More Storylines to Follow in the 23-24 Season
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Every season, in any sport, some storylines are fun to follow. Today, we’re looking at different storylines to watch in the 23-24 season. Some will vary from conferences. Others are around a gold ball. Regardless, I’ll give you reasons to…
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Continue ReadingEvery season, in any sport, some storylines are fun to follow. Today, we’re looking at different storylines to watch in the 23-24 season. Some will vary from conferences. Others are around a gold ball. Regardless, I’ll give you reasons to follow programs, games, and leagues around the state.
Muskego Breaking Through in the Classic 8 and Beyond
Now that Kettle Moraine and Waukesha West graduated most of their scoring from last season, the first thing that people will think is that Arrowhead will be the runaway favorites, and I’d agree. However, I believe the Classic 8 could send two teams to the Resch Center this season, and Muskego could be one of them. The Warriors have had talented feeder teams for a while, and although not everyone got to Muskego’s campus, the ones who have could get Muskego out of Sectional 4. Autumn Dibb Autumn Dibb 5'10" | SG Muskego | 2025 State WI has the making of a scholarship-level guard/wing, and she’s a kid who wants to win above all else. Addy Zacher Addy Zacher 5'5" | PG Muskego | 2024 State WI is a solid lead guard who can elevate this team at the point of attack, and junior Melena Glysch Melena Glysch 6'0" | PF Muskego | 2025 State WI had a breakout summer with Wisconsin Impact . Those kids alone can lead this team far in the postseason, but there’s much more to this group. They have more experience than people think, and they’ve battled some of the best teams in the state over the past few years.
McDonell Catholic’s Move to D4
The Macks finally got the state title in D5 last season, and now this year, they’ll have to battle some high-level teams in D4 if they want another gold ball. Future Viterbo wing Marley Hughes played a significant role in that group, and the Macks will need to find someone to bring that consistent production. Seniors Emily Cooper Emily Cooper 5'7" | SG Mcdonnell Central Catholic | 2024 State WI and Aubrey Dorn were excellent last season, but neither had Hughes’ calming presence. Luckily for the Macks, Emily’s younger sister EllaMay enters the fold this coming year. EllaMay’s ability to create at the point of attack could determine crucial postseason games this coming February, and she’s talented enough to help this team reach the mountaintop and compete with some of the expected powers in D4.
Does DSHA have a Suprise for D1?
In the last two seasons, nobody would’ve expected the Dashers to win a regional title. Nothing about their seasons would’ve led people to believe they could beat Homestead two seasons ago and Hartford last season. However, somehow someway, the Dashers managed to make it happen when it mattered most. DSHA has one of the most dynamic wings in the state in future Depaul Blue Demon Ally Timm Ally Timm 5'11" | SG DSHA | 2024 State WI , who can explode in any game scoring the ball, and one of the most intriguing forwards in the state, Karinna Trotter Karinna Trotter 6'2" | PF Divine Savior Holy Angels | 2025 State WI . Even though the Dashers have a new head coach, it’s hard to bet against their recent postseason track record.
Can Menomonee Falls Take the Next Step into Title Contention?
Looking back at the top of the GMC, Germantown, and Brookfield East were two of the best, at worst, six teams in D1 last year. Since those two played in a state semifinal, most of the eyes and memories the public has will be regarding those two teams, which is fair. However, Menomonee Falls were two games clear of the fourth-placed DSHA last season and will get their four leading scorers back from a year ago. Clare Shea Clare Shea 5'10" | SF Menomonee Falls | 2025 State WI was the second-highest scorer in the GMC, only behind KK Arnold a season ago. Sophie Trimble Sophie Trimble 5'10" | SF Menomonee Falls | 2025 State WI was 0.1 rebounds away from averaging a double-double, Kate Janssen Kate Janssen 5'10" | SG Menomonee Falls | 2026 State WI had a productive summer with Playground Elite, and Jade Warren Jade Warren 5'6" | PG Menomonee Falls | 2025 State WI is a talented defensive guard. The GMC will be one of the most unpredictable conferences this season.