University of New Hampshire Athletics
Coach Maureen Magarity's team will have six new players in the fall.
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Magarity 'Thrilled' With Additions for Next Season
4/12/2018 4:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire women's basketball coach Maureen Magarity has announced six additions to the team's roster for the fall of 2018.
Point guard Kari Brekke (Appleton, Wis.), shooting guard Kali Grimm (Norwood Young America, Minn.), guard Mariah Gonzalez (Watkins Glen, N.Y.), forward Faith Bonett (Moorestown, N.J.), forward Ivy Gogolin (Hopkinton, Mass.) and center Mary Foster (Elmira, N.Y.) have signed National Letters of Intent to accept UNH basketball scholarships and will be enrolling in school for the fall semester.
"I think it's a very well-rounded class," Magarity said. "I'm really excited about the versatility of the class. I think we're bringing in some very talented scoring guards. And we're also bringing in some athletic post players that I think can make an impact."
The Wildcats lose seven seniors to graduation off the 2017-18 roster and there will be playing time available for newcomers next season.
"We'll be looking at them to come in right away and play for us," Magarity said. "They're going to have a great opportunity and I think that was something that was definitely very attractive to these recruits. It's a really strong class for us and I'm thrilled with the class and excited to be able to work with the players once they get here this summer."
The new Wildcats:
Kari Brekke (Appleton, Wisc.), point guard, 5-foot-6, Appleton North High School. . . First-team all-state senior year. . . . Led team to consecutive Division I state championships junior and senior year with 28-0 record in 2016-17 and 24-4 mark in 2017-18. . . . Averaged 12.5 points, 3.7 assists and 2.9 rebounds as senior. . . . Shot 52.9 percent from field as senior. . . . Set school season and career assist record . . . No. 1 on tennis team . . . Honorable mention all- conference in triple jump for track team. . . . Academically, she is first in her class. . . . AAU: Wisconsin Blizzard.
Coach Magarity on Kari: Kari is really a dynamic scoring point guard. She reminds me of Brittni (Lai) in the sense she can push the ball, she's a very good passer but she can also score. She's coming from a winning program. She's a winner and she's very athletic."
Kali Grimm (Norwood Young America, Minn.), shooting guard, 5-foot-9, Central Norwood Young America High School. . . . Played volleyball, cross country and track & field as well as basketball in high school . . . Started on basketball team since eighth grade . . . Averaged 12 points, 3.4 rebounds a game as senior. . . . Scored 1,000th point as sophomore and hit 2,000-point mark in final career game. . . . 267 career three-pointers is most in school history . . . All-conference freshman, sophomore, junior and senior seasons . . . Basketball teams went 21-6, 26-4, 26-4, 28-2, 30-4 starting in eighth grade . . . First in her class academically. . . . AAU: Minnesota Fury.
Coach Magarity on Kali: "Kali is a great shooter. She comes from a great AAU organization out of Minnesota that produces a lot of high level players so we're really excited to get her here."
Mariah Gonzalez (Watkins Glen, N.Y.), guard, 5-foot-10, Elmira High School. Also played volleyball and competed on swim team in high school. . . . Played through junior year at Watkins Glen High School. . . . Won conference and state championships as junior . . . All State fourth team . . . First-team all conference as sophomore and junior . . . Mother Michele Simiele played basketball at St. John's . . . Ranked No. 20 in class of 450. . . . AAU teammate of fellow incoming freshman Mary Foster. . . . AAU: NDO Elite.
Coach Magarity on Mariah: "Mariah is a big, strong guard that can play inside-out. She's a really good passer as well so she'll fit into our system nicely."
Faith Bonett (Moorestown, N.J.), forward, 6-foot, Moorestown High School . . . Third-year basketball captain as senior . . . Averaged 10.4 points, 10 rebounds and five assists per game as senior. . . . Team MVP as senior. . . . Defensive player of the year as sophomore and junior . . . . All Conference as junior and senior. . . . Honor roll four years. . . . Gymrat Challenge All-Tournament team for three years in AAU . . . Brother, Anthony, played football at Old Dominion. . . . AAU: Philly Freedom Stars Elite.
Coach Magarity on Faith: "We're really excited about Faith. She's a very athletic post player and very active around the rim. She has great back to the basket moves and is a great rebounder. She's an up-tempo post player that can run the floor and also score around the rim."
Ivy Gogolin (Hopkinton, Mass.), forward, 6-foot-2, Hopkinton High School . . . Averaged 16 points, 11 rebounds and two steals per game as senior. . . . Named team MVP each of last three years. . . . Team was Central Massachusetts Division II champion and state tournament runnerup in 2017-18. . . . Went over 1,000-point mark in tournament in senior year . . . Metrowest Female Athlete of Year 2016-17 . . . Tri Valley League all-star as junior and senior . . . AAU Mass Huskies team won 2017 national championship. . . . Top 10 percent of class, high honor roll throughout. . . . . Boston Herald and Boston Globe All Scholastic. . . . AAU: MASS Huskies.
Coach Magarity on Ivy: "Ivy is another really athletic post player and a tremendous rebounder. She's just one of those players that never stops working. Every time I watch her play she gets better and better. We have some really athletic posts that are going to be able to run the floor with guards that are going to be able to push the ball."
Mary Foster (Elmira, N.Y.), center, 6-foot-3, Notre Dame High School . . . Played varsity basketball since eighth grade . . . 1,000-point scorer . . . Named most improved player on team as freshman and sophomore and most valuable as junior . . . . All-State fourth team selection junior year. . . Played high school tennis. . . . High honor roll. . . . AAU teammate of Mariah Gonzalez. . . . AAU: NDO Elite.
Coach Magarity on Mary: "Mary has the potential to be a very good low post scorer in our league. She has great touch around the rim and a very strong work ethic. We are excited to see her develop in our system."
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