 Frontier League

2005-06 postseason: Lost to Kansas City Sumner in Class 4A sub-state finals

Key returning players: Ali Pistora, 6-0, G, Sr.; Rachel Bogard, 5-9, F, Sr.; Rebecca Bogard, 5-9, G, Sr.; Elizabeth Baska, 5-9, F, Jr.

Coach Kraft says: “We have experience. We return four starters and nine letterwinners, but we lack size in the post.”

Wellsville Eagles

Coach: Bernie Smith, third season

2005-06 record: 4-17 overall, 2-10 Frontier League

2005-06 postseason: Lost to Oskaloosa in Class 3A sub-state quarterfinals

Key returning players: Meagan Montis, Erica Patton, Aubrey Moore, Roberta Barthol, Amy Hughes, Rachael Whalen, Kayla Patton, Chailyn Cummings, Ashley Bolen

Coach Smith says: “I have been very impressed with our team chemistry so far in practice. Our young kids are stepping up, and our senior are showing tremendous leadership.”