Wheaton, Ill. - Head Women's Basketball Coach
Kent Madsen has recently announced the arrival of seven new student-athletes who have chosen to continue their education and have submitted their deposit to attend Wheaton College, with the intent to play for the Thunder women's basketball team beginning in the fall of 2012.
Coach Madsen (PICTURED LEFT) says of the group, "Our motto for the upcoming season is, 'building unity through humility.' What I like about the incoming class is their humility. They have earned achievements and honors on and off the court during their high school careers yet they remain humble. The competitive desire of this class in the classroom and on the court definitely appeals to me, but most importantly, I appreciate their love for the Lord. Overall, this freshman group brings versatility, athleticism, and depth that I feel will help us remain very competitive in the CCIW."
Makayla Seibold (Guard/Forward)
Avon, Ind./Covenant Christian High School
Makayla joins the Thunder as a two-time team captain and a three-year varsity starter at Covenant Christian. Her high school team won sectionals three out of her four years and she led the team in defensive rebounds. Additionally, Makayla was voted to the Marion County All-City Team, selected to Hoosier Basketball Magazine's top 100 seniors, and selected for the Eric Gordon Super Shootout All-Star Game.
Sarah Drury (Forward)
Wheaton, Ill./Wheaton Academy
As a senior team captain, Sarah led Wheaton Academy in scoring (13.0 points per game) and rebounding (7.4 rebounds per game), while shooting 48 percent from the field. Drury garnered postseason accolades as Conference Player of the Year, All-Area and All-State Honorable Mention.
Hannah Considine (Center)
Baraboo, Wis./Portage High School
Hannah was a three-year letter winner and starter for Portage High School. She was a team captain, led the team in rebounding, and earned honorable mention All-Conference status. Additionally, Considine was a stand-out performer for the volleyball and track teams at Portage.
NatalieRose Brogan (Guard/Forward)
East Lansing, Mich./East Lansing High School
NatalieRose comes to Wheaton as a three-year varsity player for East Lansing High School. In her senior season, she was the team's leading scorer and garnered First Team All-Conference and First Team All-State status. East Lansing won three regional titles and the 2010 Class A State Championship in her time there. Brogan was also All-State honorable mention in soccer and an All-Conference runner in cross country.
Katie Buell (Guard)
San Diego, Calif./Westview High School
A four-year performer at Westview High School, Katie Buell averaged eight points and 5.4 rebounds per game as a senior while leading the team in free throw percentage, three-point field goal percentage, blocked shots and steals. Buell was an All-Palomar League and All-Palomar All-Star Team selection as a senior captain. In her junior season, Westview went to the Elite 8 of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Tournament.
Moriah Reeves (Guard)
Anderson, S.C./Wren High School
In her senior season, Moriah Reeves led Wren High School in steals, while finishing second in scoring, rebounding and assists. Reeves was a four-year varsity starter, receiving All-Region and team MVP accolades as a prep.
Ellie Zeller (Guard)
New Brighton, Minn./St. Anthony Village High School
Ellie graduated from St. Anthony Village as the school's all-time leading scorer. She was a two-year captain and a three-time team MVP during her career. She also earned All-State honorable mention recognition and selections to the Minnesota High School All-Star Team and the Top-100 Expo Showcase All-Star Team. Zeller was also an All-Conference tennis player.
