Does anyone know why they added a Sportsmanship Award?  And, besides good sportsmanship, what is the criteria for the team?

Jess Vadnais should be the run away winner for MVP.  Bri Monahan is very talented but in my opinion the Gusties would be worse off not having Vadnais on the floor then Monahan.  I wouldn't limit the discussion to the four players mentioned as Oken-Berg, Berglund, and Schneider had excellent years.

You also mentioned that the MIAC used to be a dominant national power and it no longer is.  Why???

MONEY!  I know of many high quality ball players that take their game elsewhere because they (their parents) just cannot afford to pay the tuition of the MIAC schools.  Many who would love to play closer to home in the MIAC have found going to WIAC schools as an alternative.  I also know of many athletes no longer playing and going to state schools their parents can afford.

Sorry She_Scores 51, I never could spell.  Thank god for spell check, maybe I should try using it.

Chris,
It doesn't take much to figure out who is posting here.  I don't believe that players or coaches are allowed to post to this board, so thinking that Heather is posting to the board or hearing your constant whinning during a game is unrealistic.

Gac,
I would like to see nothing more then for Bethel to have the chance to knock off the Gusties in the 1st round, but I don't believe that you will beat Bens on Saturday.

Korn, or should I say Mr. White.  I knew you were a reader of this stupid site when I heard you through the whole game yelling "watch her elbows" or "thats a foul".  Let the refs call the game and keep your stupid comments attacking a young women to your self.  I don't hear Heather whinning about having a tooth knocked out, getting a concussion, or getting two black eyes while playing in MIAC games.  Grow up!

What a bunch of RUBES!  Heather has been in this league for three years now, rebounding the same way.  Having two players (of MVP status as you putz's keep pointing out) go down in a short period of time is her only offense.  Were there any issues the first two years; NO.  She is in no way intentionally trying to hurt anyone. But if it makes you all feel important and smart to run down Heather and Bethel then so be it.  How low can a bunch of grown men stoop?  Now common guys, write back with your smart comments and rip everything I've said.

Anyone who doesn't think Jen Ahlberg deserves recognition as a an MVP candidate should have seen the Bethel vs. St. Olaf game tonight.  She put the team on her back and carried them to victory, mostly by hitting the "prayers" as CM puts it.  St. Olaf is a much better team then I was lead to believe by previous postings, they hustle more then any team I've seen and there defense against Bethel's bigger posts was outstanding.  In my opinion the MIAC is totally up for grabs.

The Bethel vs. St. Mary's game was an interesting affair.  Ahlberg and Davis were playing sick, Bethel was up by as much as 17 in the second half, Bethel stopped Luehmann in the first half, Bethel couldn't stop Luehmann in the second half, Thielke couldn't miss, Bethel pushed it inside early and rarely late, St. Mary's never gave up and took it to Bethel in the end.

One name missing from the MVP discussion is Hamline's Laurisa Ewert.  In games last season there were three players that as I watched, I said WOW! This kid is good.  They were Mandy Pearson, Megan Vig, and Laurisa Ewert.  Now, although my WOW method is unscientific, it has helped identify some outstanding players.  Ewert might not have the same talent surrounding her as Anna H., but she makes the players around her better.  One new player in the conference this year that I had the opportunity to watch for years in high school, that I would put into the WOW category, is Ariel Tauer.

Having your daughter go to a Christian based college doesn't sound that bad to me and I'm still trying to figure out the "pervasive religious environment" statement.  I'm constantly amazed at the misconceptions that people have about Bethel; one foot on the floor, no dancing, etc...It seems that Coach H has to work harder finding Christian based athletes that can put aside the temptations of teenage life to commit to the Bethel lifestyle.  If I'm not mistaken St. Ben's advertises a Christian based atmosphere at their college.

Hello to all!  I have recently learned of this site and have enjoyed reading all of the messages.
I believe with Boone gone, that Anna H. will score more then when Boone returns.  Vig is a tremendous athlete, one of the best I have seen in D-III.  Ahlberg is a great shooter and ball handler.  These three should be the leaders for MVP.
My early vote though goes to Anna H. as she appears to have taken her game to the next level.  Without her the Blazers would not be the same team; third or fourth in the MIAC.

Question: Are there messages from last year and can they be accessed?