4 Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The Iola Register Winter Sports Special
Fillies counting on fresh faces in 2012-13 An Iola High squad light on experience will need to gel quickly in order to thrive in a new league for the 201213 season, Fillies head coach Becky Carlson said. Iola will bring in five new starters, and only two returning letter winners, from a 9-11 squad that bowed out in the opening round of the Class 4A Substate Tournament in February. “There’s a lot of the unknown right now,” Carlson said. “We lost a lot of scoring from last year.” The Fillies also must do without the services of senior Emily Ware, who suffered a concussion shortly before practices started and is sidelined indefinitely. “We’re not sure if she’s going to make it back this season,” Carlson said. The two returnees will be counted on for their leadership and scoring. Senior Libby Shay will line up inside and outside as the Fillies season takes shape.
“She’s versatile on offense, and she’s a good defender,” Carlson said. “We are going to need her to score for us in order for us to be successful this year.” Hannah Endicott is in her second year at Iola after transferring from Marmaton Valley. “She’s strong, and will play inside for us,” Carlson said. “She’s a good shooter, but she doesn’t shoot it enough. She’s also going to have to be one of our primary scorers this year.” Among others counted on to contribute include senior forward Reagan Ford. “Her strength is inside,” Carlson said. Junior forward Emma Sigg should see plenty of action at the varsity level. “She’s a scorer, so that will help us,” Carlson said. “She’s a tough player overall.” A young, but talented crop of sophomores are certain to make their mark as well. Forwards Emery Driskel, Addie Haar, Jo Lohman,
Emma Piazza, Lexie Long, Shelby Reno and Kyra Moore all have shown glimpses of what could be a strong foundation for Iola over the next three seasons.
“They’re all good athletes, and they’ve all worked extremely hard in practice,” Carlson said. An adjustment period is likely early in the season as
Iola High sophomore Lexie Long, above, puts up a shot during a recent basketball practice session. At left is Fillies head coach Becky Carlson Iola Fillies 2012-13 Basketball Roster Name Height Grade Libby Shay 5-7 Sr. Reagan Ford 5-7 Sr. Paige Miller 5-6 Jr. Emma Sigg 5-6 Jr. Hannah Endicott 5-8 Jr. Emma Piazza 5-6 So. Jo Lohman 5-6 So. Kyra Moore 5-4 So. Addie Haar 5-9 So. Emery Driskel 5-7 So. Shelby Reno 5-7 So.
Lexie Long 5-4 So. Olivia Bannister 5-6 Fr. Mikaela Platt 5-6 Fr. Taelyn Sutterby 5-5 Fr. Cassie Delich 5-5 Fr. Taylor Sell 5-4 Fr. Taylor Heslop 5-4 Fr. Micaiah Larney 4-9 Fr. Hannah Ingle 5-8 Fr. Ashlie Shields 5-4 Fr. McKayli Cleaver 5-4 Fr. Head Coach: Becky Carlson Assistant Coach: Emily Sigg, Mark Percy
the Fillies grow accustomed to their new responsibilities on the court, Carlson said. “It’s going to take patience, both from the coaching staff and the players,” she said. “We’ll be looking to find our way early on. After the players start filling their roles, it’ll get smoother. It’s just a big step from players who were on freshman or junior varsity teams to step up and play a major role at the varsity level.” Carlson said Anderson County and Osawatomie appear early on as teams to contend with in Pioneer League play. (Iola ended its decadeslong affiliation with the Southeast Kansas League last year.) “If we reach our potential, we’ll be competitive with anybody,” Carlson said. “Our goal is to win the Pioneer League. We think we can do that.” Iola opens the 2012-13 campaign Friday in Girard. Iola 2012-13 Basketball Schedule Nov. 30 — at Girard Dec. 4 — Preseason Tournament at Burlington Iola vs. Burlington Dec. 5 — Preseason Tournament at Burlington Iola vs. Louisburg Dec. 6 — Fort Scott Invitational (JV boys, girls) Dec. 7 — Preseason Tournament at Burlington Iola TBA Dec. 8 — Fort Scott Invitational (JV boys, girls) Dec. 11 — Fredonia Dec. 18 — Chanute Jan. 4 — Osawatomie Jan. 8 — at Central Heights Jan. 11 — Prairie View Jan. 14 — Chanute, Fort Scott, Prairie View 9th at Iola Jan. 15-19 — Burlington Invitational Tournament Jan. 21 — Chanute, Fort Scott, Prairie View 9th at Iola Jan. 25 — at Fort Scott Jan. 29 — at Wellsville Feb. 1 — Anderson Co. Feb. 8 — Central Heights Feb. 12 — at Prairie View Feb. 15 — Wellsville Feb. 19 — at Anderson Co. Feb. 22 — at Osawatomie Feb. 25-Mar. 2 — Substate Tourney, TBA Mar. 6-9 — State Tourney at Salina Home games in bold