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April 23, 2015

2015 All-Missourian Girls Basketball

Members of the 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball team.

Ashlyn McIntosh, Oran junior Jersey number: 15 Primary position: Post AAU/Travel team: Southeast Dynasty Favorite team tradition: Wearing the same socks and sports bras because we are so superstitious Favorite school subject: Science Favorite sport other than basketball: Volleyball and track Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Nike Favorite place to play: My home court Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man My favorite memory from the season is: Watching Coach run lines with us at practice and almost tripping My favorite thing about my coach is: He always knows how to talk to us and encourage us and help us relax before big games The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: My three-point shot The key to rebounding is: Blocking your man out and jumping higher than everyone else I always look forward to playing Delta because they are a district rival The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: If you want it, go get it! Photo LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Johneisha Daniel - Scott County Central High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Johneisha Daniel - Scott County Central High School

Jordan Pruitt, Chaffee senior Jersey number: 2 After-graduation plans: Go to Mineral Area College (maybe) and study physical therapy. I do not have any offers to play yet Primary position: Shooting guard AAU/Travel team: Charles Williams SEMO Dream Team Favorite team tradition: Starting five huddle before tip-off, talking about the game plan Favorite school subject: Math Favorite sport other than basketball: None Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Under Armour, this last season's shoes Favorite place to play: Chaffee High School Gymnasium, of course Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man, zone My favorite memory from the season is: On top of beating Charleston, making my 1,000th point My favorite thing about my coach is: He's been my coach my whole life. He's my dad. He pushes us to great accomplishments and will continue throughout the years The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: Quickness The key to rebounding is: Coach says "BLOCK OUT" I always look forward to playing Kelly because they were the team that had the loudest seniors and were the toughest The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Play the sport you love, don't give up, play with heart Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Jordan Pruitt - Chaffee High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Jordan Pruitt - Chaffee High School

Julia Sutterfield, Chaffee junior Jersey number: 3 Primary position: Point Guard AAU/Travel team: N/A Favorite team tradition: My pre-game pep talk right after announcing starters Favorite school subject: Government Favorite sport other than basketball: Softball Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Under Armour Favorite place to play: Home Favorite type of defense to play: Match-up My favorite memory from the season is: Beating Charleston at home to win the Scott-Mississippi Conference My favorite thing about my coach is: He pushes us to be our best The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: Shooting the ball more on the outside The key to rebounding is: Blocking out I always look forward to playing Kelly because they are our personal rivals and the crowds get really into it The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: People may be better than you but never get outworked Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Julia Sutterfield - Chaffee High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Julia Sutterfield - Chaffee High School

Krista Rhodes, Woodland freshman Jersey number: 11 Primary position: Guard AAU/Travel team: N/A Favorite team tradition: Dancing in the locker room Favorite school subject: Math Favorite sport other than basketball: Volleyball Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Nike Hyperdunk Favorite place to play: Woodland High School Gymnasium Favorite type of defense to play: Zone My favorite memory from the season is: The celebration, even after the loss, in the Chaffee locker room with the team My favorite thing about my coach is: The time he's willing to put in with his players and his life lessons The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: Being more aggressive The key to rebounding is: To block out and not give up second-chance points I always look forward to playing Charleston because it is some good competition and always a good, close game The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Practice, practice, practice Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Krista Rhodes - Woodland High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Krista Rhodes - Woodland High School

Madison Daum, Central senior Jersey number: 23 After-graduation plans: Go to Southeast Missouri State University and major in accounting Primary position: Forward AAU/Travel team: N/A Favorite team tradition: Knock-out before practice Favorite school subject: Math Favorite sport other than basketball: Softball Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Nike high-top Favorite place to play: Home court Favorite type of defense to play: Zone (2-3) My favorite memory from the season is: All of the van rides My favorite thing about my coach is: She cares about us on and off the court The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: My outside shots The key to rebounding is: Boxing out I always look forward to playing Notre Dame because their head coach is my next-door neighbor The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Play the game giving it your all and be a team player; don't ever doubt yourself Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Madison Daum - Cape Central High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Madison Daum - Cape Central High School

Raegan Wieser, Saxony Lutheran junior Jersey number: 35 Primary position: Forward AAU/Travel team: TC Hoops Favorite team tradition: Taking the court second for warm-ups. ALWAYS! Favorite school subject: Anatomy Favorite sport other than basketball: Volleyball Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Nike Favorite place to play: Our home court Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man My favorite memory from the season is: Seeing Coach Sides smile behind his big mustache after winning the Farmington Invitational Tournament My favorite thing about my coach is: The endless stories he tells us about who knows what and how we are his family The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: Everything because you can always be better The key to rebounding is: Aggressiveness I always look forward to playing Notre Dame because they have always been a rival The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Work hard every day and always give 100 percent Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Raegan Wieser - Saxony Lutheran High School

Brianna Mueller, Saxony Lutheran junior Jersey number: 15 Primary position: Shooting guard AAU/Travel team: TC Hoops Favorite team tradition: N/A Favorite school subject: Publications Favorite sport other than basketball: Volleyball Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Customized Nikes Favorite place to play: Anywhere with a court and a hoop Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man My favorite memory from the season is: Scoring my 1,000th point against Notre Dame in the Kelso Supply Holiday Classic My favorite thing about my coach is: Anything and everything. That man is a legend and my hero The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: Moving without the ball The key to rebounding is: A little effort and a big booty I always look forward to playing Dexter because I know it's gonna be a battle until the end The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: The best players are made in the off-season. Take advantage of every opportunity in the summer to get a ball in your hands. Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Raegan Wieser - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Raegan Wieser - Saxony Lutheran High School

Tessa Johnson, Kelly senior Jersey number: 20 After-graduation plans: I plan on playing college basketball (undecided) and majoring in psychology and eventually becoming a coach Primary position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard AAU/Travel team: SEMO Dream Favorite team tradition: Dancing and singing and praying Favorite school subject: Psychology or weight training Favorite sport other than basketball: Soccer Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Nikes, always Favorite place to play: Home court Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man My favorite memory from the season is: All the times hearing my mom, teammates and all the fans go crazy when I hit 3s My favorite thing about my coach is: He has such a different outlook on life and playing for him will change your life and his mustache The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: My speed on defense The key to rebounding is: I'm short so either get there first or hit them in the knees I always look forward to playing anybody good because I love a challenge The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Credit isn't always given where it's deserved, don't base your talent on awards, Michael Jordan was cut several times. If you want to be noticed, work so hard that they don't have an option of choosing you, it's a must Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Tessa Johnson - Kelly High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Tessa Johnson - Kelly High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Jordan Pruitt and Julia Sutterfield - Chaffee High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Emma Cook - Meadow Heights High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Emma Cook - Meadow Heights High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Jordan Pruitt and Julia Sutterfield - Chaffee High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Jordan Pruitt and Julia Sutterfield - Chaffee High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller and Raegan Weiser - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller and Raegan Weiser - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller, Grace Mirly and Raegan Weiser - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller, Grace Mirly and Raegan Weiser - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Grace Mirly and Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller, Grace Mirly and Raegan Weiser - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller, Grace Mirly and Raegan Weiser - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller, Grace Mirly and Raegan Weiser - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Brianna Mueller - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Cassidi Tomsu - Jackson High School

Cassidi Tomsu, Jackson junior Jersey number: 3 Primary position: Point Guard AAU/Travel team: N/A Favorite tea m tradition: I ask the girls what day it is and they respond "Game Day" in a sarcastic, preppy voice Favorite school subject: Spanish Favorite sport other than basketball: Soccer Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Adidas Favorite place to play: Home court Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man My favorite memory from the season is: When I hit a three-pointer with about four seconds left against Poplar Bluff in the semifinal game to send them into overtime My favorite thing about my coach is: He is honest with all of us girls The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: Not letting my frustration affect my mental game while playing The key to rebounding is: Always finding the ball I always look forward to playing Dexter because some of my good friends I played travel ball with are on that team The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Give it your all every practice and game and always try to make yourself better. Never get satisfied LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Cassidi Tomsu - Jackson High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Cassidi Tomsu - Jackson High School

Emma Cook, Meadow Heights senior Jersey number: 15 After-graduation plans: Attend Murray State University and study to become a family nurse practitioner Primary position: Guard AAU/Travel team: TC Hoops Favorite team tradition: Praying before and after every game Favorite school subject: History Favorite sport other than basketball: Volleyball Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Nike Hyperdunks Favorite place to play: Meadow Heights High School Gymnasium Favorite type of defense to play: 1-2-2 zone My favorite memory from the season is: Beating Perryville by one point in the Kelso Supply Holiday Classic My favorite thing about my coach is: How positive she is after every game. Oh, and her treats are awesome, too! The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: Being able to properly execute man-to-man defense The key to rebounding is: Finding an open man and blocking him out I always look forward to playing Perryville because it is always an intense game and we're an evenly-matched team The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Put in as much time as you possibly can in the off-season and enjoy the sport Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Emma Cook - Meadow Heights High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Emma Cook - Meadow Heights High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Emma Cook - Meadow Heights High School

Grace Mirly, Saxony Lutheran junior Jersey number: 10 Primary position: Point guard AAU/Travel team: N/A Favorite team tradition: Gettin' down to "Eye of the Tiger" before every game Favorite school subject: Publications Favorite sport other than basketball: Softball Favorite shoes to wear while playing: My #basius Favorite place to play: N/A Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man My favorite memory from the season is: Coach Sides My favorite thing about my coach is: He embraces our craziness The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: Breaking more ankles The key to rebounding is: Not being 5'6 I always look forward to playing Notre Dame because we have always been rivals The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: To believe you can do anything, then do it! Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Grace Mirly - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Grace Mirly - Saxony Lutheran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Ashlyn McIntosh - Oran High School

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 2015 All-Missourian girls basketball - Grace Mirly - Saxony Lutheran High School

Johneisha Daniel, Scott County Central freshman Jersey number: 20 Primary position: Post/Center/Power Forward AAU/Travel team: Favorite team tradition: Praying Favorite school subject: Math Favorite sport other than basketball: Softball Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Nike Hyperdunks Favorite place to play: The new gym at Scott County Central Favorite type of defense to play: Press My favorite memory from the season is: When we lost to Chaffee in the district championship. It was the best moment, I mean, we all cried, but we cried together. We lost as a team, which showed us we were still there for each other. No one pointed fingers My favorite thing about my coach is: He's inspiring. He pushes me, reminds us how good we are and lets us know he's there The thing I'd most like to improve in my game is: My defense The key to rebounding is: Boxing out. Putting your butt in someone's gut (well, near it, anyway) I always look forward to playing Chaffee because they play hard. Not saying no other team does. It's just that team makes you want to just play harder than ever The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Push yourself. At times it may seem hard, but if playing ball is what you want to do, then the hard work will pay off at the end. Keep pushing Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com