Notre Dame is the favorite to win the league title.
2025-26 FRCC Conference Preview Predicted Order of Finish1)
Notre Dame Academy2)
De Pere 3)
Bay Port 4)
West De Pere5)
Manitowoc Lincoln 6)
Pulaski 7)
Green Bay Preble8)
Sheboygan North
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Ashwaubenon Green Bay Southwest will not have a varsity program.
Players to Watch
Aspen Abel, Notre Dame – Abel was voted second-team all-FRCC as a junior. The NCAA Division II Bemidji State University commit tallied 11.1 points per game last season.
Bryn Adams, Sheboygan North – As a junior, Adams received second-team all-league honors.
Sarah Bolchen, Manitowoc Lincoln – Bolchen was voted first-team all-FRCC unanimously as a junior, averaging 16.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 4.1 steals per game.
Adeline Dwyer, De Pere – Dwyer contributed 8.6 points per contest as a sophomore for the Redbrids.
Aubree Fischer, De Pere – As a sophomore, Fischer averaged 10.6 points per game.
Melia Lemorande, Bay Port – Lemorande was a unanimous first-team all-FRCC pick and earned honorable mention WBCA all-state as a junior. The NCAA Division II Maryville University commit averaged 17.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. Melia also connected on 74 of 181 from 3-point land.
Alexa Rattray, West De Pere – Rattray will take on a leading role this season for the Phantoms. She tallied 3.9 points per game as a junior for the D2 state qualifiers.
Kendall Schmitz, Manitowoc Lincoln – Schmitz took home second-team all-league recognition as a sophomore, averaging 13.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.9 steals per contest. Kendall also made 48 triples.
Olivia Sprangers, Pulaski – As a junior, Sprangers received second-team all-conference honors, netting 10 points per game.
Abigail Tassoul, De Pere – Tassoul was named first-team all-FRCC and honorable mention WBCA all-state as a junior, tallying 12.5 points and 3.9 assists per game while shooting 41 of 96 from three.
Kaia Waldrop, Notre Dame – Waldrop is back after missing suffering an ACL injury early in her junior season. The NCAA Division II Grand Valley State University commit scored 16.2 points per game in four games last season.
Destiny Webster, Notre Dame – As a junior, Webster contributed 10.1 points per contest.
Olivia Williams, Bay Port – Williams earned second-team all-league honors as a sophomore, tallying 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. Olivia also went 52-for-130 from behind the arc.
Team Capsules
Ashwaubenon (Green Bay)Coach: Mike Radue, 3rd year
2024-25 Record: 15-10
2024-25 Conference Finish: T4th, 11-7
Notable Returnees: Sophia Remiker (6-0, jr., 7.4 PPG), Aubrey House (5-4, jr.), Laylah Matchopatow (5-7, jr.)
Team Notes: The Jaguars lost four of their top five scorers to graduation.
Bay Port (Green Bay) Coach: Adam Lemorande, 3rd year
2024-25 Record: 17-8
2024-25 Conference Finish: 3rd, 13-5
Top Returnees: Melia Lemorande (6-1, sr., 17.9 PPG, 74 3PM, 6.8 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.5 SPG), Olivia Williams (5-8, jr., 14.4 PPG, 52 3PM, 2.3 APG, 2.4 SPG), Kailynn Thomopson (6-0, soph., 9.6 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.2 BPG), Madeline Lewitzke (5-7, soph., 5.9 PPG, 1.6 APG, 1.5 SPG)
Other Notable Returnees: Keira Lynch (5-10, sr.), Abby Whiteman (5-6, jr.), Payton Dudra (5-7, sr., 2.7 APG), Mia McDermid (5-11, sr.)
Newcomers: Alayna Lemorande (5-9, soph.), Ava Nagel (5-9, soph.), Naiana Munagala (5-7, jr.), Hayden Verhagen (5-5, jr.), Olivia Cornette (5-9, jr.)
Team Notes: The Pirates welcomed back all of their key players from last year's team, headlined by Division II Maryville University commit Melia Lemorande.
De Pere Coach: Jeremy Boileau, 10th year (168-68)
2024-25 Record: 22-4, lost to Brookfield East in a D1 regional final
2024-25 Conference Finish: FRCC champion (18-0)
Returning Starters: Abby Tassoul (sr., 12.5 PPG, 41 3PM, 3.9 APG), Aubree Fischer (jr., 10.6 PPG), Adeline Dwyer (jr., 8.6 PPG)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Allie Neunfeldt (soph., 6.2 ppg), Alexa Spaeth (jr.), Hailey Gerlikowski (sr.), Paityn Meulemans (jr.), Jaelyn Craig (soph.), Jenna Hallsten (soph.)
Newcomers: Taylor Lueck, Kassidy Hutjens, Julia Renier
Team Notes: The Redbirds returned nine players with varsity experience, including three starters from their 2024-25 squad, which claimed the league title. Coach Boileau told MaxPreps that team speed, quickness, athleticism, and defense are strengths. "Another strength is having several players that can score, and as a team we can score in different ways, to the rim and perimeter shooting."
Green Bay PrebleCoach: Lyndsey Seela, 5th year
2024-25 Record: 14-11
2024-25 Conference Finish: T4th, 11-7
Returning Starters: Brooklyn Lucassen (5-8, jr., 10.1 PPG, 42 3PM)
Other Notable Returnees: Gracie Day (soph., 6.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG), Sophia Smith (5-6, sr., 6.6 PPG, 1.6 APG), Camille Konkol (soph., 5.2 PPG, 1.7 APG, 1.5 SPG), Paige DeBlaey (sr.), Kaeley Carter (sr.)
Newcomers: Reagan Rentmeester (fr.), Kayley Kuehn (fr.), Teonna Thompson (soph.), Soriah Barakhshan (soph.), Emily Willems (jr.)
Team Notes: The Hornets graduated four starters from last year's squad.
Manitowoc Lincoln (
Coach: Riley Garbe, 5th year
2024-25 Record: 14-11
2024-25 Conference Finish: 6th, 10-8
Returning Starters: Sarah Bolchen (5-5, sr., 16.5 PPG, 39 3PM, 4.7 RPG, 4.6 APG, 4.1 SPG), Kendall Schmitz (5-4, jr., 13.2 PPG, 48 3PM, 4.9 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.9 SPG), Taylor Peterson (5-8, sr., 10.7 PPG, 2.4 SPG), Ava Quinchia (5-9, sr., 4.8 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.9 APG, 2 SPG)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Hannah Conrad (5-4, jr.), Lila Spaeth (5-8, soph.), Calla Eichmann (5-9, soph.)
Team Notes: The Ships returned nearly their entire roster, led by Sarah Bolchen.
Notre Dame Academy (Green Bay) Coach: Sara Rohde, 15th year (304-74)
2024-25 Record: 17-9, fell to D1 state champ Kimberly in a regional final
2024-25 Conference Finish: 2nd, 15-3
Returning Starters: Kaia Waldrop (6-0, sr., missed nearly all of junior season with ACL injury, 16.2 PPG in 4 games), Aspen Abel (5-11, sr., 11.1 PPG), Destiny Webster (5-8, sr., 10.1 PPG)
Other Returnees: Brianna Breese (6-0, jr., 9.3 PPG), Lydia Moore (6-0, sr., 6.5 PPG), Olivia Waldrop (5-7, soph., 6 PPG), Addyson Simpson (5-6, sr., 5.9 PPG), Maisie Hinz (5-8, soph., 5.1 PPG), Emma Ciak (5-7, sr.)
Newcomers: Ava Cumicek (5-7, fr.)
Team Notes: The Tritons, which battled injuries last season, welcomed back the majority of their roster, including three starters, headlined by Division II Grand Valley State commit Kaia Waldrop, who missed nearly all of last season with an ACL injury. Coach Rohde is one of just four coaches in girls basketball history with at least five WIAA state titles. The others are Jeff Pustina (Cuba City, 9), Jim Myers (Barneveld, 6), and Pam Kruse (Milwaukee Washington, 5).
Coach: Doug McElrone, 6th year; 10th overall
2024-25 Record: 8-18
2024-25 Conference Finish: 8th, 4-14
Returning Starters: Olivia Sprangers (5-7, sr., 10.7 PPG), Lydia Gwidt (6-1, sr.), Alissa Nitchke (5-8, sr.), Brooke Barry (5-10, jr.)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Ella Maroszek (5-7, jr.), Isabella Prentice (5-5, jr.), Linde Lemerond (5-10, jr.), Anya Hasser (5-6, soph.)
Newcomers: Josie Shaw (5-3, fr.), Isabella Stedl (5-8, soph.)
Team Notes: Coach McElrone told MaxPreps they are a well-rounded team. "We will play fast and use our quickness to our advantage."
Sheboygan NorthCoach: Keith Conway, 7th year
2024-25 Record: 11-15
2024-25 Conference Finish: 7th, 6-12
Notable Returnees: Bryn Adams (5-8, sr.), Teagan Peitzmeier (5-8, sr.), Avianna Schley (5-10, sr.), Haley Post (5-5, sr.), Anna Revelis (5-6, soph.), Kameryn Gierke (5-8, jr.), Ella Spielman (5-7, sr.)
Team Notes: The Golden Raiders brought back nearly their entire roster from last season.
Coach: Chris Abaray, 9th year (151-50), 16th overall (219-103)
2024-25 Record: 23-6, lost to D2 state champ Wauwautosa East state semis
2024-25 Conference Finish: Bay Conference Champion (11-1)
Returning Starters: Alexa Rattray (5-8, sr.)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Ella Cutler (5-7, sr.), Allie Henry (5-6, sr.), Clara Hoffman (5-8, sr.), Emma Radloff (5-7, sr.), Makenna Runke (6-0, sr.), Cassidy Baciak (5-6, jr.), Aubrey Doyen (5-6, jr.), Molly Walder (5-9, jr.)
Newcomers: Miah Shefchik (5-5, jr.), Kessler Wood (5-9, jr.), Myla Janquart (5-8, jr.)
Team Notes: The Phantoms join the FRCC after previously being a member of the Bay Conference. They will have a revamped starting five after the graduation of four starters from last year's squad, which advanced to the WIAA state tournament, the program's first trip to state since 1978. Coach Abaray told MaxPreps they have a strong returning core that did not log a ton of minutes last year. "We have a ton of production to replace with the loss of our main core from last year, but these girls are definitely up for it." He went on to say that this group has the talent and drive to compete at a high level. "Once we get through the growing pains of the early season, there is potential for some awesome stuff this year."
