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Wisconsin LadyStars Mission Statement:
The Wisconsin LadyStars was established in 1998 to educate, develop team building skills, and illustrate the benefits of hard work and determination. The mission of the organization is two-fold with both the athletic and youth development components being of equal importance.
When this mission is accomplished the LadyStars program assists young ladies in their goals of playing Division 1 basketball on full scholarships...that is our goal...and we have been successful!
"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of
self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the
best that you are capable of becoming."
- Coach John Wooden
Sunday, April 20
15U LadyStars finish 12th in the Windy City Classic the April 2008 NCAA Evaluation Event
April 20, 2008
The 15U Wisconsin LadyStars finished 12th out of 32 teams in the highly competitive Windy City Classic this weekend!! The Windy City Classic is one of few Midwest April Period NCAA Evaluation Events. Our team took 2nd in Pool Play, and qualified for one of the 4 Prestigious Sunday Final 4's!! The NCAA will only allow a team to play in 5 games in a weekend. Therefore all teams are competing for wins and "maximum" point spreads during Pool Play. There were (8) 15U pools, all those Pool winners advanced to the top 2 Final 4's. The team that won our Pool, the Minnesota Suns placed 4th, and their other 15U team placed second, so they had 2 teams in the Top Final 4 (1-4th)!!
The LadyStars were in the first group of 2nd Place Pool Play finishers (9-12), and we played one of the top programs in the US, the St. Louis Sparks. The test of a Champion, is to have the heart to fight back when you are down. We were down by 2 at half, and their lead grew to 22 points in the second half!! We found a group of girls that began to jell, and we fought back with a huge run to get the lead down to 5 with about 90 seconds left in the game!!
We fought so hard that we lacked the energy to close, and ended up losing by 7, YET they won by about 30 last year when we played them in Pool Play, so they KNOW when we see them next it will be our win!! The Sparks have an "uptempo" pressure, trapping, aggressive style of play, which very few of our girls experience, except when we play in USJN/NCAA Events. We will have to play more of these type of tournaments to prepare for the July NCAA Events, because when you get to the Final 4, you will see these type of teams. If you can not handle the pressure, aggressive style of play, you certainly will get "blowed" out of the gym!!
You have to go with girls that are ready...NOW...aggressive...NOW...that is why it is called a "TEAM"...you have different players with different skill sets. Good teams are not a one size fits all situations!! You need the ability to go to different players with different skill sets throughout the game. If something is working, you must stay the course to try and win the big games!! That is how good teams win...they have "unselfish" players and parents...YES parents...that have brought into the concept of...TEAM FIRST...the only concept that builds Championship teams!!
We are commited to getting to a group of players and parents that are committed to the "TEAM FIRST" concept, because as TEAM goes, so does each players opportunities increase exponentially!! If the TEAM never makes it to the Final 4's, than no one will be seen by the college coaches!! Most girls get an opportunity in a big game, unless your child just does not fit at all with the style of play that the other team is displaying...a player MUST be effective right away to stay in a big game...we can develop "Big Game" mentality, YET it can not be developed in the BIG GAME...it is simulated in practice...that is where it is taught...in PRACTICE!!
Coach Dale Gilliam
Sunday, April 13
15U LadyStars Head to the Windy City Classic the April 2008 NCAA Evaluation Event
April 13, 2008
Next weekend is the USJN Windy City Classic, our April 2008 NCAA Evaluation Event. Division 1 and 2 College coaches can only come out 3 times per year, 1 weekend in April and October, and July 6-31st. We support the US Junior National's Windy City Classic since it's inception.
Because of our loyalty, we have a very favorable schedule! We do not start too early, and do not play too late. In addition, there are not any large gaps between games during pool play.
The schedule is as follows:
15U Pool Play(X):
10:30 AM LadyStars vs. Illinois Lady Lightning (Silver)
1:00 PM LadyStars vs. Minnesota Suns
4:45 PM LadyStars vs. Illinois Wolverines (Red)
Sunday’s tournament play will be contingent upon how our team plays during pool play. The earliest that we will play on Sunday is 10:30 AM. We will discuss Sunday post pool play at this weekend’s practice on Sunday at 5:00 PM…it is complicated!!
The roster for next weekend is as follows:
# Player School
1 Alexa Kramer - Wauwatosa East
3 Andea Gilliam - DaCula High, Georgia (Unavailable)
8 Alexis Steward - Sheboygan North
10 Skylar VanNatta - Arrowhead High
23 Sydney Howard - Lincoln MS/Vincent High
30 Jessica Goetz - Arrowhead High
32 Nafeshia Holifield - Shorewood MS/Shorewood/High (Creighton Recruit)
34 Gabriella Levac - Arrowhead High (LeHigh Recruit), (Unavailable)
33 Sophie Lichte - Webb MS/Reedsburg High
40 NaNa Martin - Vincent High
42 Jennifer Blunt - Riverside High
44 MaKenna Schrader - Arrowhead High
55 Tara Glenn - Riverside High
If you are interested in staying in a hotel, please check the USJN (www.USJN.com) website under the Windy City Classic icon for a list of hotels. There is also a current list of confirmed colleges that will be in attendance.
Colleges Confirmed as of Today:
Division 1:
Air Force Academy Falcons ;Alabama , Univ. of Crimson Tide; Arkansas , Univ. of Razorbacks; Ball State Univ. ; Binghamton Univ. Bearcats; Bowling Green State Univ. Falcons; Buffalo, Univ. of Bulls; Cincinnati, Univ. of Bearcats; Clemson Univ. Tigers; Columbia Univ. Lions; Creighton Univ. Jays; Dayton, Univ. of Flyers; DePaul Univ. Blue Demons; Evansville Univ. Purple Aces; Florida State Univ. Seminoles; Hartford, Univ. of Hawks; Illinois , Univ. of Fighting Illini; Illinois State Univ. Redbirds; Illinois-Chicago, Univ. of Flames; Indiana Univ. Hoosiers; Indiana-Purdue Indianapolis, Univ. of Jaguars; Iowa , Univ. of Hawkeyes;
Iowa State Univ. Cyclones; Kansas , Univ. of Jayhawks; Louisville, Univ. of Cardinals; Loyola Chicago, Univ. of Ramblers; Massachusetts, Univ. of Minutemen; Miami Univ. Hurricanes; Michigan State Univ. Spartans; Missouri , Univ. of Tigers; Missouri State Univ. Bears; Niagara Univ. Purple Eagles; Northern Illinois Univ. Huskies; Northern Iowa, Univ. of Panthers; Notre Dame Univ. Fighting Irish; Ohio State Univ. Buckeyes; Ohio Univ. Bobcats; Purdue Univ. Boilermakers; Rice Univ. Owls; South Dakota State Univ. Jackrabbits; Southern Methodist Univ. Mustangs; St. Louis Univ. Billikens; Troy State Univ. Trojans; Wisconsin , Univ. of Badgers, Wisconsin-Green Bay, Univ. of Phoenix; Wyoming, Univ. of Cowboys
Division 2:
Lewis Univ. Flyers
Divsion 3:
Augustana College Vikings; Beloit College Buccaneers; Chicago, Univ. of Maroons; Dominican Univ. Stars; Wartburg College Knights
Junior Colllege:
Dodge City Comm. College Lady Conqs; Ellsworth Comm. College Panthers; Penn Valley Comm College Scouts
Coach Dale Gilliam
Monday, March 17
Checkout our 2008 LadyStars Sponsors...Join the list!!!
March 17, 2008
Please take a look at our 2008 Wisconsin LadyStars Sponsors tab to the left!!! These company's have joined the ranks of those that desire to give something back to their community, and get their logo's on the 2008 Wisconsin LadyStars Warm up Shooting Shirts.
Those Warm up Shooting Shirts and your logo will follow our girls throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, and head to Memphis, Tennessee, and Indianapolis, Indiana. !!
We certainly will represent the State of Wisconsin and your company well!! Please contact Coach Dale Gilliam for more information on Sponsorship...No sponsorship is too small for our club...they all help our girls reach their goals of being the Best in the Midwest!!
Don't forget to support our Sponsor's Products and Sevices...it is a great community gesture, yet they have meaningful products services to offer your families and businesses!! Remember The Wisconsin LadyStars is an Affiliate of the National AAU and is a registered 501c3 Not for Profit Organization for tax deduction purposes.
Coach Dale Gilliam
Thursday, March 6
8th grade LadyStars Cruise 15-0 to Children's Outing Association Championship
March 6, 2008
Congratulations to the 13U/8th grade team that cruised 15-0 to the 2008 Children's Outing Association's Winter League Championship!! The team played a hard fought Championship, yet beat the Silver Spring Neighborhood 8th graders 25-12.
Utilizing our trademark "pressure/trapping" defense, which caused havoc all night for our opponents!! The team was lead by the strong leadership of Sydney Howard (8th) who was named the league and tournament MVP. The team had solid guard play by starting point guard Alice Gilliam (6th), Jazzmin King (8th), and a new addition Raven Major (8th) who played well. Kadiah Ford worked the glass well for us too in Nafeshia's abscence
The surprise of the team has been our new "twin towers" Jasmine & Jade Wong (8th) ...who both dominated the backboards and created tremendous pressure with their length and outstanding quickness. The stead Morgan Harris (7th), who came off the bench and handle the pressure of the other team very well, Morgan's play was critical to weathering their mini run.
Both Nafeshia Holifield (Creighton University recruit/8th) and Kristin Kreh (just in from Pittsburg, Pa/8th) missed the Championship game for personal reasons, yet contributed mightly to the success of the team!!
Again Congratulations to culminating the Winter Session with a solid performance and reaching our goal of running the table in the league!!
Coach Dale Gilliam Coach Chuck Howard Coach Mike King Coach Tee Carson (new)
Wednesday, February 27
Janelle Adams Nominated for the 2008 McDonald's All-American Game!!
WOW...another feather in her cap...Janelle Adams was recently nomiinated for the 2008 McDonald's All-American Game!! This is one of the greatest honors that could be bestowed on a high school basketball player!!
Janelle has been out until last week with what I call tired legs...she runs cross counrty for Rufus King in the Fall, plays big time hoops for King in the Winter(this year's City Conference Gold Division Player of the Year, she is a first team all conference Goalie on the King Soccer team, and has plays competitve AAU basketball all Spring and Summer!!
My advice to her was to concentrate on the Gold Ball...the State Championship...and rest those legs...of course she didn't and played the last game against Milwaukee Vincent on Friday to help King win the outright City Conference championship!!
What a girl!! She is doing us proud in LadyStars land!!
Tuesday, October 23
Janelle Adams Selects Cleveland State University
Congratulations to Janelle Adams one of our favorite, explosive, most coachable players that ever wore a LadyStars uniform her 8th, 9th, and 10th grade.
Janelle and her family selected Cleveland State University over several "High Major" Division 1 Programs (see below Janelle's letters of interest while playing for the LadyStars).
We wish Janelle the best and will be continue to support her during her Senior year at Rufus King High and beyond!!
Adams makes choice
King standout picks Cleveland State
Posted: Oct. 22, 2007
Milwaukee King basketball standout Janelle Adams has given an oral commitment to attend Cleveland State University, bypassing interest from the likes of Loyola, Duquesne, Boston College and Temple.
She chose Cleveland State because she said she had a high comfort level while taking her official visit. It didn't hurt that former teammate and 2006 City Conference player of the year Stephanie Crosley has already completed her first season at the school.
"I felt that it was just the right fit for me," Adams said. "The coaches made me feel comfortable.
"Stephanie was part of my decision, but not too much. It's nice that she's there, and people ask me that, but when I was thinking about the decision, sometimes I didn't even think about her."
Adams averaged almost 15 points last season to lead the Generals to a 21-3 record and into the state tournament, where they lost in the quarterfinals to La Crosse Logan. Adams has started all three seasons she has played at King and is expected to be the team's catalyst this season. She also runs cross country and is an all-conference soccer player.
She was happy to make the decision before the season started, saying it takes some extra weight off her shoulders.
"It was getting kind of hard," Adams said. "I was just making all the visits, and I was missing a lot of school and some cross country meets."
King coach Alina Cunningham said it would be difficult to part with one of her favorite players.
"She's just an awesome kid," Cunningham said. "I can't even dream up a kid like her. It will be hard to let her go."
Saturday, December 1
2007-2008 Middle School Winter Session Tournament/Practice Schedule
December 1, 2007
- This Sunday December 2, 2008: Practice at St. Aloysius (92nd & Greenfield) 5:00-7:00 PM (New start time!!)
- Next Weekend Saturday -Sunday December 8-9. 2008: FTG Winter Blast II - Libertyville, Illinois ( Near Gurnee, IL.)
- Sunday December 16, 2008: Practice at St. Aloysius (92nd & Greenfield) 5:00-7:00 PM (New start time!!)
- Saturday, December 29th, 2007, Heritage Christian HS. Holiday Tourney - Milwaukee, WI. (One Day only)
- Saturday January 12, 2008: Practice at St. Aloysius (92nd & Greenfield) 2:00-4:00 PM (New Day and time!!)
- Saturday - Sunday, January 19-20th, 2008, Nicolet HS Middle School Tourney - Milw., WI
- Saturday January 26, 2008: Practice at St. Aloysius (92nd & Greenfield) 2:00-4:00 PM (New Day and time!!)
- February and March Practice dates and times to follow (more tournament dates will probably be added)...
- Saturday - Sunday Feb 23-24th, 2008, Midwest Hoopfest, Rockford, IL.
- Saturday March 9th, 2008 Spring AAU Session Begins..
grade school, middle school and high school teams.
Friday, June 8
2007 Wisconsin LadyStars AAU Team - REVISED PRACTICE TIMES-
- REVISED PRACTICE TIMES-
Dear Parents/Players:
Practices for our 5-6th, 7-8th and 9-10th grade 10-12 member teams will be held on:
Date: Sunday's or Tuesday's(Holiday weekends) as per our below schedule
Place: St. Aloysius School Gym
Address: 1435 S. 92nd Street (92nd and Greenfield)
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM (5-6th grade team)
4:00 - 6:00 PM (7-8th & 9-10th grade teams)
We greatly appreciate the wonderful folks at St. Aloysius for allowing our teams to again utilize there beautiful, spacious gym for our 2007 practice/workout facility. The gym's location keeps us near the Western Milwaukee suburbs near the State Fair Park. It a few miles from Hwy 94, Hwy 894 as well as Hwy 45; this helps everyone to get to gym and home in a timely manner.
We will have intense workout/conditioning sessions. Our 2007 Spring and Summer schedule includes AAU, Nike, and Adidas collegiate exposure events.
We currently have girls from throughout Milwaukee, Waukesha, Kenosha, Hartland, Greendale, Franklin, Madison, Sheboygan and as far as Wisconsin Dells!! We pride ourselves in having a very diverse basketball club with players from throughout Wisconsin as we represent Wisconsin!!
We will have our Summer College Player Coaching Interns from the 15th ranked Marquette University Women's team(also 2006 NIT Runner-ups). Last years College player coaches included Christina Quaye (1st team All-Big East, WNBA Chicago Sky Recruit), Jasmine McCullough(Starting Power Forward) and Tierra Shirley, a LadyStars Alumni.
Please feel free to bring a teammate or friend that may be interested in playing on one of our fine LadyStars teams.
Mark your calendars for Our first scheduled tournament will be March 30-April 1st in Naperville, IL. at the Illinois Basketball Academy's Spring Girls Kickoff. The 11U,12U, 13U/14U and 15U teams will be playing that weekend. The competition will be strong...We were invited by the Chicago Express...who ALWAYS seeks revenge for our upset win in the Championship of the 14U Nike Cup in 2004!!
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Coach Dale Gilliam
Executive Director
Friday, June 8
2007 Wisconsin LadyStars Spring & Summer Tournament/PracticeSchedule
Wisconsin LadyStars
2007 Spring & Summer Tournament Schedule
As of June 8, 2007 http://eteamz.active.com/WisconsinLadyStars/
DATE Event Location Time
Mar. 4 11U,12U,13/14U & 15U Tryout St. Aloysius 3:00-6:00PM
Sun.
Mar. 11 11U,12U,13/14U and 15U Tryout St. Aloysius 3:00-6:00PM
Sun.
Before March 18, 2007 1st Player Participation Installment due
Mar. 18 11U,12U,13/14U & 15U Practice St. Aloysius 3:00-6:00PM
Sun.
Mar. 25 11U,12U,13/14U & 15U Practice St. Aloysius 3:00-6:00PM
Sun.
1 Mar.31 -Apr. 1 Girl's IBA Spring Girls Kickoff in Naperville, Ill TBD
Sat-Sun. Revised NO Friday games
0ff Apr 8th Easter Sunday - Off
Apr. 11 13/14U and 15U Practice St. Aloysius 6:00-8:00PM
Wed.
2 Apr. 14-15 US Junior Nat'l Windy City Classic Schaumburg,Il.8:00AM-10:00PM
Sat-Sun Evaluation Period - NCAA Certified Tournament - 13/14U and 15U Only
3 Apr. 15 USJN/Blue Star Spring College Showcase Schaumburg, Il.2:00-8:00PM
Sun Evaluation Period - NCAA Certified Showcase - Invitation Only
Apr. 18 11U and 12U Practice St. Aloysius 6:00-8:00PM
Wed. Added!!
4 Apr.21-22 Wisconsin AAU- LaCrosse Spring Shoot out LaCrosse, WI TBD
Sat-Sun 11U and 12U ONLY @UW-LaCrosse
Apr. 29 11U,12U,13/14U & 15U Practice St. Aloysius 3:00-6:00PM
Sun. Added!!
Before May 5th, 2006 2nd Player Participation Installment due
5 May 5-6 North American Youth Sports Milwaukee, WI. TBD
@ Milwaukee School of Engineering
6 May 11-12 All American Cage Classic Racine, WI. TBD
Fri-Sat
Off May 13 Mother's Day - Off
May 20 11U,12U,13/14U and 15U Practice St. Aloysius 3:00-6:00PM
Sun.
0ff May 28 Memorial Day Weekend - Off Sun.
7 Jun 2-3 For The Game - Milw. Metro Classic Milwaukee, WI. TBD
Sat-Sun @ Marquette University
Jun. 10 11U,12U,13/14U & 15U Practice St. Aloysius 3:00-6:00PM
Sun.
0ff Jun. 17 Father's Day - Off
Sun.
Before June 19, 2007 3rd Player Participation Installment due
Jun. 19th 5/6th, 6-7 Pm; 7/8 a 9/10th 7-9 pm Practice St. Aloysius 6:00-9:00PM
Tues.
8 June 22-24 Badger State Games Madison, WI TBD
Fri.-Sun.
Jul. 1 11U,12U,13/14U and 15U Practice St. Aloysius 6:00-9:00PM
Sun.
9 July 6-8 Adidas Best of the Midwest Jam Schaumburg, IL TBD
Thurs-Sun Evaluation Period - NCAA Certified Tournament 7-8th & 9-10th Only
10 July 9 Adidas Jerald Davis Jamboree 9th @ 10th graders Naperville,IL. Mon. Evaluation Period - NCAA Certified Tournament - Invitation Only
July. 11 7th/8th and 9th/10th Only Practice St. Aloysius 6:00-9:00PM
Wed.
11 July 13-15 Nike USA Cup - 9th/10th only Elgin, IL. TBD
Thur-Sat. Evaluation Period - NCAA Certified Tournament
Off July. 22 Family Day - Off
Sun.
12 July. 28-30th US Junior Nationals Summer Final 7-8th only Schaumburg, IL Sat-Mon.
Aug. 5 5-6th Only Practice St. Aloysius 6:00-9:00PM
Sun.
12 Aug. 11-12 Wildcat's Summer Classic - 5-6th only Rockford, Il. TBD Sat.-Sun.
off Aug. 14- Sept. 30 End of 3rd Session, Start of School
Sept. 30 14U & 16U Oktoberfest Tryout St. Aloysius 6:00-8:30PM
Sun.
13 Oct. 6-7, USJN Oktoberfest "Battle of the AAU Programs" Schaumberg,IL TBD
Evaluation Period - NCAA Certified Event - Invitation Only-(1 Team) (Additional Fee, due at Sept. 30 Tryout, 10 most complete players)
Thursday, May 10
7-8th Grade LadyStars Dominate the BluePrint SAS "Stars of Tomorrow" Showcase
May 10, 2007
The 7-8th Grade Wisconsin LadyStars team invaded the BluePrint SAS "Stars of Tomorrow" Showcase in Verona, Wisconsin on the morning of May 5, 2007. It was a tough decision for the club to promote our girls to attend this meaningful Middle School Showcase when we had the NAYS tournament pool games that afternoon at the Milwaukee School of Engineering; yet we wanted our girls ranked against the top Middle School girls in the State!!
The ranking are out and our following 7-8th grade Wisconsin LadyStars were recognized/Ranked:
2012(7th Graders):
Sydney Howard - Ranked 3rd at the Showcase
Jazzmin King - Ranked 9th at the Showcase
Special Mention:
Karli Tatum
2011 (8th Graders):
Special Mention:
Jennifer Blunt
Tara Glenn
Kristin Holstine
Theresa Jones
Kiara McBee
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade Wisconsin LadyStars...You all made us PROUD on this past weekend!!
Coach Gilliam Coach Howard Coach King Coach Pichler Coach Blackmon
Monday, April 23
11U LadyStars Win Gold/12U Win Silver @ AAU Spring Tournament in LaCrosse, WI.
April 23, 2007
Congratulations to the 11U LadyStars girls team that went 4-0 and won the Gold medals this weekend in this weekend's AAU Spring tournament in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The team went 4-0 against Wisconsin Viking Club teams, winning by and average of 25 points!! This is the 2nd Championship for the 11U team in their 2nd tournament this year. They are 7-1 so far this year. Kudos are in order for Coach Randy Pichler and Irv Blackmon, who have coached the girls in both tournaments!!
Also, the 12U team had an outstanding weekend, going 3-1 and won the Silver medals, and going 2-1 against the Wisconsin Viking Club teams. The girls played the Wisconsin Viking Club's top 12U team tough, yet ran out of gas after a 1 hour break between it last 2 games, versus the Viking Club's 4 hour break between there last 2 games...the advantages of the Home team. We saw lots of growth in the younger 5 and 6th grade girls that were playing against mostly 7th grade girls, they were very tough!! Coach Chuck Howard and myself handled most the 12U games. The more we can keep these girls together the more continuity they will gain!!
We also had the opportunity to tour the UW-La Crosse campus with Cortney Langer's dad, Marty, a UW-La Crosse Alumni. We had lunch in the UW-La Crosse Student Commons area, and had a great time seeing how college students live. In addition, we had a pool/pizza party on Saturday evening to provide the girls more time to bound and enjoy the trip.
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Saturday, February 17
Helen Johnson, Wisconsin LadyStars Alumni Returns with the University of Louisville
The 2003 Wisconsin Player of the Year and Wisconsin LadyStars Alumni returned with the University of Louisville for a hot match against Marquette University. Helen spent some time with some of our middle school girls after the game. She had about 50 family and friends waiting on her, so we allowed her to spend her precious minutes with her family before the team left for the airport.
Tierra Shirley, Wisconsin LadyStars Alumni also spent some time talking with the girls about life after playing in the Big East with Marquette University and the demands and challenges that she is experiencing in her Student Teaching at Lloyd Street school. She will graduate in May along with Dawnisha Smith, another Wisconsin LadyStars Alumni, who played 2 years at Marquette before deciding to concentrate on her degree. Both girls are still on scholarship at Marquette finishing up their 5th year. The demands that come along with the rigors and travel in playing at the highest collegiate level sometimes requires a player to take an extra year. We are just proud that both girls will be graduating this May from such a prestigious university as Marquette!! Tierra, Dawnisha...Making the LadyStars Proud!!
Coach Dale
Saturday, February 3
Helen Johnson and Tierra Shirley Day @ the Feb. 17th Marquette vs. Louisville Game
We will be honoring 2 of our distinguished Wisconsin LadyStars Alumni @ the Marquette University (#19) vs. Louisville(#15) game at the Al McGuire Center on Saturday February 17th at 2:30 PM. The Honorees are:
Helen Johnson, 2003 Wisconsin Player of the Year and current player at the University of Louisville.
Tierra Shirley,a 2003-2006 Marquette University player who will graduate in May 2007.
Tierra also manages the Marquette U. College Intern coaches program for us, as well as will be the head coach this year for the 12U team.
The first 20 2006 LadyStars players, that completed all the obligations to the program in 2006, to confirm via email their attendance will be allowed to attend. Please send your confirmation request ASAP to: WILadyStars@AOl.com .
Although Helen is currently injured with a deep thigh bruise, it is my understanding that she will be back in action for the Marquette game. Right after the game, both Helen and Tierra will be discussing:
"Life in the Big East,the rigors of balancing playing and studying @ the next level"
This event has been approved by both Marquette U and U of Louisville Athletics.
We would like to thank both Terri Mitchell, Marquette Head Coach and Cara Consuegra, Marquette Assistant Coach for inviting our club to this very BIG GAME!! Both Sydney Howard and Alice Gilliam will be honorary floor cleaners for the game...look for then under the baskets.
Marquette U is actively recruiting Janelle Adams from the 16U LadyStars, and have attended many of here AAU and High School games.
Coach Dale Gilliam
Tuesday, July 25
16U LadyStars Play Hard and Have Fun in Memphis, Tn. @ the Nike River Trails Tourney
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The 16U LadyStars played well in Memphis, Tennessee during the Nike River Trails tournament. The team went 1-2, yet had double digit leads most of the games in the 2 losses, yet did not have the substitutes that could play at the National level. The team included 2 girls from the 14U team, and 2 girls that had only played during the July NCAA Exposure Period(Lau and Wolski). Kristin Bush broke her thumb the week of the tournament at her school summer league game, and would have helped a great deal. The girls at that level are big, strong, and very skilled!!
We MUST have committed girls that are committed from March thru July!! We WILL have committed families this year, if we are to play at the National level!! We have won at the National level(Nike Cup, All American Cage Classic, AAU Nationals) yet those teams had a group of girls that were committed to the success of the team...We may have only one team that travels on a National basis during the July NCAA Exposure Period, taking the top 10-12 girls that have shown the COMMITMENT TO THE CLUB and THEIR TEAMMATES!! The picture includes the following LadyStars:
1. Janelle Adams - Milwaukee King
2. Morgan Woods - University School of Milwaukee
3. Lenae Rash - Milwaukee Bradley Tech
4. Andrea Gilliam - Dacula High of Atlanta, GA
5. Netecia Martin - Milwaukee Riverside
6. LaQuisha Young - Hope School of Milwaukee
7. Andy Lau - Heritage Christian
8. Kayla Wolski - Greendale High
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Saturday, April 29
Wisconsin LadyStars Win 2006 7-8th & 11-12th All American Cage Classic Championship!!
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I would like to congratulate all the girls that worked so hard to run from court to court to help the club field 3 teams on yesterday. Most of the older girls had to move between 2 |
