2025-26 Metro Classic Conference Preview Predicted Order of Finish1)
St. Thomas More2)
Dominican3)
St. Catherine's4)
St. Joseph5)
The Prairie School6)
Martin Luther7)
Shoreland Lutheran8)
Racine Lutheran
Players to Watch Laila Collier-White, Racine St. Catherine's – Collier-White was named first-team all-Metro Classic as a junior, averaging 20.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.
Zoe Dispennette, St. Thomas More – Dispennette was voted first-team all-league as a junior. The Division I Indiana State recruit averaged 13.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Zoe also connected on 51 triples.
Hanna Bultman, St. Thomas More – Bultman was named first-team all-Metro Classic and honorable mention WBCA all-state as a junior. The Division II University of Minnesota Crookston recruit averaged 20 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per contest.
Amiyah Galica, The Prairie School – Galica earned second-team all-league honors, tallying 10.4 points, 2.2 assists, and 2.1 steals per game.
Keira Kimbrough, The Prairie School - As a sophomore, Kimbrough contributed 7.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.
Jayda King, Racine St. Catherine's – King received second-team all-league recognition as a freshman, tallying 15.7 points and 10 rebounds per contest. Jayda also made 36 triples.
Kamryn Lecce, Kenosha St. Joseph – Lecce was voted first-team all-league as a junior, averaging 17.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. Kamryn shot 41-for-101 from behind the arc.
Brooklyn Love, Dominican – Love was named first-team all-Metro Classic as a junior, averaging 19.6 points, 2.3 assists, and 3.2 steals per game. Brooklyn also connected on 57 three-pointers.
Frankie McLain, Kenosha St. Joseph – McLain was chosen as a first-team all-conference performer as a junior. The Division I University of Albany recruit averaged 16.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.8 steals per contest. Frankie also made 36 three-pointers.
Angelina Reyes, Dominican – As a sophomore, Reyes received second-team all-league honors, tallying 12.8 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 2.4 steals per game.
Team Capsules Dominican (Whitefish Bay) Coach: Kevin Schramka, 18th year (283-137)
2024-25 Record: 17-9
2024-25 Conference Finish: T3rd, 9-5
Returning Starters: Brooklyn Love (5-4, sr., 19.6 PPG, 57 3PM, 2.3 APG, 3.2 SPG), Angelina Reyes (5-6, jr., 12.8 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 2.4 SPG), Layala Bly (5-5, sr., 8.3 PPG, 2.2 APG, 2.2 SPG), Kaelei Agee (5-10, sr., 10.1 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.2 BPG), Maria Emmerich (5-3, sr.)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Melissa Okoro (5-7, soph.), Michele Okoro (5-7, soph.)
Newcomers: Jordyn Woods (5-10, fr.), Morgan Banks (5-9, fr.), Lana Carson-Wells (5-11, fr.), Aubry Mlada (5-6, fr.)
Team Notes: The Knights moved down to Division 4 for the WIAA playoffs for this season. They welcomed back all five starters from last year's team, which lost to Kettle Moraine Lutheran in a D3 regional final. Coach Schramka told MaxPreps their strengths are speed, quickness, and versatility. "We have players who can guard multiple positions and play multiple roles."
Martin Luther (Greendale) Coach: Dave Mentkowski, 2nd year
2024-25 Record: 12-14
2024-25 Conference Finish: 6th, 5-9
Notable Returnees: Madison Eberhardt (5-6, sr., 10 PPG), Brooklyn Mentkowski (5-6, jr., 6.2 PPG, 33 3PM), Jasiah Gonzales (5-5, sr.)
Team Notes: The Spartans graduated three of their top four scorers from last season.
Racine LutheranCoach: Marissa Rodriguez, 1st year
2024-25 Record: 4-22
2024-25 Conference Finish: 8th, 0-14
Returning Starters: Terriyah Brumby (soph., 9.8 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.2 APG), Gina Luna (soph., 5.3 PPG, 2.5 APG. 2.4 SPG), Molly Duchac (soph.), Adeline Gasau (soph.), Elleanor Echeverria (soph.)
Other Notable Returnees: Ava Pottinger (soph.), Evie Gamroth (sr.)
Team Notes: The Crusaders returned their entire roster from last season. They entered the year with a 29-game Metro Classic losing streak.
Shoreland Lutheran (Somers) Coach: Ryan Lindner, 1st year
2024-25 Record: 5-21
2024-25 Conference Finish: 7th, 2-12
Returning Starters: AJ Minar (5-8, sr., 15.6 PPG, 9.9 RPG), Anika Poling (5-4, sr.), Jayda Rouse (5-5, sr.)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Eva Vogel (5-8, sr.), Emma Bauer (5-3, jr.)
Newcomers: Isabella Jahns (5–4, soph.), Leah Vogel (5-7, soph.)
Team Notes: Coach Lindner told MaxPreps that with several new faces and a strong returning leadership group, they are focused on development and consistency. "The emphasis is on fundamentals, communication, and building habits that translate to success throughout the season."
St. Catherine's (Racine)Coach: Jerome King, 4th year
2024-25 Record: 17-9
2024-25 Conference Finish: 2nd, 10-4
Top Returnees: Laila Collier-White (5-5, sr., 20.3 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2 APG, 1.8 SPG), Jayda King (5-11, soph., 15.7 PPG, 36 3PM, 10 RPG), Laniyah Hamilton (5-5, soph., 9.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 2.1 APG), Aniyah Price (5-8, sr., 8.4 PPG, 33 3PM, 2.4 APG, 2.1 APG), Ami Goodwin (5-7, soph., 6.3 PPG)
Other Notable Returnees: Londyn Pardo (5-6, sr., 4.8 PPG), Kamora Hunter (5-10, jr.)
Team Notes: The Angels' 17 wins last season were 10 more than their total in 2023-24. They returned their entire roster from last season, led by Laila Collier-White.
St. Joseph (Kenosha) Coach: Jason Coker, 8th year
2024-25 Record: 16-9
2024-25 Conference Finish: 5th, 7-7
Returning Starters: Kamryn Lecce (5-10, sr., 17.5 PPG, 41 3PM, 10.2 RPG, 3.6 APG, 2 SPG), Frankie McLain (5-11, sr., 16.5 PPG, 36 3PM, 8 RPG, 3 APG, 1.8 SPG), Lea Coker (5-8, jr., 8.2 PPG, 33 3PM), Lilli Baez (5-6, soph., 5.5 PPG, 1.9 SPG)
Other Returnees: Macie Smith (5-4, soph.), Ella Silenzi (5-8, jr.), Aniyah Harrell (5-7, jr.)
Team Notes: The Lancers brought back four starters from last year's squad, headlined by Kamryn Lecce and Frankie McLain.
Coach: Brian Krysiak, 21st year (190 wins)
2024-25 Record: 19-8, lost to Catholic Memorial in a D3 sectional
2024-25 Conference Finish: T3rd, 9-5
Returning Starters: Hanna Bultman (5-11, sr., 20 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 1.8 SPG), Zoe Dispennette (6-0, sr., 13.7 PPG, 51 3PM, 6 RPG, 2.3 APG), Leigha Wardlow (jr., 7.8 PPG, 5 APG, 1.9 SPG), Sophia Scardino (jr., 5.1 PPG, 2.1 APG, 2 SPG)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Liv LaVigne (6-1, sr., 8.6 PPG, 7.4 RPG), Janai Blakley (sr.), Emma Krysiak (5-11, jr.)
Team Notes: The Cavaliers returned nearly all of their production from last season's squad, which advanced to Division 3 sectional play. Coach Krysiak told MaxPreps that scoring and size are strengths, while depth is a weakness. "Looking forward to taking another step forward with this veteran group."
The Prairie School (Racine)Coach: Abby Garchek-Jaramillo, 5th (99-14); 7th overall (123-38)
2024-25 Record: 26-3, lost to D4 state champion Cuba City in state semis
2024-25 Conference Finish: Metro Classic champions (14-0)
Returning Starters: Amiyah Galica (5-8, sr., 10.4 PPG, 2.2 APG, 2.1 SPG), Keira Kimbrough (5-8, jr., 7.4 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.5 APG), Chloe Babu (5-8, jr.)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Elle Jaramillo (5-7, sr., 4.9 PPG), Meghan Gavigan (5-5, jr.), Finley Remington (5-9, jr.), Tessa Collum (5-4, soph.)
Newcomers: Sofia Miller (5-6, fr.), Reese Egerson (5-8, fr.), Jazmyne McCray (5-8, fr.), Audrena Davis (5-7, soph.)
Team Notes: The Hawks enter the year with a 46-game Metro Classic winning streak. They will need to fill the void left by the graduation of four-time Metro Classic Player of the Year JJ Barnes (Marquette) and Meg Decker (Marquette soccer), who broke school records in scoring, steals, assists, and rebounding. Coach Garchek-Jaramillo explained that they have three returning starters and three reserves who played valuable minutes last year, and they are eager and ready for the challenge. "It will be a season of growth and discovery."
