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Annie Martines - Article
Year in School: Senior Nickname: Button
Position: PG Height: 5’2” Weight: 115
Birthplace: St Charles
Favorite Team : Cubbies
Favorite Movie : Lion King Series
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Pig-Out Food : Oreos & Milk
Favorite Restaurant: Pizzeria Neo!
Most memorable person I’ve met: Rae Anne P
Best athlete I’ve played against: Mallory Abel
I chose to play basketball because: I love the team
Best part of my game: Talking on the court
How I get pumped up for a game: Listen to Lady Gaga
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When I was a kid, I pretended to be: A boy
Funniest STCE memory: State Track 2011
Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Anna Bartels
The arena I dream of playing in: Bradley
Favorite male or female sports star: Alfonso Soriano
If I could change one thing about myself: Shoulders that never dislocate
Favorite teacher: “Doc” Nielson & Mr. Taylor
I am as good as anyone else at: Facebook Creeping
My advice to younger players: Make the most of the time you have with your teammates
Other clubs, sports or activities: Track, Cross Country, Peer Leadership, Band, Student Council |
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Carly Pottle
Year in School: Junior Nickname:
Position: G Height: 5’5” Weight: 125
Birthplace: Geneva, IL
Favorite Team : Chicago Bears
Favorite Movie : The Hangover
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Pig-Out Food : Ice Cream
Favorite Restaurant: Wok N Fire
Most memorable person I’ve met: My Papa
Best athlete I’ve played against: Lexi Baltes
I chose to play basketball because: It is a lot of fun
Best part of my game: My speed
How I get pumped up for a game: Listen to country music
When I was a kid, I pretended to be: Mia Hamm
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Funniest STCE memory: Coach Drumtra messing up our “slogan” & when she pretended to be mad at Morgan for hiding from Mr. Kolker
Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Katie Kolker & Anna Bartels
The arena I dream of playing in: Bradley University
Favorite male or female sports star: Alex Morgan
If I could change one thing about myself: My height
Favorite teacher: Mr. Collons
I am as good as anyone else at: Being a good teammate
My advice to younger players: Always play as a team and never give up. Also, be there for your teammates
Other clubs, sports or activities: Soccer, peer leadership and PE leaders |
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Paige Jordan
Year in School: Junior Nickname: Paginer
Position: SG Height: 5’6” Weight: 130
Birthplace: Hoffman Estates
Favorite Team : Bulls
Favorite Movie :
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Pig-Out Food : Chips & Dip
Favorite Restaurant: Carlucci’s
Most memorable person I’ve met: My grandfather
Best athlete I’ve played against: My sister Danielle
I chose to play basketball because: I saw my sister doing it
Best part of my game: Shooting
How I get pumped up for a game: Listen to Eminem
When I was a kid, I pretended to be: A professional basketball player
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Schaumburg Tournament Team
Funniest STCE memory: When Margarita fell
Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Carly Pottle
The arena I dream of playing in: Staples Center
Favorite male or female sports star: Suzanne Petersen
If I could change one thing about myself: Nothing
Favorite teacher: Mr. Collons
I am as good as anyone else at: Movie Trivia
My advice to younger players: Practice, practice, practice
Other clubs, sports or activities: Golf, DECA, Skill USA, Debate, Speech Team |
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Becca Orr
Year in School: Junior Nickname:
Position: Guard Height: 5’4” Weight: 110
Birthplace: Vernon Hills
Favorite Team : Chicago Bulls
Favorite Movie : The Titanic or the Dark Knight
Favorite Music: Alternative
Favorite Pig-Out Food : Oreos
Favorite Restaurant:
Most memorable person I’ve met: Margarita Tsipas
Best athlete I’ve played against: Michaela Edgers
I chose to play basketball because: I’ve been playing since third grade and it’s fast paced
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Best part of my game: Defense
How I get pumped up for a game: Go hard in warm-ups
When I was a kid, I pretended to be: A teacher
Funniest STCE memory: Meet the team freshman year
Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Kyra Washington
The arena I dream of playing in: United Center
Favorite male or female sports star: Derrick Rose
If I could change one thing about myself: I’d be taller and stronger
Favorite teacher: Mr. Provencher
I am as good as anyone else at: Driving
My advice to younger players: Don’t give up and don’t get discouraged
Other clubs, sports or activities: Band, Swimming |
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Kyra Washington
Year in School: Freshman Nickname: Shorty K
Position: G/F Height: 6’0” Weight: 130
Birthplace: Elgin
Favorite Team : UConn
Favorite Movie : Grown Ups
Favorite Music: Rap and Hip Hop
Favorite Pig-Out Food : BBQ
Favorite Restaurant: Sweet Baby Rays
Most memorable person I’ve met: Kyrie Erving
Best athlete I’ve played against: Ashley Santos
I chose to play basketball because: I love it
Best part of my game: 3 point shot
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How I get pumped up for a game: Music
When I was a kid, I pretended to be: Michael Jordan
Funniest STCE memory: Sumo wrestling for small games
Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Amanda Hilton
The arena I dream of playing in: XL Center
Favorite male or female sports star: Maya Moore
If I could change one thing about myself:
Favorite teacher: Mr. McCurtain and Mr. Klemm
I am as good as anyone else at: Making people laugh
My advice to younger players: Work Hard
Other clubs, sports or activities: AAU Basketball |
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Katie Kolker
Year in School: Junior Nickname:
Position: Guard Height: 5’5” Weight:
Birthplace: South Barrington
Favorite Team : Bears
Favorite Movie : Notebook
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Pig-Out Food : Puppy Chow
Favorite Restaurant: Cheesecake Factory
Most memorable person I’ve met: My Aunt Katie
Best athlete I’ve played against: Lexi Baltes
I chose to play basketball because: I wanted to quit cheerleading and play a real sport
Best part of my game: Passing to my teammates
How I get pumped up for a game: Listen to music
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When I was a kid, I pretended to be: A doctor
Funniest STCE memory: When Oz was demonstrating a play and fell
Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Jordan Shead
The arena I dream of playing in: Bradley University
Favorite male or female sports star: Devin Hester
If I could change one thing about myself: I would be taller
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Mitchell & Mr. Libberton
I am as good as anyone else at: Math
My advice to younger players: Always work hard and play as a team
Other clubs, sports or activities: Peer Leadership, PE Leaders, Key Club, Track |
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Anna Bartels
Year in School: Junior Nickname:
Position: G/F Height: 5’8” Weight:
Birthplace: Elk Grove
Favorite Team : Bulls
Favorite Movie : How to Train your Dragon
Favorite Music: All Genres
Favorite Pig-Out Food : Anything delicious
Favorite Restaurant: TGI Fridays
Most memorable person I’ve met: My Grandpa Bartels
Best athlete I’ve played against: Morgan Elizabeth Vyzral
I chose to play basketball because: I love the game
Best part of my game: Driving to the basket
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How I get pumped up for a game: Listen to music, think of my game, and eat a piece of fruit
When I was a kid, I pretended to be: Batman
Funniest STCE memory: At Bradley when Margarita and I drew six packs on our bellies Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Carly Pottle The arena I dream of playing in: United Center Favorite male or female sports star: Joakim Noah If I could change one thing about myself: To not sound dumb Favorite teacher: Mrs. Killelea & Mr. Libberton I am as good as anyone else at: Being athletic My advice to younger players: Never give up; just keep challenging yourself to become a better basketball player Other clubs, sports or activities: LAX & Tennis, Peer Leadership, PE Leaders |
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Amanda Hilton
Year in School: Sophomore Nickname:
Position: Point Guard Height: 5’5” Weight:
Birthplace: Winfield
Favorite Team : Chicago Bulls
Favorite Movie : Never Back Down
Favorite Music: R&B, Pop
Favorite Pig-Out Food : Chips with a lemonade
Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden
Most memorable person I’ve met: Scottie Pippen
Best athlete I’ve played against: Kayla Davis
I chose to play basketball because: I love the game
Best part of my game: Dribbling, finding the open girl, 3 pointers
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How I get pumped up for a game: Listen to pump up music
When I was a kid, I pretended to be: A professional athlete scoring the winning shot
Funniest STCE memory: Teem sleepovers
Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Anna Bartels
The arena I dream of playing in: United Center
Favorite male or female sports star: Maya Moore
If I could change one thing about myself: Be Taller
Favorite teacher: Mr. Collons
I am as good as anyone else at: Video Games & Ping Pong
My advice to younger players: Never give up on something you love, always give 100% effort
Other clubs, sports or activities: FV Strikers soccer |
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Laney Deckrow
Year in School: Junior Nickname:
Position: Forward Height: 5’7: Weight: 130
Birthplace: Elmhurst
Favorite Team : Chicago Bears
Favorite Movie : Crazy, Stupid, Love
Favorite Music: Country/ Hip Hop
Favorite Pig-Out Food : Cookies
Favorite Restaurant: Wok n Fire
Most memorable person I’ve met: My Grandma
Best athlete I’ve played against: Lexi Baltes
I chose to play basketball because: I’ve loved it from the start
Best part of my game: Defense
How I get pumped up for a game: Listening to music
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When I was a kid, I pretended to be: A ninja
Funniest STCE memory: At practice freshman year, Oz was doing a play and he fell on his butt
Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Kyra Washington
The arena I dream of playing in: Assembly Hall at U of I
Favorite male or female sports star: Devin Hester
If I could change one thing about myself: Taller
Favorite teacher: Mr. Collons
I am as good as anyone else at: Drawing
My advice to younger players: Enjoy it because it goes by so fast
Other clubs, sports or activities: Cross Country, Track, National Honor Society, Peer Leadership |
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Cayleigh Ballard
Year in School: Senior Nickname:
Position: Height: 5’9” Weight:
Birthplace: Geneva
Favorite Team : Blackhawks
Favorite Movie : Transformers
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Pig-Out Food : Puppy Chow
Favorite Restaurant: Maggiano’s
Most memorable person I’ve met: Danny Brooks and Brigid Leavy
Best athlete I’ve played against: Amanda Hilton
I chose to play basketball because: Its fun and I love the team
Best part of my game: My outside shot
How I get pumped up for a game: Music
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When I was a kid, I pretended to be: A superstar
Funniest STCE memory: When Kelly got to practice and Morgan ran towards her and Kelly wiped out in front of the boys team
Player on this team that will surprise everyone:
The arena I dream of playing in: Bradley
Favorite male or female sports star: Patrick Kane
If I could change one thing about myself:
Favorite teacher: Mr. McCurtain and Mr. Ray
I am as good as anyone else at: Having fun
My advice to younger players: Don’t let anyone tell you you’re not good enough, use that to motivate yourself to prove them wrong
Other clubs, sports or activities:
Other clubs or activities: Soccer |

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Margarita Tsipas
Year in School: Junior Nickname: Marge Position: Forward Height: 5’9” Weight: 131 Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio Favorite Team : Ohio State Buckeyes Favorite Movie : The Notebook Favorite Music: Matt Nathanson, Joshua Radin Favorite Pig-Out Food : Lemon Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Favorite Restaurant: Chipotle Most memorable person I’ve met: Veronica Velarde Best athlete I’ve played against: Amanda Hilton I chose to play basketball because: The memories and friendships that are made are unforgettable Best part of my game: Defense How I get pumped up for a game: Eat a PBJ sandwich and listen to music with Vicki Thomas |
When I was a kid, I pretended to be: A Spice Girl
Funniest STCE memory: Tripping and falling over a “line” on the basketball court in front of everyone at Meet the Team Night freshman year
Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Becca Orr
The arena I dream of playing in:
Favorite male or female sports star: Troy Smith
If I could change one thing about myself: How small my feet are…I fall…a lot
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Saylors
I am as good as anyone else at: Keeping my room clean
My advice to younger players: Work hard but have fun at the same time, and watch out for those lines on the court
Other clubs, sports or activities: Greek dancing at my church |
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Morgan Vyzral Year in School: Senior Nickname: MoVyz, Mo, Morgs Position: F/C Height: 5’10” Weight: Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio Favorite Team : Indianapolis Colts Favorite Movie : Love and Basketball Favorite Music: R&B/Rap Favorite Pig-Out Food : Sushi Favorite Restaurant: Chipotle Most memorable person I’ve met: Tom Abernathy Best athlete I’ve played against: Katie Gutzwiller I chose to play basketball because: I grew up with it in Indiana and I love the sport Best part of my game: Seeing the floor and getting my teammates involved How I get pumped up for a game: Listen to Chris Brown |
Schaumburg Tournament Team When I was a kid, I pretended to be: A cheerleader Funniest STCE memory: Anything that involves Kelly Cada Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Jordan Shead The arena I dream of playing in: Madison Square Garden Favorite male or female sports star: John Wall If I could change one thing about myself: The Vyzral chin Favorite teacher: Sarah Yerkes I am as good as anyone else at: Krumping My advice to younger players: Think of “we” not “me” every time you step on the floor Other clubs, sports or activities: National Honor Society, PE Leaders, DECA |
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Kelly Cada
Year in School: Senior Nickname: Kel
Position: Center Height: 5’10” Weight:
Birthplace:
Favorite Team : Chicago Bears
Favorite Movie : Stand by Me
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Pig-Out Food : Chips and salsa
Favorite Restaurant: JV Rin
Most memorable person I’ve met: My Grandpa Markley
Best athlete I’ve played against: Amanda Hilton
I chose to play basketball because: Fun to play
Best part of my game: Rebounding, Defense
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How I get pumped up for a game: Music
When I was a kid, I pretended to be: A teacher
Funniest STCE memory: Beating North Sophomore year
Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Jordan Shead
The arena I dream of playing in: Minnesota
Favorite male or female sports star: Jay Cutler
If I could change one thing about myself: My eye color
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Kull
I am as good as anyone else at: Speaking Spanish
My advice to younger players: Have fun, cherish the moments because it goes by so fast, and play your heart out
Other clubs, sports or activities: Key Club, PE Leaders |

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Jordan Shead
Year in School: Sophomore Nickname:
Position: Center Height: 6’0” Weight: 150
Birthplace: Aurora
Favorite Team : Bulls
Favorite Movie : Transformers
Favorite Music: Hip Hop
Favorite Pig-Out Food : Ice Cream
Favorite Restaurant: Friday’s
Most memorable person I’ve met:
Best athlete I’ve played against: Sydney Santos
I chose to play basketball because: I’m tall
Best part of my game: Rebounding
How I get pumped up for a game: Focus on things I need to improve on
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When I was a kid, I pretended to be: Kim Possible
Funniest STCE memory: Falling down the stairs
Player on this team that will surprise everyone: Kyra Washington
The arena I dream of playing in: Joyce Center (Notre Dame)
Favorite male or female sports star: Derrick Rose
If I could change one thing about myself: Be stronger
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Pittenger
I am as good as anyone else at: Running
My advice to younger players: Be a team player
Other clubs, sports or activities: Track |
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