Wisconsin high school girls basketball: Marinette & Oconto Preview

2025-26 Marinette Conference Preview

Predicted Order of Finish

1) Crivitz
2) Lena
3) Gillett
4) Niagara
5) Coleman
6) Oneida Nation 
7) Suring
8) Saint Thomas Aquinas
9) Wausaukee

Players to Watch

Kiya Brand, Crivitz – Brand was voted first-team all-M&O and the league's most outstanding defensive player as a sophomore. She averaged 17.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 5.6 steals per game. Kiya also made 49 three-pointers.

Maggie Kaczmarek, Gillett – Kaczmarek contributed 9.4 points and 2.3 assists per game, while knocking down 45 triples.

Alivia Kleikamp, Niagara – Kleikamp was chosen as a second-team all-Marinette & Oconto performer as a junior, averaging 9.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per contest.

Marli Meyers, Crivitz – Meyers contributed 7.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game as a freshman.

Audrey Pate, Gillett – As a sophomore, Pate earned second-team all-M&O, tallying 9.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game.

Madilyn Thomson, Lena – Thomson was named first-team all-conference and honorable mention WBCA all-state as a junior. She averaged 16.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 3.5 steals per contest.

Team Capsules

Coleman
Coach: Todd Olsen, 7th year
2024-25 Record: 11-14
2024-25 Conference Finish: T5th, 9-7
Returning Starters: Alyssa Kurth (sr., 5.8 PPG), Alayna Gilberston (sr., 5.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG), Allie Gross (sr., 5.3 PPG), Ava Kuchta (sr.)
Other Returning Letterwinners: Aliza Jensen (sr.), Kailey Hanrahan (jr.), Hailey Rosner (jr.), Ella Wyss (sr.)
Newcomers: Ava Rhode (soph.)

Team Notes: The Cougars brought back several contributors from last season. "Our team strengths will be defense and athletic ability," coach Olsen told MaxPreps.

Crivitz
Coach: Brett Meyers, 11th year (134-103)
2024-25 Record: 16-9
2024-25 Conference Finish: 3rd, 11-5
Notable Returnees: Kiya Brand (5-5, jr., 17.6 PPG, 49 3PM, 3 APG, 5.6 SPG), Marli Meyers (soph., 7.4 PPG, 7.5 PPG), Izzy Wesoloski (jr., 5.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG), Brecken Ott (jr., 4.9 PPG), Grace Doyen (5-5, jr.)

Team Notes: The Wolverines welcomed back their top three scorers from last season.

Gillett
Coach: Mike Kaczmarek, 207-103 record as girls coach
2024-25 Record: 20-5
2024-25 Conference Finish: 2nd, 12-4
Returning Starters: Audrey Pate (5-9, jr., 9.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 2.2 SPG), Hope Soper (5-7, jr., 9.6 PPG, 2.8 APG), Maggie Kaczmarek (5-4, jr., 9.4 PPG, 45 3PM, 2.3 APG)
Other Notable Returnees: Clara Schaal (5-7, jr.), Sophie Limberg (5-7, sr.)
Newcomers: Amanda Pate (5-1, fr.), Anna Schaal (5-8, fr.), Sharlese Stage (5-0, fr.), Hallie Wendorff (5-1, fr.)

Team Notes: The Tigers returned three starters from last year's squad.

Lena
Coach: Tim Goldschmidt, 13th year (
2024-25 Record: 22-3
2024-25 Conference Finish: M&O champions (15-1)
Returning Starters: Madilyn Thomson (5-10, sr., 16.3 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 3.6 APG, 3.5 SPG)
Other Notable Returnees: Kaelyn Cook (5-3, sr.), Abby Kostreva (5-4, jr.),
Newcomers: Brynn Heise (5-2, fr.), Hailee Collar (5-6, fr.), Alisa Finger (6-0, fr.), Leah Gerschke (5-4, fr.), Ella Thomson (5-10, fr.), Olivia Wilcox (5-10, fr.)

Team Notes: The Wildcats will build around Madilyn Thomson after the graduation of the rest of their top players last season, which includes two-time WBCA all-state pick Eva Brooks, who is now playing at Division II Winona State University.

Niagara
Coach: Karl Lamoreaux, 12th year (177-95)
2024-25 Record: 16-10
2024-25 Conference Finish: T5th, 9-7
Returning Starters: Alivia Kleikamp (5-11, sr., 9.5 PPG, 6.7 RPG), Bristol Sanicki (5-9, jr., 9 PPG, 59 3PM), Peyton Allred (5-5, jr., 2.3 APG, 3.7 SPG)
Other Notable Returnees: Sydney Swanson (5-6, jr., 6 PPG, 5 RPG), Elesia Sweig (5-1, jr.), Lexie Johnston (jr.)
Newcomers: Jaelyn Kleikamp (fr.)

Team Notes: The Badgers brought back three starters from last year's squad.

Oneida Nation
Coach: Anthony Cornelius, 3rd year
2024-25 Record: 18-9, lost to Sevastopol in D5 sectionals
2024-25 Conference Finish: 4th, 10-6
Returnees: Javonna Espinoza (5-1, soph.), Saniya Ninham (5-4, soph), Ruthee Hill (5-4, jr.), Joie Gutierrez (soph.)

Team Notes: The Thunderhawks have a revamped roster after the graduation of nearly all of their contributors from last season.

Saint Thomas Aquinas (Marinette)
Coach: Cynthia Powers, 6th year
2024-25 Record: 3-15
2024-25 Conference Finish: 8th, 2-14
Returnees: Kate Peters (sr.), Aspynn Anderson (jr.), Lauren Paidl (soph.), Lauryn Peters (soph.), Grace Gromala (jr.), Alayah Padgett (soph.)

Team Notes: The Cavaliers ended a 51-game M&O losing streak when they defeated Wausaukee last December.

Suring
Coach: Greta Sleeter, 1st year
2024-25 Record: 11-14
2024-25 Conference Finish: 7th, 4-12
Notable Returnees: Paige Pommerich (jr., 8.1 PPG), Ellayna Skarban (soph., 5 PPG, 6.9 RPG), Gracie Christensen (soph.), Aliya Cox (soph.), Chloe Schroeder (sr.)

Team Notes: The Eagles graduated two of their top three scorers from last year's team.

Wausaukee 
Coach: Grant Russ, 1st year
2024-25 Record: 1-22
2024-25 Conference Finish: 9th, 0-16

Team Notes: The Rangers entered the year with a 19-game M&O losing skid.