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WV THUNDER 13u WINS GOLD MEDAL AT THE AAU NATIONALS WEDNESDAY JULY 14, 2010 Kings Island Ohio Championship game held at Lakota West High School in West Chester Ohio. 

If you want to view the last second shot please click on this link to a Utube Video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1435QlpEbHw

       
Brittani Rizzi "The Shot"                        "The Buzzer"                                    "The Celebration"


"The Trophy"

(left to right) Jordan Parker, Terra Stapleton, Kathryn Westbeld, Krista Maynard above her Jenna Burdette, Brittani Rizzi above her Maddie Rigsby, Mychal Johnson, Kelli Harrison, Griffin Dempsey, Sidney Pell, McKenzie Butler.



(left to right) Jordan Parker, Terra Stapleton, Kathryn Westbeld, Jenna Burdette, Maddie Rigsby, Krista Maynard, Brittani Rizzi, Mychal Johnson, Kelli Harrison, Griffin Dempsey, Sidney Pell, McKenzie Butler

Scott Johnson and Larry Lambert all smiles with the AAU 13U National Championship Gold Medal Trophy

WV Thunder Girl Kelli Harrison and her father Brett Harrison have a Gold Medal Experiences to compare and remember.  To read this article in the Charleston Daily Mail click here:   http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201007210944



Just have to share this picture we received from The Pollinger Family........my how time flies.  Kara is now  "Plebe" Kara Pollinger.






I think coaches are just as much involved in the game as the girls are.  This was in the game against North Marion Slashers at the GBA Nationals.


WV THUNDER 13u takes 1st Place in the GBA Nationals (16/17u Division) June 20, 2010 in Cincinnati OH.  We are looking forward to going back to Cincinnati OH and win the Gold Medal this year at the AAU 13u Nationals being held July 8 - 14, 2010.


Our girls are:  (kneeling left to right) Brittani Rizzi, Krista Maynard, Kelli Harrison, Jenna Burdette, Mychal Johnson (back row) Sidney Pell, Kathryn Westbeld, Terra Stapleton, Griffin Dempsey, Jordan Parker, Chandler Fulks (due to injury McKenzie Butler is not pictured)

WV Thunder 13u takes First Place in the Fila Memorial Classic May 28-30, 2010  Cincinnati, OH

Brittani Rizzi, Griffin Dempsey, Mychal Johnson, Krista Maynard, Kelli Harrison, Sidney Pell, Chandler Fulks
(not pictured Jenna Burdette, McKenzie Butler, Jordan Parker, Terra Stapleton)

WV Thunder 13u Win Ohio District Tournament 5/23/10 and receive the #2 Seed for the AAU Nationals that will be held in July 2010.



The 10u WV Thunder won the Tennessee Miracle Classic.  They have also won their 10u WV District Championship and placed second in the 11u State Tournament.


WV Thunder 9u played in the Tennessee Miracle Classic.  Winning the 9u division.  They also have won the AAU 9u State that was held in Charleston WV and came in second for the 10u AAU State that was held in Charleston.  They will be attending the Southeast Challenge in Murfreesboro TN and playing in the Huntington WV GBA.


Newest addition to the Thunder Web Site - THUNDER UPDATES a daily 'blog' from coach Lambert.
 

Tori Dixon a 6 year player for the WV Thunder will sign with Marietta College this Friday at 9:00 am at her high school, Vinton County. Tori had an outstanding career at Vinton County and holds several scoring records including her specialty 3- point shots made.
 

Karissa Adkins a 7 year player for the WV Thunder signed with Shawnee State.  Karissa is a 5’ 9 guard. She is a senior at Oak Hill High School.

Brittany “Turtle” Moore a 2 year player for the WV Thunder signed with Alice Floyd University.  Britt is a 5’ 9 post player.  She is a senior at Sheldon Clark High School

Taylor Hall  a 3 year player for the WV Thunder signed with University of Chattanooga. Taylor is a 6’ 1 guard.  She is a senior at  Morristown Hamblen High West 

Stephanie “Sissy”  Wagner  a 1 year player for the WV Thunder signed with West Virginia State.  Sissy is a 5’ 8 guard.  She is a senior at South Charleston High School

Dusti Chapman a 2 year player for the WV Thunder has signed to play basketball in 2010 at WV State University.  Dusti is a 5’ 3 point guard.  She attends Huntington St. Joe High school where she is  in her senior year.

Rebecca Puckett a 4 year player for the WV Thunder  has signed to play basketball at Northwestern Ohio.  Puck is a 5’ 9 post girl. She is a senior at Oak Hill High School.

Chelsea Caldwell a 6 year player for the WV Thunder has decided to walk-on at Marshall University.  Chelsea  is a 5’ 10 post player.  She attends Lincoln County High School where she is a senior in the 2009-2010 season.


Kara Pollinger a 1 year player for the WV Thunder signed with the US Naval Academy.  Kara is a 5’8 point guard. She can also play the #2 shooting guard.  She is a senior at Tolsia High School.

Whitney Bays, a 7 year player for the WV Thunder has verbally committed to Maryland University.  Whitney is a 6’ 3 wing player who can also play in the post.  She attends Huntington High School where she will be a senior in the 2009-2010 season

11-12-09 Signing Day.......for Whitney good luck next year with the Terrapins.

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x647957467/Huntington-High-star-signs-with-Maryland

   
Brooke Keeton a 2 year player for the WV Thunder has verbally committed to Furman University.  Brooke is a 6’3 post player. She attended Raceland High School her first three seasons of high school ball and will be attending Huntington St. Joe for the 2009-2010 season.

11-12-09 Signing Day..........for Brooke good luck next year with the Purple Paladins.

   
Kayla Cook a 7 year player for the WV Thunder has verbally committed to the University of Cincinnati.  Kayla is a 5’ 10 #1 or #2 guard.  She attends South Webster High School where she will be a senior in the 2009-2010 season.

11-11-09 Signing Day.......for Kayla good luck next year with the Bearcats.

    http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Lady+Jeep+signs+with+Cincinnati%20&id=4438895-Lady+Jeep+signs+with+Cincinnati&instance=lead_story_left_column


Erin Bailes, an 8 year player for the WV Thunder has verbally committed to Ohio University.  Erin is a 6’0 guard who can also play the  #3 spot for her team.  She attends Huntington High School where she will be a senior in the 2009-2010 season

11-13-09 Signing day ..........for Erin good luck next year with the Bobcats.

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/highschool/x165321784/Huntington-High-s-Bailes-signs-with-Ohio-University



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