Thresia Elskamp from Potosi was the leading vote-getter for the 2009 Division 4 WBCA All-State team.
Elskamp, a 5-8 senior, was the leading scorer at over 11 per game for a Potosi squad that has advanced to the state tournament for just the second time in school history. Elskamp played a solid floor game and was a terror on defense (over 3 steals per game) for the Chieftains as they went undefeated in the Six Rivers-West en route to a 24-1 overall record.
The rest of the Division 4 WBCA All-State team consisted of Brooke Allen, Barneveld; Rachel Brown, Saint Mary Central; Paige Butler, Black Hawk; Kimee Chandler, Pecatonica; Janey Emery, Siren; Shyla Kuehl, Hustisford; Jamie Kok, Central Wisconsin Christian; Jamie Vandenberg, Niagara; Kim Wellnitz, Black Hawk.
Brooke Allen was an excellent all-around player for a Barneveld squad that tied for the Six Rivers-East title. The 5-9 senior recorded over 11 points per game while contributing in every area of the game.
Rachel Brown has been a catalyst for Saint Mary Central all season and helped lead them to the WIAA state tournament. The 5-8 senior averages over 16 points per game, including pouring in 21 points in the sectional final contest that propelled the Zephyrs to state.
Paige Butler is a repeat All-State selection, and this year has led Black Hawk to the program’s first ever state tournament appearance. The 5-9 senior standout averaged nearly 14 points per game and was recently named the Six Rivers-East Player of the Year.
Kimee Chandler, a 5-7 junior, repeats as a Division 4 All-State performer this year. Chandler averaged just under 17 points per game for Pecatonica this season.
Janey Emery was a do-everything player for state qualifier Siren this year. The 5-10 senior averaged 12.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while finishing second on the team in assists and steals and leading the Dragons in blocked shots.
Shyla Kuehl stepped up her game this season to the tune of 16.4 points and 12.3 rebounds per game. The 6-3 senior led Hustisford to a Trailways-South title and will head to North Dakota to continue her playing career.
Jamie Kok, a 6-foot junior, was a force on both ends of the court this year for Central Wisconsin Christian. She averaged 16.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.7 steals, and 3 blocked shots per game for the Crusaders.
Jamie Vandenberg, one of the state’s best all-around athletes, is an outstanding volleyball player and will attend the University of Minnesota on a track scholarship. On the hardwood, the 6-1 senior paced Niagara with 17.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game.
Kim Wellnitz teamed with fellow All-State performer Paige Butler to give Black Hawk one of the best one-two punches in the state. Wellnitz averaged over 12 points and 5 rebounds per game for the Warriors.
Division 4 WBCA All-State
Brooke Allen, Sr., Barneveld
Rachel Brown, Sr., Saint Mary Central
Paige Butler, Sr., Black Hawk
Kimee Chandler, Jr., Pecatonica
Thresia Elskamp, Sr., Potosi
Janey Emery, Sr., Siren
Jamie Kok, Jr., Central Wisconsin Christian
Shyla Kuehl, Sr., Hustisford
Jamie Vandenberg, Sr., Niagara
Kim Wellnitz, Jr., Black Hawk
Division 4 WBCA Honorable Mention
Mandi Crahan, So., Almond-Bancroft
Alexa Deacon, Sr., Catholic Central
Danielle Dixon, Sr., Benton
Carly Emery, So., Siren
Carol Henney, Sr., Catholic Central
Chelsey Omen, Sr., Randolph
Danielle Reindahl, Jr., Clayton
Lindsay Solchenberger, Sr., Weston
Jada Straub, Sr., Assumption
Others receiving votes in Division 4: Autumn Aderholdt, Jr., Wabeno; Brittany Alsum, Sr., Randolph; Abbie Anderson, So., Prentice; Ashlee Blegen, Sr., Northwood; Melissa Carmody, Sr., Barneveld; Marissa Draxler, Sr., Marshfield Columbus; Emily Dufek, Jr., Lake Country Lutheran; Sam Engel, Sr., Lincoln (Alma Center); Cassie Hallstrand, So., Prentice; Rachel Hanley, Jr., Solon Springs; Morgan Lass, Sr., Potosi; Crystal Lehman, Jr., Marion; Sammi Rehberg, Sr., Port Edwards; Brittney Schaeffer, Sr., Saint Mary Central; Katie Schude, Jr., Almond-Bancroft; Allison Tobin, Sr., Potosi.
The voting panel for Division 4 consisted of Ted Alberson, Flambeau; Scott Bauman, Marion; Jeff Brown, Williams Bay; Jeff Chew, Saint Mary Central; Michael Flanagan, Black Hawk; Jim Myers, Barneveld; Mike Schiszik, Loyal; Jason Schultz, Northwood.
Voting Process
Nominees were gathered from those players that were named first-team all-conference as well as individual coach nominations, for conferences that voted after the submission deadline. Coach panels were selected by the WBCA Division Reps. Wishoops.net facilitated the nomination and voting process.
Each coach on the panel selected ten girls as all-state and two for honorable mention. All-State votes were worth two points and honorable mention votes were worth one point. The top ten vote getters were named WBCA All-State. To qualify for honorable mention a player needed 3 points in Divisions 2, 3 and 4 and 5 points in Division 1.
About the WBCA
The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association is comprised of over 3,000 members working towards the betterment of the game of basketball in the state of Wisconsin. Their annual All-Star games have raised over $1.6 million for the MACC fund since 1978. They also sponsor the Wisconsin Basketball Hall of Fame, Mr. & Miss Basketball awards, WBCA All-State team, WBCA Academic All-State and Coach of the Year awards in the state. For more information on the WBCA please visit their website at WisBCA.org.
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