Preseason Rankings Division 1 and Division 2 (D3 and D4 Next Week)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With a whole summer of club nationals, camps, showcases, and the first week of preseason underway in the state of Wisconsin it is time to have the “FINAL” preseason rankings for Division 1 and 2.  Division 3 and 4 will have rankings after the first weekend after watching plenty of the top D3 and D4 teams at the Menomonie Sprawl this upcoming weekend. </span></p> <p><strong>Division 1</strong></p> <p>1. Burlington</p> <p>The defending champions have lost some offensive firepower, but their defense will be so solid, not to mention one of the top setters in the state in Kaley Blake distribute to plenty of offensive weapons</p> <p>2. Arrowhead</p> <p><strong>Aubrey Hamilton</strong> and <strong>Elise Schneider</strong> are two physical and athletic Division 1 recruits that have plenty of depth they will need to depend on to break through to the Resch. </p> <p>3. Waunakee</p> <p>Last year Waunakee made it to the state tournament, but they will be looking for more.  <strong>Kiana Schmitt</strong> is heading to Creighton and outside hitter <strong>Milla Malik</strong> is going to Buffalo, but libero <strong>Sarah Malone</strong> brings her Senior leadership that saves a ton of points. </p> <p>4. River Falls</p> <p>The secret is out, River Falls is a force to be reckon with behind <strong>Emily Bannit, Halle Olson,</strong> and Anna Wolf. </p> <p>5. Waukesha West</p> <p>What a summer winning the Prep Dig Summer League at Milwaukee Sting and the preseason Slam at the Dells.  West has weapons in all positions and a solid crew of Sophomores. </p> <p>6. Mukwonago</p> <p>Lots of fire power behind pins <strong>Alayna Jansky</strong> and <strong>Erin Powers,</strong> but the Indians have the experience and weapons to make another run to state. </p> <p>7. Westosha Central</p> <p>A solid Senior class with Division 1 caliber athletes, plenty of experience, this team has a lot of potential to make some upsets along the way. </p> <p>8. Sheboygan North</p> <p>The last go around for <strong>Dru Kuck, Kasey Bell,</strong> and <strong>Annie Hopp</strong> who have been starting every year for the Golden Raiders.  North also has one of the top Sophomores in <strong>Lizzie Binder</strong>. </p> <p>9. Oconomowoc</p> <p>Ocon has a few question marks heading into this season, but lack of talent is not one of them.  <strong>Tayler Alden</strong> is back along with <strong>Elle Schult</strong> to lead the way. </p> <p>10. Neenah</p> <p><strong>Addison Barnes</strong> and <strong>Kayla Kraus</strong> were starters on the 2016 state championship team, will they be able to make another run in 2018? </p> <p>Notables: </p> <p>Germantown</p> <p>Greendale</p> <p>Kettle Moraine</p> <p>Appleton North </p> <p>Kimberly</p> <p>Sussex Hamilton</p> <p><strong>Division 2</strong></p> <p>1. Catholic Memorial</p> <p>The Crusaders took a year off of winning a state title, but will have plenty of balance led by Portland State recruit, <strong>Caroline Dragani</strong>. </p> <p>2. Wisconsin Lutheran</p> <p>Balance all around.  <strong>Carissa Sundholm</strong> and <strong>Julia Treichel</strong> on the pin as well as a strong Senior class will be key for Wisco. </p> <p>3. East Troy</p> <p><strong>Briana Scuric</strong> and <strong>Katie Winkler</strong> are two strong, physical hitters for East Troy that will be trying to get back to state since 2015. </p> <p>4. Kettle Moraine Lutheran</p> <p><strong>Ari Miller</strong> has been on fire this summer and the Chargers have had strong showings at the Badger Team Camp and the Prep Dig Summer League. </p> <p>5. Mount Horeb</p> <p><strong>Elise Goetzinger</strong>, a Kentucky recruit will be the go to player for Mount Horeb who fell just short of making the state tournament in 2017. </p> <p>6. Luxemburg-Casco </p> <p>The Spartans lost some strong athletes due to graduation, but still have a good core of athletes returning, one being Green Bay basketball recruit <strong>Cassie Schlitz</strong>. </p> <p>7. Little Chute</p> <p>Little Chute is in the same conference as Luxemburg-Casco and could meet up in the Sectional Tournament.  <strong>Hannah Vanden Berg</strong>, a Marquette recruit, will be a heavy go to player for the Mustangs. </p> <p>8. Ellsworth</p> <p><strong>MacKenzie Kummer</strong>, a Division 1 middle heading to Air Force will be the go to hitter for Ellsworth out of Western Wisconsin. </p> <p>9. Madison Edgewood</p> <p><strong>Ella Foti</strong> and <strong>Natalie Ring</strong> may be young, but will provide a ton of talent for Edgewood this fall. </p> <p>10. Chilton </p> <p>Outside hitter and conference MVP <strong>Jenna Chaussee</strong> is back along with setter <strong>Alysha Brickl</strong> for their Senior year. </p> <p>Notables: </p> <p>St. Croix Central </p> <p>Big Foot</p> <p>McFarland</p> <p>Northland Pines</p> <p>Plymouth</p>