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Wisconsin Dells' Ashiya Hopkins (right) pokes the ball away from Oostburg's Taylor Brasser (center) and Natalie Backhaus (left) tries to grab it during the first half of Saturday's WIAA Division 3 state championship, at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Dells center Natalie Backhaus passes the ball to a teammate during the first half of Thursday's WIAA Division 3 state semifinal against Kettle Moraine Lutheran at the the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, Lee Sports Wisconsin
Waunakee’s Tessa Bryan (2) drives past Oregon’s Stella Hall (14) and Niasa Niedziejko (3) in the first half of a basketball game at Waunakee Community High School in the Waunakee, Wis. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
- AMBER ARNOLD STATE JOURNAL
Oregon’s Niasa Niedziejko (3) drives against Waunakee’s Tessa Bryan (2) and Keira Van Wie (3) in the second half of a basketball game at Waunakee Community High School in the Waunakee, Wis. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
- AMBER ARNOLD STATE JOURNAL
La Follette sophomore Nyajuacni Riak extends to make a block against Sun Prairie East on Dec. 13 in Madison. Riak surpassed 1,000 career points later in the season, and she also had an in-game dunk near the end of the season.
- OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
Photos: 2025-26 State Journal/WiscNews girls basketball All-Supernova team in action
A collection of photos featuring members of the 2025-26 State Journal/WiscNews girls basketball All-Supernova team on the court this season.
Wisconsin Dells' Natalie Backhaus looks up towards a loose ball during the first half of Saturday's WIAA Division 3 state championship against Oostburg, at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Dells girls players pose with the runner-up trophy after the Chiefs lost 64-37 to Oostburg during the WIAA Division 3 state championship at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon on Saturday.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Dells' Natalie Backhaus, left, looks up towards a loose ball during the first half of the Chiefs’ 64-37 loss to Oostburg in the WIAA Division 3 state championship game on Saturday.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Dells' Natalie Backhaus dribbles between two defenders during the first half of Saturday's WIAA Division 3 state championship against Oostburg, at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Dells coach Bob Buss and Natalie Backhaus hug one another as the final minutes of the WIAA Division 3 state championship game against Oostburg wind down at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Dells' Natalie Backhaus looks up towards a loose ball during the first half of Saturday's WIAA Division 3 state championship against Oostburg, at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Dells' Natalie Backhaus attempts a shot in the paint during the first half of Saturday's WIAA Division 3 state championship against Oostburg, at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Dells' Natalie Backhaus attempts a shot in the paint during the first half of Saturday's WIAA Division 3 state championship against Oostburg, at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Dells' Ashiya Hopkins (right) pokes the ball away from Oostburg's Taylor Brasser (center) and Natalie Backhaus (left) tries to grab it during the first half of Saturday's WIAA Division 3 state championship, at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Dells center Natalie Backhaus tries to get a rebound during the second half of Thursday's WIAA Division 3 state semifinal against Kettle Moraine Lutheran at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, Lee Sports Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells center Natalie Backhaus shoots during Thursday's WIAA Division 3 state semifinal against Kettle Moraine Lutheran at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, Lee Sports Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells center Natalie Backhaus passes the ball to a teammate during the first half of Thursday's WIAA Division 3 state semifinal against Kettle Moraine Lutheran at the the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, Lee Sports Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells center Natalie Backhaus takes a shot from underneath the basket during Thursday's WIAA Division 3 state semifinal against Kettle Moraine Lutheran at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, Lee Sports Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells center Natalie Backhaus takes a shot during Thursday's WIAA Division 3 state semifinal against Kettle Moraine Lutheran at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, Lee Sports Wisconsin
Waunakee’s Tessa Bryan (2) drives past Oregon’s Stella Hall (14) and Niasa Niedziejko (3) in the first half of a basketball game at Waunakee Community High School in the Waunakee, Wis. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
- AMBER ARNOLD STATE JOURNAL
Waunakee’s Tessa Bryan (2) shoots against Oregon in the first half of a basketball game at Waunakee Community High School in the Waunakee, Wis. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
- AMBER ARNOLD STATE JOURNAL
Oregon’s Niasa Niedziejko (3) drives against Waunakee’s Tessa Bryan (2) and Keira Van Wie (3) in the second half of a basketball game at Waunakee Community High School in the Waunakee, Wis. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
- AMBER ARNOLD STATE JOURNAL
Fall River's Natalie Fietz looks to take a shot during the first half of Friday's WIAA Division 5 state semifinal against Eleva-Strum at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Fall River's Natalie Fietz looks up at the rim during the first half of Friday's WIAA Division 5 state semifinal against Eleva-Strum at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Fall River's Natalie Fietz looks to take a shot during the first half of Friday's WIAA Division 5 state semifinal against Eleva-Strum at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Fall River's Macey Bukoski (back) and Natalie Fietz defend Eleva-Strum's Aliza Kulig during the first half of Friday's WIAA Division 5 state semifinal at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Fall River's Natalie Fietz (14) and Emma Sampson (11) hug their teammates after leaving the WIAA Division 5 state semifinal. The Pirates lost 70-54 to Eleva-Strum at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Fall River's Natalie Fietz and Emma Sampson hug their teammates after leaving the WIAA Division 5 state semifinal. The Pirates lost 70-54 to Eleva-Strum at the Resch Center, in Ashwaubenon.
- MARK MCMULLEN, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
La Follette sophomore Nyajuacni Riak shoots a 3-pointer against Verona on Tuesday at La Follette High School. Riak surpassed 1,000 career points in the Lancers' win.
- OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
La Follette sophomore Nyajuacni Riak dribbles up the court against Verona on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at La Follette High School in Madison.
- OWEN ZILIAK,STATE JOURNAL
La Follette sophomore Nyajuacni Riak yells in celebration after scoring and drawing a foul against Verona on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at La Follette High School in Madison.
- OWEN ZILIAK,STATE JOURNAL
La Follette sophomore Nyajuacni Riak celebrates with her teammates after reaching 1,000 career high school points while playing Verona on Tuesday.
- OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
La Follette sophomore Nyajuacni Riak grabs a rebound over Verona defenders on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at La Follette High School in Madison.
- OWEN ZILIAK,STATE JOURNAL
La Follette sophomore Nyajuacni Riak shoots over Sun Prairie East defenders on Dec. 13 in Madison. Riak is the the 2025-26 State Journal/WiscNews girls basketball Player of the Year.
- OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
La Follette's Nyajuacni Riak jogs off the court after hitting a 3-pointer to end the first half on Dec. 13 in Madison. The sophomore averaged 26.5 points and 12.3 rebounds this season.Â
- OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
La Follette sophomore Nyajuacni Riak extends to make a block against Sun Prairie East on Dec. 13 in Madison. Riak surpassed 1,000 career points later in the season, and she also had an in-game dunk near the end of the season.
- OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
Verona sophomore Macy Stremlow (1) shoots against La Follette on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at La Follette High School in Madison.
- OWEN ZILIAK,STATE JOURNAL
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