Scouting Naperville Central Redhawks

Naperville Central Redhawks

Coach Andy Nussbaum

Last year 20-12, 12-2, tied for first in DuPage Valley Conference; lost in regional final to Bolingbrook.

Top players Claire Fleming, sr., F; Catherine Tanck, sr., F; Emma Ondik, jr., G; Emma Donahue, so., C; Erin Antony, sr., G; Jill D'Amico, so., G.

Scouting report Nussbaum likes his team, and his DuPage Valley Conference rivals can understand why. The Redhawks return four starters in Ondik, Fleming, Tanck and Donahue. "We have a pretty experienced group," Nussbaum said. "Even though we lost our leading scorer, I feel that all four of those players should be better this year." Ondik is a good ballhandler and one of the best shooters the Redhawks have had. Fleming, Tanck and Donahue all provide the Redhawks with good size, and they can score as well as rebound and defend. They'll be tested early, with 11 games in the first 23 days of the season. "Once we hit the ground, we'll hit the ground running," Nussbaum said. Eight of their first nine games at at home, but they close with six away games. Antony might get the call as the fifth starter, but D'Amico also will get plenty of playing time. "We can be really, really good, so we're anxious for the season to start," Nussbaum said