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