Kenosha Bradford, last year's co-champion, is the favorite to win the SEC.
2025-26 Southeast Conference Preview Predicted Order of Finish1)
Kenosha Bradford2)
Racine Case3)
Kenosha Tremper4)
Indian Trail5)
Racine Park6)
Franklin7)
Racine Horlick
Players to Watch Rihanna Barker, Kenosha Bradford – Barker was voted second-team all-Southeast as a sophomore, averaging 13.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 3.1 steals per game.
Addison Betker, Racine Park – Betker earned third-team all-SEC as a sophomore, averaging 11.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 3.6 steals per game.
Carrii Hicks, Racine Case – Hicks was named first-team all-Southeast as a junior.
Alise Keys, Kenosha Bradford – Keys took home third-team all-league honors as a junior, averaging 9.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 4.2 steals per contest.
Ellie Khreish, Racine Park – As a junior, Kreish was named second-team all-league, tallying 14.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.5 steals per contest.
Lily Meo, Indian Trail – Meo was voted first-team all-SEC as a sophomore, averaging 15.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 3.5 steals per game. She also made 54 three-pointers.
Brenna Nichols, Franklin – As a junior, Nichols earned third-team all-SEC, tallying 9.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 steals per game.
Team Capsules
Franklin Coach: Gabrielle Hood, 1st year
2024-25 Record: 8-18
2024-25 Conference Finish: 6th, 5-9
Top Returnees: Gabriella Pritchard (5-6, soph., 10.1 PPG, 30 3PM), Brenna Nichols (5-7, sr., 9.4 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.9 SPG)
Other Notable Returnees: Grace Meinholz (5-7, sr.), Nayeli Cabrera (5-5, soph.), Kailey Anderson (5-8, sr.), Amaya Martin (5-9, sr.), Ella Gromowski (5-10, sr.), Lily McCreary (5-8, sr.), Gisselle Rosario-Murillo (5-9, sr.)
Team Notes: The Sabers welcomed back their top two scorers from last season.
Indian Trail (Kenosha)Coach: Charles Basaldua, 5th year (54-49)
2024-25 Record: 14-12
2024-25 Conference Finish: 7th, 4-10
Returning Starters: Lily Meo (5-7, jr., 15.8 PPG, 54 3PM, 3.5 SPG), Tori Judon (5-7, jr., 8.6 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 3.8 APG, 2 APG), Gianna Greno (5-8, sr., 7 PPG, 2.8 APG, 1.7 SPG)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Aaliyah Taylor (5-10, jr., 10.1 PPG, 8.3 RPG), Millie Noble (5-10, jr.), Taisa Millsap (5-4, sr.), Claire Giese (5-7, sr.), Malia Sanders (5-9, soph.)
Newcomers: Nicole Zetina Gutierrez (5-6, fr.), JeAnna Gonzalez (5-8, fr.)
Team Notes: Coach Basaldua told MaxPreps that they returned a strong nucleus from last season, losing only two seniors and gaining valuable experience and depth across all positions. "Our strengths lie in our returning experience, balanced roster, and versatile scoring options."
Coach: Nicole Ferrille, 13th year
2024-25 Record: 25-3, lost to D1 state runner-up Muskego in a sectional final
2024-25 Conference Finish: SEC co-champions (13-1)
Returning Starters: Rihanna Barker (5-10, jr., 13.4 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 3.2 APG, 3.1 SPG), Alise Keys (5-9, sr., 9.4 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 2.5 SPG), Khalea Cole (5-10, jr., 6.9 PPG, 8.9 RPG)
Other Notable Returnees: Lexi Pozza (5-7, jr.), Syriah Carson (5-9, soph.), Hallie Chatman (6-1, jr.)
Newcomers: Savannah Jett (fr.)
Team Notes: The Red Devils welcomed back three starters from last year's team, which finished one win away from the WIAA state tournament. They shared the league title with Oak Creek (now a member of the Classic Eight) last season
Kenosha TremperCoach: Lynell Collins, 7th year (59-74); 13th overall (168-122)
2024-25 Record: 11-13
2024-25 Conference Finish: 3rd, 8-6
Returning Starters: Jada West (5-5, jr., 6.8 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.8 APG, 2.4 SPG), AJ West (5-5, sr., 5.8 PPG), Autumn Mendoza (5-4, sr.)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Jianna Anderson (5-8, sr.), Hailey Rocha (5-7, sr.)
Newcomers: Eden Stevenson (5-7, soph.), Alivia Uttech (soph.), Ariana Crump (soph.), Talyn Sepp (soph.)
Team Notes: The Trojans graduated their top two scorers from last year's team. "We will be a guard-oriented team that will look to pressure and play good defense and with pace on offense," coach Collins told MaxPreps.
Racine CaseCoach: Brette Logic, 3rd year
2024-25 Record: 15-11
2024-25 Conference Finish: 4th, 7-7
Notable Returnees: Taccarri Hicks (5-7, sr.), Loyalti Wilkerson-Sanchez (5-2, jr.), Kiyah Williams (5-5, jr.), Lelani Sutton (jr.), Taraji Sutton (soph.)
Newcomers: Georgia Kovacik (fr.), Acelynn Vargas (fr.), MacKenzie Szejna (fr.)
Team Notes: The Eagles returned several contributors from last year's squad, which reached a regional final.
Racine HorlickCoach: Sherrie Lawson, 2nd year
2024-25 Record: 2-24
2024-25 Conference Finish: 8th, 0-14
Notable Returnees: A'Layah Ragland (5-6, sr.), Debra Williams (5-6, sr.), Hailey Tollefson (soph.)
Team Notes: The Rebels entered the season with a 45-game Southeast Conference losing skid.
Racine ParkCoach: Valerie Freeman, 4th year
2024-25 Record: 12-14
2024-25 Conference Finish: 5th, 6-8
Top Returnees: Ellie Khreish (5-7, sr., 14.4 PPG, 7 RPG, 2.5 APG, 2.5 SPG), Addison Betker (5-6, jr., 11.3 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 4.7 APG, 3.6 SPG), Leylanna Cruz (5-4, sr., 8.3 PPG, 2.8 APG)
Other Returnees: Jenna Quirk (5-3, sr.), Mya Wendt (5-5, jr.), Madison Gomez (5-6, jr.), Caitlin Klimek (5-3, soph.), Myah Skenandore (5-6, jr.)
Team Notes: The Panthers returned nearly their entire roster from last season.
