journey_balls.JPG (62755 bytes) Montana State University-Northern
Recruits
Jessi Reome
"Jessi a very reliable 3 point shooter as well as a post-up guard.  She is a very versatile player and will be utilized as a  guard and small forward.  She has great strength that will make her very competitve in this league.  Jessi's work ethic and winning attitude will bring the Skylights to a higher level of play in the future.  We are happy to have her apart of the family."

5’10”/150 lbs
Guard/Wing
Averaged 10pts and 4 assists a game as a junior.
Lakeside High School –2A Division (Nine Mile Falls, WA)
Parents Wayne and Patty Reome
Interested in Business/Communication Field

Accomplishments of Note:

  • Basketball State Champions (2001), 7th place (2000), 3rd place (2002).  3 League and District Basketball Championships 1999-2002.  

  • 3 Consecutive State Volleyball Championships 1999-2001, 6th place (2002).  

  • 2nd Team All-league basketball (as a junior).  

  • Twice 1st Team All-league volleyball both junior/senior seasons (setter).  3.0 GPA

Lakeside Basketball Program
8 x League Champs
8 x District Champs
2 x State Champs
Lakeside Volleyball Program
3 x League Champs
4 x District Champs
3 x State Champs
Ashley Trulock
"Ashley will bring us the size and athletic ability we are looking for in a post.  She is one of the most talented and mobile post players in Montana.  Her size and strength will give her a dominant edge as an incoming freshman.  She is the daughter of Susan Trulock of Troy Montana."

Troy, Montana
Height- 6’4”
Position- Post

Averages for this year: 14 pts, 11 Rebounds, 2 Assists
Honors: 
  • McDonalds All American Nominee 2003
  •  1st team all state volleyball 2002
  •  1st team all conference volleyball 2002
  •  1st team all state basketball
  •  1st team all conference basketball 2001
  •  4 year lettermen
Heather Riener
Superior, Montana
Height- 5’11”
Position- Guard/Forward

Averages for this year:  21 pts, 12 Rebounds, 4 Assists

High School Honors:

  • Valedictorian 2003
  • 1st team all state volleyball 2002
  • 1st team all conference volleyball 2002
  • 1st team all conference basketball 2001
  • 4th place state golf
  • 4 year lettermen
Laura Keaster
Belt, Montana
Height:  5'8"
Position: Guard/Forward

Averages for this year:  16 pts, 6 Rebounds, 4 Assists
GPA: 3.74

Laura's accomplishments:

  • Athlete of the Week, Great Falls Tribune, 3 times
  • Academic All-State, All-Sports, all 4 years
  • First team All-Conference, Basketball, sophomore /junior years
  • Second team All-State, Basketball, junior year

 
Sheena Darlington
Big Sandy, Montana
Height:  5'9"
Position: Forward

Averages for this year:  23 pts, 11 Rebounds, 4 Steals, 2 Assists

Sheena's accomplishments:

  • 2nd Team, All-Conference, junior year
  • 1st Team, All-Conference, senior year
  • 1st Team, All-State, senior year
  • 2-year starter

 
Megan Valgardson
From- Provo, Utah
Height- 6'3”
Position- Post


High School-Timpview H.S. (Provo Utah)

Junior College- Eastern Utah 
Averages for this year:  

  • 14 pts, 7.5 Rebounds, 2 blocked shots
  • 11th in Conference in scoring
  • 1st in conference in offensive rebounding
  • 1st in conference in blocked shots

Honors:

HIGH SCHOOL: Tempview High School, Provo Utah
  • 1999-2000 Team MVP
  • Frank Layden Player of the month award
  • 2 time All-State
  • 3 time All Region
  • 2000-2001 Female Athlete of the year
  • Outstanding Athlete Award 2000-2001
  • 2000 Little Caesars Athlete of the week
  • Region Champions 2000-2001

College of Eastern Utah: Price Utah

  •  CSI All Tournament Team
  • CSI All Tournament Team
  • NEC All Tournament Team
  • 2002-2003 CEU Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year
  • 2003 Team MVP
  • NJCAA All-Region Team
  • SWAC All Tournament Team

Comments:

Megan is a fundamentally sound player with great size and strength.  She has proved throughout her career to be a dominate shot blocker, and rebounder which will help the Skylights in their up tempo style of play.  She also is capable of extending the defense out by consistently hitting the outside shot.  She will bring instant leadership and experience to the team and will play a key role in building the skylight program.  She is the daughter of Richard and Sheila Valgardson of Provo Utah.

 

 

WBB Recruit.jpg (51954 bytes)  Jenna Heggem

From- Winifred, Montana

Height- 5’10”

Position- Guard/Wing

Averages for this year:

18 pts, 9 rebounds, 81% free throws, 44% field goal, and 30% three point

 

Honors:

  •  1st team all conference basketball (All 4 years)
  •  1st team all state basketball (Junior, and Senior Year)
  •  Voted team MVP (Junior, and Senior Year)
  •  4 year lettermen
  •  Voted Outstanding Athlete Senior Year

Comments:

Jena Heggem has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Montana State University Northern.  Jena’s will to win and work ethic will be an added strength the Skylights.  She brings a lot of athleticism and basketball knowledge to the game.  We will develop and utilize her as a guard/wing.  She will fit right into the up-tempo style of play and excel quickly in the program.  She is the daughter of Mark and Marita Heggem of Winifred Montana.

 

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