By Norbert Durst, Co-Chair of WBCA Girls All-State Committee
The 2026 Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Division 2 all-state team is highlighted by three-time selections Anna Miller of Edgewood and Leah Nordin of Shawano.
Miller led Edgewood to a sectional semifinal and a 20-7 overall record. The Wisconsin recruit averaged 19.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 3.2 steals per contest for the Badger Small champions. Miller has helped lead Edgewood to two WIAA state tournament appearances, winning the Division 3 state title in 2024 and finishing as the D2 state runner-up last season.
Nordin led Shawano to a sectional final and an 18-10 overall record. The Wisconsin signee collected 26 points, 13 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 2.6 assists per game for the Hawks. Leah finished her career with over 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.
Four others received first-team recognition for a second time: Rowan Counsell of Whitefish Bay, Brynn Krull of Xavier, Adaline Sheplee of Rice Lake, and Beanie Thompson of Edgewood.
Counsell helped lead Whitefish Bay to its first state championship in program history. She tallied 21 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.9 steals and 3.5 assists per contest for the 26-4 Blue Dukes.
Krull led Xavier to a 22-6 record and one win away from the state tournament. She averaged 17.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.9 assists per game. Brynn helped the Hawks finish as the Division 3 state runner-up last season.
Sheplee, a finalist for Ms. Basketball, led Rice Lake to the state tournament and a 25-4 record. The Wisconsin signee averaged 27.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.6 steals per contest. Adaline finished her career with over 2,171 points.
Thompson helped Edgewood to a 20-7 record and a sectional semifinal appearance. She tallied 17.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.7 steals per game. Beanie contributed to two state trips, a D3 gold ball in 2024 and a D2 silver ball in 2025.
Nataya Donaldson led Beaver Dam to a state runner-up finish. The UW-Milwaukee signee averaged 17 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game for the 23-7 Golden Beavers. Donaldson earned honorable mention recognition the last two years.
Kyrin Lile led Elkhorn to its first state tournament appearance since 1997. The UW-Green Bay signee tallied 16.2 points, 11 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.8 blocks per game for the Elks, which finished the year 24-5 overall. Lile, who missed the majority of her junior year recovering from a knee injury, was an honorable mention pick as a sophomore.
Sage Miskel of Whitefish Bay helped lead the Blue Dukes to their first state title in team history. She averaged 17.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 2.4 assists per contest for the Blue Dukes, 26-4 overall.
Kaelyn Nommensen helped lead Wisconsin Lutheran to a 16-10 record. She tallied 17 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game for the Vikings. Nommensen was an honorable mention pick last season.
Addison Schmidt helped Rice Lake reach the state tournament for the second consecutive season. The UW-Green Bay commit averaged 17.7 points, 14.9 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game. Addison earned honorable mention last season,
Alahnna Simpson led La Crosse Central to a sectional semifinal. The Eastern Illinois signee tallied 18 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.9 steals per contest. Simpson was an honorable mention selection last year.
WBCA Division 2 All-State
Rowan Counsell, Jr., Whitefish Bay
Nataya Donaldson, Sr., Beaver Dam
Brynn Krull, Sr., Xavier
Kyrin Lile, Sr., Elkhorn
Anna Miller, Jr., Edgewood
Sage Miskel, Sr., Whitefish Bay
Kaelyn Nommmensen, Jr., Wisconsin Lutheran
Leah Nordin, Sr., Shawano
Addison Schmidt, Jr., Rice Lake
Adaline Sheplee, Sr., Rice Lake
Alahnna Simpson, Sr., La Crosse Central
Beanie Thompson, Jr., Edgewood
Honorable Mention
Kelly Boinski, Sr., Catholic Memorial
Aubryn Clark, Jr., Rhinelander
Taylor Gifford, Sr., Waukesha West
Hailey Haffner, Jr., Xavier
Lilee Jackson, So., Pius XI Catholic
Emma Julka, Sr., Beaver Dam
Macy Karl, So., Slinger
Nayeli Kilen, Sr., Milton
Beth Langebartels, Jr., Wisconsin Lutheran
Julia McRae, Sr., New Berlin West
Jordan Ohman, Jr., Menomonie
Kinley Peterson, Fr., Fox Valley Lutheran
Chelinda Spector, Jr., Pius XI Catholic
Molly Walder, Jr., West De Pere
Riley Ward, Sr., Whitnall
Travis Wilson serves as the Bound Wisconsin Manager. Wilson was selected as part of the Sports 40 Under 40 list by Coach & AD Magazine and the National High School Athletic Coaches Association for 2019. The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) named Travis the 2015 recipient of the Dave McClain Distinguished Service Award. He currently serves on the WFCA Executive Board and is a member of the Executive Board of the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association. A graduate of Richland Center High School and Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Travis was a three-sport athlete in high school (football, baseball, basketball), inducted to the Richland Center High School Hall of Fame in 2023, and currently resides in Reedsburg. You can follow him on Twitter at @travisBound or reach him at [email protected].
