Sadie graduates as Yale basketball royalty, leading the Bulldogs to a 76-23 record in four years. Head Coach Jason Leonard mentioned, “Yale girls basketball has been very successful, and one key contributor in all of those seasons was Sadie Dykstra Sadie Dykstra 6'0" | SF Yale | 2026 State MI .” Yale has won the BWAC the past three seasons and three district titles. Sadie’s accomplishments include: BWAC Player of the Year in 2024 and 2025, D2 All-State, BCAM Team, PGH Junior Player of the Year Finalist, PGH Player of the Week, over 1700 points, and a school record of more than 780 career rebounds. Sadie averaged 23 points (60% FG%), 10 rebounds, 4.7 steals, 4.5 assists, and .8 blocks per game during the regular season. Coach Leonard described Sadie as “very athletic, but her work ethic is what sets her apart.” She guided Yale to a 19-2 record with wins over multiple D1 schools. Sadie had two 30-point performances and will continue her athletic career at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, competing in track and field for the Wolverines.

Sadie has been one of the best and most athletic wing-guard prospects in the state throughout her career at Yale. Her straight-line speed, ability to finish in traffic with both hands, and pull-up jumper make her a prolific scorer. She creates deflections and steals on the defensive end, then flies up the court to score in transition. Sadie is committed to the University of Michigan for Track and Field.

A long, poised guard, she brings a smooth jump shot and consistently finishes high through traffic at the rim. In transition, she keeps her eyes up and looks to find open shooters, pushing the pace with control. She does an excellent job running the offense, keeping the team organized and creating quality opportunities for her teammates.

Sadie had a phenomenal junior season, taking her game — and the Yale program — to another level. The versatile 6-foot wing was the driving force behind Yale’s historic 22-4 campaign that included conference, district, and the school’s first-ever regional final appearance. A dynamic scorer and all-around playmaker, she averaged 22.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals, and 3.2 assists per game while breaking multiple school records along the way. Sadie now holds Yale’s all-time scoring record with 1,248 career points and set the single-game mark with a 38-point performance. As she enters her senior season, she’ll look to build on that success and lead her team on another deep postseason run.

Sadie has been the top dog for Yale as they enter the postseason with a 19-3 record, BWAC title, with wins against Croswell-Lexington, Armada, Sandusky, and Alpena. Sadie has statistically dominated the field and set the standard in every category for the Bulldogs, averaging 23.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.7 steals, 3.4 assists, and one block per game. Sadie won our Player of the Week Award, setting a school record with 38 points against Richmond. She scored a single-season record with 511 this year and added an exclamation point by passing the previous career scoring mark of 1,141 points in the finale against Anchor Bay. Sadie demonstrates leadership, work ethic, and a commitment to impacting the game on both ends of the court.

Sadie scored 28 points during a 48-8 win against Lapeer; she now has 1,000 in her career.

Sadie won Michigan’s Player of the Week award in week two, headlined by a career and school record 38 points against Richmond. Her length and scoring prowess are a handful for defenses to stop and is a significant reason why Yale is undefeated. The Bulldogs face a tough test against Alpena on December 27th that will be a statement victory for the winner.

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Sadie set a school record for points scored in a single game with 38 points in a 58-32 victory against Richmond. She shot an efficient 43% from 3PT and 73% from 2PT field goals while adding 10 rebounds, a steal, an assist, and a block. Against St. Clair, Sadie scored 26 points with 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks in a 45-32 win. The Bulldogs finished the week with a 2-0 record as Sadie totaled 64 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks in two games. Her outstanding performances on the court resulted in both individual success and an undefeated week for her team. Sadie led the pack and has earned Michigan’s Dec. 8-14 Player of the Week Award.

From the Mother’s Day Classic all the way through The Mitten Summer Showdown, Dykstra has had the look of an MOP. She really flourished this summer with the Mystics P24 2026 Dalton. Dykstra improved basically all aspects of her game and was always able to find a way to contribute to and help her team get a W.

Dykstra is a player that freshman can model their growth as players after. She came into high school VERY talented, but she’s just so much more complete as a player going into her senior season. In fact, her well rounded game is a huge part of her success. She hit all corner of the stat sheet last weekend with her Mystics P24 2026 Dalton team. Dykstra didn’t score, she scored SMARTLY, taking the right shots at the right time. She also rebounded with physicality and was able to pressure the ball.