It's Christmas Eve, a magical time of the year. I'm sitting by my computer with a hot chocolate to my right, all decked out in my flannel pajamas. Everyone is all snug in their beds, with visions of ... you know how it goes.
I usually wait until the last minute to do my shopping, so I know Santa will understand when I email him my Prep Christmas Wish List for the local teams I cover in Brookfield and Wauwatosa.
Here goes.
Brookfield Central Boys Basketball Team - I wish for point guard Lee Severson to get healthy (Plantar Fasciitis) and resume his normal way of life first - and maybe get back on the basketball court and help out the Lancers down the stretch drive.
Brookfield Central Girls Basketball Team - I wish for talented sophomore forward Jesse Thomas to step out of the shadow of her big brother, Joe, and help spark the Lady Lancers this season.
Brookfield Central Wrestling - I wish for Jake Taylor to win this third Greater Metro Conference title and go deep into the brackets at the state tournament.
Brookfield East Boys Basketball - I wish for talented 6-7 senior Ryan Kursel to step up his play and give coach Andy Farley a solid No. 2 threat behind Brian Condon.
Brookfield East Girls Basketball - I wish for 6-5 sophomore Marley Blood to develop into a consistent scorer and rebounder and help this balanced Lady Spartans team get over the hump.
Brookfield East Wrestling - I wish for Zach Sines to win his first state championship and for Joey Woppert to bottle that passion he has and sell it to others in life who could use it.
Brookfield Gymnastics - I wish for a state tournament berth for senior Annie Seidcheck, who sometimes gets left out of the spotlight because some talented juniors and sophomores.
Brookfield Stars - I wish for a winning season for these hard-working skaters, especially senior captains Bill Hemp, John Jenkins and Kevin Vrany.
Brookfield Barracudas - I wish for a successful season for seniors Clare Chen, Jacob Gramling, Matt Heumann, KC Knutson, Eric Kuenstner, John Pringle and Bill Stenavich.
Wauwatosa East Boys Basketball - I wish for Tony Walls to do what's best for his future and don't rush back to a Red Raider basketball team which is one of the best in the state. A healthy - key word there - Walls would be frosting on the cake.
Wauwatosa East Girls Basketball - I wish for talented Margaret Panter to take more shots, Hannah Weinberg-Kinsey to dominate inside and for the team to understand that turnovers belong in bakeries and not on the court.
Wauwatosa West Boys Basketball - I wish for someone to step up and help Andrew Krenzien and Andy Minkley as a solid third scoring option and for the Trojans to continue to focus on defense, especially when there's a lid on the basket.
Wauwatosa West Girls Basketball - I wish for point guard Jackie Glaser to continue playing her great floor game, but not at the expense of passing up a good shot.
Wauwatosa Hockey United - I wish for the team to get their first victory and get it soon.
Wauwatosa Hurricanes - And a child should lead them - OK, he's not a child, but I wish for newcomer Jake Shackleford to continue the excellent season he is having for the improving co-op team.
Wauwatosa Wrestling - I wish for a Woodland title for coach Kent Morin and a successful trip to state for Nick Morin, Pat English and the improving Glen Kendl.
This is my Christmas wish list. If you have your list, feel free to share it the comments section.
I hope everyone has a healthy, happy, holiday season.
And remember, always be a hit and have a ball.
