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Below you will find information on the 250+ teams as of
April 9, 2014, enrolled in our Licking Summer Camps. We expect 900+ teams from
11+ states to be with us this summer. We already have teams from as far away as
Texas and Oregon signed up. We have added some new and exciting programs and
promotions for this summer. Find all the information you need on our
website: www.lickingcamps.com. Call Dave at
636-232-4688 for any assistance you may need. We are the camp that offers the
"No Shoulder Shrug Guarantee."

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Adrian…….Coach
Kelsi Robards…………. Enrollment 212……….. Look for a breakthrough year this fall
for the Blackhawks as five regulars, including three all conference selectees,
from 2013's 13-14 team……… Hope to push hard for not only top honors in the WEMO
Conference, but also in the district tournament …..Long time camp entry.



Arcadia Valley ……..
Coach Tara Lamb……..Enrollment 300……..Plenty of talent returns for the Lady
Tigers who finished last fall with a record of 19-11-3………. To compliment four
returning regulars, the Mineral Area Athletic Association member will welcome a
very strong underclassman to the varsity ranks……Fell in the semi -finals of
last year's district tournament to St. Pius…….Long time camp entry.




Billings……….
Coach Britany Cheek………. Enrollment 126………. The Wildcats picked the right time
to knock off rival Pierce City, dropping the two regular season matches but
winning the district final match between the two…… Second district crown in the
last three years for the South West Central League member…… Expect another
solid season in 2014 as four experienced and talented regulars return from last
year's 19-9-3 club……Long time camp entry.




Bixby, OK…………..
Coach Kinsey Palmer………….. Enrollment 1500……….. After spending the last several
years transitioning from Class 5 to Class 6, the Spartans are now entrenched in
the Sooner State's highest classification……. Last year's 13-17 record was a
high water mark in the upper division for the Frontier Valley Conference
member…….. With four regulars returning and a good group moving up to the
varsity ranks, a winning season this fall is a very reachable goal.




Bluestem, KS……….
Coach Kasie Kieffer……….. Enrollment 380………. In the program building process, we
welcome the Lions from the Greater Wichita area for their first appearance in
our camp lineup……… Last fall's young team struggled in a one win season, but
seven regulars return that are varsity level battle tested and anxious to make
serious progress this fall……. Member of the Central Plains League.




Bolivar……..
Coach Krystal Allen…….. Enrollment 750……. Taking over the reins of the
Liberators program this summer, Coach Allen will be no stranger to the
COC-Small member……. Getting numbers up is a first priority and a large incoming
freshman class will provide a much needed infusion or quality and quantity……
Return four regulars from last year's 9-16-1 team……. Return to our cap roster
after a several year hiatus.




Booneville, AR…………..
Coach Robert Dean……… Enrollment 375……….. Coach Dean has built the Bearcats into
a consistently winning program…….Lose several key cogs from last year's 14-9
club, but do return three from the regular rotation……… Will be moving into a
new conference this fall that contains last fall's Arkansas Class 3A champion
and runner-up, but feel up to the challenge as numbers and interest in the
program is high and younger plays are eager to gain varsity experience……Long
time camp entry.



Brighton, TN……….
Coach Cheryl Jacobs……… Enrollment 1500…….. This summer will mark the first
appearance in our camps for the Cardinals from Western TN……… Development of a
center will be paramount in the summer objectives for a team that returns four
regulars from last year's 25-18 club….. Will rely on a strong incoming
sophomore class to fill staring slots and provide depth…… Good first year
addition to our camp lineup.




Cape Notre Dame……….Coach
Tara Stroup………. Enrollment 675…………. An outstanding 32-3-1season last fall ended
in a hard fought three game match loss in the district finals to Perryville………
Top four teams in the district averaged 27+ wins………. Lose 10 seniors to
graduation by will build around the one returning regular, an all-state
selection, and an last season's undefeated JV squad ……….Member of the Southeast
Missouri Volleyball Association.



Catoosa, OK………..
Coach Carolyn Replogle……….. Enrollment 600…….. The Lady Indians will return a
strong nucleus from last fall's solid team that finished the season with a
20-17 mark……. Seven experienced varsity players return from the regular
rotation and will be complimented by a strong group of younger players moving
up to the varsity level…….Play an independent schedule……Long time camp entry.




Coweta, OK…………
Coach Ian Bullen………… Enrollment 900………… A large school power from the Sooner
state, the Tigers will place another strong contingent on the floor this fall
as five regulars from last fall's 29-14 club return………. Feel one match short of
the state tournament, losing in a three point tie-breaker…….. Will welcome this
fall last year's strong JV group to the varsity level……. Member of the Metro
Lakes Conference……. Long time camp entry.




Desoto………..
Coach Lindsey Brinkman……… Enrollment 900……… Injuries plagued the 2013 addition
of the Dragons, but younger players were forced to develop under varsity fire
and the experience gained should show itself this fall…… Four regulars return
from a 14-16-2 club…….. Will need several players moving up from sub-varsity
levels to develop over the off season……Member of the Jefferson County Athletic
Association……. Long time camp entry




Duncan, OK………..
Coach Sandy Mitchell………. Enrollment 950……….. The Demons will make their first
appearance in our camp lineup this summer…….. The growth pains the last two
years have been felt as evident by last fall's final record of 6-23, but the
feeling this off season is that better days are ahead………. A program that has
taken no shortcuts in developing fundamentals hopes for a payoff this upcoming
season as six regulars return determined to strive for the .500 mark.




Eldon………..Coach
Elizabeth Clingman………. Enrollment 600………. This long time camp entry will be
under new leadership this fall as Coach Clingman moves down one seat on the
bench, from the assistant's chair to that of head coach's………Member of the Tri-County
Conference…….. Return four regulars from 2013's 8 win season……….. Excited about
talent moving up from the sub-varsity levels and expect to push above the .500
level in 2014.




Eminence…………..
Coach Ashley Lay…………. Enrollment 148………….. Two seasons removed from a Class 1
state title, the Redwings have been through a rebuilding year last fall and are
now poised for a return to the top…….. Return four regulars from last year's
16-16-1 team……. Although still relatively young this season, the Big Springs Conference
member will be infused with more young talent and look for a return to the top
level of the state's small school division.




Fayetteville, AR…………
Coach Jessica Phelan………… Enrollment 1800………… 2013's 13-18 club was a rare down
season for the always strong entry from the Razorback state…….Look for things
to return to more normal this fall as six core regulars return along with a
talented group of rising underclassman ready to push for varsity court time ……
The Bulldogs are long time mainstays in our camps.




Francis Howell………
Coach Justin Young……… Enrollment 1850………. The Vikings have quietly become a St.
Louis area power, currently riding a streak of five district titles and three
Gateway Athletic Conference South conference titles…….. Return seven regulars,
including a state honored libero and outside hitter, from last year's 27-8-2
team…….Look for a long post season run this fall…….Long time camp entry….. Last
fall, topped Ft Zumwalt West in the District finals, Rosati-Kain in the
Sectional round before losing a hard fought three game match to Marquette in
the Class 4 Quarterfinals.




Greenville………
Coach Heather Evans……… Enrollment 199…………A big season is lining up for the Lady
Bears this fall as a solid nucleus returns from last year's 16-10 club………. Four
solid returning regulars will be supplemented by some good talent moving into
varsity spots…….. Finished second in 2013 in both conference and District
standings, a move to the top in both is the goal for this fall……….Long time
camp entry.




Hollister………Coach
Barry Wheeler…….. Enrollment 500………… A bump up to Class 3 did not slow the
Tigers last fall as the played in the district final for the fourth consecutive
year…….. Will field a veteran crew this fall as five regulars return from last
year's 14-14 club……… Member of the Central Ozark Conference Small School
Division…….Long time camp entry.

Hesston, KS………
Coach Jason Peters…….. Enrollment 250……2013 was a breakthrough year a season of
firsts for the Swathers'………. A 32-7 record was highlighted by a sub-state
championship game appearance, a first for the program in the past decade …….The
team's final mark was the best season's showing for the central Kansas school
in 17 years……… Four regulars return and a freshman group that produced a 29-5
mark on the sub-varsity level will be in place to give depth and guard against
any complacency……..Member of the Central Kansas League……. Third year in camp.




Huntsville, AR………
Coach Angie Baker………… Enrollment 500…….. Dropping down to Class 4A, after
spending the last four seasons' in the Class 5A should be a plus for the
Eagles………Look to improve on last year's final mark of 10-12 as four regulars
return to spearhead the drive, but will also welcome some talented newcomers to
the varsity ranks, leading to improved depth…….Long time camp entry.




Jefferson City……..
Coach Lisa Hoffmeyer……….. Enrollment 1800……… Coach Hoffmeyer will slide down
from the assistant chair to the head coaches' slot this fall as she takes the
reigns of one of Missouri's stronger large school programs……..A second
consecutive district championship crown highlighted the Lady Jay's 2013 season,
finishing with a 22-12-2 mark………. A solid senior class was lost to the past
spring's graduation, but two regulars do return, along with members of last
year's 28-4 JV club and a 24-7 freshman team……Long time camp entry.




Jefferson West, KS…………..
Coach Sara Becker…….. Enrollment 306……….. We welcome the Tigers to our camp
lineup……… Members of the Big 7 Conference, this is a program on the rise as 8
regulars from last year's 24-17 program return…….. 2013 was capped off with the
school's first ever trip to the Class 4 State Tournament…………. Finished third in
the conference…….Planning for a deep run In next year's post season play……..A
good new addition to our camp lineup.




Jonesboro, AR……..
Coach Craig Cummings…….. Enrollment 1000……. The Golden Hurricanes reached the
pinnacle last fall as they stormed their way to a 6A Arkansas State
Championship……… The NE AR program bids farewell to a strong senior class, but
interest in the program is at an understandable high and the players moving up
from the sub-varsity levels are talented and ready to blend with three
returning regulars to continue the long time camp entries winning ways.




Liberty, IL……….
Coach Dawn VanCamp………… Enrollment 192………….. A dream season ended last fall for
the Eagles one game short to the State Final 4, with a Supersectional loss to
climax a 28-11 year…….. Return three regulars and will welcome a well decorated
group of freshman to the high school level……Member of the West Central
Conference………. Will be looking to make a serious run at the Final Four in November…….Long
time camp entry.




Lesterville……
Coach Betsy Middleton…….. Enrollment 108………. The long time small school Ozark
power must replace 5 good seniors lost to graduation…….. Finished 2013 with a
23-11-3 mark……… Won district title before falling to Leopold in the Class 1
State Quarterfinal round…… Do return four regulars from last fall's rotation…….
Welcome 10 incoming freshman who bring a big reputation for success to the high
school program……..Look for success on the court to continue for the foreseeable
future.




Licking…….
Coach Kala Chambers…….. Enrollment 320………… A senior dominant squad, this fall
the Wildcats look to be a much improved squad……….. Return five regulars from
last year's 13-16-4…….. Aspirations are for a strong push towards a district
title………. Play an independent schedule……Long time camp entry.



Lockwood…….Coach
Jamie Roschevitz………. Enrollment 121……..A once small school power in the state of
Missouri, the Tigers are bouncing back as seven seniors return for last fall's
improved 13-15-3 club……..members of the Spring River Valley Conference….. Will also welcome a strong group of
underclassman to the varsity ranks and expect team depth to be a strength this
season and lead to some spirited practice competition…..Long time camp entry.




Marshfield………
Coach Kailey Bridges………. Enrollment 800…………. The Bluejays will this summer make
their first appearance in several years in our camp lineup…… Will be an experienced team that takes the
court this fall as five regulars return
from last year's 16-13-2 team…….Lost to Buffalo in a loaded district
tournament…….Member of the Central Ozark Conference.

McDonald County………
Coach Kaeha Kuhn……… Enrollment 1100………. We welcome back the Mustangs to our
camp lineup after a several years absence………..Will expect a young but talented
group moving up to the varsity ranks to blend well with three returning
regulars from last year's 11-15-2 club……… Play in the volleyball strong Big 8
Conference……… Have high hopes of competing in 2014 for top conference and
district honors.




Mid Buchanan……….
Coach Ron Underwood………. Enrollment 227………… Coach Underwood has built interest
over the last five years in the Dragons'
program……Last fall's young team showed marked improvement as the year
progressed, peaking at the end to qualify for the district championship match
where the KCI Conference member fell to Bishop LeBlond……… With five returnees
from a 12-17-4 club, expectations are for more success in 2014…..Long time camp
entry.




Mountain Home, AR……….. Coach
Lindsey Leonard…….. Enrollment 900……… The Razorback state entry always puts a
competitive team on the floor……..Looking ahead optimistically to a good run
this fall as three regulars return from 2013's team that finished with a 20-10
mark……. Advanced all the way to the State 6A state quarterfinals………Defending
champs of the Hollister Tournament……. Will build this season around
returning All-Conference OH and
All-Conference Libero.




Mt. View Liberty……….
Coach Shari Tune……. Enrollment 351……… With four solid regulars returning, the
Eagles expect to continue to soar this fall………Hopes are to improve on last
year's outstanding 28-6-3 club……… The South Central Association member looks to
compete for both conference and district top honors in the upcoming
season……Defeated Conference rival Mountain Grove in the District finals before
falling to El Dorado Springs in the sectional round of the Class 2 State
Tournament.




Mt. Zion……… Coach
Jay McAtee………… Enrollment 800……….. Second year in camp for this talented group
from the Land of Lincoln……….. Returning
entire rotation from last fall's 19-12 club that battled all the way to the
Regional Finals……….. The Braves will still be relatively young as five juniors
are expected to see extended court time in 2014……. Member of the Apollo
Conference.

Norton, KS………
Coach Christine Thompson……. Enrollment 425…………. The Bluejays will make the long
track from north-central KS to participate in our camp for the first time………
Need to replace two main cogs lost to graduation from last year's 16-18 club,
but do have some talented returnees and several with talent ready to move up from
the JV level………. Depth is a focus this off season……..Good first year addition
to our camp lineup.




Okay, OK……….
Coach Belinda Clark…….. Enrollment 250……….. Last season was a rare rebuilding
year for the Mustangs………… After a 29-4 mark in 2012, most of the roster was
lost to graduation and the Muskogee area school fielded a team of inexperienced
underclassman………… Experience gained last year should pay dividends this
fall……Long time camp fixture.




Park Hills Central………..
Coach Jenn Mills…….. Enrollment 500…….. Look for big things this fall from this
long time camp entry……..Return four regulars from an outstanding 2013 24-9-1
club……. Defending Mineral Area Athletic Association regular season and
conference tournament champs……….. Lost a hard fought district final to
Windsor……….. Look for a deeper post season run in 2014.

Pea Ridge………
Coach Jessica Woods…….. Enrollment 450……. A winning tradition is in place for
the Blackhawks and although some key components on last year's 21-14 club have
been lost to graduation, two key returnees and a cast of talented and
successful players on last year's sub-varsity teams are anxious for varsity
playing time…….. Defending conference champs, district runner-up and a state
Class 4A quarter final appearance highlighted last season.




Perryville……..
Coach Dave Mirly…….. Enrollment 750………… Under Coach Mirly's direction the
Pirates have developed into one of the state's top programs, always on anyone's
short list of possible final four hopefuls……. Have average 30.5 wins over the
past four years……Finished 2013 with a mark of 30-5-5…….. Return five regulars
who are ready for a series challenge this season for top honors in Class 3………
Won district and sectional titles last November before falling to Lutheran
South in the state quarterfinals……Long time camp entry.




Owensville……..
Coach Kari Nolting……….. Enrollment 550………. A strong senior class has departed
with Spring's graduation and will leave a number of holes to fill this coming
fall……Lost to eventual Class 3 state champ St. Frances Borgia in the district
finals to cap a 19-15 season……… Also took second in the always strong Four
Rivers Conference……Long time camp entry.




Puxico…… Coach
Sara Holloway……… Enrollment 250………. This will be the first year in our camp for
the Indians of SE MO……….. Must replace two middle hitters lost to graduation
from last year's 18-14 team, but two regular do return and the Stoddard County
Conference member lists attitude and work ethic as strengths for the upcoming
season……. A good first year addition to our camp lineup.



Quincy……….
Coach Barb Crist……… Enrollment 1500…….. A long time Illinois large school state
power, the Blue Devils will enter another strong contingent in 2014 as four
regulars return from last fall's 25-11 team………. Always with strong numbers, the
Western Big 6 conference member will
again benefit from a solid group of talented younger players moving to the
varsity ranks after a solid season on the sub varsity levels…….Long time camp
entry.




Sarcoxie……..
Coach Kayla Broady………. Enrollment 225………… A program moving in the right
direction, the Bears hope this fall to climb above the .500 mark for the first
time in years…….. Return three regulars from last year's 6-19 club…….Are
hopeful of avoiding serious injuries that hampered last year's effort……Member
of the Spring River Valley Conference.




Searcy, AR…………
Coach Mandy Emberson……… Enrollment 2000…….. We welcome the Lions to our camp
lineup………. A relatively new program, the entry from the central part of the
Razorback state looks to be much improved over last fall's trying season, as a
group of talented freshman will be the first group to benefit from last
season's inaugural JH program……… Many of the younger players have become year
round participants in club ball.




Seckman……….
Coach Shannon Ehlmann………….Enrollment 2000……….. Ready to climb above the .500
mark this fall, the Jaguars return 8 varsity players from last year's young
team that battled to a final mark of 12-21-2…….. Five freshmen saw varsity
action last fall, cutting their teeth in the strong St. Louis Suburban
Conference…….. Experience gained last year should show with an improved win
total this fall for the long time camp entry.




Seneca……….
Coach Cheryl Butterfield………. Enrollment 450……….An up and coming program, the
Indians finished last fall a very respectable 15-15……….Must replace five
seniors lost to graduation and who led the resurgence of the Big 8 Conference
member, but three regulars return and the incoming sophomore class has had a
great deal of success on the sub varsity levels.




Siloam Springs, AR……….
Coach Rose Cheek……. Enrollment 1260……….. This year is the year the Lady
Panthers intend to break through the Class 7 quarterfinal barrier, a stopping
point the last three seasons……. Four starters return from last year's 22-10
club…… Coach Cheek will be entering her 33 year at the helm and will be seeking
her 7th state title………. A good first year entry to our camp lineup.




Spokane………
Coach Callie Sitton………… Enrollment 222………… A traditional small school state contender,
the Owls are optimistic that 2014 could be a special season……. Return four
regulars from last year's 21-11-2 club………. Defeated School of the Ozarks to
claim the district title before falling to Valle Catholic in the Class 1
Sectional Round of the state tournament………Need some talented but untested on
the varsity level younger players to develop…….Member of the SWCL…….Long time
camp entry.




Ste. Genevieve………
Coach Jessica Hess……… Enrollment 613………….It will be a transition year for the
Hunters as long time coach Dennis Drumm has retired, turning over the reins to
his longtime assistant, Coach Hess…….five key players from last year's 19-11-3
club were lost to graduation, but three regulars return with intentions of
continuing the Mineral Area Athletic Association member's winning ways……..Long
time camp entry.




Sullivan………
Coach Sarah Rochleu……….. Enrollment 750……….. A program headed in the right
direction, as a young Eagles' team battled to the .500 mark last fall,
finishing with a mark of 12-12-6……. Four starters return and a talented group
of younger underclassman are after a
successful JV record last year, ready for varsity level competition…….Member of
the always volleyball strong Four Rivers Conference……..Long time camp entry.




Tipton……..Coach
Danny Dick……… Enrollment 220…………. Veteran Coach Dick will look for a rebound
year in 2014………..Roster will still be relatively young and the Kaysinger
Conference member will need to replace a setter lost to graduation, but four
regulars do return from last fall's 11-16-3 club……… Back row play will be a
strength……..Long time camp entry.

Valley-Caledonia……….
Coach Carley Yount…….. Enrollment 121…………. The progress has been in small
increments, but there can be no denying the long suffering Viking program is on
the upswing……… Five regulars return from a season last year that saw a marked
improvement of 8 wins……… Reaching the .500 plateau this fall would be a huge
success…….Member of the Mineral Area Athletic Association…..Long time camp
entry.

Union, OK……….
Coach Crissy Ott……….. Enrollment 180……… Will be the first year in our camp
lineup for the Lady Cougars………. A strong showing last fall as they advanced to
the Oklahoma Class 4A state quarterfinals where the lost to Verdigris……… With
three returning regulars, the plan is for a return trip this fall and a strong
push to the top at State …… A very good first year addition to our camp lineup.

West Prairie, IL……..
Coach Teri Paul………. Enrollment 174………… The Cyclones are coming off of a great
season, climaxing with a third place state finish in the Illinois Class 1A
State Tournament……. Four regulars return to spearhead another serious run at
top honors in small school state wide play…… Depth is always a concern at a
small enrollment school and younger players moving up to the varsity level will
need to play at a high level………Will be a first year member of the Prairie Land
Conference………. Good addition to our camp lineup.




Wichita North………..
Coach Rachel Rausher………… Enrollment 2100…….
The Redskins will make their first appearance in our summer camp
program……….. A work in progress, Coach Rausher is stressing the fundamentals as
the base for program building at the Greater Wichita Athletic League
member……..Return four regulars from last year's 2 win team…….. Good first year
addition to our camp lineup.

Basketball


Afton, OK……….
Coach Bobby Shinn……….. Enrollment 180……….. Look for the Eagles to soar above
the .500 mark this season as three key regulars and a number of reserves return
from last year's injury plagued team……….. Return to camp after a one year
absence……….. Member of the Lucky 7 Conference.




Beardstown, IL………
Coach Josh Sorrells………… Enrollment 420……….. Making their first appearance in
our summer camp program, we welcome the Tigers from the West Central area of
the Land of Lincoln……. Coach Sorrells will begin his second season with the
Prairieland Conference member school……. Return two starters from last year's
5-21 club, who will lead the rebuilding process.



Belton………
Coach Brad Batchelder………..Enrollment 1350…….. In the second season under the
direction of Coach Batchelder, the Pirates showed significant progress in a
five win season as the three leading scorers were all freshman…….. Expect more
movement in the right direction as fundamentals have been heavily stressed in
the sub varsity levels……. Member of the Kansas City Suburban 7.




Bigelow, AR……….
Coach Marcus Aynes……….. Enrollment 200…….. The Panthers will make their first
appearance in our camp lineup this summer……….. Will depend on a lineup of
sophomores who were successful on the JH level to begin the climb to the
winning side of the ledger……. Return two starters from last year's
varsity……..Located in the central part of the Razorback state.




Blair Oaks ……….
Coach Leroy Bernskoetter……… Enrollment 415………….. One of the states' more
consistently strong small school programs over the last decade, expect the
Falcons to put out another strong contingent this winter……… Return three
starters from last year's 20-8 club……… Lost to Boonville in the district
finals……… Undefeated Tri-County Conference champions……… Must replace all-state
leading scorer lost to graduation…….Long time camp entry.




Bolivar……..Coach
Darin Archer………… Enrollment 750………. A long time power on the state level, the
Lady Liberators are set this upcoming winter for another deep playoff run………
All five starters and four key reserves return from last year's 18-8 team………
Play in the very competitive Central Ozark Conference and don't shy away from
strong non-league competition, half of last year's setbacks came against
eventual final four teams…….. Second year in camp.



Boonville………..
Coach Jaryt Hunziker…………. Enrollment 480…………. Last season in Coach Hunziker's
second year with the Pirates, he took a 7 win team to a District title and a
25-4 record, an incredible win improvement total of 18………. Four starters and
several key reserves return for an encore run……..Hope to play deep into the
Class 3 State Tournament next March…..…. Member of the North Central Confrence.




Calhoun, IL……..
Coach Aaron Baalman………. Enrollment 185………. Expect big things from the Warriors
this winter as a starting lineup the touts three six footers returns in tact
from a squad that finished the year at 25-4………… Defending champions of the
Western Illinois Valley Conference……… Were state ranked most of last season and
hope to make a deep run into the March, 2015 Illinois state playoffs……. First
year back in camp after a several year absence.




Calvary Lutheran……… Coach Jonathan Kueck………. Enrollment 96………… The Jefferson City based
school is a relatively new program headed in the right direction……. The Lions
finished the 2013-14 season with an improved mark of 10-12…….. Three regulars
return and the talent base in the lower levels is encouraging……….. Look to top
the .500 mark for the first time this winter…… Second year in camp.





Canton….. Coach
Lindsay Uhlmeyer……….. Enrollment 160…………. It will be both a young and
experience contingent the Tiger's will put on the floor this winter…….. All
five regulars return from last year's 11-13 club…… A talented group of incoming
freshman will provide the depth needed to play the up-tempo style planned for
the 2014-15 season………. Play an independent regular schedule.





Clinton……….Coach
Josh Dorr………. Flying to un-before seen heights, the Cardinals topped a 19-11
season last March by winning the first district championship in school
history……….Knocked off Pleasant Hill in the District final before falling to
Notre Dame de Sion in the Sectional round of the Class 4 state tournament……
Return two starters but must replace three leading scorers from 2014 lost to
graduation…….Member of the West Central Conference.




Clopton………Coach
Larry Lagemann………… Enrollment 160………… A long time traditional small school
power, expect nothing less than continued success from the Hawks this upcoming
season………. Three regulars and several key reserves return from last year's 22-7
team……… Eastern Missouri Conference and District defending champions……..Fell to
Knox County in Sectional play……Long time camp entry whose sights are set on a
deep run into next March's Class 2 State play.




Conway Christian,
AR
……. Coach Jeremy Carson………..
Enrollment 110………. The Lady Eagles will make their first appearance in our camp
this summer……. Will bring four returning starters from last year's 14-10
team……..Have hopes of marked improvement this winter and a deep run into the
Class 2 Arkansas state playoffs…….Good first year addition to our lineup.




Crossett, AR………..
Coach Russell Woodard………… Enrollment 420………… We welcome back the Eagles for
their second summer in our camp program………An experienced group will take the
court this winter as four regulars return from last year's 14 win club……….
Depth should be a strength and guard against complacency of the returnees, as a
solid group is moving up from the Junior High level.




Crystal City………
Coach Ken Jones……… Enrollment 175………… 2014 was a bounce back year for the
Hornets as veteran Coach Jones got his team back on the plus side of .500,
finishing the season with a mark of 14-11…….. The Jefferson County Conference
member hopes to return to their levels of previous years as both district and
conference contenders ….. Two starters will lead the charge this winter but
need underclassman to mature to varsity players quickly…….Long time camp entry.





Delta……..
Coach Gary Poyner…….. Enrollment 90……….. Coach Poyner will begin his second
year at the helm of the Bobcats…….. Will welcome this summer a talented group
of freshman to the varsity ranks …….. Two returning starters from last year's
6-18 club will lead a young team that feels it has the tools to battle over the
.500 mark this winter…….Member of the Scott-Mississippi Conference.




Elk City, OK……..
Coach Tim Ellison…….. Enrollment 450………… The Elks will make this summer their
first appearance in our summer lineup……… Will be heavily dependent this
upcoming season on the development of players stepping up from the sub-varsity
levels………. Will build around two returning regulars from last winter's 15-12
club……. Members of the Western Conference.




Farmington……… Coach Steve McFarland………. Enrollment 850……… A
very young Knights team last season endured a rarity at this Mineral Area
Athletic Association member; a losing season….. Expect the ship to be righted
this winter and this long time camp entry back to their usual winning ways……..
Only graduated one senior from last year's team…..Long time camp entry.





Fredericktown………
Coach Scott Davis……… Enrollment 578………. Coach Davis will begin his second
season at the helm of the Blackcats program……. All five starter return from a
squad that endured injuries the entire season but still battled to a final mark
of 14-13………Member of the Mineral Area Athletic Association, a circuit currently
strong and deep in girls basketball talent……. Fell to Farmington in the
District tournament.




Fulton School at St. Albans………. Denis Shine……. Enrollment 42………. One of the
smaller enrollment schools in MSHSAA's membership, the Eagles will make their
first appearance in our camp lineup this summer ……….M embers of the MAC and
located in St. Louis County…..Will return three regulars from last season's
successful 20-4 club.





Gainesville…….
Coach Jack Harris………. Enrollment 208………… This upcoming season is one the
Bulldogs have been building to for several years……. Four regulars, including as
first team all-stater, return from last year's 18-4 club……….Lost to Dora in a
loaded District Tournament…..Defending Summit Conference champs.





Grove, OK ……….
Coach Richard Bassett…….. Enrollment 740…………… Look for improvement this
upcoming season on last year's 11-11 mark……. The Ridgerunners will return three
regulars and have some promising talent moving up from the sub varsity
ranks…….. Second year in camp……Members of the very competitive Metro Lakes
Conference.




Harrisburg…….
Coach Dan Bachmeier………….. Enrollment 175………… The rebuilding process is near
complete for the Bulldogs as 8 of the top 9 from last year's 16-12 club return
for the 2014-15 season….. After a five year run that saw multiple state final
four births and a Class 2 State Title, and the last two years of growing pains,
this longtime camp entry should be ready to resume their role this winter as a
dominant small school program in Central Missouri.




Hartville……..
Coach Richard Driscoll……… Enrollment 250………. Coach Driscoll begins his third
year at the helm of the Summit Conference member and has the Eagles flying in
the right direction……. Return two starters from last year's 13-13 team, but
have some key reserves, along with several talented young players moving up to
the varsity level, to bolster the outlook for 2014-15…….. Long time camp entry.




Heavener, OK……….
Coach Paul Moore…….. Enrollment 300……….. Depth should be of no concern next
winter as the Lady Wolves return their roster from 2013-14 in tack and will
welcome to the high school a freshman class that compiled an 18-0 mark in JH
last year………… Located on the OK/AR boarder…….Members of the Black Diamond
Conference………Good first year addition to our camp lineup.




Highland……
Coach Kyle Ellison……… Enrollment 346…………. The Cougars travel from NE MO to
enter our Branson camp for the first time this June…….. Look to pull above the
.500 mark this upcoming season as three regulars return from last year's 12'14
club…….Member of the basketball strong Clarence Cannon Conference……..Look for
guard play to be a team strength.




Keys, OK…….
Coach Mickey Duncan……….. Enrollment 331……… The Cougars are mainstays in our
Branson Camps and always field a competitive team…….. Three solid starters
return, along with several key reserves, from last season's 9-11 club……. Expect
to climb above the .500 mark this winter……Member of the Verdigris Valley
Conference.



Kiefer, OK………
Coach Cory Campbell……. Enrollment 225………. We welcome the Lady Trojans to our
camp lineup………. Look for a strong showing this upcoming season as five regulars
return from last year's very successful 18-9 club…….. Finished as runner-up in
the Frisco Conference, District Champs, Regional runner-up and an Area
qualifier…….. Look to make a deep run in the Sooner State playoffs next March……
A very good first year addition to our camp roster.




Lansing, KS……….
Coach Christine Robinson……….. Enrollment 900………. Coach Robinson has the Lions heading
in the right direction………….. Inheriting a program that had not won a game in
2012, her first team in 2013 eked out four wins and last year's squad improved
to 10-11……Must replace three regulars lost to spring graduation, but the
foundation is in place……..Good first year addition to our camp lineup……Member
of the KAW League.




La Pine, OR………
Coach Kim Beer……….. Enrollment 381………… Traveling all the way from the girls
basketball hotbed of the Great Northwest, the Hawks will participate in our
Branson camp in June………. Look to be a rebuilding year for the South Valley
Conference member as two outstanding seniors from last year's 14-11 club were
lost to graduation…….Will depend heavily on three returning starters and a
strong incoming Sophomore class……. Fell by four points last March one game
short of the state tournament……… Great new addition to our camp lineup.





Lesterville………….
Coach David Burrows………….. Enrollment 68………….. Depth is always a concern in a
school with an enrollment under 100, when adding injuries it becomes critical,
which is what happened to the Bearcats to last season's 6-13 team………. With five
solid incoming freshman moving to the high school ranks, the Black River League
member looks to be much improved in 2014-15……….. Three regulars from last
season also return.




Liberty……..
Coach Noah Simpson…….... Enrollment 1800………… We welcome the Blue Jays for the
first appearance in out camp lineup……… Finished last season at 18-9…..…Lost to
Kearney in the semifinals of a loaded district tournament…….Member of the
Kansas City Suburban Conference…….. Good young talent to blend with varsity
returnees makes for a team this upcoming season with sights on conference and
district titles.




Mendon-Unity, IL……….
Coach Brad Begman……….. Enrollment 190……….Despite a relatively young group that
took the court for the Mustangs last season, the longtime camp entry still
roared to their 4th consecutive WCC South Division championship…….. Finished
2014 with a 18-9 mark……..Even with the return of three starters, next seasons
roster will still be young with many experienced underclassman.




Miller……
Coach Justin Gearld………. Enrollment 200…….. The Cardinals hope to pull above the
.500 mark this winter as three regulars from last year's 11-15 club return to
lead the charge…….Lost in the District tournament to a strong Jasper team………
Need young players to develop quickly to provide depth…….Play a non-conference
regular season schedule……Long time camp entry.




Mulvane, KS………
Coach Kendra Banzet……….. Enrollment 700………… We welcome the Wildcats on their
first appearance in our camp program……….. Could be somewhat of a rebuilding
year for the Chisolm Trail League member as only one starter returns from last
year's 15-8 team …….Won a sub state championship last March before falling to
eventual state runner up Wamego in the quarter final round of the Kansas Class
4A State Tournament.



Naylor…… Coach
Gene Deckard……. Enrollment 109…………. A district crown for the Eagles topped off
a strong season last winter……. Three regulars return from a 15-10 club…..

Defeated Scott County Central in the sectional round of the Class 1 State
Tournament, before falling to Chadwick in the quarterfinals………… Member of the
Ozark Foothills Conference….. Defending champions of the Corning, AR
tournament.




Union, OK ………
Coach David Lampton……….. Enrollment 180…….. We welcome back the Lady Cougars
back for their second summer in our camp lineup…….. The Lucky 7 Conference
member improved as the 2013-14 season progressed, winning 10 of their last 12
games to finish the year with a mark of 15-10……… Three starters return for this
winter and hope to make a deep post season run.




Orchard Farm……..
Coach Kyle Elmendorf…….. Enrollment 400……….. Transitioning to the much more
competitive Gateway Athletic Conference, the Eagles have paid their dues and
last year's team climbed above the .500 mark by finishing 13-12……..Look for the
improvement to continue this winter as two starters and three key reserves
return to blend with some athletic underclassman moving up to the varsity.




Park Hills Central……..
Coach Josh Mapes……… Enrollment 515…………. The best news for fans of the Lady
Rebels is not that last year's team finished the year with a mark of 26-2, but
that all five starters will return this winter for an encore……. Both losses
came to eventual Class 4 runner-up Dexter, the second in the sectional round of
state play……. Member of the Mineral Area Athletic Association………. Defending
undefeated conference champs……..Long time camp entry.




Putnam County………
Coach Craig DeVore………. Enrollment 190……… Injuries decimated a young team last
season…….However, the misfortune allowed for a lot of younger players to see
varsity court time for the Midgets as three freshman moved into the starting
lineup………. Finished the year with a mark of 10-15……. Expect to push above the
.500 mark this upcoming season……Member of the Tri-Rivers Conference…… Still
young, but this long time camp participant is team to watch over the next
couple of seasons.




Richmond…….
Coach Dave Littrell………… Enrollment 420……….. A program that has made great
strides the last five years, the Spartans are poised for a break out year as
three starters from last year's 18-10 team return……… Add in a strong group of
underclassman new to the varsity level, and avenging last season's one point
loss in the district finals is a very doable goal for this Missouri River
Valley Conference member….. A long time camp entry.




Ripley, OK………..
Coach Doug Scott……….. Enrollment 148…………. A small school that never seems to be
down, the Warriors need to replace several key cogs lost from last year's 22-8
team……….. Expect the Cimarron 7 Conference member to fill the gaps with younger
players ready to maintain the program's rich tradition…… Lost in the Area round
of last year's Sooner State playoffs. …….Long time camp entry.




Salisbury……….
Coach Dane Brooks……… Enrollment 140………. The Panthers will be under new
leadership this upcoming season as Coach Brooks moves up from the assistant
coaching position to that of the head coach…….. Young team will depend heavily
upon a talented and deep sophomore class…….. Finished last year at 14-10 and
return three starters…… Member of the Lewis and Clark Conference……Long time
camp entry.




Ste. Genevieve……….
Coach Josh Banks…….. Enrollment 617……….2013-14 was an injury plagued year for
the Lady Hunters……….. A consistently shifting lineup forced the Mineral Area
Athletic Association member's younger players to learn the varsity ropes under
fire……… Depth for the upcoming year should be a strength as three regulars
return from a 12-15 club……… Experience gained in close contests last winter-
six losses of five points or less- should be a driving force as this long time
camp entry looks to break through to the plus side of .500.




Schuyler CO………
Coach Thomas Kirkland……. Enrollment 230………….. Despite the graduation of the
leading scorer from last year's successful 17-9 team, the Rams expect more
success this upcoming winner as three regulars return…….. Will be very
dependent upon a strong and deep sophomore class…….Member of the Tri-Rivers
Conference…….Long time camp entry.




Stockton……….
Coach Kevin Burns………. Enrollment 325………… One of the state's traditional small
school state powers, the Tigers are poised for another run at the Final Four
this March as they return their top 6 players from last year's 17-12 team…….
Tough regular season schedule always has the Mid-Lakes Conference member ready
for post season play………Lost in last year's district final to eventual state
Class 3 champion, El Dorado Springs……Long time camp entry.





Tuckerman, AR…….Coach
Chad Soden………. Enrollment 346………. The Bulldogs will travel from NEAR this
summer to make their first appearance in out summer program…….. A young team
last year fought to a final mark of 17-18, qualifying for the Regional
Tournament…….. Look to be improved this upcoming season as four regulars and a
host of key reserves return………. Good first year addition to our camp lineup.




Triad, IL………
Coach Josh Hunt…….. Enrollment 1250………… The St. Louis metro east entry will
bring a veteran group to camp this summer……. Return starting lineup in tact
from last winter's 10-17 team…… Featuring three sophomores and two freshman,
the Knights 10 win season in 2014 was dramatic improvement over 2013 winless
mark…….Member of the Mississippi River Conference……. Still may be a year away,
but an up and coming program to watch.




Viburnum………
Coach Randy Payne…….. Enrollment 121………… Going with a youth movement last
season should pay dividends this season for the Bluejays……. An entire roster
last winter of freshman and sophomores fought their way to a winning season,
finishing 14-13………… Member of the Gasconade Valley Conference……. Hope in 2015
to compete for high district honors and beyond…….Long time camp entry.




Webster, OK………
Coach James Asberry………. Enrollment 500………. Second year in camp for the
Warriors……….. Located in the greater Tulsa area, three regulars will return
from last season's very competitive 15-11 squad……… Will welcome a talented
group of freshman to the varsity ranks and expect another strong showing in
2014-15.




West Side (Johnson
County), AR
……. Coach Steve Golden…….. Enrollment 120……… Definitely a
program on the way up, the Rebels have shown marked improvement over the past
three seasons……. Return four regulars from a team that finished 2014 with a
19-12 record……. Have a strong incoming
group of sophomores……. Three time defending conference champs……Qualified for
this past spring's Arkansas Class 2A state tournament……… Fourth year in camp.
 
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