A Comprehensive List of 2021 Conference Champions

This is one of the most fun times in the high school volleyball season. Conference championships are won and the state tournament matches are set. This is where the most competitive volleyball of the season will happen for many teams! It is intense, fast-paced, and a culmination of a season's worth of hard work. Here is a comprehensive list of conference winners in the state of Wisconsin! <h3>North Shore Conference: Cedarburg</h3> Despite losing to Port Washington in an incredible 5 set thriller last Tuesday, Cedarburg came out of conference play as champions! They have several highly competitive hitters including [player_tooltip player_id="81256" first="Aspen" last="Jankowski"] (committed to Arkansas Tech), [player_tooltip player_id="148961" first="Emma" last="Grueneberg"] (2022), and Juliana Napoleon (2022). Libero [player_tooltip player_id="122466" first="Jae" last="Fitting"] (2024) is incredibly talented. She is calm and collected yet makes explosive defensive plays. Setter [player_tooltip player_id="81337" first="Autumn" last="Daute"] has had a huge year and is one of the most impactful athletes on this team. She has fast hands and is gritty and athletic on the court. This team has a lot to offer and some highly influential seniors. They will be fun to watch in playoffs which start next week. <h3>Classic Eight Conference: Oconomowoc</h3> This team has been dominant this year. And, every time they step on the cour they seem to have improved and have more chemistry than ever. [player_tooltip player_id="122475" first="Anna" last="Bjork"] (2024), [player_tooltip player_id="91876" first="Cordelia" last="Kearns"] (2023), and [player_tooltip player_id="57245" first="Haley" last="Koch"] (2022) have been top performers for this team all season on offense. They have power and finesse at the net and are great at manufacturing kills. Setter [player_tooltip player_id="122568" first="Lilly" last="Wagner"] (2024) is one of the best athletes in her class and plays at a level far beyond her years. She is fast, smart, and precise. Libero [player_tooltip player_id="81331" first="Hadley" last="Strohkirch"] (2022) is gritty in the back row and is great at reading opposing setters and hitters. <h3>Woodland Conference (West): Pewaukee</h3> Even though Pewaukee graduated some great athletes in 2021, they did not miss a beat coming into this season. This is a deep program with a number of impactful hitters including [player_tooltip player_id="35805" first="Katie" last="Gund"] (Committed to Illinois Wesleyan), Kaylen DiBrito (2025), and [player_tooltip player_id="122510" first="Danielle" last="Kopacz"] (2024). Freshman libero Ashley Hutter has been dominant this season and looks like a seasoned pro in the Pirates backcourt. Setters Cora Riffle and [player_tooltip player_id="35805" first="Katie" last="Gund"] run the court in a smooth manner and keep the offense running efficiently. <h3>Badger-West Conference: Sauk Prairie</h3> The Eagles have had a dominant season going undefeated in conference play and having a 41-3 overall season record. Their only losses have come to Kettle Moraine, Germantown, and Edgewood. Senior outside hitter [player_tooltip player_id="90597" first="Aida" last="Shadewald"] (Committed to Wright State) has been explosive in the front row and manufactures kills for her team. Other impactful hitters include [player_tooltip player_id="158572" first="Maggie" last="Hartwig"] (2023), [player_tooltip player_id="91940" first="Annika" last="Braund"] (2023), Alexis Klemm (2023), and [player_tooltip player_id="117338" first="Olivia" last="Paukner"] (2022). [player_tooltip player_id="117337" first="Alia" last="Schlimgen"] (Committed to South Dakota State) is a force to be reckoned with in the back row and makes huge plays on defense and serve receive. Alexis Klem also sets for the Eagles as does junior [player_tooltip player_id="119403" first="Jenna" last="Pistono"]. This is a very well-rounded team that looks to have a deep run in the playoffs. <h3>Big East Conference: Howards Grove</h3> Howards Grove has won the state championship for Division 3 for two straight years and they have not lost any steam. They didn't drop a single set in conference play and are currently 37-5 on the season. Their losses have all come from top-level opponents, several ranked in Division 1: DSHA, Appleton North, Oconomowoc, Lake Country Lutheran, and Edgewood. This roster is stacked with [player_tooltip player_id="57252" first="Emma" last="Baierl"] (Committed to Truman), [player_tooltip player_id="82282" first="Saige" last="Damrow"] (Committed to Wisconsin), and [player_tooltip player_id="22384" first="Karissa" last="Kaminski"] (Committed to the University of Dayton). Up and coming athletes on this team are [player_tooltip player_id="122508" first="Elle" last="Kennedy"] (2024), [player_tooltip player_id="57252" first="Emma" last="Baierl"] (2024), and [player_tooltip player_id="122498" first="Kamryn" last="Kaminski"] (2024). <h3>Greater Metro Conference: Germantown </h3> Greater Metro Conference has arguably one of the best conferences in the state this year. The championship came down to the very last match of conference play. Junior pin hitter [player_tooltip player_id="122568" first="Lilly" last="Wagner"] (Committed to Liberty) has been dominant for the Warhawks, bringing in over 450 kills this season. [player_tooltip player_id="81276" first="Madelyn" last="Weyda"] has also had a huge impact on the court. Both are essential on both offense and defense. Senior setter [player_tooltip player_id="81278" first="Maddie" last="Connor"] is efficient and smart with her sets. She is also incredibly fast on the court. This team is very well-rounded and has some top-level talent. <h3>Southern Lakes Conference: Burlington</h3> The Demons have caused some trouble this season for opponents. They went undefeated in conference play and are 32-4 overall. Their rare losses have come from Kettle Moraine (twice), Kimberly, and Catholic Memorial. Impact players for Burlington include junior libero [player_tooltip player_id="91895" first="Molly" last="Berezowitz"], sophomore setter [player_tooltip player_id="122555" first="Ella" last="Safar"], senior middle [player_tooltip player_id="119434" first="Abby" last="Alan"], and senior [player_tooltip player_id="81301" first="Lydia" last="Biggin"]. This team is gritty and plays amazing defense while also being able to execute out of serve receive. <h3>Midwest Classic Conference: Lake Country Lutheran</h3> Lake Country Lutheran has a stacked roster and it shows. They went 12-0 in conference play and have a 32-7 season record against some of the top schools in the state. Senior libero [player_tooltip player_id="81255" first="Adriana" last="Studer"] (Committed to Villanova) is a key athlete on this team. Junior setter [player_tooltip player_id="82893" first="Rachel" last="Rossing"] is key to the offense's success. She is hard to read, fast, and gritty on the court. Top offensive players include senior pin hitter Hannah Kuhlman, sophomore pin hitter, [player_tooltip player_id="122557" first="Ellie" last="Schumacher"], and freshman middle Karli Molnau. This team was one of Howards Grove's only losses and will look to contend for a state title this year. Wisconsin Conference Champions - The Full List Badger - East: Waunakee Bay: Seymour Big Eight: Middleton Big Rivers: River Falls Capitol - North: Lake Mills Capitol - South: Waterloo Central Wisconsin East: Wittenberg-Birnamwood Central Wisconsin North: Gresham Community Central Wisconsin South: Pacelli Cloverbelt - East: Columbus Catholic Cloverbelt - West: Fall Creek Coulee: West Salem Dairyland: Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran Dunn-St. Croix: Colfax East Central: Kettle Moraine Lutheran Eastern Wisconsin: Valders Flyway: St. Mary's Springs Fox River Classic: Manitowoc Lincoln Fox Valley: Kimberly Freelance: SWCHA Saints Great Northern: Mosinee Heart O'North: St. Croix Falls Indian Trails - Blue: Maranatha Baptist Indianhead - East: Mercer Lakeland - Central: Turtle Lake Lakeland - East: Cornell Lakeland - West: Unity Marawood - North: Phillips Marawood - South: Marathon Marinette & Oconto: Niagara Metro Classic: Dominican Middle Border: St. Croix Central Mississippi Valley: Holmen North Eastern: Luxemburg-Casco Northern Lakes: Three Lakes Packerland: Oconto Ridge & Valley: La Farge Rock Valley: McFarland Scenic Bluffs: Bangor Six Rivers - Eastern: Monticello Six Rivers - Western: Highland South Central: Mauston Southeast Conference: Oak Creek Southern Lakes: Burlington Southwest Wisconsin: Platteville Southwest Wisconsin Activities: Cuba City Trailways - East: Central Wisconsin Christian Trailways - South: Johnson Creek Trailways - West: Randolph Wisconsin Valley Co-Champions: Marshfield and D.C. Everest Woodland Conference (East): Whitnall