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First Team
Zane Willadsen, sr, Kohler
JJ Zavatchin, jr, Oostburg
Cade Dirkse, jr, Oostburg (POY)
Andrew Krueger, sr, Sheboygan Lutheran

Second Team
Owen Gulke, jr, Cedar Grove-Belgium
Max Breitenbach, sr, Kohler
Brennen Hackbarth, jr, Sheboygan Lutheran

Honorable Mention
Cam Ferraino, jr, Sheboygan Christian
Josh Kautzer Jr., sr, Sheboygan Christian

Max Breitenbach, Kohler (2025) Breitenbach averaged 16.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game last season, displaying his versatility on the basketball court. The 6-3 guard is an athlete that has great timing defensively and an explosive first step with the ball in his hand. Breitenbach's has a great feel for the game.

Cade Dirkse, Oostburg (2026) Dirkse is the reigning Player of the Year in the Big East-South conference after he averaged 19 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.4 steals as a sophomore, all while shooting 57% from the field. Always poised, Dirkse does it all for the Flying Dutchmen with a motor that does not stop. He's scored nearly 800 points already through two varsity seasons.

Cameron Ferraino, Sheboygan Christian (2026) Ferraino was the lead guard for the Eagles last season. He averaged 12.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game and was named an honorable mention all-conference selection. At 5-11, Ferraino is a tad undersized, but has a knack for getting to his spot and getting his shot.

Owen Gulke, Cedar Grove-Belgium (2026) Gulke was a second team all-Big East South selection last year after averaging 17 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game as a sophomore. At 6-0, Gulke can score inside and out as he's always hunting his shot. He does a great job of preparing for each shot and can create separation off the dribble to create his own as well.

Brennen Hackbarth, Sheboygan Lutheran (2026) Hackbarth was a second team all-conference selection last season after leading Lutheran in scoring with 14.4 points per game and adding 7.7 rebounds. The 6-5 forward is comfortable scoring with his back to the basket and has the ball skills to attack from the perimeter.

Andrew Krueger, Sheboygan Lutheran (2025) Krueger was a first team all-conference selection last season after he averaged 14.3 points and 2.2 assists per game. The 5-11 guard is lethal from beyond the arc as he made 66 of 165 three point shots, good for 40%. 

Zane Willadsen, Kohler (2025) Willadsen was a unanimous all-conference selection last year after averaging 16.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while shooting 57% from the field. He's a great compliment to Breitenbach as at 6-4, Willadsen dominates down low and and forces the defense to sink in, allowing the shooters more open looks.

Jamison Zavatchin, Oostburg (2026) Zamatchin is the top returning scorer in the entire state in the Class of 2026 with regards to total points scored. Through his sophomore year, the 6-4 forward had tallied 1,030 career points. He averaged 21 points and 7.9 rebounds per game last season en route to a first team all-Big East South nod. Zavatchin is a match up nightmare as he can score from all levels on the court. The junior scorer also has some bounce as he's not afraid to elevate and dunk in traffic.

Brock Zylstra, Sheboygan Christian (2025) Zylstra averaged 10.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists last season for Christian. At 6-6, he has an abundance of length to go pair with his ball-handling ability. Zylstra has committed to play ball at NCAA Division III Concordia-Wisconsin and is primed for an offensive explosion in his senior year.

1. Sheboygan Lutheran
2. Kohler
3. Oostburg
4. Cedar Grove-Belgium
5. Sheboygan Christian
6. Ozaukee
7. Random Lake

Head Coach: Nick Verhagen (13th year at Sheboygan Lutheran)
Overall Record: 249-65
2023-24 Varsity Record: 22-3
2023-24 JV Record: 15-6
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Assistant Coaches: Jake Jurss, Cole Lewis, Jacob Ames

Key Contributors Lost: Elliott Leibham (10.6 ppg), Nolan Girdaukas (3.6 ppg)

Returning Players: Jake Thomas, 2025 (7.6 ppg); Andrew Krueger, 2025 (14.3 ppg); Brennen Hackbarth, 2026 (14.4 ppg); Oliver Leibham, 2027 (9.5 ppg); Zach Leonhard, 2026 (7.2 ppg); Marion Boyland, 2027 (4.8 ppg)

Newcomers: McCoy Michael, 2028

Outlook: Sheboygan Lutheran is loaded coming into the 2024-25 season with four starters returning for head coach Nick Verhagen; Jake Thomas, Andrew Krueger, Brennen Hackbarth, and Oliver Leibham. Depth behind that group makes this Crusader team one of the top teams not just in the Big East-South, but in Division 5, which Lutheran has dropped back into.

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Head Coach: Ken Roeder (17th year at Kohler)
Overall Record: 204-185
2023-24 Varsity Record: 25-3
2023-24 JV Record: 19-3
2023-24 Freshman Record: 13-8
Assistant Coaches: Jacob Morelli, Dave Albrecht, Konor Kulas, Carl Semrow

Key Contributors Lost: Trey Keller (20.4 ppg), Henry Pociask (1.2 ppg)

Returning Players: Zane Willadsen, 2025 (16.4 ppg); Max Breitenbach, 2025 (16.8 ppg); Brody Duchow, 2025 (9.7 ppg); Wilson Gebler, 2025 (3.8 ppg); Bennett Cornwell, 2025 (4.2 ppg); Carter Zimmerman, 2027 (6.2 ppg); Lennon Buzaitis, 2026 (1.5 ppg); Harry Heidt, 2025

Newcomers: Jackson Mannon, 2027; Aiden Oldenhoff, 2027; Carmine Moctezume, 2026

Outlook: Kohler lost a big contributor in Trey Keller, but return two of the top scorers in the league in Zane Willadsen and Max Breitenbach. Brody Duchow is another returning starter for head coach Ken Roeder who will also welcome players in from a JV team that 19-3. The Blue Bombers depth could help lead this team to another 20-win season.

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Head Coach: Kevin Bruggink (28th season at Oostburg, 35th overall)
Overall Record: 535-210 (486-154 at Oostburg)
2023-24 Varsity Record: 17-8
2023-24 JV Record: 11-10
2023-24 Freshman Record: 6-11
Assistant Coaches: Scott Walker, Alex Stecker, Braden Dirkse

Key Contributors Lost: Jayden Bruggink (10.2 ppg), Mason Lagonowski (6.7 ppg)

Returning Players: Cade Dirkse, 2026 ; Jamison Zavatchin, 2026 ; Landon Baumann, 2025; Cooper Kneser, 2025; Caden Weavers, 2025 (1.3 ppg); Nick Swart, 2025 (1.3 ppg); Kyler Eernisse, 2026; ROwan Otto, 2026; Chase Townsend, 2026; Devon Witterdink, 2027 (1.3 ppg)

Newcomers: Weston Zavatchin, 2028

Outlook: Oostburg has two of the top players returning this season in juinors Jamison Zavatchin and Cade Dirkse. Zavatchin has surpassed 1,000 career points already and Dirkse is the reigning Player of the Year in the conference. Head coach Kevin Bruggink will need to find a supporting cast behind that duo however, as no other returning player averaged over two points per game. Incoming freshman Weston Zavatchin (6-4) will add some size to the Flying Dutchmen frontcourt.

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Head Coach: Jake Hock (2nd year at CGB)
Overall Record: 8-17
2023-24 Varsity Record: 8-17
2023-24 JV Record: 14-10
2023-24 Freshman Record:
Assistant Coaches: Jamie Meinen, Weston Meinen, Matt Voksuil

Key Contributors Lost: Matt Peiffer (6.3 ppg)

Returning Players: Owen Gulke, 2026 (17 ppg); Cade Borden, 2025 (8.4 ppg); Nolan Aponte, 2025 (9.7 ppg); Brody Halleman, 2025 (8.3 ppg); Noah Lukens, 2026 (1.2 ppg); Griffin Knight, 2027 (2.6 ppg); Reid Ketterhagen, 2025; Aaron Held, 2025; Brayden Oelhafen, 2025; Carter Schmitz, 2026 (6.6 ppg)

Newcomers: Sawyer Knutson, 2026; Bradley Mentink, 2026

Outlook: Second year head coach Jake Hock returns everyone but one starter (Matt Peiffer) from last year's eight-win team. Owen Gulke, Cade Borden, Nolan Aponte, Brody Halleman, and Carter Schmitz all averaged over six points per game last year, giving the Rockets depth. Each of those five has a chance to go off as each scored at least 18 points in a game last season. Coach Hock believes the athleticism of his squad will make up for the lack of height inside.

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Head Coach: Brett Flipse
Overall Record:
2023-24 Varsity Record: 5-20
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Key Contributors Lost: None

Returning Players: Cameron Ferraino, 2026 (12.4 ppg); Josh Kautzer, 2025 (10.6 ppg); Brock Zylstra, 2025 (10.2 ppg); Jackson Kiel, 2025 (8 ppg); Noah Atkinson, 2025 (3.1 ppg); Chase Deblaey, 2027 (1.7 ppg); Jonathan Engels, 2026 (1.6 ppg)

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Outlook: Sheboygan Christian should be improved from last year's 5-20 record as almost the entire roster returns, including three players who averaged over ten points per game; Ferraino, Kautzer, and NCAA Division III commit Brock Zylstra. The Eagles have height along the front court may play spoiler for one of the top teams in the league on a good night.

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Head Coach: Bob Domach (9th year at Ozaukee)
Overall Record:
2023-24 Varsity Record: 16-12
2023-24 JV Record: 9-13
2023-24 Freshman Record:
Assistant Coaches: Joe Frinzi, Simon Bares, Brad Meyer, Parker Kraus

Key Contributors Lost: Bret Hamm (17 ppg), Aaron Nehls (15.2 ppg), Parker Kraus (1.7 ppg), Sawyer Kowalkowski (14.4 ppg) 

Returning Players: Chase Mills, 2026 (3.4 ppg); Braydon Lorance-Eischen, 2027 (6.8 ppg); Otto Utecht, 2025 (5.1 ppg); Brice Schuller, 2025

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Outlook: Ozaukee took advantage of a weak regional last year and won a regional title. The Warriors did graduate its top three scorers however in Hamm, Nehls, and Kowalkowski. Head coach Bob Domach believes size will be a strength for his squad in 204-25 with Otto Utech (6-4), Braydon Lowrence-Eischen (6-4) and Chase Mills (6-3) in the front court.

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Head Coach: Derrick Wielepski
Overall Record:
2023-24 Varsity Record: 5-20
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 Key Contributors Lost: Reid Rydzewski (14 ppg), Tucker Noll (8.4 ppg), Preston Dos Santos (7.2 ppg), Luke Kultgen (4 ppg)

Returning Players: Payton Donahue, 2025 (6.6 ppg); Jackson Mayer, 2027; Griffin Donahue, 2027; Ian Kolste, 2025

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Outlook: Random Lake graduated three of its top four scorers last year in Rydzewski, Noll, Dos Santos, and Kultgen. Experience and scoring will serve as an issue for head coach Derrick Wielepski as Payton Donahue returns as the lone rotation player.

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