By Norbert Durst, Co-Chair of WBCA Girls All-State Committee
The 2026 Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association all-state team for Division 5 is highlighted by three-time selections Izabel Durst of Barneveld and Jaedyn Zdroik of Pacelli.
Durst led Barneveld to back-to-back state tournament appearances. The Division II UW-Parkside signee averaged 20.6 points, 5.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 steals per contest for the 22-8 Golden Eagles. Durst led Barneveld to a state runner-up finish last season.
Zdroik led Pacelli to its first WIAA state championship in team history. She tallied 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 5.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per game for the 25-4 Cardinals.
Three others earned first-team honors for a second time: Kylie Butler of Argyle/Pecatonica, Jordyn Jaglinski of Assumption, and Brooke Wellnitz of Argyle/Pecatonica.
Butler helped lead Argyle/Pecatonica to a sectional semifinal and a 22-5 record. The UW-Milwaukee signee averaged 20 points, 4.3 assists and 3.5 steals per contest. Butler joined the 2,000-point club in January.
Jaglinski led Assumption to an 18-9 record. The Division II Augustana signee averaged 17 points, 3.0 steals and 2.0 assists per game for the Royals. Jaglinksi helped lead Assumption to the Division 5 state championship last season.
Wellnitz helped lead Argyle/Pecatonica to a 22-5 record and a sectional semifinal appearance. She tallied 18.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.
Mya Dernbach led Almond-Bancroft to a sectional semifinal and a 22-5 overall record. She totaled 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.6 steals and 2.8 assists per game for the Eagles. Dernbach was an honorable mention pick last year.
Elly Gardner helped lead Columbus Catholic to a 19-8 record. The freshman tallied 20.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.9 steals per game for the Dons.
Avery Glenz led Eleva-Strum to a state runner-up finish, the program’s first state tournament hardware. She averaged 17.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.1 steals per contest for the 30-1 Cardinals. Glenz earned honorable mention recognition last season,
Arabelle Kniseley helped lead Independence/Gilmanton to a sectional final and a 22-6 overall record. She averaged 13.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game.
Emma Sampson led Fall River to a state tournament appearance. The Division II McKendree signee averaged 16.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4.0 steals, 3.3 assists and 1.6 blocks per game for the 17-12 Pirates.
Ella Van Order helped Pacelli to its first WIAA state title in team history. She tallied 16.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per contest for the 25-4 Cardinals.
Samantha Veldkamp led Sheboygan Christian to a 16-11 record. She averaged 19.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.6 blocks, 2.8 assists and 2.6 steals per game. Veldkamp was an honorable mention pick as a freshman.
WBCA Division 5 All-State
Kylie Butler, Sr., Argyle/Pecatonica
Mya Dernbach, Sr., Almond-Bancroft
Izabel Durst, Sr., Barneveld
Elly Gardner, Fr., Columbus Catholic
Avery Glenz, Jr., Eleva-Strum
Jordyn Jaglinski, Sr., Assumption
Arabelle Kniseley, Sr., Independence/Gilmanton
Emma Sampson, Sr., Fall River
Ella Van Order, Sr., Pacelli
Samantha Veldkamp, Jr., Sheboygan Christian
Brooke Wellnitz, Jr., Argyle/Pecatonica
Jaedyn Zdroik, Jr., Pacelli
Honorable Mention
Maddea Brown, Jr., Eleva-Strum
Haylee Ciesewski, Jr., Pacelli
Natalie Fietz, Sr., Fall River
Zami Gary, So., Madison Country Day
Bria Gruen, Sr., Royall
Avery Hetfeld, Jr., Webster
Nora Jensen, Sr., New Auburn
Madelynn Medema, Jr., Randolph
CeCe Mills, Jr., Florence
Mya Moran, Jr., Valley Christian
Kalli Nelson, Fr., Solon Springs
Aaliyah Newby, Sr., Almond-Bancroft
McKinley Russell, So., Shullsburg
Maddie Thomas, Jr., Sheboygan Lutheran
Maddie Thomson, Sr., Lena
Kylee Venner, Jr., De Soto
Andrea Waldera, Sr., Blair-Taylor
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].
