The Salina Journal from Salina, Kansas • Page 15

SHHS's O'Connor tops girls' 4-5A list The Salina Journal Thursday, March 15,1984 Page Iff By BRETT MARSHALL Sports Writer Ann O'Connor's final game in a Sacred Heart uniform was filled with memories, some happy and some sad. In her last game, O'Connor's scored 28 points and pulled down 22 rebounds in what was one of her finest performances in a brilliant career. Yet O'Connor and her teammates lost the game, a 51-49 decision to Concordia. The 6-1 O'Connor tops the list of the 1984 Salina Journal Class 4-5A All-Area girls' team. Joining her on the team are 5-8 senior guard Denae Stensaas of Concordia, 5-7 senior guard Ginger Craven of Hays High, 5-10 junior center Tonja Nuss of Russell and 5-5 junior guard Amy Bullock of Norton.

O'Connor was a consistent force for the Knights, averaging 18 points and nearly 15 rebounds a game. "Ann was more aggressive this year," said Sacred Heart coach Bill Sullivan. "She smoothed out in every department her shooting, her rebounding and her defense." O'Connor's quickness was also aided by superb jumping ability (she's the state 4A high jump She used that ability to dominate the inside as few other girls can. "I don't think I've seen any girl size outjump her," said van. "That jumping ability helped control the boards." O'Connor also improved her shooting touch, consistently hitting 10-to-12 foot turnaround jumpers, proved virtually impossible block.

"She mastered that shot, using the backboard," said Sullivan. "I this would be the year she ALL-ARIA BASKETBALL PLAYER, SCHOOL Amy Bullock, Norton Ginger Craven, Hays High Tonja Nuss, Russell Ann O'Connor, Sacred Heart Denae Stensaas, Concordia CLASS 4-5A AIL-AREA GIRLS FIRST TEAM would get it lined And Sullivan can still find a way to smile about the effort of O'Connor in her final game. "I would say it's the best game I've seen anybody play," said Sullivan. "Concordia has an excellent team and Ann just totally controlled the inside." Stensaas, a repeater from the first team of one year ago, was brilliant in leading the Panthers to a 4A state runnerup finish. She scored 16 points in the title game against Andale (a 67-63 loss) before fouling out in the closing minute.

For the year, Stensaas averaged 19.2 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals a game. "Her court leadership and aggressiveness were the things she improved upon the most," said Concordia coach Dick Switzer of Stensaas' senior year. "Her strength is her overall game she does everything well." Switzer said he would miss the leadership Stensaas provided the younger players. "I don't know if I'll ever coach anybody who has as much desire to excel as she does," said Switzer. "We'll miss that competitive spirit.

That's something you don't coach." Craven was the heart and soul of the Hays High team which lost in the 5A sub-state finals to McPherson this year. The 5-7 guard averaged 12.6 HT. YR. POS. 5-5 Jr.

Guard 5-7 Sr. Guard 5-10 Jr. Center 6-1 Sr. Center 5-8 Sr. Guard SECOND TEAM 6-0 Sr.

Center 6-1 Sr. Center 5-9 Jr. Guard 5-9 Sr. Center 5-6 Sr. Guard HONORABLE MENTION Shawnee Call, Ellsworth; Karen Bice, Beloit; Mary Gerstner, Hays' Mono McCarty, Hays; Denise Davis, Abilene; Jody Bramwell, Concordia; Christina Humphrey, Sacred Heart; Jennifer Allen, Salina Central; Joyce Thomas, Salina South; Kim Gwinner, Ellsworth; Bev Pfelfer, TMP-Mariarv Lorle Flax, TMP-Marlan.

Janel Flax, TMP-Marlan Jan Herrs, Cloy Center Tara Nelson, Norton Jill Pyle, McPherson Gina Stephens, Colby points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals for coach Gerald Mitchell. "Ginger is a truly outstanding player," Mitchell said. "In view of our balance we have on the team, her statistics are excellent. If we had asked her to, she could easily have scored more." Craven faced some of the toughest competition of the year and helped her team to the title in the, first Hays City Shoot-Out and a run- nerup spot in the Pratt Tournament of Champions, where she was named the most valuable player. "She's definitely one of the best guards I've been fortunate to coach," said Mitchell.

Nuss was Russell's best performer this year and proved herself with top-notch performances against some of the most highly-regarded centers in north-central and northwest Kansas. She averaged 16 points and 11 rebounds.for the Broncos, in acjdi- tion to three steals and two assists. "I have coached other players who have been outstanding, but I think Tonja is the best I've had," said Russell coach Rick Riffel. "Not only can she score inside, but she is an excellent shooter from 15 feet." Bullock, a first-teamer as a sophomore last season, enjoyed another banner season for the Bluejays in leading her team to a 20-2 record. The 5-5 guard averaged 17 points, five rebounds, six assists and four steals for coach Kevin Jilka.

"I think after she settled down, she played superbly," said Jilka, whose team won the 4A title a year ago. "She's a good perimeter shooter and she sees the floor and handles the press about as well as anybody." Bullock is considered one of the quickest guards around and she uses that talent to her advantage. "Amy can go to either her left or right and can pull up and shoot the jump shot," said Jilka. "I think that has got to be an advantage." Sacred Heart boys' golf squad to open season at Abilene today Sacred Heart will swing into the 1984 high school golf season today in a 13-team tournament at Abilene. The Knights return all but one golfer from last season's varsity, which won the NCAA championship by 30 strokes.

Andy Gagnon, one of two seniors, 'will lead the Knights into compeU- tion. The NCAA individual medalist averaged 77.6 per round last season and is expecting a banner senior season. Gagnon will be joined by fellow senior Brian Mai, who averages in the mid-80s with an occasional drop into the mid-70s. "I think both seniors matured a lot during the summer, playing in tournaments with adults," said SHHS coach Bob Hagmeier. "Andy Gagnon is probably one of the the best team leaders you could have.

He helps everybody. He'll shoot with anybody who asks him. He really helps out the younger kids." Gagnon's younger brother, John, is an up and coming Knight. John Gagnon and Michael Mears are the two juniors for the Knights. The fifth returning varsity golfer is Martin Gagnon, a sophomore and cousin to John and Andy.

Two other sophomores Hagmeier said have improved substantially are Kelley Hogarty and Pat Newell. Jeff Maes and Pat Mears are two of the Knights' top freshmen, and both will be going to Abilene today, Hagmeier said. SHHS roster Seniors Andy Gagnon, Brian Mai. Juniors John Gagnon, Michael Mears. Sophomores Martin Gagnon, Kelley Hogarty, Pat Newell, Bill Beckmeyer.

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