WIAA/WBCA Summer Slam: More Names to Note

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Scholastic Live Period tips off on Thursday, and for the second year in a row, more teams are participating than the previous year. We'll highlight a few names to watch for coaches at every level before Summer Slam tips off over the next few days. I thoroughly enjoyed the event last year, as coaches from every level attended, and I expect it to be just as good, if not better than it was in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Izzy Holz</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Columbus Catholic rising sophomore had an excellent first season of high school basketball. Holz led her team in scoring and is the first of what could be a wave of talent at Columbus Catholic coming over the next few years. Holz shot the ball well last season and could knock down shots as a spot shooter, running away from the ball or off the dribble. She was a reliable kid who should have an opportunity to excel at the Scholastic Live Period starting tomorrow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bre Heller</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Heller name has been a staple in the Mauston girls' basketball program over the past few seasons. Kylie just wrapped up an excellent career with the Golden Eagles, and Bre had a solid junior season for her program. Bre shot the ball well last season and could hurt teams as a spot shooter on the perimeter. She also rebounded the ball well for a kid who can space the floor. She recorded double-doubles last season, which showed how willing she is to dig in and rebound on the defensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='533065' first='Rowan' last='Klesmit']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Neenah native had an outstanding junior season for the Rockets, leading her team to a Sectional Semifinal. Klesmit's ability to create shots for herself and how quickly the 2026 graduate can get those shots off at her size make her a headache for kids to guard. Klesmit is also quick enough to turn the corner and make plays attacking the basket. She's a scholarship-level talent who will display her talent to multiple scholarship programs in Appleton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ella Myers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1 River Valley forward is a kid I'm eager to see for the first time in Appleton. Myers is a double-double threat whenever she steps on the floor. She has excellent hands that help her grab rebounds in traffic and make contested catches in the post. She's a well-rounded post kid who can finish around the basket and use her length to control the areas around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->