Greater Metro Conference Preview – Part 1
As preseason practices get underway, we will take a look at the Greater Metro Conference (GMC) consisting of schools near Milwaukee. The conference was established in 1997 and is known as one of the tops in the state in both athletics…
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Continue ReadingAs preseason practices get underway, we will take a look at the Greater Metro Conference (GMC) consisting of schools near Milwaukee. The conference was established in 1997 and is known as one of the tops in the state in both athletics and academics. The GMC is no joke with 4 teams ranked in the top 14 in the state at the end of 2017.
Last season there was a 3-way tie (Brookfield Central, Brookfield East, and Menomonee Falls) for 1st in the conference regular season. Divine Savior Holy Angels (DSHA) won the conference tournament. I think there will be a bit of a mix-up this season with the loss of some big seniors and some talented youth looking for their moments to shine!
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#1 – Brookfield Central
31-17 Overall Record
7-1 Conference Record
#14 Maxpreps State Rank
Central’s only regular conference loss came to Menomonee Falls last year. They will be losing some top talent, but with returning 5 major contributors, as well as the incoming youngest Wucherer sister who has already committed to Minnesota, I think Central will be making another run for a conference title.
Seniors Lost:
Miranda Wucherer Miranda Wucherer 5'11" | S Brookfield Central | 2018 State WI – 5’9 – Setter/Right Side – Northern Kentucky
1st Team All-Conference Player of the Year
WVCA 1st Team All-State
Led team with 107 aces (Career 320 aces)
Cami Herman Cami Herman 5'10" | OH Brookfield Central | 2018 State WI – 5’10 – Outside Hitter – Naval Academy
1st Team All-Conference
WVCA Honorable Mention All-State
Led team with 503 digs and 481 kills (Career 1,326 digs and 1,407 kills)
Sarah Klobuchar Sarah Klobuchar 5'9" | S Broofield Central | 2018 State WI – 5’9 – Setter/Right Side – Doane College
Honorable Mention All-Conference
Led team with 676 assists (Career 710 assists)
Notable Returners:
Amanda Mueller – 2019 – 5’10 – Middle Blocker
Led team with 75 blocks.
Madison Weyker Madison Weyker 5'9" | OH Brookfield Central | 2020 State WI – 2020 – 5’9 – Outside Hitter
Contributed 377 digs, 210 kills, 37 aces, and 18 blocks.
Isabella Ledezma – 2020 – 5’9 – Outside Hitter
Contributed 135 digs and 18 aces.
Cat Uczen – 2021 – 5’7 – Defensive Specialist
Contributed 287 digs and 25 aces.
Kelsey Brunner – 2020 – 5’5 – Defensive Specialist
Contributed 196 digs and 17 aces.
#2 – Menomonee Falls
32-14 Overall Record
7-1 Conference Record
#12 Maxpreps State Rank
Menomonee Falls is losing some big contributors, but they are also returning some big fire power and a solid defensive duo to build off. Last year Menomonee Fall’s only lost came late in the season to Brookfield East, so it should be another fun match-up in 2018.
Seniors Lost:
Rachel Murphy Rachel Murphy 6'0" | MB Menominee Falls | 2018 State WI – 6’0 – Middle Blocker – New Mexico
2nd Team All-Conference
WVCA Honorable Mention All-State
Led team with 71 blocks (Career 154 blocks)
Ciara Gilbertson Ciara Gilbertson 5'8" | S Menominee Falls | 2018 State WI – 5’7 – Setter – UW-Stevens Point
All-Conference Honorable Mention
Led team with 931 assists (Career 1,935 assists)
Cami Stigler Cami Stigler 5'6" | DS/L Menominee Falls | 2018 State WI – 5’6 – Libero
All-Conference Honorable Mention
Led team with 40 aces and 294 digs (Career 134 aces and 1,053 digs)
Brianna Becker – 5’7 – Outside Hitter
Career 368 kills, 69 digs, and 16 blocks.
Sarah Navin Sarah Navin 6'0" | MB Menominee Falls | 2018 State WI – 6’0 – Middle Blocker/Right Side
Career 323 kills, 69 blocks, and 68 aces.
Big Returner:
Ashley Guenveur Ashley Guenveur 5'10" | OH Menomonee Falls | 2019 State WI – 2019 – 6’0 – Outside Hitter – Committed to Troy
1st Team All-Conference
WVCA Honorable Mention All-State
Led team with 428 kills
Notable Returnees:
Jenna Frankowski – 2019 – 5’6 – Defensive Specialist
Led team with 40 aces
Kady Stigler Kady Stigler 5'7" | DS/L Menomonee Falls | 2021 State WI – 2021 – 5’6 – Defensive Specialist
Contributed 120 digs and 33 aces.
#3 – Sussex-Hamilton
13-27 Overall Record
2-6 Conference Record
This may seem like a strange pick prediction for #3, but with only losing 3 contributors and the return of 2 All-Conference performers, 2 other big contributors, and seeing a group of Sussex-Hamilton players’ names popping up over the club and summer, I think they are an up-and-coming group that should not be underestimated.
Seniors Lost:
Kristin Thompson – 5’9 – Outside Hitter
Led team with 190 kills (Career 246 kills)
Emily Hirn – 5’6 – Defensive Specialist
Career 266 digs and 43 aces
Nicole Macalusa – 5’7 – Setter
Led team with 366 assists (Career 1,188 assists)
Big returners:
McKenna Packer McKenna Packer 6'1" | OH Hamilton | 2019 State WI – 2019 – 6’1 – Middle Blocker
2nd Team All-Conference
WVCA Honorable Mention All-Conference
Led team with 86 blocks
Sarah Schrader Sarah Schrader 5'6" | OH Sussex Hamilton | 2020 State WI –2020 – 5’6 – Outside Hitter/Libero
Honorable Mention All-Conference
Led team with 66 aces and 316 digs
Notable Returnees:
Lakyn Graves Lakyn Graves 6'1" | MB Sussex Hamilton | 2021 State WI – 2021 – Middle Blocker
Contributed 70 kills and 46 blocks
Kayla Lewinski Kayla Lewinski 5'10" | RS Sussex Hamilton | 2021 State WI – 2021 – Pin Hitter
Contributed 90 kills, 77 digs, and 29 blocks
#3 – Germantown
14-27 Overall Record
1-7 Conference Record
Germantown might be another strange pick to be in the top mix, but they will be another team on the rise. They aren’t losing any big contributors and therefore returning a lot of experience.
Big returnees:
Hannah Brown Hannah Brown 6'0" | MB Germantown | 2019 State WI – 2019 – 6’0 – Middle Blocker
2nd Team All-Conference
WVCA Honorable Mention All-State
Led team with 114 blocks
Notable Returnees:
Nikki Censky Nikki Censky 5'11" | OH Germantown | 2020 State WI – 2020 – 5’10 – Middle Blocker
Led team with 195 kills
Tatum Catalano Tatum Catalano 5'11" | OH Germantown | 2021 State WI – 2021 – 5’11 – Outside Hitter/Middle Blocker
Led team with 42 aces
Tori Zagorski Tori Zagorski 6'0" | RS Germantown | 2019 State WI – 2019 – 6’0 – Right Side
Contributed 132 kills, 94 digs, 62 blocks, and 19 aces
Amber Bischel Amber Bischel 5'7" | DS/L Germantown | 2020 State WI – 2020 – 5’5 – Libero
Led team with 561 digs
Julia Maas – 2020 – 5’8 – Setter
Led team with 311 assists
Dani Mark – 2019 – 5’6 – Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Contributed 97 digs and 11 aces
Tabitha Wechlo – 2019 – 6’0 – Middle Blocker/Right Side
Contributed 47 kills and 26 blocks
More on the GMC to come…