2025-26 Marinette Conference Preview
Predicted Order of Finish1)
Crivitz2)
Lena3)
Gillett4)
Niagara5)
Coleman6)
Oneida Nation 7)
Suring8)
Saint Thomas Aquinas9)
WausaukeePlayers 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 ColemanCoach: 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.
CrivitzCoach: 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.
GillettCoach: 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.
LenaCoach: 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.
NiagaraCoach: 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 NationCoach: 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.
SuringCoach: 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.