“This was a fantastic group of girls to coach this season,” exclaimed Strand.  “They came to practice each and every day ready to work hard with super attitudes.  We had great leadership on the court, in the classrooms, and around our community.  We will miss our eight seniors a great deal next year.  This team accomplished a great deal, including an undefeated conference season.  This has not been done since the 2012-2013 Otters did it.  They earned the Academic Silver Award by having a combined Team GPA of 3.71!  But, one goal was not reached so they will be extremely driven in the off-season to earn a trip to the state tournament.”

Sabrina Fronning was the recipient of the Ms. Defense award, leading the Otters in steals with 93.  She also had 124 assists and led the team with a 62.1% two-point field goal percentage.  Sabrina was AA All-State Honorable Mention, Academic All-State, and was named to the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association All-Star game.  She was also All-Conference in the CLC.

Ellie Colbeck, another AA All-State Honorable Mention and All-Conference selection, had the best free throw percentage (80.5%), the top 3-point field goal percentage (48.8%) and scored the most points (576), averaging 20.6 points per game.  She also reached the 1,000 point milestone for her career and finished her sophomore season with 1226 career points.

Paige Pearson led the team with 158 rebounds, 5.3 per game, and was selected to the All-Conference squad.

Carlie Meis received awards as Most Improved Player, Miss Hustle and Outstanding Team Member (Otter Culture).  She was a CLC All-Conference Honorable Mention choice and was a member of the Academic All-State Team.

Tori Ratz was named CLC All-Conference and made a team high 87 3-point shots.

Gretchen Davis earned All-Conference Honorable Mention recognition.

Kenny Stensvaag was presented with a Manager Appreciation Award.

“Kenny has worked with Fergus Falls Girls Basketball for the past 11 season,” said Strand.  “He is a GEM!  I would also like to thank my assistant coaches, Josh Steer, Kevin Pearson and Alyssa Huseby!  This is a remarkable group of coaches and they understand the importance of how to serve, teach, and coach.  I am also very thankful for our middle school coaches, Matt Lemke, Andrew Gunther and Heather Schultz.  The Fergus Falls Community has the absolute BEST Basketball FANS!  We can’t wait to get back in the gym and see all of you again next season.”

Letter winners included:
Seniors: Carlie Meis, Sabrina Fronning, McKenzy Braeger, Gretchen Davis, Andreya Lockett, Gracee Albertson, Oliva Kaliher, Kaia Strom (manager)

Juniors: Logan Strom, Katie Strommen, Paige Pearson, Anna Anderson, Emily Nuss, Makayla Huus, Laci Strom (manager)
Sophomores: Tori Ratz, Hannah Polejewski, Ainsley Hansen, Ellie Colbeck

The JV team finished with a record of 20-4, while the ninth-graders were 14-8.