By Norbert Durst, Co-Chair of WBCA Girls All-State Committee
The 2026 Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association all-state team for Division 4 is headlined by repeat selections EllaMay Cooper of Regis and Ava Koch of Omro.
Cooper led Regis to a sectional semifinal and a 23-4 overall record. She averaged 24.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 4.0 steals per game for the Ramblers.
Koch helped lead Omro to a 17-9 record. She tallied 23.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.8 steals and 3.6 assists per contest for the Foxes.
Avalyn Albrecht averaged 19.4 points, 14 rebounds, 5.5 blocks, 2.4 steals and 2.3 assists per game for the Poynette Pumas, 10-17 overall. The UW-Green Bay commit is a two-time honorable mention pick.
Josie Christian led Lomira to its first state tournament appearance since 1993. She put up 25.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.0 steals and 2.6 assists per game for the 22-7 Lions. Josie was an honorable mention selection last season,
Autumn Crowe helped lead St. Mary Catholic to its second straight trip to the state tournament. She averaged 21.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.3 steals and 2.8 assists per contest for the Zephyrs, which ended the year with a 25-4 record. Crowe earned honorable mention recognition last season.
Madi Davel led Neillsville to the Division 4 state championship. She averaged 17.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.4 steals and 2.1 assists per game for the 29-1 Warriors. Davel received honorable mention laurels last season.
Toria Devoea, a two-time honorable mention selection, helped lead Belleville to a 15-9 record. She tallied 24.8 points and 2.3 steals per game for the Wildcats.
Gwenn Elliott led Kohler to a sectional semifinal and a 22-5 overall record. She averaged 23.5 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.1 steals per contest for the Blue Bombers.
Jade Kroll led Kewaunee to a sectional final and a 22-6 record. She averaged 22.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 2.5 assists per game. Kroll was an honorable mention pick last season,
Kamryn Lecce led Kenosha St. Joseph to a sectional final and a 21-7 overall record. The NAIA Olivet Nazarene signee tallied 20.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.
Brooklyn Love led Dominican to a sectional semifinal and a 24-3 record. She averaged 17 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.4 steals per game.
Molly Olson helped lead Albany/Monticello to a state runner-up finish. She averaged 13.2 points, 3.7 assists and 3.4 steals per contest for the 27-3 Space Stallions. Olson was an honorable mention selection last season and helped Albany/Monticello win the D5 state title in 2024.
WBCA Division 4 All-State
Avalyn Albrecht, Jr., Poynette
Josie Christian, So., Lomira
EllaMay Cooper, Jr., Regis
Autumn Crowe, Jr., St. Mary Catholic
Madi Davel, Jr., Neillsville
Toria Devoe, Sr., Belleville
Gwenn Elliott, So., Kohler
Ava Koch, Sr., Omro
Jade Kroll, Sr., Kewaunee
Kamryn Lecce, Sr., Kenosha St. Joseph
Brooklyn Love, Sr., Dominican
Molly Olson, Sr., Albany/Monticello
Honorable Mention
Jordyn Bowe, Sr., Colfax
Alecia Dahl, Sr., Brodhead
Gemma Gardow, Fr., Regis
Maddison Gratz, Sr., Darlington
Jasmin Heuer, Sr., Fall Creek
Megan Hockhammer, Sr., Valders
Bronte Hulberg, Sr., Pardeeville
Maddy Kabat, Sr., Mineral Point
Makiah Krause, Sr., Manitowoc Lutheran
Sydney Loerke, So., Deerfield
Emma Love, Sr., Marathon
Marissa Melhorn, Sr., Manitowoc Lutheran
Bridgette Mohns, Jr., Cameron
Heidi Olson, So., Albany/Monticello
Carly Pankratz, Jr., Stratford
Kensington Rosenow, Sr., Mishicot
Addison Stoeckigt, Sr., Howards Grove
Delaney Winkelmann, Sr., Living Word Lutheran
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