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Chicago Sky Names Niles West High School ‘Girls Basketball High School Team of the Week'

January 23, 2013 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release


CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2013 - The Chicago Sky has named Niles West High School varsity girls' basketball team as this week's "Chicago Sky High School Team of the Week" presented by Action Floor Systems."

A team mixed with a senior, juniors and sophomores lead the Niles West School varsity Girl's Basketball team. The Niles West Wolves are an IHSA Class 4A team and they have demonstrated how to win off the court with their commitment to the school and community through their recent fundraisers, a record they believe is much more important than numbers in the win - loss column.

Off the court, the Niles West Wolves have shown their commitment to the community. Led by senior Molly Kleppin and the other team captain, Alex Galanopoulous, for the past five years they have raised funds and awareness for breast cancer and for the past two years have raised money to buy presents for families in need over the holidays. This past December, they raised money to buy presents for members of 3 families and also sent care packages to soldiers with ties to District 219 who are currently serving overseas. Tony Konsewicz, the current head coach, has made community service one of the pillars for the Niles West girl's basketball program.

As a "Chicago Sky High School Team of the Week" award winner, the team will be provided a complimentary Team Night Out ticket package to the 2013 Sky Youth Sports Night game at Allstate Arena, where they will have the opportunity to watch the world's best female basketball players. During the game, they will be honored on court and will receive an award to recognize their accomplishments.

The Sky will recognize a varsity girls "High School Team of the Week" award winner every week until March 27th, 2013. For more information or to nominate a team for the "Action Floor Systems Girls High School Basketball Team of the Week," visit www.chicagosky.net.

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