Shanlynn Bias, Griffith
(5-8 | Sr. | G/F | 10.1 ppg, 1.6 apg, 4.8 rpg)
Nickname: Shan.
Colleges recruiting me: Various.
My favorite basketball player: Dwyane Wade because he inspired me to be the best I can be and never give up.
My favorite basketball team: Tennessee Volunteers (women).
Song that pumps me up before a game: "Crazy" by Pitbull.
My dream job: Professional chef!
My No. 1 goal this season: Getting better every day at practice and to win regionals.
Favorite fast food: Panda Express.
Favorite Gatorade flavor: Gatorade A.M. Tropical Punch.
Cookies or brownies: Cookies.
Something people don't know about me: I have very thin and flimsy ears so I can fold them into themselves. I catch myself doing it all the time.
Amanda Corral, Hobart
(5-4 | Jr. | G | 16.1 ppg, 2.1 apg, 4.9 spg)
My favorite basketball player: Michael Jordan.
My favorite basketball team: Chicago Bulls.
Songs that pumps me up before a game: Techno music.
My dream job: Orthopedic surgeon.
My No. 1 goal this season: Win sectional.
Favorite fast food: Potbelly.
Favorite Gatorade flavor: Fierce.
Cookies or brownies: Brownies.
Something people don't know about me: I was kicked out of day care.
Bryonna Davis, Merrillville
(5-7 | Sr. | G | 15.6 ppg, 1.5 apg, 2.3 spg)
Nickname: Breezy.
Colleges recruiting me: Western Kentucky, IUPUI.
My favorite basketball player: Dwyane Wade because he knows how to win.
My favorite basketball team: Chicago Sky.
Song that pumps me up before a game: "I'm a Go Getta" by Lil Wayne.
My dream job: To work as an investigator.
My No. 1 goal this season: To win conference.
Favorite fast food: Wendy's.
Favorite Gatorade flavor: Purple Rain.
Cookies or brownies: Cookies.
Something people don't know about me: I enjoy going to school.
Brooke Gardner, Chesterton
(5-9 | Jr. | G | 5.3 ppg)
Nicknames: Brookie, Brookstir.
Colleges recruiting me: Michigan State, Ball State, Bowling Green and more.
My favorite basketball player: Kristi Toliver -- I love her style of play.
My favorite basketball team: Chicago Sky.
Song that pumps me up before a game: "Unstoppable" by Kat DeLuna & Lil Wayne.
My dream job: Playing in the WNBA.
My No. 1 goal this season: Raise my assist and scoring average.
Favorite fast food: Subway.
Favorite Gatorade flavor: Fruit Punch.
Cookies or brownies: Brownies.
Something people don't know about me: I can juggle and do a handstand! I'm also a workout fanatic.
Brandee Hudspeth, Kankakee Valley
(5-7 | Sr. | G | 15.3 ppg, 2.2 apg, 2.0 spg)
Nicknames: Brany-fay, Bee, B-Hud, B-Ran.
Colleges recruiting me: Signed with IU South Bend.
My favorite basketball player: Ivory Latta because I love her passion and spirit for the game.
My favorite basketball team: North Carolina (women).
Song that pumps me up before a game: "Heart of a Champion" by Nelly.
My dream job: Somewhere in the business field.
My No. 1 goal this season: To improve my game and come out with a winning season.
Favorite fast food: Subway.
Favorite Gatorade flavor: Fruit Punch.
Cookies or brownies: Brownies.
Something people don't know about me: That I love to dance.
Juaneice Jackson, Calumet
(5-3 | Sr. | G | 16.1 ppg, 1.5 apg, 3.9 spg)
Nicknames: JJ or Action Jackson.
Colleges recruiting me: None.
My favorite basketball players: Diana Taurasi and Tamika Catchings because they're leaders on and off the court and do whatever it takes to win.
My favorite basketball teams: Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever.
Song that pumps me up before a game: "Let It Rock" by Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil Wayne.
My dream job: Playing professional basketball.
My No. 1 goal this season: Win a sectional again and never give in or never give up.
Favorite fast food: Subway.
Favorite Gatorade flavor: Frost Glacier Freeze (light blue).
Cookies or brownies: Definitely cookies.
Something people don't know about me: I'm afraid of the dark and terrified of lightning.
Annmarie Keller, Kouts
(5-8 | Sr. | G | 15.0 ppg, 1.5 apg, 3.6 rpg, 1.3 bpg)
Nickname: Bob.
Colleges recruiting me: Southeast Missouri State, Gardner-Webb, Bellarmine, IU Northwest, DePauw, Xavier, Cornell.
My favorite basketball player: Diana Taurasi, because she's smart on the floor, has a beautiful shot and is a team player.
My favorite basketball team: University of Connecticut (women).
Song that pumps me up before a game: "Ante Up" (remix) by M.O.P./Busta Rhymes.
My dream job: Owning an athletic training facility.
My No. 1 goal this season: Making it past regionals.
Favorite fast food: In-N-Out Burger (in California).
Favorite Gatorade flavor: The blue kind.
Cookies or brownies: Definitely brownies.
Something people don't know about me: I play the guitar and write my own songs.
Andrea Kras, Lake Central
(6-6 | Sr. | C | 4.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.6 bpg)
Nickname: Drea
Colleges recruiting me: Committed to Western Michigan.
My favorite basketball team: Cleveland Cavaliers.
Song that pumps me up before a game: "Unstoppable" by Kat DeLuna & Lil Wayne.
My dream job: Orthopedic doctor.
My No. 1 goal this season: Be No. 1 in the DAC for rebounds and blocked shots.
Favorite fast food: Subway.
Favorite Gatorade flavor: Riptide Rush!
Cookies or brownies: Cookies.
Something people don't know about me: My Dad and I share the same birthday.
Stefanie Lang, Valparaiso
(6-4 | Sr. | C | 13.6 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 3.0 bpg)
Nickname: Lang Dang.
Colleges recruiting me: Committed to Valparaiso University.
My favorite basketball player: Drew Neitzel because he's the man!
My favorite basketball team: Michigan State (men and women).
My No. 1 goal this season: Help my team any way I can.
Favorite fast food: Taco Bell.
Favorite Gatorade flavor: Red.
Cookies or brownies: Cookies.
Something people don't know about me: I have an Irish twin.
Essence Robinson, Michigan City
(5-9 | Sr. | G | 10.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.6 apg)
Nickname: Ess.
My favorite basketball player: Kobe Bryant because he can do all things, and I like his work ethic.
My favorite basketball team: L.A. Lakers.
Song that pumps me up before a game: "I'm a Go Getta" by Lil Wayne.
My dream job: Physical therapist.
My No. 1 goal this season: Get a college scholarship.
Favorite fast food: McDonald's.
Favorite Gatorade flavor: Fruit Punch.
Cookies or brownies: Snickerdoodle cookies.
Emily Strilich, Boone Grove
(6-1 | Sr. | F | 12.3 ppg, 9.0 rpg)
Colleges recruiting me: Signed with IU South Bend.
My favorite basketball player: Michael Jordan because he's the greatest basketball player ever.
My favorite basketball team: Chicago Bulls.
Song that pumps me up before a game: Anything by Weezy.
My dream job: Occupational therapy.
My No. 1 goal this season: Win Porter County Conference title.
Favorite fast food: Taco Bell.
Favorite Gatorade flavor: Orange.
Cookies or brownies: Cookies.
Something people don't know about me: I have a shopping addiction.
Antoinette Taylor, West Side
(5-6 | Jr. | G | 9.9 ppg, 2.0 apg, 3.3 spg)
Nickname: Nene.
Colleges recruiting me: IUPUI, Western Michigan, Villanova.
My favorite basketball players: Dwyane Wade, Allen Iverson, Diana Taurasi and Candice Dupree. They all are great players.
My favorite basketball teams: Notre Dame and Duke women, and North Carolina and Michigan State men.
Songs that pumps me up before a game: Hip-hop music.
My dream job: Join the Army, and become a homicide detective.
My No. 1 goal this season: I want to make my team better.
Favorite fast food: Chinese food.
Favorite Gatorade flavor: Orange.
Cookies or brownies: Chocolate chip cookies.
Something people don't know about me: I am very smart and I have two sisters and five brothers.
Statistics from 2008-09 season
-- Compiled by Times Sportswriter Hillary Smith
