Wisconsin high school girls basketball: EWC Preview

2025-26 Eastern Wisconsin Conference Preview

Predicted Order of Finish

1) Valders
2) Sheboygan Falls
3) Brillion
4) Kiel
5) Two Rivers
6) Roncalli 
7) Chilton 
8) New Holstein

Players to Watch



Amaya Brooks, Brillion – Brooks was a unanimous first-team all-EWC pick as a junior, averaging 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.8 steals per game. She also made 34 triples. 
Elizabeth Neils, Kiel – Neils earned second-team all-EWC as a junior, averaging 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game. She also shot 45-for-111 from 3-point land.

Mollie Schliewe, Sheboygan Falls – Schliewe was chosen as a second-team all-league performer as a sophomore, averaging 10.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 3.6 steals per game.

Zoey Siders, Valders – As a junior, Siders earned second-team all-EWC, averaging 13.2 points per game and connecting on 66 three-pointers.

Makenzie Schroeder, Sheboygan Falls – Schroeder received second-team all-league recognition as a junior, averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 rebounds. 3.9 assists, and 32 steals per contest. She also made 31 three-pointers.

Team Capsules

Brillion
Coach: Jeff Capelle, 15th year (204-140)
2024-25 Record: 18-9
2024-25 Conference Finish: T3rd, 9-5
Returning Starters: Amaya Brooks (5-8, sr., 16.1 PPG, 34 3PM, 6.4 RPG, 4.3 APG, 2.8 SPG), Emma Schuh (6-0, jr., 10.5 PPG, 8.4 RPG)
Other Notable Returnees: Kara Hedrich (5-5, sr.), Grace Krueger (5-7, sr.), Paydin Hale (5-6, sr.), Emma Krahn (5-8, sr.)



Team Notes: The Lions returned two starters from last season.

Chilton
Coach: Ben Fuerbringer, 1st year
2024-25 Record: 19-8
2024-25 Conference Finish: 5th, 8-6
Notable Returnees: Maddie Mertz (sr.), Taylor Byrge (sr.), Gini Moehn (jr.)

Team Notes: The Tigers graduated nearly all of their scoring from last season, including EWC Player of the Year Adalyn Hoerl, who is now playing at Division III power UW-Oshkosh.

Kiel
Coach: Jamie Vandermeuse, 5th year (62-40)
2024-25 Record: 17-8
2024-25 Conference Finish: T3rd, 9-5
Returning Starters: Liz Neils (5-8, sr., 11.4 PPG, 45 3PM, 6.6 RPG, 2 SPG), Maddie McDole (5-9, sr., 10.3 PPG, 2.9 SPG), Taavi Saeger (5-8, sr., 10.2 PPG, 3.8 APG, 3 SPG), Jayda Arenz (5-8, sr., 5.5 PPG, 44 3PM), Addison Vogel (5-9, sr., 2.3 APG, 2.8 SPG)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Lillie Brockway (5-10, jr.), Chelsea Schmidt (5-6, sr.), Emma Neils (5-7, soph.), Ella Vandermeer (5-2, jr.), Ally Endries (5-3, soph.)

Team Notes: The Raiders brought back four starters from last season. Coach Vandermeuse told MaxPreps they have an experienced group, depth, and are a good shooting team. "We need to be more consistent on the defensive end and be more efficient taking care of the ball."

New Holstein
Coach: Justin Eldred, 3rd year (7-42); 9th overall (38-75)
2024-25 Record: 0-25
2024-25 Conference Finish: 8th, 0-14
Returning Starters: Madison Halbach (5-10, sr., 7.9 PPG), Natalie Wagner (5-10, sr., 6.3 PPG, 2 APG), Makenna Bink (5-10, jr.)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Julia Jahnke (6-0, jr.), Mady Sippel (5-6, jr.), Addison Haensgen (5-10, jr.), Sophia Hoppa (5-8, jr.)
Newcomers: Peyton Pickert (fr.), Ryanne Lefeber (fr.)



Roncalli (Manitowoc)
Coach: Amanda Bauer, 8th
2024-25 Record: 7-18
2024-25 Conference Finish: T6th, 3-11
Returning Starters: Madison Keller (5-10, sr., 7.5 PPG, 5 RPG)
Other Notable Returnees: Aubri Riesterer (5-11, soph.), Megan Lamers (5-5, jr.), Josie Stock (5-5, sr.)

Team Notes: The Jets graduated the majority of their scoring from last season.

Sheboygan Falls
Coach: Paul Houwers, 6th year (77-46)
2024-25 Record: 22-4, lost to D3 state champ Oostburg in a regional final
2024-25 Conference Finish: Eastern Wisconsin champs (14-0)
Returning Starters: Makenzie Schroeder (5-10, sr., 13.3 PPG, 31 3PM, 7.8 RPG, 3.9 APG, 3.2 SPG), Mollie Schliewe (5-11, jr., 10.7 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 2.7 APG, 3.6 SPG), Lilly Gahagan (5-4, jr., 9.5 PPG, 44 3PM, 2.6 APG, 2 SPG)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Aliya Nickolai (5-7, sr.), Brianna Spatz (5-8, sr.), Makenna Mendez (5-7, jr.)
Newcomers: Kenley Mortenson (sr.), Sephora Martin (frosh.)

Team Notes: The Falcons welcomed back three starters from last season's squad, which captured the EWC title and advanced to a regional final. "We have a nice core of players returning with some versatility, and we should have strong guard play," coach Houwers told MaxPreps. He noted that depth is a concern.

Two Rivers
Coach: Kally Krueger, 1st year
2024-25 Record: 6-19
2024-25 Conference Finish: T6th, 3-11
Notable Returnees: Allie Gallagher (5-9, soph., 5.9 PPG, 5.2 RPG), Rylee Timm (5-5, sr.), Mikayla Van Wychen (5-9, sr.), Piper Engh (5-9, sr.),

Team Notes: The Purple Raiders graduated their top two scorers from last season.



Valders
Coach: Eric Otto, 8th year (113-62)
2024-25 Record: 17-8
2024-25 Conference Finish: 2nd, 10-4
Returning Starters: Megan Hochkammer (5-9, sr., 13.3 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 4.1 APG, 2.4 SPG), Zoey Siders (5-8, sr., 13.2 PPG, 66 3PM), Audrey Wagner (5-6, sr., 9.7 PPG, 3.4 APG, 2.1 SPG), Anna Olson (5-10, sr., 5.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2 APG)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Abby Schultz (5-9, sr.), Finley Johnson (5-9, jr.), Courtney Zabel (5-10, soph.), Chloe Ansorge (5-4, soph.)

Team Notes: The Vikings welcomed back four starters from their 2024-25 team, which advanced to a regional final. Coach Otto told MaxPreps that their starting five is their strength and their ability to defend all five spots on the floor. "​​Filling out roles and staying healthy will be key for this team to build off the success from last season and challenge for a conference title, along with a regional title."