By Norbert Durst, Co-Chair of WBCA Girls All-State Committee
Samantha Davis of Aquinas leads the 2026 Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association all-state team for Division 3 as a four-time selection.
Davis led Aquinas to a sectional semifinal and a 24-3 overall record. The Bradley signee averaged 23.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 2.1 assists per game for the Blugolds. Samantha ends her career with 2,167 points, 870 rebounds and 366 steals, helping lead Aquinas to a 98-14 record and a Division 4 state runner-up finish in 2023.
Two others received first-team honors for a third time: Ady Ketterhagen of Oostburg and Finley Morgan of Laconia.
Ketterhagen, a finalist for Ms. Basketball, led Oostburg to back-to-back Division 3 state titles. The UW-Green Bay signee averaged 20.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.3 assists per game for the 30-0 Flying Dutchmen, winners of their last 36 games (longest active streak in the state). Ady finishes her career with 2,308 points, 866 rebounds, 366 assists and 425 steals, leading Oostburg to a 105-8 record.
Morgan led Laconia to a 19-8 record and a sectional semifinal appearance. She averaged 20.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.3 steals per game for the Spartans. Morgan has helped Laconia to a pair of state trips, including winning the Division 4 championship in 2024.
Another repeat selection is Kinsley Ketterhagen of Oostburg.
Ketterhagen helped lead Oostburg to back-to-back D3 state championships. She tallied 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.5 steals per contest for the undefeated Flying Dutchmen, winners of their last 36 games. Kinsley, one of the top sophomores in the nation, scored her 1,000th career point at the state tournament.
Ariell Allen led Milwaukee Academy of Science to a sectional final and a 19-4 record. She tallied 20 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.1 steals per game for the Novas.
Natalie Backhaus led Wisconsin Dells to a state runner-up finish, the program’s first state hardware in their second appearance. The Division II Sioux Falls signee averaged 20.5 points, 11 rebounds, 2.7 steals, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest for the 29-1 Chiefs. Natalie was an honorable mention pick last season.
Claudia Jenny helped lead Edgerton to a sectional final and a 25-3 overall record. She averaged 12.2 points, 5.0 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 3.0 steals per game for the Crimson Tide. Jenny was named an honorable mention performer last season,
Riley Ketterhagen helped Oostburg to a perfect season and its second consecutive Division 3 state title. The UW-Green Bay signee averaged 11.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 2.9 steals per game. Riley, who earned honorable mention the previous two seasons, helped Oostburg to a 105-8 record and its current 36-game winning streak.
Brooklyn Luehring led Kettle Moraine Lutheran to the state tournament and a 27-2 overall record. She averaged 14.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.9 steals per contest for the Chargers.
Mya Mayer helped lead Kettle Moraine Lutheran to a 27-2 record and a trip to the state tournament. She tallied 14.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game for the Chargers.
Grace Mitchell led Winneconne to a sectional final and a 21-7 overall record. She averaged 17 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.6 steals per game for the Wolves.
Lexie Olmstead led Lancaster to a 23-4 record and a sectional semifinal. The freshman tallied 24 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.7 steals and 2.5 assists per contest for the Flying Arrows.
WBCA Division 3 All-State
Ariell Allen, Jr., Milwaukee Academy of Science
Natalie Backhaus, Sr., Wisconsin Dells
Samantha Davis, Sr., Aquinas
Claudia Jenny, Jr., Edgerton
Ady Ketterhagen, Sr., Oostburg
Kinsley Ketterhagen, So., Oostburg
Riley Ketterhagen, Sr., Oostburg
Brooklyn Luehring, So., Kettle Moraine Lutheran
Mya Mayer, So., Kettle Moraine Lutheran
Grace Mitchell, Jr., Winneconne
Finley Morgan, Jr., Laconia
Lexie Olmstead, Fr., Lancaster
Honorable Mention
Jazlyn Alwin, So., Wisconsin Dells
Amaya Brooks, Sr., Brillion
Hanna Bultman, Sr., St. Thomas More
Laila Collier-White, Sr., Racine St. Catherine’s
Zoe Dispennette, Sr., St. Thomas More
Rianna Dye, Jr., Platteville
Melaina Granquist, Sr., Wittenberg-Birnamwood
Kourtlyn Guy, Jr., Milwaukee Academy of Science
Paetyn Jirschele, So., Mosinee
Jayda King, So., Racine St. Catherine’s
Gracee Langer, Sr., Edgerton
Hayden Lauer, Jr., Kettle Moraine Lutheran
Violet Otto, Sr., Prescott
Marti Rebman, Sr., Edgerton
Avery Richard, Jr., Platteville
Ashley Rowe, Sr., Cuba City
Rory Salvessen, Sr., Wittenberg-Birnamwood
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