Here are the top 33 high school girls basketball players to watch in the Fond du Lac/Oshkosh area this season

The 2024-25 girls basketball season has officially tipped off, and here is a list of players from the Fond du Lac/Oshkosh area that you won’t want to miss on the court this year:

Amaria Kejo, sr., Fond du Lac, 6-0, F

Averaged 6.6 points per game on 50 percent shooting from the floor with 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Cardinals. Expected to share the scoring lead this season with younger sister, Lilly.

Lilly Kejo, jr., Fond du Lac, 5-5, G

Leading returning scorer for the Cardinals. Averaged 8 points per game on 43 percent shooting from the floor with 4.2 rebounds and 3 assists.

Maddie Rasmussen, sr., Oshkosh West, 5-11, F/G

The Wildcats’ leading returning scorer averaged 5.7 points and 4 rebounds in just seven games and will be expected to step up as the team’s leader this year.

Awut Alic, soph., Oshkosh North, 6-0, G/F

Received honorable mention all-conference as a freshman and already has an NCAA Division 1 offer from Lindenwood. Averaged 13.6 points per game on 41 percent shooting from the field with 6.7 rebounds, 2.8 steals, 1.3 blocks, and 1.2 assists.

Callie Kurczek, sr., Berlin, 5-8, G

Received second team all-conference each of the past two seasons. Averaged a team-high 14.5 points and 8 rebounds last year.

Adalin Nodolf, sr., Ripon, 5-3, G

Nominated to the All-Defensive team in the East Central conference last season. Averaged 7.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 assists per game. Will be expected to shoulder the scoring lead with the departure of first team all-conference nominee Karsyn Bauman.

Waupun junior Lydia Aalsma attempts a free throw with teammate Mady VandeStreek (2) and Laconia junior Aubrey Leonard (15) looking on. The top-ranked Spartans bested the No. 2-ranked Waupun Warriors, 68-44, in a surprising blowout at Waupun High School in Waupun, Wis., Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.

Lydia Aalsma, sr., Waupun, 5-10, G

Committed to NCAA Division I University of St. Thomas (MN). Two-time All-State selection. Received unanimous first team all-conference as a junior and first team as a sophomore. Averaged 13.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game with 44 total three-pointers. Has compiled 967 career points and helped the Warriors to a 72-15 record in her three seasons, including a state championship in 2022 and another state appearance in 2023.

Rowan Harder, sr., Waupun, 5-10, F

Averaged 8 points and 5 rebounds per game on 53 percent shooting. Expected to step up as the No. 2 option in the Warriors’ offense with the departure of three senior starters.

Grace Mitchell, soph., Winneconne, 5-10, G

Received second team all-conference and nominated to the All-Defensive team as a freshman. Averaged 13.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.6 steals per game.

Harper Neace, soph., Winneconne, 6-0, G

Averaged 7.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game as a freshman.

Samantha Braskamp, sr., Central Wisconsin Christian, 5-5, G

Received second team all-conference as a junior and honorable mention as a sophomore. Averaged 11.2 points per game along with 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.2 steals.

Tabitha Buwalda, sr., Central Wisconsin Christian, 5-8, F

Received honorable mention all-conference as a junior. Averaged 9.4 points on 50 percent shooting from the floor with 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 steals.

Taylor Hoffman, sr., Central Wisconsin Christian, 5-7, G

Received honorable mention all-conference each of the past two seasons. Averaged 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game with 47 total 3-pointers.

Lourdes Academy junior Hailee Bauer led the Lady Knights in defeat of the Oakfield Oaks, 71-54, to clinch back-to-back Trailways-East conference championships, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at The Castle in Oshkosh, Wis.

Hailee Bauer, sr., Lourdes Academy, 5-7, G

First team All-State selection last season and honorable mention as a sophomore. Three-time Trailways Conference Player of the Year. Averaged 18.4 points on 45 percent shooting from the floor, along with 4.4 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 4.2 steals per game with 81 total three-pointers – tied for 11th most in the state. Has compiled 1,361 career points and helped the Knights to a 64-16 record in her three seasons.

Lourdes Academy junior Delaney Ruedinger (4) drives to the basket against Assumption in a sectional semifinal. The Knights lost, 54-44, on Thursday, February 29, 2024, ending their successful season at 23-4 after a perfect run through the Trailways-East, resulting in a conference championship.

Delaney Ruedinger, sr., Lourdes Academy, 5-9, F

Received first team all-conference each of the past two seasons. Averaged 12.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.8 steals per game with 35 total three-pointers.

Oakfield junior Jorja Hofman shoots a free throw against Lourdes Academy. The Lady Knights defeated the Oaks, 71-54, to clinch back-to-back Trailways-East conference championships, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at The Castle in Oshkosh, Wis.

Jorja Hofman, sr., Oakfield, 6-0, C

Honorable mention All-State last season. Received unanimous first team all-conference as a junior and first team as a sophomore. Averaged 17.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.7 steals per game with 58 three-pointers on 40 percent shooting from distance.

Krista Sabel, sr., Oakfield, G

Received honorable mention all-conference each of the past two seasons. Averaged 10.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.8 steals per game on 44 percent shooting from the floor with 35 three-pointers on 61 percent shooting from distance.

Valley Christian sophomore Lizzie Fink shoots a jumper. The Warriors played Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah in their first varsity girls basketball game since returning to the WIAA and rejoining the Trailways conference, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Valley Christian School in Oshkosh, Wis. The Resorters defeated Valley Christian, 62-55.

Lizzie Fink, jr., Valley Christian, 5-7, F

Received honorable mention all-conference as a sophomore. Averaged 10.3 points on 46 percent shooting from the floor with 4.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.

Valley Christian sophomore Anna E. Giannopoulos gets in a defensive stance. The Warriors played Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah in their first varsity girls basketball game since returning to the WIAA and rejoining the Trailways conference, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at Valley Christian School in Oshkosh, Wis. The Resorters defeated Valley Christian, 62-55.

Anna E. Giannopoulos, jr., Valley Christian, 5-9, G

Received honorable mention all-conference as a sophomore. Averaged 8 points on 43 percent shooting from the floor with 5 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.4 steals per game.

Valley Christian freshman Mya Moran puts up a jump shot. The Warriors played Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah in their first varsity girls basketball game since returning to the WIAA and rejoining the Trailways conference, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at Valley Christian School in Oshkosh, Wis. The Resorters defeated Valley Christian, 62-55.

Mya Moran, soph., Valley Christian, 5-10, G

Averaged 10.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 1.4 assists per game as a freshman.

Laconia junior Tierney Madigan drives with the ball as the Spartans defeated Cuba City, 47-43, to successfully defend their Division 4 state championship, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wis.

Tierney Madigan, sr., Laconia, 5-10, G

Three-time All-State selection. Three-time first team all-conference and unanimous selection each of the past two seasons. Conference player of the year last season, helping lead the Spartans to a 28-2 record and their second straight Division 4 state championship. Has 1,137 points and 513 rebounds in her career with an 80-10 overall record and three state appearances. Averaged 14.2 points on 53 percent shooting from the floor, along with 6.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.1 steals per game in 2023-24.

Laconia junior Payton Morgan launches a three-pointer as the Spartans defeated Cuba City, 47-43, to successfully defend their Division 4 state championship, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wis.

Payton Morgan, sr., Laconia, 5-10, G

Committed to NCAA Division II Minnesota State-Mankato. Back-to-back All-State selection. Second team all-conference as a junior, first team all-conference as a sophomore, and honorable mention as a freshman. Helped Laconia claim its second consecutive D4 state title with a 28-2 record last season. Averaged 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, shooting 65-for-188 from 3-point range. Has 780 career points with an 80-10 overall record and three state appearances.

Laconia freshman Finley Morgan (1) handles the ball for the Spartans as they defeated Cuba City, 47-43, to successfully defend their Division 4 state championship, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wis.

Finley Morgan, soph., Laconia, 5-9, G

Received second team all-conference and helped Laconia capture the Division 4 state title with a 28-2 record in her debut season. Averaged 9.5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.1 steals while shooting 63-for-160 (39 percent) from behind the arc.

Laconia junior Aubrey Leonard drives with the ball as the Spartans defeated Cuba City, 47-43, to successfully defend their Division 4 state championship, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wis.

Aubrey Leonard, sr., Laconia, 5-8, G

Committed to NCAA Division II Roosevelt University. Honorable mention All-State selection and first team all-conference last season. Second team and All-Defensive all-conference as a sophomore. Second team all-conference as a freshman. Helped lead the Spartans to a 28-2 record and their second straight Division 4 state championship, last season, with an 80-10 career record and three state appearances. Averaged 10.2 points, 4.1 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 3 steals per game.

Laconia junior Eva Engel attempts a three-pointer as the Spartans defeated Cuba City, 47-43, to successfully defend their Division 4 state championship, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wis.

Eva Engel, sr., Laconia, 5-10, F

Nominated to the All-Defensive all-conference team last season. Helped lead the Spartans to a 28-2 record and their second straight Division 4 state championship, last season, with an 80-10 career record and three state appearances. Averaged 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game with 42 three-pointers on 36 percent shooting beyond the arc.

Laconia High School junior Molly Duel (4) sealed the game for the Spartans with clutch free throws in the final moments of their 47-43 victory over Cuba City in the WIAA Division 4 State Championship game, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wis.

Molly Duel, sr., Laconia, 5-7, G

Nominated to the All-Defensive all-conference team each of the past two seasons. Helped lead the Spartans to a 28-2 record and their second straight Division 4 state championship, last season, with an 80-10 career record and three state appearances. Averaged 6.5 points on 53 percent shooting from the floor, with 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.

Savanna Frea, sr., Lomira, 5-10, PF

Received honorable mention all-conference as a junior. Averaged 9.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game.

Allison Now, jr., North Fond du Lac, 5-4, PG

Received second team all-conference and All-Defensive team as a sophomore, and honorable mention all-conference as a freshman. Averaged 12.7 points on 46 percent shooting from the floor with 3.8 rebounds, 3.6 steals, and 1.7 assists per game.

Ava Koch, jr., Omro, 5-7, G

Missed most of last season due to injury but returned to average 11 points on 49 percent shooting from the floor with 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 11 games.

Gracie Konkol, sr., St. Mary’s Springs, 5-4, G

Received second team all-conference each of the past two seasons. Averaged 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.7 steals, and 2 assists per game with 46 three-pointers.

Grace Coon, sr., St. Mary’s Springs, 5-5, G

Received second team All-Defensive all-conference each of the past two seasons. Averaged 6.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2 steals per game.

Ellie Wojahn, jr., Mayville, 5-6, G

Received honorable mention all-conference as a sophomore last season. Averaged 8.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game.

Addyson Suprenand, jr., Winnebago Lutheran, 5-5, PG

Received honorable mention all-conference as a sophomore last season. Averaged 6.9 points and made 42 3s.

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