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2024 Girls Basketball Preview: Morton leans on consistency as it looks to defend Mid-Illini title, make deep playoff run


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Morton's Ellie VanMeenen warms up with teammates during a game against Washington. Michael Savoie/Clutch Sports Media

The storied coaching career of Bob Becker and tradition of Morton girls basketball continued last season with an outright Mid-Illini title as well as a regional title for the Potters. This year, Becker believes Morton not only could repeat as conference champions, but they could once again be a team to look out for deep into the postseason.


Morton will be led by senior guard Ellie VanMeenen, who throughout her first three years as a Potter has contributed to highly competitive Morton teams. She will look to do the same this season with younger sister and sophomore forward Abby VanMeenen, who looks to be a breakout candidate this season. Sophomore forward Paige Selke will look to build off her impressive freshman campaign with an even better season this year.


Hear from head coach Bob Becker and get to know about this year’s Morton team in their preview:


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