Teams to Beat: Division 1 and 2
As the season is underway, each division has had many standout teams and players. It has been very intense with so much talent that brings a level of competition which is so entertaining to watch. However, few teams remain with…
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Continue ReadingAs the season is underway, each division has had many standout teams and players. It has been very intense with so much talent that brings a level of competition which is so entertaining to watch. However, few teams remain with a winning record. Lets breakdown the teams left standing across the divisions.
Division 2
1. Hortonville Current record 9-1- 68.2 ppg as a team
7-0 in Fox Valley Association Conference
Macy McGlone Macy McGlone 6'2" | C Hortonville | 2020 State WI | 6’2 F | Senior
UW Milwaukee signee is averaging nearly 18 points per game- McGlone is one of the top seniors to watch in her class. She can do it all offensively inside the paint and has been developing on the perimeter. McGlone had a double-double against conference opponent Fond Du Lac with 25 points and 11 rebounds. She had another double- double against conference opponent Neenah with 23 points and 18 rebounds.
Morgan Draheim | 5’6 G | Senior
Draheim brings a high level of consistency to her team. As an 80% free throw shooter- she has a high basketball IQ and excellent court vision. Drahiem had season- high 22 points against Appleton West. She is currently 41% from the 3 point line and is the go- to shooter for her team. Division II St. Cloud State commit averages 10.2 ppg for Hortonville.
Kamy Peppler Kamy Peppler 5'9" | PG Hortonville | 2022 State WI | 5’6 PG | Sophomore
Also 80% from the free throw line, Peppler is an exciting point guard to watch. Working well with her experienced upperclassmen, Peppler is showing she is one of the top players in her conference. Averaging 8.5 points per game with 16 points against Neenah. Peppler has verbally committed to UW Milwaukee.
2. Pewaukee
Current record 8-1- averaging 63.3 ppg as a team
Lauren Schill | 5’9 G | 2020
Lauren Schill does just about everything for her Pewaukee team and is the go- to scorer. She had 24 points in a high intensity match up vs Pius XI Catholic and 22 points vs Franklin.
Vivianne Jende | 6’3 F | Senior
Northern Michigan signee brings the intensity inside for her team. She is a dominant force inside that other teams have trouble defending. With 15 rebounds against Whitnall, Jende showed how well she uses her strength in the paint. An offensive threat as well, Jende averages 9.4 points per game and had a season-high 14 against D1 Germantown.
Kennedy Osterman | 5’7 G | Senior
A high percentage shooter and role player for Pewaukee, Osterman is able to be effective playing a lot of minutes. With a season-high 10 rebounds against Division I powerhouse Milwaukee King- Osterman showed at 5’7 she can be a force on the boards as well. Osterman is lightning quick and showed this by grabbing 4 steals and dishing 4 assists at Whitnall. Osterman is committed to play DIII at UW Oshkosh.
3. Beaver Dam Current record 7-1- 71.8 ppg as a team
Game ahead: Beaver Dam vs Aquinas @ JAG Fieldhouse- Saturday January 25 12:50pm
Matyson Wilke Matyson Wilke 5'10" | CG Beaver Dam | 2021 State #57 Nation WI | 5’10 G | Junior
Leading her Beaver Dam squad to a winning record- Wilke is averaging 19.6 points per game. Currently holding offers from multiple Division I schools around the Midwest, Wilke is a fierce competitor and an outstanding athlete to watch. Wilke scored a season-high 26 points against Evanston and 21 against Waunakee.
Natalie Jens Natalie Jens 5'7" | CG Beaver Dam | 2021 State WI | 5’7 G | Junior
Averaging 13.9 points per game for Beaver Dam, Jens is an all around player for her team. She runs the offense well and has the ability to score many places on the floor. With a season-high in her teams win against Baraboo she dropped 20 points and showed she is a crafty highly skilled guard.
Jada Donaldson Jada Donaldson 5'5" | CG Beaver Dam | 2020 State WI | 5’6 G | Senior
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee signee is averaging 10 points per game for her team. She does it all for her team and can easily take over a game on any given night. She finished with 16 points against Mt. Horeb.
Division 1
1. Appleton East Current record 9-1- 67.7ppg as a team
Game to watch: January 7th Appleton East at Kimberly
Lily Hansford Lily Hansford 6'2" | SG Appleton East | 2022 State WI | 6’2 F | Sophomore
Hansford is averaging 15.7 points per game for her winning East squad. As an underclassmen she is a clear leader for her team. She has a dominance on the floor and maneuvers through the defense with poise. Hansford had a season- high 24 in conference win over Oshkosh North and 12 rebounds in win over Oshkosh West. Hansford holds a Division I offer from the University of Green Bay.
Emily LaChapell | 5’10 G | Sophomore
LaChapell does everything for her team. She brings assists, rebounds and scoring that directly impacts the game. Averaging 15.4 points per game and 8.3 rebounds she is a true threat to each team she faces. She dropped 35 points against Freedom. LaChapell also had 21 points and 9 assists against conference rival Kaukana. With offers from every Division I program in the state, LaChapell has the ability to be one of the top players in her class.
2. Milwaukee Pulaski/CS/CSE/J Current record 8-1- 58ppg as a team
Shatima McFarland Shatima McFarland 5'7" | CG Milwaukee Pulaski | 2020 State WI | 5’7 G | Senior
The buzz heard all around the state- she has a true scorers mentality and is leading her Milwaukee City team to success. She leads the state with her numbers, averaging 43.6 points per game. With a season-high 54 points against Milwaukee Golda Meier and 46 points against Milwaukee Carmen Northwest, McFarland showed that she is an effective all around scorer bringing in high numbers each time she touches the floor.
Briana Herrera | 5’2 PG | Senior
Averaging 8.4 ppg Herrera plays as a role player for her team. She is highly competitive and is effective on both ends of the floor. She is scrappy on defense which gets her multiple steals per game. Playing alongside McFarland, the two are a fun duo to watch compete.
3. Mukwonago Current record 7-0 – 62.4ppg as a team
Dru Henning Dru Henning 5'10" | CG Mukwonago | 2020 State WI | 5’10 G | Senior
Henning is leading her team in their undefeated season in one of the toughest conferences in the state. Averaging 15.3 points per game she has shown she has a high basketball IQ and is effective on offense and defense. A true leader on the floor she finds open opportunities for her teammates to score as well. Henning scored a season-high 24 points against Milwaukee Riverside and dropped 22 against Kenosha Tremper. Henning is committed to Division II St. Cloud State.
Angie Cera Angie Cera 5'9" | CG Mukwonago | 2020 State WI | 5’9 G | Senior
Is there a better scorer in the senior class than Angie Cera Angie Cera 5'9" | CG Mukwonago | 2020 State WI ?
UW Milwaukee signee is averaging 14.7 points per game for squad. Cera is incredibly savvy offensively and can take over a game any given night. A true leader for her squad, Cera communicates well with her teammate on both ends of the floor. She is an in your face defender who causes multiple turn overs per game. One of the best scorers in her class. Cera had a season-high 22 points against Waukesha West. Cera has a lightning quick first step that makes her so difficult to guard.