NMCA’s Ferraiuolos, Mackinaw City’s Ming make all-NLC girls basketball first team
MACKINAW CITY – A pair of Burt Lake Northern Michigan Christian Academy sisters and one Mackinaw City Comet were recently named to the all-Northern Lakes Conference girls basketball first team.
Leading the way for NMCA were eighth grader Lauren Ferraiuolo and freshman Shanna Ferraiuolo, who earned nods on the NLC’s first team.
As a terrific young guard duo, the Ferraiuolos helped lift the Eagles to a first-ever district championship and a second-place finish in the Northern Lakes Conference. NMCA reached the title game before falling to champion Ellsworth, which also featured several all-conference performers.
Joining the two Ferraiuolos was Mackinaw City junior Kerry-Ann Ming, who delivered a stellar season on the court, helping lead the Comets to a double-digit win campaign.
Finding spots on the NLC’s second team were Mackinaw City’s Kenzlie Currie and Rian Esper, as well as NMCA’s Ariel Tucker.
Area players picking up NLC honorable mention recognition were NMCA’s Isabel Hoffmeyer and Ellie Schepperley, and Wolverine’s Taya Long and Haydan Williams.
Here’s a look at the full Northern Lakes Conference squad.
All-Northern Lakes Conference Girls Basketball
1st Team
Lauren Ferraiuolo, Burt Lake NMCA, 8th Grade
Ruby Pletcher, Ellsworth, Sophomore
Hannah Essenberg, Ellsworth, Junior
Shanna Ferraiuolo, Burt Lake NMCA, Freshman
Anne Chamberlin, Harbor Light, Senior
Kerry-Ann Ming, Mackinaw City, Junior
Isabella Essenberg, Ellsworth, Senior
2nd Team
Gretchyn Bowman, Alanson, Senior
Ariel Tucker, Burt Lake NMCA, Junior
Kerri DeYoung, Ellsworth, Junior
Kenzlie Currie, Mackinaw City, Sophomore
Emily Good, Harbor Light, Sophomore
Rian Esper, Mackinaw City, Sophomore
Nora Puroll, Ellsworth, Sophomore
Honorable Mention
Remi Wiertalla, Alanson, Sophomore
Emma Dow, Alba, Junior
Gabby Washburn, Alba, Junior
Cheyana Spang, Boyne Falls, Sophomore
Lilliann Fenske, Boyne Falls, Senior
Kyley Fuller, Ellsworth, Senior
Sarah Smith, Harbor Light, Senior
Valerie Maghikian, Harbor Light, Junior
Isabel Hoffmeyer, Burt Lake NMCA, Freshman
Ellie Schepperley, Burt Lake NMCA, 8th Grade
Taya Long, Wolverine, Sophomore
Haydan Williams, Wolverine, Senior
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This article originally appeared on Cheboygan Daily Tribune: NMCA's Ferraiuolos, Mackinaw City's Ming earn NLC girls basketball honors
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