Who’s Been at Their Best in Their Senior Season?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After releasing the 2025 rankings update on Monday, we have to look at a few stock risers. We should also have some more updated content as the week goes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["520094"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6787ebaf07fec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Catholic Memorial wing has come into her own this season. The 5'10 wing has been at her best in her senior season, leading the Crusaders to their first win over Arrowhead since 2010. Koltz looks more comfortable than she's ever been, and it's paid dividends for a Crusader program looking to get over the hump and make it back to the state tournament. [player_tooltip player_id='520094' first='Hallie' last='Koltz'] will continue her career at the NCAA D3 level in the MIAC for St. Olaf (MN).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["427156"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6787ebaf08058"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Madison native exploded to open her senior season in Madison's "East Side Rivalry" with La Follette, where she pushed 50 points in a losing effort. Her ability to create off the dribble catches the eye when you see her play, and she has enough creativity in her game to attack off the dribble and finish around size at the basket. As of writing this article, Richardson has not announced her playing future at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509719"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6787ebaf080a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'0 Arrowhead post has been at her best this season. After waiting her turn, she's made the five hers for the Warhawks this season. Kescenovitz had a breakout performance this past weekend against Pewaukee, scoring 17 points and earning six rebounds. The Warhawk has plenty of versatility to play inside and out and will be a crucial piece in Arrowhead's bid to repeat as state champions. Kescenovitz will continue her playing career at the NCAA D3 level for traditional WIAC power UW-Whitewater.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["528121"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6787ebaf080ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">De Pere has leaped this season and become outside contenders for a state tournament bid, and Ciesielczyk has been a crucial part of the Red Birds 24-25 season. The senior has done a little of everything this season for De Pere. She's among the team leaders in scoring and probably near the top in rebounding. She's also a kid who doesn't shy away from defensive matchups. I've watched her guard opposing teams' best offensive players over the summer, and she'd never back down. That sentiment has reverberated around the Red Bird program, but Ciesielczyk may be the best example of that overarching theme. As of writing this article, the Red Bird has not announced any plans to play at the next level, but I'm sure there are D3 programs in the state that would love to have her on their roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->