Article updated: 11/14/2012 10:55 PM

Neuqua Valley smothers St. Charles N.

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St. Charles North's Alex Silverman is pursued by Nequa Valley's Niki Lazar in the first quarter on Wednesday, November 14.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Nequa Valley's Megan Kalkofen sinks a shot in the second quarter on Wednesday, November 14.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Nequa Valley's Allison Hedrick sinks a shot in the third quarter on Wednesday, November 14.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

St. Charles North's Ashling Davern and Nequa Valley's Kennedy Braasch fight for a rebound in the second quarter on Wednesday, November 14.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

St. Charles North's Alex Silverman shoots over Nequa Valley in the first quarter on Wednesday, November 14.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

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St. Charles North's Alex Silverman heads towards the North Stars' hoop with Nequa Valley's Myia Starks on her heels in the second quarter on Wednesday, November 14.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

St. Charles North's Nicole Davidson wrestles with Nequa Valley's Bryce Menendez and Kennedy Braasch for a bobbling rebound under the North Star's hoop in the first quarter on Wednesday, November 14.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Nequa Valley's Megan Kalkofen speeds down the court while being pursued by St. Charles North's Natalie Winkates and Ashling Davern in the third quarter on Wednesday, November 14.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

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After losing just 2 seniors to graduation from a team that won 23 games and captured its first regional title since 2006 a year ago, Neuqua Valley girls basketball coach Mike Williams holds high expectations for this season.