2025-26 Capitol South Conference Preview Predicted Order of Finish1)
Belleville2)
Cambridge3)
New Glarus 4)
Marshall5)
Wisconsin HeightsWaterloo will not have a varsity program.
Players to Watch Toria Devoe, Belleville – Devoe was unanimous first-team all-Capitol South and honorable mention WBCA all-state as a junior. She averaged 17.1 points, 2.3 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. Toria also made 63 of 139 from behind the arc.
Tori Justmann, Marshall – As a sophomore, Justmann was named first-team all-conference, averaging 13.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 3.1 steals per game.
Kate Parman, New Glarus – Parman took home second-team all-league honors as a sophomore, averaging 9.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per contest.
Macy Robinson, Cambridge – Robinson earned second-team all-Capitol South as a sophomore, averaging 11.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.2 steals per game.
Nikole Schultz, Belleville – As a sophomore, Schultz received second-team all-league honors, tallying 6.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.9 steals per contest.
Sonja Severson, Wisconsin Heights – Severson was voted second-team all-conference as a sophomore, averaging 14.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game.
Team Capsules
BellevilleCoach: Eric Liegel, 4th year
2024-25 Record: 21-6, lost to D4 state champion Cuba City in sectionals
2024-25 Conference Finish: Capitol South champions, 9-1
Returning Starters: Toria Devoe (5-7, sr., 17.1 PPG, 63 3PM, 2.3 APG), Nikole Schultz (5-8, jr., 6.7 PPG, 2.3 APG), Khylee Lietz (5-5, jr., 5.7 PPG, 2.7 APG)
Other Notable Returnees: Ava Schrader (5-8, jr.), Cora Funseth (5-9, sr.)
Team Notes: The Wildcats welcomed back three starters from their 2024-25 team, which won the Capitol South title and advanced to sectional play before falling to eventual D4 state champion Cuba City.
CambridgeCoach: Bill Freidig, 1st year; 18th overall (221-00)
2024-25 Record: 19-8, lost to D4 state qualifier The Prairie School in sectionals
2024-25 Conference Finish: 2nd, 8-2
Returning Starters: Macy Robinson (5-11, jr., 11.4 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2.2 SPG)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Tara Bettenhausen (5-6, jr.), Finley Tuscic (5-6, sr.)
Newcomers: Emily Buckman (soph.), Mya Robinson (fr.)
Team Notes: The Bluejays graduated four starters from last year's squad, which advanced to sectionals. They also had a change at the top with Bill Freidg taking over at the helm. Coach Freidig told MaxPreps that athleticism and team chemistry are strengths.
MarshallCoach: Dan Nickel, 4th year
2024-25 Record: 8-17
2024-25 Conference Finish: 4th, 5-5
Top Returnees: Tori Justmann (5-5, jr., 13.8 PPG, 46 3PM, 2.9 APG, 3.1 SPG), Erin Rateike (5-7, sr., 4.8 PPG)
Other Notable Returnees: Paige Hill (5-10, sr.), Kaylee Gors (5-10, jr.), Kylie Rateike (5-6, jr.), Iris Fueling (5-7, sr.)
Team Notes: The Cardinals returned two of their top three scorers from last season.
New GlarusCoach: Kevin Parman, 6th year (99-31)
2024-25 Record: 10-14
2024-25 Conference Finish: 3rd, 6-4
Returning Starters: Kate Parman (5-10, jr., 9.6 PPG, 7.5 RPG), Ellie Brenkman (5-10, jr., 6.9 PPG, 7.2 RPG)
Other Notable Returnees: Kalia Malaise (5-9, jr., 8.6 PPG), Marie Besley (5-9, jr.), Annabel Curl (5-10, soph.)
Team Notes: The Glarner Knights welcomed back several key players from last year's team.
WaterlooCoach: Emilee Truman, 2nd year
2024-25 Record: 2-22
2024-25 Conference Finish: 6th, 0-10
Team Notes: The Pirates will not field a varsity program this season.
Wisconsin Heights (Mazomanie)Coach: Tyler Fuchs, 4th year (18-48)
2024-25 Record: 10-13
2024-25 Conference Finish: 5th, 2-8
Returning Starters: Sonja Severson (5-8, jr., 14.2 PPG, 43 3PM, 6.1 RPG), RJ Kalscheuer (5-10, sr., 6.7 PPG, 5.5 RPG), Avery Graham (5-4, sr.)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Haley Wipperfurth (5-4, sr.), Brenly Schoenemann (5-8, jr.)
Newcomers: Ella Wick (5-11, jr.)
Team Notes: The Vanguards brought back three starters from last season. Coach Fuchs told MaxPreps their strengths include athleticism, defense, and effort/energy.
