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Thursday
September 2010
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Here are the players who were voted to this season's team. Click here to see bios, photos and the players who earned honorable mention.
Keira Al-Mohareb
5-9 senior forward, Whitnall
Katie Kitzke
5-8 senior guard, South Milwaukee
Joana Bielefeld
5-8 senior guard, Brookfield Central
Erin Lueder
5-10 junior guard , Brookfield Central
Katie Ellerson
5-11 junior forward, Muskego
Taylor Gradinjan
5-8 freshman guard, Cudahy
Kelsey Pohlmann
6-2 junior center/forward, Greendale
Stephanie Running
6-2 senior center , Oak Creek
Eliza Wortman
6-2 junior forward, Germantown
Lauren Hibbard
6-2 junior center, West Allis Central
How they are chosen
The NOW sports staff begins compiling each All-Suburban team by contacting all coaches in its coverage area and asking for nominations. Coaches provide comments on each player and season statistics.
That information is put on a ballot to which NOW reporters add their own first-hand impressions of players.
Each staff member then votes for the 10 players he feels should be on the team, ranking them from 10 to 1. The player with the most points is named the Player of the Year and the next nine players are also named to the team.
Those players receiving votes who do not make the team earn high honorable mention and those who are nominated but don't receive votes earn honorable mention.
Whitnall's Keira Al-Mohareb has been named the NOW All-Suburban Player of Year for the 2008-2009 girls basketball season. »Read Full Article
Pair of aces
Brookfield Central's Joana Bielefeld and Erin Lueder formed a potent pairing for the Lancers this season. The duo led their team to the state finals for the second consecutive season and helped compile a 22-2 overall record and a 21-game winning streak.
Family ties
Muskego's Katie Ellerson, whose father played for the Green Bay Packers, has continued her family's tradition of success. The junior helped the Warriors earn the Southeast Conference title while scoring 15.6 points per game and grabbing 8.5 rebounds. She is also a standout volleyball player.
Matching numbers
West Allis Central's Lauren Hibbard honors her mother's memory with her uniform number and her standout play. The junior has improved her statistics in each of her three seasons and averaged 11.7 points per game during this campaign.
Pohlmann adjusted to transition
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Greendale's Kelsey Pohlmann took an early season coaching change in stride and took her game to the next level. The junior post averaged 15 points and 12 rebounds per game.
Running not empty
Oak Creek's Stephanie Running capped a four-year varsity career with her third selection to the All-Suburban squad. The three time all-state selection said one highlight of the year was sharing the court with her sister Rebecca, a freshman, during the Knights' senior night.
Kitzke down, but not out
South Milwaukee standout Katie Kitzke has persevered despite suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in January. The two-time All-Suburban selection was averaging 22.4 points per game before being injured while blocking a shot against Racine Park.
Freshman raises bar
Cudahy freshman Taylor Gradinjan has a trip to state in mind for the Packers next season. In the meantime, she can look back on an inaugural campaign in which she was the leading freshman scorer in the state at 16.2 points per game.
Tough break ended Wortman's breakout season prematurely
Germantown's Eliza Wortman was having a breakout season before being sidelined by a stress fracture in her left foot. The junior was still impressive enough to earn All-Suburban honors.
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Natural Progression
Nicolet's Corey Wolf has raised the Knights' game while continuing her family's legacy of basketball success. Go to story
Keira on the Court
Check out our photo gallery of All-Suburban Player of the Year Keira Al-Mohareb in action this season. The senior averaged a double-double for the Falcons and posted a stellar grade-point average off the court.
Here are the coaches who have earned NOW's Coach of the Year Honor for girls basketball. Corey Wolf is the first former All-Suburban team member to earn the plaudit.
2009: Corey Wolf, Nicolet
2008: Dan Wandrey, Brookfield Central
2007: Jack Miller, Greenfield
2006: Todd Frohwirth, Whitefish Bay
2005: Dan Wandrey, Brookfield Central
2004: Ken Kujawa, Oak Creek
2003: Mike Pietrowiak, Wauwatosa West
2002: Dan Wandrey, Brookfield Central
2001: Ron Kozlowski, Muskego
2000: Mike Pietrowiak, Wauwatosa West
1999: Ron Kluth, Franklin
1998: Laura Mildebrandt, St. Thomas More
1997: Mike Szydlowski, St. Francis
1996: John Gustavson, Nicolet
1995: Rich Vokoun, South Milwaukee
1994: Linda Kulks, Wauwatosa East
1993: Bob Kaczynski, West Allis Hale
1992: Fred Matson, West Allis Central
1991: Rich Vokoun, South Milwaukee
1990: Rich Vokoun, South Milwaukee
Here are the athletes who have been named the All-Suburban Player of the Year:
2009: Keira Al-Mohareb, Whitnall
2008: Kelsey Sperka, New Berlin Eisenhower
2007: Ashley Imperiale, Greendale
2006: Katie Wysocky, Whitefish Bay
2005: Nicolle Lewis, Muskego
2004: Kelly Lam, Brookfield East
2003: Chelley Hahn, Franklin
2002: Tierra Shirley, New Berlin West
2001: Jen Braier, Wauwatosa East
2000: Christine Rathke, Franklin
1999: Christine Rathke, Franklin
1998: Jamie Turtenwald, West Allis Hale
1997: Kelly Svetz, Brookfield Central
1996: Laura Gehrke, West Allis Central
1995: Tanisha Boston, Bay View
1994: Angela Jackson, West Allis Central
1993: Melissa Maas, Wauwatosa East
1992: Melissa Maas, Wauwatosa East
1991: Nicole Polka, Greendale
1990: Nicole Polka, Greendale
