Sunday, January 3, 2010

Roster 2003-2004


NoNameHeightPosYear
 3 Alex Tosti 5' 10" G/F 12
 5 Elizabeth Petrie 5' 10" G/F 12
 10 Rachel Gillum 5' 9" G 12
 15 Megan West 5' 10'' F 12
 20 Claire Pallansch 6' 3'' P 12
 21 Tanna Radtke 5' 7" G 11
 22 Mackenzie Flynn 5' 7'' G 11
 23 Colleen Betteridge 5' 8" G 10
 32 Jackie Olson 6' 2" P 11
 33 Erika Edwards 6' 0" G/F 10

Meet the Players:

3    Alex Tosti

Alex started playing basketball in the third grade with the boys and girls club program. She played with the Redmond Select Program from 5th grade through 9th grade, and with the Seattle Magic program from 5th grade through 10th grade. This past summer she played with the Puget Sound Cascades. At Evergreen JH she played varsity all three years, receiving the MVP award her 9th grade year. Alex also received the MVP award in the Little Oregon City tournament two years in a row. She has been on Varsity for her sophomore and junior seasons at the high school and received the acedemic excellence award last year. In school she works hard to get good grades, she currently has a 3.98 GPA. Alex loves to coach and helps out with the Redmond Select program and the Redmond Jr High team whenever she gets the chance. Alex also loves hanging out with her family and friends and going to church.

5    Elizabeth Petrie
Elizabeth started basketball in the 6th grade with the Boys and girls Club and then joined the Redmond Select program in the 7th grade.  It only took one year for Elizabeth to decide that basketball was the sport for her.  She plays for Emerald City during the summer and has received a chance to travel because of it.  She also enjoys snowboarding and wakeboarding.  Elizabeth is active in the community through Assistants League and the school through the Key Club.  She is very excited for the season this year and hopes to be able to contribute.




10    Rachel Gillum
Rachel began playing basketball in the third grade through Redmond Parks and Recreation and continued playing for the Redmond Select program, Redmond Junior High, and for the AAU Seattle Magic program.  Rachel was selected co-captain as well as MVP in the ninth grade on her junior high team and went to Nationals with her Magic team two years in a row. Rachel is involved in other activities such as track, the honors program and works part-time at Emerald Heights. She is Junior class president, loves school, church, and spending time with her friends and family. Rachel is excited and looking forward to a great season.


15    Megan West

Megan has been playing basketball since the second grade, where she played in the Northshore Youth Basketball Association. She was also involved with the Eastlake and Redmond Select programs until ninth grade. Megan has played soccer since the second grade as well. In her high school career she was a four year letter winner for the Varsity Soccer Team, a second team All-Kingco selection her junior year, a first team All Kingco and All Eastside Player her senior year, as well as Team MVP for Defense both years. Megan looks forward to being involved with the basketball program and having a successful season.


20    Claire Pallansch

Claire led Redmond in rebounding last season with a wingspan of 75 inches.  She also lead the 4A state basketball tournament for 2003 in rebounding with 40.  At the End of the Oregon Trail in June, Claire was the Co-MVP when Redmond took 2nd place. Claire takes an American Sign Language class at Bellevue Community College, and volunteers weekly at Bailey Boushay House in an Adult Day Health Program for adults living with AIDS. She maintains a 3.5 GPA, and is headed to Oregon State University next year to play basketball for the Beavers.



21   Tanna Radtke
Tanna has played basketball since the first grade.  She began with Redmond Parks Department grades 1-5, then played Redmond Select grades 6-9.  She has played summer ball for Seattle Magic, also since 6th grade. Tanna also loves to play soccer.  She’s played on various select and recreational teams, plus 2 years for the RHS JV Soccer team. Tanna enjoys being with her friends and her family, and is looking forward to this year's basketball season.
 




22   Mackenzie Flynn
Mackenzie will be returning as a second year Varsity player.  She started playing basketball in Kindergarten, at the Kirkland Boys & Girls Club. When she was in the fifth grade, she began playing for the Redmond Select program and continued to do so throughout the ninth grade.  Throughout the summer Mackenzie plays for the Puget Sound Flight Program, under the direction of Terry Graham and Dennis Edwards.  She has received many awards throughout the years, including the All-Tournament team for two straight years at the Little Oregon City tournament.  Last year, as a tenth grader, she received the Redmond High School "Coaches Award."  Mackenzie also tied a high school record last year shooting 56% from the two-point range.  Mackenzie looks forward to another fun and exciting season of Redmond basketball!  

23   Colleen Betteridge

Colleen’s basketball career started when she was in kindergarten playing co-ed RAC basketball until 4th grade. She started playing for Redmond Select in 5th grade through 8th grade. From 7th to 9th grade, Colleen was part of the Evergreen Junior High varsity basketball team. Colleen has played for many AAU basketball teams such as: Seattle Magic, Rotary Lady Style, Triple Threat, Puget Sound Flight and is currently playing for the Y.E.S. team in Seattle. In 2001, Colleen attended the 16 and under Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Championship in Lafayette, Louisiana. From 2001 to 2003 Colleen has won the MVP awards while attending the NBC All Star camps. She has also won the 2001 and 2003 MVP award at the University Of Washington basketball camp and made the All Star team. In 2001 she won the Redmond Select MVP of the year. She currently maintains a 4.0 GPA and is part of the National Honor Society. Colleen is looking forward to a fun and exciting year with the mustangs and wants to contribute her best to help the team achieve their goals.

32    Jackie Olson
Jackie started basketball in the 2nd grade. She joined the Redmond Select  program in the 6th grade. Jackie enjoys  playing any sport, but basketball is her first love and volleyball is her second. Jackie is a member of the  Honor Society, and a volunteer at Emerald Heights.  She currently maintains a 4.0 grade point average with honors. She is very excited about playing  ball for Redmond High School and hopes to contribute to the team's success in 2002/2003 year.



33    Erika Edwards

Erika has played basketball since the 3rd grade when she played for Redmond Boys and Girls Club.  She started playing for the Redmond Select Program in the 4th grade. She played Varsity basketball for Evergreen Junior High for 3 years, earning the MVP award in her 9thgrade year.  She enjoys playing in the summer with her Puget Sound Flight Team and traveling to tournaments with her friends. She was awarded the MVP award at the Oregon City Tournament in 2003 as well as named to the All-Tournament Team the past 3 years.   When not playing basketball, Erika loves hanging out with her friends. She is excited to finally be playing high school basketball for the Mustangs and hopes the team has lots of success in the coming years.