Women's Basketball Tryouts

Wed., Sept. 1st from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Thurs., Sept. 2nd from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Fri., Sept. 3rd from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tryouts will take place in the gym at GPRC.

Please contact Dave Waknuk at dwaknuk@gprc.ab.ca for further information

Women's 2010-11 Basketball Schedule/Results

Wolves Add Key Recruit For 10/11 Season

April 14th, 2010

Image Courtesy of Ian Kucerak / Barrhead Leader

The Wolves have continued to strengthen their program by adding coveted recruit, Martine Deinum, to their squad for the 2010 / 2011 season. Deinum comes to the Wolves from Barrhead Composite High School in Barrhead, Alberta. An athletic forward with a soft touch around the basket, Martine will bring her relentless work ethic and her passion for the game to GPRC next season. She is a force on both ends of the floor, as Martine has the ability to take over a game with her scoring, or with her rebounding and shot blocking abilities. Standing at 6’3, Deinum will make the Wolves' frontcourt one of the tallest and most skilled in the league, as Martine will play alongside returning players Katarina Fialova and Andria Carlyon, who are both 6’2. She will be a major part of the Wolves success when they begin their 2010/2011 ACAC season.

Top Recruits Headed To The Wolves

April 9th, 2010

The GPRC Wolves Women’s Basketball program recently added two key recruits for the upcoming 2010/2011 ACAC season. Jesse Antonietti, from Glenmary High School, in Peace River and Katlyn Roberts, from DP Todd in Prince George, BC, will both join the Wolves next season.

Jesse Antonietti joins the Wolves after a very successful high school season as part of the Glenmary Saints from Peace River, AB. Led by Antonietti, the Saints defeated two provincially ranked teams in their own zone, including the #3 team in Alberta, to qualify for AA Provincials this year. A sharp shooting guard, Jesse is able to create offense for her teammates, as well as for herself. Jesse was selected amongst the best players in the area, to play in the Wolves High School All-Star Game for all three years of her high school basketball career. Rich in hustle and heart, Jesse’s attitude and style of play will fit right into the Wolves system next year.

Katlyn Roberts will add to the long list of talented players from Prince George, BC to play for GPRC, when she joins the squad next year. Coming from a strong program at DP Todd High School, Roberts was a major force for her school at BC AA Provincials this year, including hitting seven ‘threes’ in one game at the tournament. Katlyn was also selected to the Prince George City All-Star team in 2010 and led her team in scoring. A pure shooter with a dangerous outside shot, Katlyn will look to make an impact for the Wolves during the 2010/2011 season.

Jesse Antonietti

Katlyn Roberts

Carlyon Wins Top Female, Wolves Top Academic At Festival Of Gold

April 7th, 2010

Andria Carlyon

GPRC Athletics recently held their 40th Annual Festival Of Gold Athletics banquet and the Wolves Women’s Basketball team had a very successful night. First year forward, Andria Carlyon capped off an incredible rookie season by winning the top honour of the night, as she was named “GPRC Female Athlete Of The Year”. Carlyon also won a CCAA Academic All-Canadian Award, alongside teammate Jaelle Buhler, as they were rewarded for their excellence on the court and in the classroom. Carlyon also shared the Women’s Basketball MVP award with Buhler, and was named the team’s Rookie of the Year. The team also received a very high honour, as they received the “GPRC Team Academic Award” given to the GPRC team with the highest combined grade point average. The Wolves had an outstanding combined 3.14 GPA and have now won the award two out of the past three years. Wolves’ player, Caitlin Baker received the “Individual Academic Award” for having an amazing 4.0 GPA, while also being a member of an athletic team. For a full list of winners from the evening, click on the “Awards” link on the side of the page.

Wolves Host Annual All-Star Game

April 2nd, 2010

The Wolves hosted their 8th Annual High School All-Star Game, honouring the top local high school players and coaches in and around the area, as voted on by the local basketball coaches. Sophia Thompson from Peace Wapiti Academy and Ken Pon from Spirit River Regional Academy were selected as the head coaches for the game. The White squad defeated the Black squad 68-65 in a thrilling game. Kelsey Lund from Worsley Central School was named MVP of the game, while Erin Corcoran from the Grande Prairie Composite High School won the halftime ‘Hot Shot’ Shooting Competition.

Two Wolves Named All-Conference All-Stars

March 1st, 2010

Two members of the Wolves were honoured for their outstanding seasons by the ACAC, as Andria Carlyon and Jaelle Buhler were recently named to the ACAC All-Conference team. Based on voting from the league’s coaches, the top ten players in the league are selected and named to this All-Star team.

First year forward, Andria Carlyon was named a First Team All Conference Winner, after completing one of the best rookie seasons in the league’s recent history. Carylon led the entire league in rebounding with over nine rebounds per game, while at the same time finishing fourth in league scoring and first in Wolves team scoring with thirteen points per game. Andria also led the league in ‘double/doubles’, which is finishing a game with double figures in two different statistical categories.

Team co-captain, Jaelle Buhler was selected to the Second Team ACAC All-Conference team for the second time in her successful college career. Jaelle displayed her outstanding versatility, finishing in the top five in three different statistical categories (fourth in steals and assists, fifth in scoring). She also finished an impressive eighth in league rebounding, despite being a 5’6 point guard.

Both players had outstanding seasons for the Wolves and both should be very proud of their efforts.

Jaelle Buhler

Andria Carlyon

For more information on Wolves Women's Basketball contact:

Dave Waknuk , Head Coach
Grande Prairie Regional College
Cell: 780-978-5329
E-mail: dwaknuk@gprc.ab.ca