Head Coach Dan Leman, Ass't. Coach Kendra Nicholson, Brieanna Leman, Whitney Leman, Molly Bosick, Janelle Moerlein, Amanda Matson, Ass't. Coach Chris Hanson. Front row: Jessica Sullivan, Kelsey Deiman, Jessica Russo, Mia Johnson, Kourtney Hanson
2000-2001 season game summaries & scores:
Jan. 11, 2001: The Wolverines opened their season in Yakutat and won their first game of the tourney against Kotzebue, 48-32. Whitney, a first team all state player last season, led all scorers with 20 points, including 4 three point baskets. Molly Bosick put in ten. Brieanna Leman put in 8 points, including 2 three pointers. Kourtney Hanson also netted a 3 pointer. Other scorers: Janelle Moerlein - 1; Kelsey Diemen - 4; Jessica Russo - 2.
Jan. 12: Wolverines defeated Yakutat 42-27. Molly led all scorers with 17. Other Scorers: Whitney with 9, Matson, Russo, Hanson and Moerlein with 4 each.
Jan. 13: Girls beat Hoonah 57-25. Whitney Leman scored 20, including a 3. Other scorers: Molly Bosick with 6, Russo with 10, Hansen with 6, Brieanna Leman with 6, Dieman with 3, & Matson, Moerlein, and Petersen with a bucket each. and the girls and boys were also awarded the Sportsmanship Trophy!!! Molly Bosick and Whitney Leman were selected for the All Tourney Team as well. LOOKIN' GOOD!!!!!
Jan. 18-20 CIA Classic. Ninilchik vs. Tok 3:30 Thursday: Ninilchik 57 Tok 21. Molly Bosick led all scorers with 15 pts. Whitney Leman put in 14, including a 3 pt. bucket. Other scorers: Hanson and Moerlein each had 6 pts; Peterson, Brieanna Leman, Russo, and Sullivan contributed 4 pts. each.
Ninilchik vs. CIA - Friday at 7 pm. Molly and Whitney led scorers with 15 and 14 points consecutively. Other scorers: Moerlein and Hanson with 6 each and Peterson, Russo and B. Leman with 4 each.
Ninilchik vs. Raiders 11 am Sat. Molly Bosick put away 18 points and Kourtney had a great game with 11 pts. including a 3 pt. bucket. Other scorers: Moerlein - 5, Diemen - 4, and B.Leman, Johnson, and Diemen each with 2 pts. Whitney Leman was selected to the 5 person All Tourney Team and also won the 3 point contest for the girls. Molly Bosick was the girl's free throw champ. Congratulations girls!!!!
Jan. 24, non-conference game, 4A Homer Varsity, there, 6 pm. Ninilchik was victorious 45-36 in an exciting and aggressive game. Whitney Leman led all scorers with 23 points, including two 3 pointers. Molly finished with 11, Jessica scored 5 and Kourtney popped in a bucket.
Jan. 26, CCS, here, Varsity 4 pm. Ninilchik won 72-40, despite the fact that Whitney Leman reinjured her bad ankle and missed all but the first quarter of the game. She will be recovering for a few weeks. Molly Bosick scored 18, Whitney Leman 12 and Jessica Russo 13 to lead the Wolverines to victory. Other scorers for the night: Kourtney Hanson with 9, Janelle Moerlein with 7, Amanda Matson with 5, Kelsey Diemen with 4, and Maria Johnson and Brieanna Leman both with 2.
"Walk it off, Whit. It's just a turned ankle!"
Jan. 27, 4A Kenai, non-conference game, there, Varsity girls, 1:30. We were really looking forward to this game being a close contest, but with Whitney sidelined and this being the first game the team has played without Whitney, the girls fought a hard battle and lost 48 to 27. Freshman Amanda Peterson was high scorer for the Wolverines, scoring 9. Bosick scored 8, and other scoring was even with Hanson, Russo, Brieanna Leman, and Maria Johnson all scoring a bucket. Moerlein and Diemen got a point each.
Feb. 9, Seldovia, there, Varsity, 6 pm. Whitney Leman remained sidelined as the Wolverines met the Otters in Otter territory. Too many Wolverine turnovers led to a lot of fast break points for the Sea Otters who pulled off the win. Molly Bosick scored 19 to lead all scorers. Brieanna Leman put in a 3 pointer and Hanson, Russo, Matson, and Moerlein each scored a bucket. Final score 37-30.
A USA TODAY photograher Jack Gruber and reporter Sal Ruibal accompanied the Wolverines to Seldovia. They are doing a piece on team travel in Alaska and we were honored to be chosen as the featured team. We enjoyed visiting with them and would like to thank them for everything! The feature will be front page news on Feb. 21st. To check that out at USA TODAY, go to: USA Today. After Feb. 21st, it will be in the Archives section of that on-line newspaper. I will also be posting it here on our website. There will be a link on the first page.
Feb. 15-17, Ninilchik Invitational Tourney, Varsity games start at 3:30 on the 15th.
Schedule of games:
Thursday
3:30: Su-Valley girls vs. CCS
5:15: Su-Valley boys vs. CCS
7:00: Ninilchik vs. Kenai J.V. Girls: Whitney played tonight but not a lot as she has to take it easy. Molly Bosick scored 16, Whitney put in 12, freshman Amanda Matson scored 7, Kourtney Hanson scored 5, Kelsey got 3 pts. and Jessica and Brieanna each got a bucket. Final score: Wolverines 51, Kenai 32.
8:45: Ninilchik vs. Kenai J.V. Boys
Friday
3:30: Kenai J.V. vs. Su-Valley girls
5:15: Kenai J.V. vs. Su-Valley boys
7:00: Ninilchik vs. CCS girls: Ninilchik is victorious 68 to 36 with even scoring. Molly had 15 pts. Whitney, Brieanna,and Jessica Russo each had 12 pts. and Kourtney scored 6. All Tourney Team selections include: Whitney Leman, Molly Bosick, Jessica Russo, and Brieanna Leman.
8:45: Ninilchik vs. CCS boys
Saturday
1:00: CCS vs. Kenai J.V. girls
2:45: CCS vs. Kenai J.V. boys
4:30: Ninilchik vs. Su-Valley girls: Ninilchik rams the 3A Rams 59-14 in their final tourney game to take the championship. After a scoreless 2nd quarter, Su Valley only managed two points in the 3rd quarter and 2 in the 4th quarter, withering under Ninilchik's defense. Molly Bosick scored 17, Whitney-15, including a 3 pointer, Russo - 8, Moerlein - 7, Brieanna Leman - 6, Hanson-4, and Diemen - 2.
Ninilchik girls who make the All Tourney team: Whitney, Molly, Jessica, and Brieanna.
6:15: Ninilchik vs. Su-Valley boys
Feb. 22, Bristol Bay, here, Varsity games, 4 pm. Ninilchik slaughters the Angels, 73-27. Molly Bosick scores a whopping 34 points! Brieanna puts in 11 points, Janelle scores 6, Amanda Matson, 5. Other scorers for the night: Whitney - 4, Kourtney -3 pts., and everybody else scores a bucket except for Amanda Peterson.
Feb. 23, CIA, here, Varsity games, 4 pm. Whitney and Jessica are nearly even w/ their scoring. Whitney pours in 12 points (three 3 pointers included) and Jessica scores 11. Brieanna and Molly each score 8 and Moerlein gets 2 buckets. Kourtney nets a free throw. Final score: Ninilchik - 44 and CIA 30.
Mar. 2, 4A Skyview Varsity, there, 6:15. Ninilchik defeats Skyview 43-41. Kelsey Diemen leads the pack with 12 pts., including a three pointer. Bosick follows up with 10 pts. Other scorers: Whitney Leman: 6, Hanson & Peterson each with 5, B. Leman - 3, and Matson w/ 2. The game was neck and neck the whole time. 1st quarter scoring was Skyview 11, Wolverines 10. At the half, the score was even at 21/21. End of 3rd quarter it was 31/31. Right up to the end it was even but the Wolverines slipped by the Panthers by 2 pts. The Wolverines were dismal at the free throw line..they fouled half as much as the Panters in this game, but just couldn't make their shots, ending up with 40% from the free throw line.
Mar. 3, Ninilchik hosts Seldovia. Ninilchik wins 64-37. Molly Bosick leads all scorers with 23 pts. Whitney puts in 15, including two 3 pointers. Others scorers: Amanda Matson - 8; Jessica Russo - 6; Maria Johnson & Kourney Hanson - each w/ 4; Janelle Moerlein - 3, and Kelsey Diemen - 1.
Mar. 8, Nenana, here, 4 pm. Ninilchik wins by 55 points. Final score 72-17. Whitney leads all scorers with 15 points, including a three pointer. Molly follows with 14 points, Moerlein and B. Leman each score 11, including a 3 pointer for Janelle. Jessica Russo scores 8 pts., including 3 pointer followed by Kourtney Hanson with 7 who also scores a 3 pointer. Kelsey and Amanda Peterson score as well with 2 buckets for Kelsey and one for Amanda. Tonight was our last home game of the season and the seniors were honored with words and roses (roses were bought by Sheri Liebenthal, one of our biggest fans!!! We love you!)
Left to rt: Seniors Kourtney Hanson, Jessica Russo, Chris Kruzick, Dale Stratford, Josh Smith, Bjorn Poindexter, Dave Boyle
Mar. 9, CIA, there, 6 pm. Ninilchik girls take CIA 53-28. Whitney is high scorer with 22 pts. Molly follows with 14. Kelsey and Whitney both sink a three pointer.
Mar. 16, CCS, there, 4 pm. Molly Bosick led all scorers with 20 pts. Whitney Leman scored 15, including a 3 pt. bucket. Other scorers: Kourtney Hanson w/ 8, Janelle Moerlein w/ 6, Brieanna & Kelsey each with a bucket and Jessica Russo scored a free throw. FInal score 54-33. Molly & Kourtney led in steals. Whitney had 8 assists and led in defensive rebounds.
Double Elimination Region II, District III Tourney will be at the Homer High Gym hosted by Seldovia. Participating boy's teams will be CIA, Bristol Bay, Ninilchik, Seldovia, CCS, and Nikolaevsk. Participating girl's teams will be Ninilchik, CIA, Seldovia, CCS, Bristol Bay, and Wings Academy.
District Tourney schedule:
Wednesday, March 21st
Game 1A, 11 am: Ninilchik vs. Nikolaevsk boys
Game 3, 12:45: CCS vs. Seldovia boys
Game 2, 2:30: CIA vs. Wings girls
Game 1, 4:15: Bristol Bay vs. Lumen Christi boys
Game 4, 6:00: CCS vs. Bristol Bay girls
Game 5, 7:45: CIA vs. Wings boys
Thursday, March 22nd:
Game 11, 11:00: Loser 3 vs. Loser 5 boys
Game 13, 12:45: Loser 1A vs. Loser 1 boys
Game 8, 2:30: Ninilchik girls vs. CCS: Ninilchik 65, CCS 45. Whitney Leman is named Player of the Game. She scores 20 points, including a three pointer, and leads in assists. Brieanna scores 12, including a 3 pt. shot. Molly scores10, Kourtney - 7, Jessica Russo - 6, Janelle - 5, Kelsey - 4, and Maria - 1.
Game 7, 4:15: Winner 1A vs. Winner 1 girls
Game 6, 7:45: Winner 3 vs. Winner 5 boys
Friday, March 23rd:
Game 10, 8:30 am:
Game 12, 10 am:
Game 15, 11:30 am:
Game 17, 1 pm:
Game 16, 3:30:
Game 21, 5 pm:
Game 14, 6:30: Ninilchik vs. Seldovia girls. Ninilchik wins 43-31 in this nailbiter. Otters hold Whitney to 12 pts. (including a pair of three pointers) and Molly to 9 pts. Other scoreing was even with Brieanna and Kelsey both netting 7 (and each with a 3 pointer), Jessica scoring 6, and Janelle with 2. Wolverines didn't allow any Seldovia players to get into double figures.
Game 19, 8 pm:
Saturday, March 24th:
Game 18, 10:30 am:
Game 23, noon:
Game 20, 3 pm: Girl's championship game....Ninilchik vs. Seldovia. This game was neck and neck up to the 4th quarter when the Wolverines pulled away to win it 45-38. Otter Jaime Geagel had an outstanding game with 24 points but no other Otters got into double figures against the Wolverine defense. Leading Wolverine scorer was Molly with 17 followed by Whitney with 11 (including a tre). Brieanna put in 9, including a tre and Jessica and Kourtney each got 4. Whitney led in assists and steals (8).
Game 25, 4:45 pm:
Games 22 & 24 if necessary at 7 & 9 pm
Awards Ceremony Results: Whitney Leman is named MVP of the Tournament, receives the 3 pt. award, and is named to the All Tourney Team along with her teammates Molly Bosick and Brieanna Leman. On the All Academic Team is Janelle Moerlein. To see photos, go to the photo page.
2A STATE TOURNAMENT AT SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 29-31
Ninilchik's first game of the tournament was against Unalakleet Wolfpack on Thursday, 8 am. Wolverines won it 49-35. Bosick had a great game with a big 22 points, five steals and three blocked shots. Kourtney Hanson stepped it up and put in 12 points and Whitney contributed eight.
Their second game (semi final round) was against Northway. Ninilchik's outstanding defense held standout Candice Cronk to 20 points, and they won 52-38. Whitney had an outstanding game with 25 points.
The third and final championship game against Point Hope was a nailbiter for the first three quarters and then the Wolverines pulled ahead to win it 48-36. Three Wolverines were in double figures. Whitney once again had a great game with 20 points, followed by Molly Bosick with 16 and Janelle Moerlein with 10. Undefeated Point Hope pulled to an early lead but not for long. The game remained close, but the girls managed to stay ahead but in the fourth, Ninilchik's tough defense, mixing things up, switching from zone to man to a triangle and two was effective and Pt. Hope's desperation turned into fouls and a lot of free throws for the Wolverines. To see photos of the State Tourney action, go to the photo page.
Posted 4/15/2001: Coach of the Year honors will once again go to our wonderful coach for the 5th time. (Small Schools Coach of the Year in '94, '96, '97, 2001. ASAA's Region II Girls Coach of the Year in 2000.) Small School Player of the Year and First Team All State honors go to sophomore Whitney Leman. Junior Molly Bosick was named to Second Team All State. Congratulations to each of them and to the whole team for your hard work and top notch entertainment! See the story from the Anch. Daily News
See the story from the Peninsula Clarion
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