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All-Northwest Team. (3/25/01.)
Eau Claire, WI -- Larissa Parr has been named All-Northwest Player of the year. Parr, a 6-0, senior was named to the first team along with Gilmanton junior Rachel Becker, Eau Claire Memorial senior Joanna Leafblad, Chippewa Falls senior Angie Ott and Flambeau senior Alyssa Verdegan. Two other North seniors were also named in the annual basketball honors. Kricket Whyte, 5-9 senior forward, was named to the second team and 5-9 guard Lindsey Rongstad was given special mention.
Whyte and Parr named to All-City Squad. (3/21/01.)
Eau Claire, WI -- North players Larissa Parr and Kricket Whyte were named to the 2000/2001 All-City team.
Larissa Parr is named to the AP All-State Team. (3/13/01.)
Milwaukee, WI -- North 6-0 senior Larissa Parr was named to the Associated Press first team all-state basketball squad.
The other members of the first team are: Janel McCarville, Stevens Point 6-1 Sr, Mistie Bass, Janesville Parker 6-2 Jr, Christine Gutierrez, Milw. Pius 5-11 Sr., and Adrienne Norris, Kettle Moraine 6-1 Sr.
Both Parr and Norris will play for Boston University next year. See the entire team.
Parr Named to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel All-State Team. (3/11/01.)
Milwaukee, WI -- North senior Larissa Parr was named to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel All-State Team The team was chose by a panel of high school coaches.
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2000/2001 All-Big Rivers Basketball Team. (3/6/01.)
Eau Claire, WI -- North senior Larissa Parr was named Big Rivers Conference Co-Player of the year along with Chippewa Falls senior Angie Ott. Parr, who will attend Boston University next year on a Basketball scholarship, also was named to the 1st-team all-conference squad. Other North players selected for Big Rivers honors are senior Kricket Whyte who was named to the 2nd Team and Lindsey Rongstad, senior, who was given honorable mention
WIAA Regional Final - Season Ends. (2/24/01.)
Eau Claire, WI -- The Huskies defeated the Old Abes twice during the regular season, but couldn't do it a third time in the Regional Final game on Saturday as they lost 27-46. Although the game was tied 7-7 after one quarter, North never got into their offensive rhythm as they shot very poorly from the field and the line for the entire game. Six seniors played their last game for the Huskies. Heather Quilling, Kricket Whyte, Lindsey Rongstad, Angie Zeihme, Larrisa Parr and Andrea Thorsness.
Huskies Win WIAA Tourney Opener. (2/20/01.)
Superior, WI -- The Huskies began the 2001 WIAA basketball tournament with a 63-27 win on the road over Superior. North started the game with a bang, leading 13-0 after one quarter. Larissa Parr lead North with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Anne Connell added 11 points and Kricket Whyte and Amanda Eisold each added 10. Lindsey Rongstad snagged 5 steals and dished out 5 assists.
Chandra Johnson Scores 17 in UWGB Loss. (2/17/01.)
Milwaukee, WI -- Former North standout Chandra Johnson scored 17 points on Saturday, but the UW-Green Bay Phoenix fell to UW-Milwaukee 66-72. Chandra has been battling a potential stress fracture in her leg and had missed the previous three games.
Big Rivers Champs! (2/16/01.)
Eau Claire, WI --The Eau Claire North Huskies girls basketball team is the 2000/2001 Big Rivers Conference Champion! The Huskies, ranked 7th in the state by the Associated Press, finished the regular season with a 18-2 record (13-1 in conference play). Its been 7 years since the Huskies last won the Big Rivers title during the 1993/1994 season. Even though North played a nervous game, they squeaked out a 34-32 win over a very determined Menomonie team at the Dog House. Seniors Larissa Parr and Kricket Whyte combined for 25 points to lead the Husky scoring.
Huskies Clinch Conference Title Share. (2/15/01.)
New Richmond, WI -- Eau Claire North clinched at least a share of the Big Rivers championship with a 58-21 win over New Richmond on Thursday. North jumped out to a 22-1 lead after the first quarter. The starters played sparingly after that. Junior guard Anne Connell had a perfect night scoring 12 while not missing a shot or freethrow. Larissa Parr added 12 points and Kricket Whyte 11. The Huskies shot an impressive 56% from the field for the game.
North tops Chippewa Falls. (2/11/01.)
Eau Claire, WI -- The Huskies continued their winning ways Saturday with a 44-35 win over the Chippewa Falls Cardinals.
Senior Lindsey Rongstad lead the Huskies with 15 points. Sophomore Amanda Eisold added 9 and senior Larissa Parr 8 points.
Huskies stay on Top with Win at River Falls. (2/2/01.)
River Falls, WI -- North stayed in first place in the Big Rivers Conference with a 52-32 win at River Falls on Friday night.
The Huskies struggled in the first half, trailing the Wildcats by 7 points at the intermission. The girls broke out of their funk in the third quarter by outscoring River Falls 24-0.
Senior Larissa Parr lead Husky scoring with 15 points. Lindsey Rongstad added 11, Anne Connell 10 and Kricket Whyte 9 points.
Kricket Whyte is a Defensive Dynamo.  (2/1/01.)
Eau Claire, WI -- With a lot of work and little fanfare, Whyte, a 5-foot-9 senior, has
turned blunting the Big Rivers' top weapons into an art form and
played a leading role in the Huskies' eight-game winning streak, 14-2
record and perch atop the Big Rivers standings.
To opponents Whyte is that pebble they can't get out of their shoe.
She's rap music at 1,000 decibels. She's the migraine even ibuprofen
can't fix.
North Tops Hudson - Takes Sole Possession of 1st Place. (1/30/01.)
Eau Claire, WI -- The Huskies took over sole possession of first place in the Big Rivers Conference with a 67-56 win over defending champion Hudson Tuesday at the Dog House. North played a dominating defensive game and outrebounded Hudson 44-27. Larissa Parr scored 20, Amanda Eisold 19, and Anne Connell 12 to lead the Husky scoring attack.
Huskies Climb into Top Ten. (1/29/01.)
Milwaukee, WI -- The North Huskies are clearly focused on one very important goal this year .. going to the WIAA State Basketball Tournament. Pre-season predictions and polls don't really matter. It is nice to be recognized, and after Friday's win over Eau Claire Memorial the Huskies have been placed on this week's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel top ten in the 10th spot and in the Associated Press's 9th spot. See the Journal Sentinel Poll and the AP Poll.
Huskies Come Back to Defeat the Old Abes. (1/26/01.)
Eau Claire, WI -- The Eau Claire North Huskies rallied to defeat the Eau Claire Memorial Old Abes 45-41 on Friday at the Eagles Nest. The Huskies outscored Memorial 19-7 in the fourth quarter to take the win. The win was North's 7th in a row, and keeps them in a first place tie with Hudson for the conference lead. North was lead by senior Larissa Parr who scored 16 and sophomore Amanda Eisold who scored 14.
North Beats Rice Lake, 63-43. (1/23/01.)
Eau Claire, WI -- The Eau Claire North Huskies won their 6th game in a row by defeating the Rice Lake Warriors Tuesday at the Dog House 63-43. North remains tied for first place in the conference as both Eau Claire Memorial and Hudson notched wins Tuesday as well. North played without the services of injured Senior Larissa Parr, but still had a very balanced scoring attack. Sophomore Amanda Eisold lead the way with 14 points. Junior Anne Connell added 13 and seniors Andrea Thorsness added 12 and Lindsey Rongstad 9.
North Win Moves them into a First Place Tie in the Conference. (1/19/01.)
Menomonie, WI -- The Huskies are now tied for first place in the Big Rivers Conference after a 45-33 win over Menomonie. The win was North's fifth in a row. Sophomore Amanda Eisold scored 11 points to lead North while seniors Larissa Parr added 10 and Lindsey Rongstad 9.
Huskies Defense Stifles Chippewa Falls. (1/12/01.)
Chippewa Falls, WI -- The Huskies traveled to Chippewa Falls Friday and defeated the Cardinals 43-29. North played a smothering defense and held Chippewa Falls to only 13 points through three quarters. Seniors Kricket Whyte and Lindsey Rongstad lead the Husky effort on defense. Kricket held Cardinal star Angie Ott to 11 points, most of which came after the game had been decided in the fourth quarter. Rongstad had 8 steals and pulled down 8 rebounds while shutting down starting guard Danielle Borneman to no points.
On offense, Andrea Thorseness, Larissa Parr and Anne Connell each scored 10 points. The Huskies did not have a sparkling offensive effort as they shot 38% from the field, and only 33% from the line by going 5-15.
Former North Standout Helps UW-Green Bay defeat the Badgers. (1/7/01.)
Madison, WI -- Former North player Chandra Johnson scored 10 points to help the UW-Green Bay Phoenix defeat the Wisconsin Badgers Sunday in Madison. Chandra, a sophomore, is averaging close to 7 points a game for the Phoenix this year. See the UW-Green Bay Woman's Basketball Web site.
North Defeats New Richmond. (1/6/01.)
Eau Claire, WI -- Although they played a very sloppy defensive game and only shot 37% from the floor, the Huskies beat the New Richmond Tigers 67-30 at home in the Dog House. Larissa Parr and Kricket Whyte each scored 13 for North while Anne Connell added 12. See game photos .. 
Holiday Tournaments. (12/30/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- Several Big Rivers schools were in action in Holiday tournaments. Hudson won the Apple Valley Minnesota tournament with a 57-41 win over Apple Valley. The win was Hudson's 8th straight after losing their first two games of the season. They got to the championship game by defeating previously undefeated Hopkins 53-49 on Thursday and Blaine 55-53 in overtime on Friday. Rice Lake lost in the championship game of the Glenwood City Tournament to Glenwood City, 49-53, on Saturday. In opening round action they defeated Mondovi 60-52. Chippewa Falls won the Superior Tournament on Friday by smothering Onalaska 55-32. They defeated Wisconsin Rapids on Thursday to reach the final. Menomonie lost to Mukwonago on Wednesday in the Stout tournament 54-62 in overtime.
The Huskies Run Over Superior 64-35. (12/22/00.)
Eau claire, WI -- Eau Claire North finished the first half of the regular season with a 64-35 victory over Superior. The win gives the Huskies an 8-2 record going into the Holiday break. The girls play their next game against New Richmond on January 6. The team shot a solid 46% from the field for the game. Larissa Parr lead North scoring with 16. Kricket Whyte scored 14 points on 7 for 8 shooting and Freshman Heather Dekan scored 9 points.
North Defeats River Falls 58-29. (12/19/00.)
Eau claire, WI -- The Huskies overwhelmed River Falls, 58-29, at the Dog House.
North had a balanced attack as Sophomore Amanda Eisold scored 12, Larissa Parr and Kricket Whyte each scored 11, and Lindsey Rongstad added 10 points. See game photos ..
Huskies Lose at Hudson. (12/16/00.)
Hudson, WI -- North started the game leading 11-2, but found themselves down by 11 points after 3 quarters. In the 4th quarter a tough press and harassing defense brought the Huskies back. Trailing by 1 point, the Huskies held the ball for the final 35 seconds of the game, but two shots failed to find their mark and Hudson was the winner. Senior Lindsey Rongstad lead Husky scoring with 15 points, while Anne Connell added 12. Junior center Annie Nelson lead Hudson with 15. See game photos ..
Larissa Parr is named FOXSPORTS.COM National High School Player of the Week. (12/13/00.)
FOXSPORTS.COM -- Each week FOXSPORTS.COM selects one male and female athlete for player of the week honors after receiving nominations from all 50 states. North senior Larissa Parr was selected for the honor this week for her 36 point effort in an overtime victory against Eau Claire Memorial.
North Defeats La Crosse Central. (12/12/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- The Eau Claire North Huskies defeated the La Crosse Central Red Raiders in non-conference action on Tuesday 58-42 while shooting only 28% from the field. Larissa Parr lead the Huskies with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Kricket Whyte added 11 points and Amanda Eisold 10 points.
Huskies Bounce Old Abes in Overtime. (12/8/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- The Eau Claire North Huskies defeated the Eau Claire Memorial Old Abes 52-49 in overtime at the Dog House on Friday. The win keeps the Huskies at the top of the Big Rivers conference with a 2-0 record (5-1 overall). Senior Larissa Parr scored a career high 36 points, including a game winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, to lead the Huskies. See game photos ..
Logan Defeats North in Overtime 49-50. (12/5/00.)
La Crosse, WI -- Logan controlled the tempo of the game as the Huskies never got their fast break attack in gear. The Huskies shot a respectable 48% from the field, but were only 30% in the second half. In overtime, trailing 48-50 with 1.1 seconds remaining, the Huskies had a chance to tie the game as Kricket Whyte was shooting a double bonus. She made the first free throw, but missed the second. Lindsey Rongstad snagged the rebound but her shot bounced off at the buzzer. Kricket Whyte lead Husky scoring with 15 points. See game photos ..
North Defeats Rice Lake 50-48. (12/1/00.)
Rice Lake, WI -- The Huskies opened Big Rivers Conference play with a narrow 50-48 road victory over Rice Lake (2-1). Andrea Thorsness lead North with a career high 18 points. Larissa Parr added 9, while Kricket Whyte and Lindsey Rongstad each scored 8 points.
Leader-Telegram Basketball Preview. (11/26/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram has released their 2000 Basketball Preview:
Eau Claire North Girls, Eau Claire Memorial Girls, Menomonie Girls, Chippewa Falls Girls, Big Rivers Conference
New point guards prepare to take center stage. (11/26/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- New point guards are leading North, Regis and Memorial teams this year.
Huskies Start Season 3-0. (11/25/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- North finished out the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Thanksgiving Showcase with a 50-38 victory over Menomonee Falls. Kricket Whyte scored 12, Anne Connell and Andrea Thorsness both added 10 to lead the Huskies. North is now 3-0 on the season.
North Defeats Appleton East in Showcase. (11/24/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- The Huskies beat Appleton East with ease on Friday at Zorn Arena in the first game of the UWEC Thanksgiving Showcase, 69-23. Larissa Parr scored 13, Kricket Whyte 11 and Lindsey Rongstad 10 to lead the Huskies.
North Romps in Opener. (11/21/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- The Eau Claire North Huskies Girls opened the 2000/2001 season at the Dog House on Tuesday with an overwhelming win over Tomah 78-11.
Larrisa Parr lead North with 24 points and Lindsey Rongstad added 13.
North Seniors Have Played Together Since 1993. (11/12/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- In 1993, Five North Seniors began playing together as members of the 5th grade Eau Claire Volunteers basketball team.
North star chooses Boston U. (11/8/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- North Senior Larissa Parr has accepted a basketball scholarship to attend Boston University. The Terriers finished the 1999/2000 season with a 7 win - 21 loss record under first-year coach Margaret McKeon.
Blugolds Planert's next move.. (9/24/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- Former Altoona and Eau Claire North athlete Emilee Planert could be twice as busy at UW-Eau Claire, where she hopes to play both basketball and softball this year. After gaining a Division I basketball scholarship to Kent University, Planert has changed directions and decided to attend UWEC.
2000 - 2001 Schedule includes new WIAA Sectional Final Location. (9/18/00.)
Eau Claire, WI -- The 2000-2001 basketball schedule has been announced. North will open the season on November 21 when they host Tomah. The WIAA Sectional final game will not be held in Marshfield this year, but rather in Menomonie. See the entire Section 1 bracket here.
Parr's poise, power prized -- North senior stars in Jr. Olympic run. (8/10/00.)
Orlando, FL -- Larissa Parr strikes a familiar pose whenever a basketball game starts to crumble around her. She slouches her 5-foot-11 frame, pins her right hand to her hip like someone impatiently waiting in a checkout line and peers at the nearest official. "How could you call that on me?" Parr's incredulous look seems to ask.
Parr's exasperated stance didn't show up often last week. The senior-to-be at Eau Claire North steered clear of foul trouble -- her peskiest nemesis as a high school basketball player. And, as a direct result, Parr played a leading role in Wisconsin's unprecedented performance at the AAU National Junior Olympics girls basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla.
Wisconsin White Places Third in Junior Olympics (8/3/00.)
Orlando, FL -- Wisconsin White finished their trip to Orlando with a third place finish in the Junior Olympics. The White team includes local players Larissa Parr from Eau Claire North, Jackie Dummer from Menomonie and Angie Ott from Chippewa Falls.
Junior Olympics (8/2/00.)
Orlando, FL -- Wisconsin Red defeated Wisconsin White 71-60 on Wednesday to advance to the Final Four of the Amateur Athletics Union Junior Olympics girls basketball tournament.
AAU Great Lakes Shootout (7/22/00.)
Menomonie, WI -- The Huskies spent most of a week in Menomonie at the 12th annual AAU Great Lakes Shootout. On Sunday they won the High School Varsity Gold division championship.
Junior Olympics (7/30/00.)
Orlando, FL -- Larissa Parr of Eau Claire North scored 25 points in the first two games of the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics, helping her Wisconsin White team earn a pair of victories over the weekend.
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Huskies Girls Basketball Headline Archive - 2000/2001 Season