Sectional 3 Division 3: Predictions
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Today, we’re continuing to look at each sectional. Next up is sectional three in division three. Last season, the Waupun Warriors emerged from this sectional and won the state title in this division. After Kewauskum moved out of this sectional,…
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Continue ReadingToday, we’re continuing to look at each sectional. Next up is sectional three in division three. Last season, the Waupun Warriors emerged from this sectional and won the state title in this division. After Kewauskum moved out of this sectional, the layout changed, so let’s talk about these teams.
State Contenders
Waupun
Although the Warriors lost three starters, they still return an absurd amount of talent. Kayl Petersen Kayl Petersen 6'1" | PF Waupun | 2024 State WI is one of the best juniors in the state, and last season was arguably the most dominant player in Wisconsin at times, and that’s saying something. Gracie Gopalan Gracie Gopalan 5'4" | PG Waupun | 2024 State WI is one of the best floor generals in the state, and Lydia Aalsma Lydia Aalsma 5'10" | SG Waupun | 2025 State WI was one of the best sophomores from America’s Dairyland on the AAU Circuit this summer. The Warriors will have to figure out how to fill the rest of their rotation, but having those three together for the next two years is a start.
Sectional Teams
Brodhead
The Cardinals were lifted from Division 4 and had an unfortunate run in the postseason last winter. Senior, and Whitewater volleyball commit, Abbie Dix Abbie Dix 5'11" | PF Brodhead | 2023 WI picked up a knee injury in their regional title game, which altered how they played. This team won the Rock Valley last season in a dominant fashion. They lost some seniors who were integral figures in their rotation, but they should still be competitive.
Columbus
This group was the most surprising last winter, beating state favorite Prairie du Chien in the regional title game. The Cardinals get most of their rotation back with the experience of playing in sectionals a year ago. The Cardinals could surprise some people again.
Lake Cecelia Mills Cecelia Mills 5'4" | SG Florence Wisconsin | 2027 WI
Lipscomb commit Bella Pitta will be difficult for anyone in this sectional to defend. She’s a legit 6-foot-3 and is skilled around the basket and beyond. The L-Cats were at state a few years ago, and if things break right, they could be knocking on the door again.
Frisky Regional Teams
Dodgeville
This team is out of the way of major city centers, so players like Marley Busch Marley Busch 5'11" | SF Dodgeville | 2024 WI can fly under the radar. I think Busch is an effective forward. The six-foot junior will cause problems for teams in this sectional.
Edgewood
Edgewood was in the sectional final a year ago, but they lost a senior class that will affect them early on. However, I trust Mataya Fernandez to lead this team to be competitive.
Evansville
Ava Brandenburg Ava Brandenburg 5'10" | CG Evansville | 2024 State WI is one of the most versatile players in Wisconsin. I also think the pieces around her are good enough to compete at a high level. I just need to see them compete with sectional-level teams before I place them in a higher tier.
Platteville
Elizabeth Poller Elizabeth Poller 5'7" | SG Platteville | 2023 WI and Camryn Nies Camryn Nies 5'8" | SG Platteville | 2023 State WI are a fine backcourt. They complement each other well. They had a rough night against Columbus to end their season last year, but I think they can win some games in the postseason.
Prairie du Chien
Last season was heartbreaking, to say the least, that team was good enough to win a state title, but they were upset by Columbus. Lily Krahn is playing for Marissa Mosely and the Badgers this season. There’s a vacuum for players to fill. Ashlyn Knapp Ashlyn Knapp 5'8" | PG Prairie Du Chien | 2023 State WI will get to run the offense full-time, and I think she’s better than she’s given credit for, but this team is an underdog this year.
My Sectional Prediction
- Waupun
- Columbus
- Brodhead
- Lake Cecelia Mills Cecelia Mills 5'4" | SG Florence Wisconsin | 2027 WI