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<p>Michigan high school girls basketball is just over a month away from getting underway, which means it's time to start looking ahead to the 2026-27 season. Over the next several weeks, I'll be rolling out plenty of preseason coverage, including division previews, conference previews, team previews and players to watch throughout the state. I've also started reaching out to varsity coaches about team previews when I have their contact information. If you're a varsity coach and would like to have your team featured in a season preview, please feel free to reach out to me at <a href="mailto:danyle.bowers@gmail.com">danyle.bowers@gmail.com</a>. I'm excited to get the high school coverage started and begin taking a closer look at what's ahead this winter.</p>
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<p>The 2026-27 high school basketball season is getting closer, and Division 3 has plenty of talent returning across Michigan. The division graduated some very talented players from last season, including Averie Zinn, Angela Meggison and Natalia Laskowski, leaving opportunities for another group to step into the spotlight this winter. From proven All-State players to athletes who played major roles in successful seasons a year ago, there are plenty of familiar names ready to make an impact again. Several of these players have already established themselves among the best in the division, while others have an opportunity to take another step forward this season. There was too much returning talent to fit into one article, so I'm breaking this group into two parts. Here's Part 1 of my look at some of the top returning players in Division 3 heading into the 2026-27 season.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Kenna enters her junior season as one of the biggest names returning in Division 3 after being named the Division 3 Player of the Year and helping lead Lumen Christi to the first girls basketball state championship in program history. She delivered when the stage was biggest, finishing the state championship game against Pewamo-Westphalia with 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists while playing all 32 minutes. With the game tied entering the fourth quarter, Kenna helped break it open with eight points, four rebounds and two assists in the final period. She was just as impactful in the semifinal against Niles Brandywine, recording 16 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and seven steals. Defense has been a major part of Kenna's game throughout her high school career, and she averaged 4.2 steals per game last season while playing a key role in Lumen Christi's pressure defense. After accomplishing so much as a sophomore, Kenna will be one of the premier players to watch across the state this winter.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Lucy enters her junior season at Hackett after earning First Team All-State honors as a sophomore. I'm including her among the Division 3 returning players because that is where Hackett competed last season, although it looks like the team will be moving to Division 4 for the upcoming season. Lucy averaged 21 points per game despite sitting out the fourth quarter eight times because Hackett had built such a large lead. She scored 30 or more points five times during the season and reached the 1,000-point milestone while still just a sophomore. Lucy also put her name in the school record book with a 44-point performance against Galesburg-Augusta. Her ability to consistently produce offensively played a big role in helping Hackett finish with an 18-5 record last season. Reaching 1,000 career points and earning First Team All-State honors before the halfway point of her high school career speaks to what Lucy has already accomplished, and she will be a player I'm especially excited to follow this winter.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Aubrey returns for her senior season at Manton after earning First Team All-State honors as a junior and putting together an impressive season on both ends of the floor. The talented guard averaged 23.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 5.2 steals per game while also averaging 4.7 deflections. Her numbers show just how much she can impact a game, whether she is scoring, creating for teammates, rebounding from the guard position or disrupting things defensively. Manton finished 10-12 last season, and Aubrey will look to help the team take another step forward during her senior year and make a run at a district championship. She has already made her college decision, committing to Findlay, and can now turn her attention toward finishing her high school career on a strong note. With her production and two-way impact, Aubrey will be one of the top Division 3 seniors to watch this winter.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Skylar enters her junior season as one of the top returning players in Division 3 after earning First Team All-State honors as a sophomore. She played a major role in helping Cass City make history last season by capturing the program's first regional championship. Skylar averaged 20.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 steals and 2.3 assists per game, showing her ability to impact the game in several different ways. She continued to produce when the stakes were at their highest, scoring 25 points in the state quarterfinal. Her ability to score at a high level is a big part of her game, but her rebounding and defensive production show that she brings much more to the floor. Skylar helped Cass City finish 19-6 and make a memorable postseason run, and with two high school seasons still ahead of her, she will be a player to keep a close eye on as Cass City looks to build on last year's success.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Resse returns for her senior season at Grass Lake after earning First Team All-State honors as a junior and helping lead the Warriors to an impressive 21-3 record. She averaged 23 points, five rebounds and three assists per game while showing the versatility to make an impact both on the perimeter and in the post. That ability to produce from different areas of the floor makes Resse a difficult matchup and was a big part of Grass Lake's success last season. The Warriors put together a tremendous year before running into eventual Division 3 state champion Lumen Christi in the district final, bringing their season to an earlier end than their record might suggest. Resse has already made her college decision and will continue her basketball career at Grand Valley. With her scoring ability, versatility and experience, she enters her final high school season as one of the premier returning players in Division 3 and will be a major piece for a Grass Lake team looking to make another run this winter.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Taryn enters her sophomore season at Beaverton after an outstanding freshman year that earned her First Team All-State honors. The talented post made an immediate impact at the high school level, averaging 21.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting an impressive 61 percent from the field. Her production helped Beaverton go a perfect 16-0 in Jack Pine Conference play and finish the season with a 21-4 overall record while capturing both conference and district championships. Averaging a double-double while scoring that efficiently is impressive for any player, but doing it as a freshman makes Taryn an especially intriguing player to follow. She has already established herself as one of the top players in Division 3 with three high school seasons still ahead of her. After what she accomplished in her first year, I'm excited to see how Taryn continues to develop and what she can do for Beaverton as a sophomore.</p>
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Michigan high school girls basketball is just over a month away from getting underway, which means it's time to start looking ahead to the 2026-27 season. Over the next several weeks, I'll be rolling out plenty of preseason coverage, including division previews, conference previews, team previews and players to watch throughout the state. I've also started reaching out to varsity coaches about team previews when I have their contact information. If you're a varsity coach and would like to have your team featured in a season preview, please feel free to reach out to me at danyle.bowers@gmail.com. I'm excited to get the high school coverage started and begin taking a closer look at what's ahead this winter.
The 2026-27 high school basketball season is getting closer, and Division 3 has plenty of talent returning across Michigan. The division graduated some very talented players from last season, including Averie Zinn, Angela Meggison and Natalia Laskowski, leaving opportunities for another group to step into the spotlight this winter. From proven All-State players to athletes who played major roles in successful seasons a year ago, there are plenty of familiar names ready to make an impact again. Several of these players have already established themselves among the best in the division, while others have an opportunity to take another step forward this season. There was too much returning talent to fit into one article, so I'm breaking this group into two parts. Here's Part 1 of my look at some of the top returning players in Division 3 heading into the 2026-27 season.
Kenna enters her junior season as one of the biggest names returning in Division 3 after being named the Division 3 Player of the Year and helping lead Lumen Christi to the first girls basketball state championship in program history. She delivered when the stage was biggest, finishing the state championship game against Pewamo-Westphalia with 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists while playing all 32 minutes. With the game tied entering the fourth quarter, Kenna helped break it open with eight points, four rebounds and two assists in the final period. She was just as impactful in the semifinal against Niles Brandywine, recording 16 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and seven steals. Defense has been a major part of Kenna's game throughout her high school career, and she averaged 4.2 steals per game last season while playing a key role in Lumen Christi's pressure defense. After accomplishing so much as a sophomore, Kenna will be one of the premier players to watch across the state this winter.
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Lucy enters her junior season at Hackett after earning First Team All-State honors as a sophomore. I'm including her among the Division 3 returning players because that is where Hackett competed last season, although it looks like the team will be moving to Division 4 for the upcoming season. Lucy averaged 21 points per game despite sitting out the fourth quarter eight times because Hackett had built such a large lead. She scored 30 or more points five times during the season and reached the 1,000-point milestone while still just a sophomore. Lucy also put her name in the school record book with a 44-point performance against Galesburg-Augusta. Her ability to consistently produce offensively played a big role in helping Hackett finish with an 18-5 record last season. Reaching 1,000 career points and earning First Team All-State honors before the halfway point of her high school career speaks to what Lucy has already accomplished, and she will be a player I'm especially excited to follow this winter.
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Aubrey returns for her senior season at Manton after earning First Team All-State honors as a junior and putting together an impressive season on both ends of the floor. The talented guard averaged 23.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 5.2 steals per game while also averaging 4.7 deflections. Her numbers show just how much she can impact a game, whether she is scoring, creating for teammates, rebounding from the guard position or disrupting things defensively. Manton finished 10-12 last season, and Aubrey will look to help the team take another step forward during her senior year and make a run at a district championship. She has already made her college decision, committing to Findlay, and can now turn her attention toward finishing her high school career on a strong note. With her production and two-way impact, Aubrey will be one of the top Division 3 seniors to watch this winter.
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Skylar enters her junior season as one of the top returning players in Division 3 after earning First Team All-State honors as a sophomore. She played a major role in helping Cass City make history last season by capturing the…
Resse returns for her senior season at Grass Lake after earning First Team All-State honors as a junior and helping lead the Warriors to an impressive 21-3 record. She averaged 23 points, five rebounds and three assists per game while showing the versatility to make an impact both on the perimeter and in the post. That ability to produce from different areas of the floor makes Resse a difficult matchup and was a big part of Grass Lake's success last season. The Warriors put together a tremendous year before running into eventual Division 3 state champion Lumen Christi in the district final, bringing their season to an earlier end than their record might suggest. Resse has already made her college decision and will continue her basketball career at Grand Valley. With her scoring ability, versatility and experience, she enters her final high school season as one of the premier returning players in Division 3 and will be a major piece for a Grass Lake team looking to make another run this winter.
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Taryn enters her sophomore season at Beaverton after an outstanding freshman year that earned her First Team All-State honors. The talented post made an immediate impact at the high school level, averaging 21.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting an impressive 61 percent from the field. Her production helped Beaverton go a perfect 16-0 in Jack Pine Conference play and finish the season with a 21-4 overall record while capturing both conference and district championships. Averaging a double-double while scoring that efficiently is impressive for any player, but doing it as a freshman makes Taryn an especially intriguing player to follow. She has already established herself as one of the top players in Division 3 with three high school seasons still ahead of her. After what she accomplished in her first year, I'm excited to see how Taryn continues to develop and what she can do for Beaverton as a sophomore.
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