Assumption, the defending D5 state champions, has claimed at least a share of the last five Marawood South titles.
2025-26 Marawood South Conference Preview Predicted Order of Finish1)
Assumption (Wisconsin Rapids) 2)
Auburndale3)
Stratford4)
Marathon5)
Edgar6)
Newman Catholic (Wausau)
Players to Watch Lily Bellanti, Auburndale – Bellanti was voted first-team all-Marawood South as a sophomore, averaging 8.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.6 steals per contest.
Mylee Haehlke, Marathon – Haehlke received second-team all-conference as a junior, averaging 11.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
Jordyn Jaglinski, Assumption – Jaglinski was named first-team all-Marwood South and WBCA all-state as a junior. The NCAA Division II Augustana University commit was among the state leaders with 88 three-pointers made while averaging 15.1 points per game.
Myah Katzenberger, Auburndale – As a sophomore, Katzenberger received second-team all-league honors. She tallied 8.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.
Emma Love, Marathon – Love was chosen as a second-team all-league performer as a junior, tallying 9.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per contest.
Carly Pankratz, Stratford – Pankratz averaged 12.3 points, 2.1 assists, and 2.8 steals per game on her way to receiving second-team all-Marawood South. Carly also made 35 triples.
Leire Sainz de Rozas, Assumption – Sainz de Rozas will take on a larger role this season. She tallied 5.7 points and 2.1 steals per game as a junior.
Tria Tubbs, Stratford – As a junior, Tubbs earned second-team all-league, tallying 9.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.
Team Capsules Assumption (Wisconsin Rapids) Coach: Ryan Klein, 10th year (180-61)
2024-25 Record: 29-1, Division 5 state champions
2024-25 Conference Finish: Marawood South champs (16-0)
Returning Starters: Jordyn Jaglinski (5-9, sr., 15.1 PPG, 88 3PM)
Other Returnees: Leire Sainz de Rozas (5-4, sr., 5.7 PPG), Rylee Stublaski (6-0, sr.), Breanna Aue (5-8, soph.), Ari Cavanaugh (5-6, sr.), Emily Mrozek (5-7, jr.), Elayna Aue (5-8, soph.), Kylie Carroll (5-5, jr.)
Team Notes: The five-time defending Marawood South champions will build around Jordyn Jaglinski after the graduation of four starters from the squad that won the Division 5 state title.
AuburndaleCoach: Josh Nagel, 2nd year
2024-25 Record: 21-5
2024-25 Conference Finish: T2nd, 13-3
Returning Starters: Lily Bellanti (jr., 8.6 PPG), Myah Katzenberger (jr., 8.2 PPG), Rose Hasenohrl (jr., 7.5 PPG), Kylie Anderson (sr.), Chesney Nagel (jr.), Gracie Hasenohrl (jr.), Breliegh Grimm (jr.)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Marti Anderson (5-7, soph.), Alivia Wolf (jr.)
Newcomers: Nayla Seevers (soph.)
Team Notes: Coach Nagel told MaxPreps that their strengths include experience, balanced scoring, and defense, while outside shooting and rebounding are areas of concern.
EdgarCoach: Nicole Nowak, 3rd year
2024-25 Record: 9-16
2024-25 Conference Finish: 5th, 5-11
Returning Starters: Brandi Halvorsen (5-3, sr., 8.3 PPG, 43 3PM), Natallya Radke (5-7, jr., 7.3 PPG), Savannah Koepke (5-7, sr., 6.9 PPG, 5.5 RPG), Bella Kaiser (5-3, jr.)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Jorja Knetter (5-3, jr.), Kendyl Apfelbeck (5-6, soph.), Anabel Blocker (5-7, soph.), Tenley Mauer (5-4, soph.)
Newcomers: Jacie Schilling (fr.), Charlie Streit (fr.), Mackensie Blocker (fr.), Alexa Skurzewski (fr.)
Team Notes: Coach Nowak said their athleticism gives them a chance to be strong on the boards. "Opportunities to keep improving this season are decision-making with the ball and elevating our shot selection from good to great more often."
MarathonCoach: Jeff Schneider, 21st year (328-173)
2024-25 Record: 19-7
2024-25 Conference Finish: 4th, 10-6
Returning Starters: Mylee Haehlke (5-10, sr., 11.3 PPG, 7.2 RPG), Emma Love (5-10, sr., 9.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Maycie Myszka (5-7, jr., 5.9 PPG), Mayven Schneider (5-7, jr.), Kate Love (5-7, jr.), Mya Buchberger (5-8, sr.), Maddy Volkman (5-5, sr.)
Newcomers: Velda Mechelke(jr.), Rehgan Martin (soph.), Brinly Stencil (soph.), Chayce Westfall (fr.), Adelee Shuda (fr.)
Team Notes: Coach Schneider told MaxPreps that their strengths heading into the season are defensive pressure, transition, and post play.
Newman Catholic (Wausau) Coach: Kati Goetsch, 1st year
2024-25 Record: 5-20
2024-25 Conference Finish: 6th, 2-14
Returning Starters: Aubrey Puent (5-4, jr., 12.6 PPG, 7 RPG), Mallory Rozwadowski (5-6, sr.), Brianna Schulz (5-6, sr.)
Other Notable Returnees: Claire Bodenheimer (5-8, soph.), Maddie Jankowski (5-5, soph.), Avery Kopke (5-9, soph.), Addison Puent (5-5, sr.), Lillian Bodenheimer (5-3, sr.), Addison France (5-5, soph.)
Team Notes: The Fighting Cardinals have a new head coach for the second time in the last three years.
Stratford Coach: Tammie Christopherson, 13th year
2024-25 Record: 20-6
2024-25 Conference Finish: T2nd, 13-3
Returning Starters: Carly Pankratz (5-6, jr., 12.3 PPG, 35 3PM), Tria Tubbs (6-0, sr., 9.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG),
Other Notable Returnees: MyKayla Stueber (5-8, sr., 6.5 PPG, 37 3PM, Emily Zuelke (6-3, sr., 5 PPG), Erika Frick (5-6, sr.)
Team Notes: The Tigers returned their top two scores from last year's squad.
