Division 1
Mackenzie Babcock, Monona Grove High School - 4.0 GPA
A 4.0 student, Babcock won an State championship in the 1600-meter run her freshman year, and she is a four-time cross country state qualifier. She is a 
four-time cross country first team Badger Large Conference selection, a four-time team cross country MVP and a four-time individual cross country conference champion. In her essay she states, “I have always challenged myself to uphold the highest academic and athletic record possible; however, this mindset caused me to be constantly overwhelmed and stressed. The deepening of my relationship with Christ has helped me become a better athlete and student, but even more, a better individual. I have learned that no amount of success or heartache can magnify or diminish my worth.” She will study biomedical sciences and continue competing in track & field and cross country at Liberty University.
Jacquelyn Cox, Arrowhead High School - 4.0 GPA
Cox is a two-time State tennis champion and was a State runner-up her senior season. The 4.0 student has earned three first team all-
conference selections in softball, and she was a three-time all-district and three-time all-state nominee. She also helped her tennis team bring home four Classic 8 Conference championships. Cox writes in her essay, “To have great success, a team must have great chemistry. The support system that is built from being a part of such a tightly bonded group not only applies to sports but also extends into the classroom. Every day, I am challenged to achieve my greatest academic success by my teachers and my fellow students. Collaboration with my peers in the classroom has led to the creation of many thoughtful ideas and robust discussions that have not only benefited the group but also me as an individual.” Cox will play softball at Villanova University and study pre-med biochemistry and neuroscience.
Ella Opie, Pewaukee High School - 4.0 GPA
Opie is a three-time Woodland West all-conference soccer selection, and she was named team Most Valuable Player her junior season. She was a 
member of the State championship basketball team her junior year and followed with a run to the sectional final game her senior season. Opie writes in her essay, “Losing doesn’t mean that you failed, it means that you have the opportunity to improve. To me, the greatest lesson I have learned is that losing is a part of life, and it is how you react, how you push yourself after you lose, that defines who you are and makes you into a more well-rounded, hard-working person.” She will attend UW-La Crosse to play soccer and study physical therapy and Spanish.
Kate Schmoll, West De Pere High School - 4.0 GPA
Schmoll is a dual-sport fall athlete and was a four-time State qualifier in both cross country and swimming & diving. She was a member 
of the Phantoms’ track & field State championship team her freshman year. In cross country, she is a two-time individual sectional champion. Schmoll shares in her essay, “I have learned that the setbacks I have faced, including knee and leg injuries, mental blocks, and periods of regressive sports performance are not excuses to give up but rather my motivators to work harder to reach my goals. As a 17-time Division 1 state qualifier across three sports, I have learned anything is possible when one dedicates themselves to the work needed to make their dreams come true.” She plans to attend to UW-Green Bay to compete in cross country and study finance and acounting.
Division 2
Megan Johnson, West Salem High School - 3.97 GPA
Johnson is a two-time State tennis qualifier, finishing sixth as a senior. She was named Coulee Conference Tennis Player of the Year three times and 
earned all-conference honors all four years. In basketball, Johnson is West Salem’s all-time leading scorer, a two-time State Tournament participant, and a four-time all-conference selection. She earned all-state softball honors as a catcher and contributed to two regional championship teams. She shares in her essay, “Through playing three sports, I’ve learned the importance of teamwork. Whether on the court, field, or in life, teamwork is essential. In sports, success is never achieved alone; each person has a unique role, and working together is key to reaching one common goal.” Johnson will play basketball and study composite material engineering at Winona State.
Hailie Krueger, New London High School - 4.0 GPA
First in her class and a 4.0 student, Krueger is a three-time State female wrestling champion. She is a four-time first team all-conference 
wrestling selection, and she was voted the Bay Conference Female Wrestler of the Year four consecutive seasons. In track and field, she earned second team all-conference honors in shot put as a junior. Reflecting on her high school experience, she writes, “High school athletics and academics have taught me how to work with others, listen to others' ideas, communicate positively, be empathetic, work hard, and have integrity. I will utilize the skills I’ve learned while I pursue a career as an educator and coach.” Krueger will attend Wartburg College to compete in wrestling and study secondary education.
Ellie Schiszik, Elk Mound High School - 4.0 GPA
With a 4.0 GPA, Schiszik earned seven team MVP awards: two in cross country, three in basketball and two in 
softball. She was a State qualifier in cross country her freshman year. The Mounder earned the Dunn-St. Croix Conference Basketball Player of the Year award both her junior and senior seasons. She joined the 1,000-point scorer club her junior season and helped lead her basketball team to a sectional championship her senior year. Reflecting on her high school experience, Schiszik writes, “Academics and athletics have taught me to be resilient. Whether it is after a tough loss, a call that doesn’t go my way, or a struggle in the classroom, I have learned to bounce back and never give up.” She plans to study math education at UW-La Crosse.
Addison Schliewe, Sheboygan Falls High School - 3.97 GPA
Addison is a three-time team basketball MVP and earned first team all-conference honors in the sport during her sophomore, junior, and 
senior seasons. She was named Eastern Wisconsin Conference Basketball Player of the Year her junior season and helped lead her team to back-to-back conference championships. Schliewe shares in her essay, “The importance of resilience in the face of failure and grace in the face of adversity will stay with me far beyond the classroom and basketball court. They will guide me as I pursue my education and future career, always striving not just for success, but for growth and understanding.” She will continue her basketball career at the University of St. Thomas and study exercise science.
Division 3
Molly Duel, Laconia High School - 3.98 GPA
Duel was named Flyway Conference MVP in track & field as a freshman and sophomore. She holds five school records in the 800-meter run, mile, two- 
mile, 4x400 relay and 4x800 relay. On the basketball court, she was a key contributor to her team’s four consecutive State tournament appearances, winning two State championships. Duel shared in her essay, “The self-discipline I’ve developed as an athlete is one of the most important traits I have obtained, as it gives you a purpose to constantly better and push yourself when no one is watching. These challenges that seemed so testing at first were not roadblocks but just stepping stones to valuable lessons in my life.” She will attend UW-Madison to study pharmacy.
Reese Grimm, Pittsville High School - 4.0 GPA
A 4.0 student, Grimm is a three-time, first team all-conference selection in both volleyball and basketball, and she earned the title of 
Central Wisconsin-South Conference Basketball Player of the Year as a junior. On the track, she is an eight-time conference champion and three-time State qualifier in the 400-meter dash. Reflecting, she writes, “The most valuable lesson I learned in high school, both academically and athletically, is that fulfillment isn’t something you wait for; it’s something you create. I used to think the good moments, like success, fun, and excitement, would just happen on their own, but I’ve learned they come from the effort and intention you put in.” Grimm will attend UW-Eau Claire to play basketball and study nursing.
Lexi Kuffel, Cameron High School - 4.0 GPA
First in her class with a 4.0 GPA, Kuffel is a four-time team MVP and four-time Heart O’ North Conference cross 
country first team selection. She earned an individual State championship in track & field her junior season, and she is a member of the State record-setting 1600-meter relay team. In her essay, Kuffel writes, “Being a leader in both academics and athletics taught me more than just taking charge. It taught me to listen, support, encourage, and guide others to be their best. Leadership requires selflessness—putting the goals of others ahead of your own.” She will continue her track & field career at Minnesota-Mankato and study nursing.
Ellen Robinson, Mineral Point High School - 3.99 GPA
In cross country, Robinson is a four-time team MVP, four-time conference MVP, four-time first team all-conference performer, and four- 
time first team all-state selection. She finished fourth at State as a freshman while helping the Pointers bring home a championship trophy. On the track, she is an eight-time individual conference champion, nine-time regional champion and a nine-time sectional champion. She writes in her essay, “My experiences in cross country, track, and basketball have shaped me into a more responsible, determined team player and student. They have taught me the importance of perseverance, time management, and the value of working toward a goal—the discipline and structure of athletics carried over to my academics." She will attend South Dakota State University to study agronmony and animal science while continuing her career in cross country and track & field.
Division 4
Kamdan Johnson, Florence High School - 3.94 GPA
Johnson is a three-time track & field team MVP and first team all-conference selection, bringing home back-to-back individual State championships in the 
100-meter hurdles her sophomore and junior seasons. She was selected as the Northern Lakes Conference Volleyball Player of the Year as a junior and helped her team win their regional championship her senior season. Johnson shared in her essay, “High school taught me how to overcome failure and has helped me understand that failure paints the road to achievement. It took countless hours of hard work and perseverance to see my success as a student-athlete shine through. At the end of the day, everyone experiences some form of loss or failure in their life. It’s whether or not you choose to let it define you that determines your success in the future.” Johnson plans to study elementary education in college.
Sarah Shaw, Assumpion High School - 3.92 GPA
Sarah was named conference soccer Player of the Year as a junior. She was a member of the state championship basketball team her senior season, and 
voted conference Basketball Player of the Year both her junior and senior seasons. She and her doubles partner were voted conference MVPs her senior season while qualifying for state tennis twice. In her essay, Shaw writes, “Much like in sports, life doesn’t always go according to plan, and what truly matters is how we respond to any challenges we might face. I’ve learned that the best way to handle difficult situations is by staying positive, keeping faith in myself, and continuing to move forward with determination.” She intends to study business at UW-Madison.
Emily Sorensen, Faith Christian High School - 4.0 GPA
First in her class with a 4.0 GPA, Sorensen is a three-time team MVP and first team all-conference selection in basketball, surpassing 
both 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds during her senior season. In track & field, she is an 11-time individual Lake City Conference champion. Sorensen shared in her essay, "While both art and track have provided me with priceless experiences and knowledge, perhaps even more significant is the fact that, through participating in these opportunities, I’ve grown to appreciate the hard work, accomplishments, and uniqueness of others around me. I look forward to carrying these attributes over into new experiences at the college level.” She plans to continue her career in track & field and study marine biology in college.
Kendall Weiler, Owen-Withee High School - 4.0 GPA
Kendall was the Eastern Cloverbelt Conference champion in the 300m hurdles her junior year, is a four-time all-conference selection 
and is a three-time team MVP in the sport. During her senior basketball season, she and her team earned a trip to the state tournament as sectional champions. She ranks first in her class with a 4.0 GPA. In her essay, Weiler writes, “I’ve grown to find that everyone is on a different path as they get older. We each have unique interests and experiences that make comparing ourselves to others absolutely useless. When I began to focus on my passions and what made me happy, I was able to see so much more success and transformation in my academic and athletic pursuits.” She will attend Concordia University to study biology.