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2023-24 Final Standings 1. Crivitz 15-1 (19-7); 2. Gillett 14-2 (19-8); 3. Niagara 11-5 (17-9); 4. Oneida Nation 10-6 (16-10); 5. Coleman 9-7 (9-16); 6. Wausaukee 5-11 (10-15); 7. Saint Thomas Aquinas 4-12 (9-14); 8. Lena 2-14 (5-20); 8. Suring 2-14 (4-20). 2024-25 Picks 1. Crivitz -- Winners of three Marinette & Oconto titles in a row and 46 of its last 48 league outings, Crivitz again figures to set the standard in the nine-team circuit. Coach Jeff Baumann begins his 17th season with two starters back in juniors [player_tooltip player_id='2630004' first='Kade' last='Thoma'] (6-6, 11.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2630008' first='Colten' last='Tarmann'] (5-11, 6.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg). Thoma and Tarmann are all-league caliber performers for the Wolverines and headline a talented nucleus that also includes seniors Evan Orlando (6-1, 2.8 ppg) and Leo Vandermause (6-0, 2.3 ppg, 1.4 rpg) along with improved junior Pierce Polimis (6-4, 2.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg). 2. Niagara -- The Badgers made a big movement upward a year ago, going from 13 two years ago to 17 last winter. Coach Terry Youren hopes for another step forward this time around behind the return of some of the most talented players in the league. Senior wing [player_tooltip player_id='2630001' first='Tommy' last='Martin'] (6-1, 18.5 ppg, 8.6 rpg) and senior forward [player_tooltip player_id='2630012' first='Cameron' last='Schiefelbein'] (6-6, 11.0 ppg, 7.2 rpg) lead the way for the Badgers. Martin is a returning first-team all-league player while Schiefelbein ranks as one of the top post players in the league. Also back are seniors Gavin Neuens (5-10, 4.0 ppg), Dante Stachowicz (5-11, 5.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg) and Alex Tripp (5-5, 2.2 ppg). 3. Coleman -- After six consecutive seasons of finishing well above the .500 level, Coleman slipped to a 9-16 mark a year ago. Jeff Bronson's crew figures to make its way over the break even point in 2024-25 as four starters return, including talented seniors [player_tooltip player_id='2386195' first='Tyler' last='Rennie'] (6-2, 13.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2630007' first='Victor' last='Kostreva'] (6-3, 11.8 ppg, 6.0 rpg). Rennie and Kostreva boast plenty of versatility in their games and both hit the glass hard. Senior Tristan Kostreva (5-11, 4.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg) and sophomore Kolton Peters (6-0, 5.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg) also return to the starting rotation for the Cougars. 4. Gillett -- Russ Young has done a marvelous job of making Gillett a player again in the Marinette & Oconto over the past four seasons. The Tigers reached their best finish in years last winter, going 14-2 in league play and 19-8 overall. Just one starter is back, but he's perhaps the best player in the league. Senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2493657' first='Jesse' last='DeBauch'] (5-11, 22.1 pgp, 8.8 rpg) can s core in a lot of different ways and has a nose for the basket and the ball on both ends of the court. DeBauch was voted as the league's Most Outstanding Player in 2023-24. Also back for Gillett are senior Ryan Pensis (5-11, 2.5 ppg) along with juniors Nash Stage (5-10), Bradyn Wendorff (5-10) and Jedric Herzog (6-1). 5. Wausaukee -- Five players with plenty of varsity experience are back for coach Jon Betts at Wausaukee. The Rangers have a pair of potential all-league performers in senior Kayden Suennen (5-10, 9.0 ppg, 2.2 rpg) and junior [player_tooltip player_id='2630014' first='Gavin' last='Thomson'] (6-2, 5.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg). In addition to those two key players, Wausaukee welcomes back seniors Evan Suennen (6-0, 5.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg) and Anthony Vanick (5-11, 6.0 ppg, 2.1 rpg) and Callahan Betts (5-10, 2.6 ppg). 6. Saint Thomas Aquinas -- The number of solid teams in the Marinette & Oconto in 2024-25 appears to be pretty strong as clubs like Saint Thomas Aquinas, Oneida Nation, Suring and Lena could all pull some surprises. The Cavaliers, who enter year No. 4 under coach Jack Farley, have four starters back from a 9-14 squad. Leading the way is senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2630000' first='Teagan' last='Anderson'] (6-1, 14.1 ppg, 7.7 rpg), a four-year varsity performer. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='2505378' first='Caleb' last='Duvall'] (6-2, 10.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg) is an experienced and versatile player for the Cavaliers while seniors Calvin Peters (5-10, 4.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg) and Henry Piasecki (6-0, 2.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg) along with junior [player_tooltip player_id='2815674' first='Jake' last='Farley'] (5-10, 7.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg) also return. 7. Oneida Nation -- Oneida Nation lost four starters and its coach from last year's squad that went 16-10. Caleb Anderson takes over the coaching reigns from Jamison King and will count of the top two returning players for the Thunderhawks in junior [player_tooltip player_id='2417117' first='Kingston' last='Webster'] (6-1, 10.0 ppg, 6.3 rpg) and sophomore Mason Laster (6-0, 2.6 ppg, 2.0 rpg). 8. Suring -- The big news surrounding the Suring program is the return of Gary Regal as the Eagles' head coach. Regal was the coach at Suring for some of the better teams in school history before stepping down several years ago. He replaces Joseph Lojpersberger and takes over a club that welcomes back senior guard Michael Bailey (5-11, 7.1 ppg) and sophomore forward Taylor Booth Stoffregen (6-1, 5.6 ppg). 9. Lena -- Justin Heimke takes over the coaching duties at Lena and has three returning starters from a club that went 5-20 in seniors [player_tooltip player_id='2630009' first='Mason' last='Spice'] (5-10, 12.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg), Tyler Shallow (5-8, 7.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg) and Mason Belongia (5-8, 5.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg). Guard play is a big asset for Lena, which could also get a lift in the paint from junior Zander Thomson (6-4, 2.1 ppg). Senior Caleb Schlosser (6-0, 7.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg) also could play a big role for the Wildcats. Top Returning Scorers [player_tooltip player_id='2493657' first='Jesse' last='DeBauch'], Gillett (22.1 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2630001' first='Tommy' last='Martin'], Niagara (18.5 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2630000' first='Teagan' last='Anderson'], Saint Thomas Aquinas (14.1 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2386195' first='Tyler' last='Rennie'], Coleman (13.4 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2630009' first='Mason' last='Spice'], Lena (12.9 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2630007' first='Victor' last='Kostreva'], Coleman (11.8 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2630004' first='Kade' last='Thoma'], Crivitz (11.5 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2630012' first='Cameron' last='Schiefelbein']g, Niagara (11.0 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2505378' first='Caleb' last='Duvall'], Saint Thomas Aquinas (10.6 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2417117' first='Kingston' last='Webster'], Oneida Nation (10.0 ppg) Projected All-League Teams First Team [player_tooltip player_id='2493657' first='Jesse' last='DeBauch'], 5-11, Sr., Gillett [player_tooltip player_id='2630001' first='Tommy' last='Martin'] 6-1, Sr., Niagara [player_tooltip player_id='2630000' first='Teagan' last='Anderson'], 6-1, Sr., Saint Thomas Aquinas [player_tooltip player_id='2630004' first='Kade' last='Thoma'], 6-6, Jr., Crivitz [player_tooltip player_id='2386195' first='Tyler' last='Rennie'], 6-2, Sr., Coleman Second Team [player_tooltip player_id='2630007' first='Victor' last='Kostreva'], 6-3, Sr., Coleman [player_tooltip player_id='2630008' first='Colten' last='Tarmann'], 5-11, Jr., Crivitz [player_tooltip player_id='2630009' first='Mason' last='Spice'], 5-10, Sr., Lena [player_tooltip player_id='2630012' first='Cameron' last='Schiefelbein'], 6-6, Sr., Niagara [player_tooltip player_id='2630014' first='Gavin' last='Thomson'], 6-2, Jr., Wausaukee The Big Five Best Shooter: [player_tooltip player_id='2493657' first='Jesse' last='DeBauch'], Gillett Best Defender: [player_tooltip player_id='2505378' first='Caleb' last='Duvall'], Saint Thomas Aquinas Best Rebounder: [player_tooltip player_id='2630001' first='Tommy' last='Martin'] Niagara Best Collegiate Prospect: [player_tooltip player_id='2493657' first='Jesse' last='DeBauch'], Gillett Most Improved Player: [player_tooltip player_id='2630016' first='Pierce' last='Polomis'], Crivitz

2023-24 Final Standings

1. Crivitz 15-1 (19-7); 2. Gillett 14-2 (19-8); 3. Niagara 11-5 (17-9); 4. Oneida Nation 10-6 (16-10); 5. Coleman 9-7 (9-16); 6. Wausaukee 5-11 (10-15); 7. Saint Thomas Aquinas 4-12 (9-14); 8. Lena 2-14 (5-20); 8. Suring 2-14 (4-20).

2024-25 Picks

1. Crivitz -- Winners of three Marinette & Oconto titles in a row and 46 of its last 48 league outings, Crivitz again figures to set the standard in the nine-team circuit. Coach Jeff Baumann begins his 17th season with two starters back in juniors Kade Thoma Kade Thoma 6'6" | PF Crivitz | 2026 State WI (6-6, 11.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg) and Colten Tarmann Colten Tarmann 5'11" | CG Crivitz | 2026 WI (5-11, 6.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg). Thoma and Tarmann are all-league caliber performers for the Wolverines and headline a talented nucleus that also includes seniors Evan Orlando (6-1, 2.8 ppg) and Leo Vandermause (6-0, 2.3 ppg, 1.4 rpg) along with improved junior Pierce Polimis (6-4, 2.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg).

2. Niagara -- The Badgers made a big movement upward a year ago, going from 13 two years ago to 17 last winter. Coach Terry Youren hopes for another step forward this time around behind the return of some of the most talented players in the league. Senior wing Tommy Martin Tommy Martin 6'2" | SF Niagara | 2025 State WI (6-1, 18.5 ppg, 8.6 rpg) and senior forward Cameron Schiefelbein Cameron Schiefelbein 6'6" | PF Niagara | 2025 WI (6-6, 11.0 ppg, 7.2 rpg) lead the way for the Badgers. Martin is a returning first-team all-league player while Schiefelbein ranks as one of the top post players in the league. Also back are seniors Gavin Neuens (5-10, 4.0 ppg), Dante Stachowicz (5-11, 5.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg) and Alex Tripp (5-5, 2.2 ppg).

3. Coleman -- After six consecutive seasons of finishing well above the .500 level, Coleman slipped to a 9-16 mark a year ago. Jeff Bronson's crew figures to make its way over the break even point in 2024-25 as four starters return, including talented seniors Tyler Rennie Tyler Rennie 6'0" | PG Coleman | 2025 WI (6-2, 13.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg) and Victor Kostreva Victor Kostreva 6'3" | SF Coleman | 2025 WI (6-3, 11.8 ppg, 6.0 rpg). Rennie and Kostreva boast plenty of versatility in their games and both hit the glass hard. Senior Tristan Kostreva (5-11, 4.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg) and sophomore Kolton Peters (6-0, 5.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg) also return to the starting rotation for the Cougars.

4. Gillett -- Russ Young has done a marvelous job of making Gillett a player again in the Marinette & Oconto over the past four seasons. The Tigers reached their best finish in years last winter, going 14-2 in league play and 19-8 overall. Just one starter is back, but he's perhaps the best player in the league. Senior guard Jesse DeBauch Jesse DeBauch 6'0" | SG Gillett | 2025 State WI (5-11, 22.1 pgp, 8.8 rpg) can s core in a lot of different ways and has a nose for the basket and the ball on both ends of the court. DeBauch was voted as the league's Most Outstanding Player in 2023-24. Also back for Gillett are senior Ryan Pensis (5-11, 2.5 ppg) along with juniors Nash Stage (5-10), Bradyn Wendorff (5-10) and Jedric Herzog (6-1).

5. Wausaukee -- Five players with plenty of varsity experience are back for coach Jon Betts at Wausaukee. The Rangers have a pair of potential all-league performers in senior Kayden Suennen (5-10, 9.0 ppg, 2.2 rpg) and junior Gavin Thomson Gavin Thomson 6'2" | SF Wausaukee | 2026 WI (6-2, 5.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg). In addition to those two key players, Wausaukee welcomes back seniors Evan Suennen (6-0, 5.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg) and Anthony Vanick (5-11, 6.0 ppg, 2.1 rpg) and Callahan Betts (5-10, 2.6 ppg).

6. Saint Thomas Aquinas -- The number of solid teams in the Marinette & Oconto in 2024-25 appears to be pretty strong as clubs like Saint Thomas Aquinas, Oneida Nation, Suring and Lena could all pull some surprises. The Cavaliers, who enter year No. 4 under coach Jack Farley, have four starters back from a 9-14 squad. Leading the way is senior guard Teagan Anderson Teagan Anderson 6'1" | SF Saint Thomas Aquinas | 2025 State WI (6-1, 14.1 ppg, 7.7 rpg), a four-year varsity performer. Junior Caleb Duvall Caleb Duvall 6'2" | CG Saint Thomas Aquinas | 2026 WI (6-2, 10.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg) is an experienced and versatile player for the Cavaliers while seniors Calvin Peters (5-10, 4.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg) and Henry Piasecki (6-0, 2.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg) along with junior Jake Farley Jake Farley 5'10" | PG Saint Thomas Aquinas | 2027 State WI (5-10, 7.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg) also return.

7. Oneida Nation -- Oneida Nation lost four starters and its coach from last year's squad that went 16-10. Caleb Anderson takes over the coaching reigns from Jamison King and will count of the top two returning players for the Thunderhawks in junior Kingston Webster Kingston Webster 6'1" | PG Oneida Nation Highschool | 2026 WI (6-1, 10.0 ppg, 6.3 rpg) and sophomore Mason Laster (6-0, 2.6 ppg, 2.0 rpg).

8. Suring -- The big news surrounding the Suring program is the return of Gary Regal as the Eagles' head coach. Regal was the coach at Suring for some of the better teams in school history before stepping down several years ago. He replaces Joseph Lojpersberger and takes over a club that welcomes back senior guard Michael Bailey (5-11, 7.1 ppg) and sophomore forward Taylor Booth Stoffregen (6-1, 5.6 ppg).

9. Lena -- Justin Heimke takes over the coaching duties at Lena and has three returning starters from a club that went 5-20 in seniors Mason Spice Mason Spice 5'10" | PG Lena | 2025 WI (5-10, 12.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg), Tyler Shallow (5-8, 7.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg) and Mason Belongia (5-8, 5.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg). Guard play is a big asset for Lena, which could also get a lift in the paint from junior Zander Thomson (6-4, 2.1 ppg). Senior Caleb Schlosser (6-0, 7.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg) also could play a big role for the Wildcats.

Top Returning Scorers

Jesse DeBauch Jesse DeBauch 6'0" | SG Gillett | 2025 State WI , Gillett (22.1 ppg)
Tommy Martin Tommy Martin 6'2" | SF Niagara | 2025 State WI , Niagara (18.5 ppg)
Teagan Anderson Teagan Anderson 6'1" | SF Saint Thomas Aquinas | 2025 State WI , Saint Thomas Aquinas (14.1 ppg)
Tyler Rennie Tyler Rennie 6'0" | PG Coleman | 2025 WI , Coleman (13.4 ppg)
Mason Spice Mason Spice 5'10" | PG Lena | 2025 WI , Lena (12.9 ppg)
Victor Kostreva Victor Kostreva 6'3" | SF Coleman | 2025 WI , Coleman (11.8 ppg)
Kade Thoma Kade Thoma 6'6" | PF Crivitz | 2026 State WI , Crivitz (11.5 ppg)
Cameron Schiefelbein Cameron Schiefelbein 6'6" | PF Niagara | 2025 WI g, Niagara (11.0 ppg)
Caleb Duvall Caleb Duvall 6'2" | CG Saint Thomas Aquinas | 2026 WI , Saint Thomas Aquinas (10.6 ppg)
Kingston Webster Kingston Webster 6'1" | PG Oneida Nation Highschool | 2026 WI , Oneida Nation (10.0 ppg)

Projected All-League Teams
First Team
Jesse DeBauch Jesse DeBauch 6'0" | SG Gillett | 2025 State WI , 5-11, Sr., Gillett
Tommy Martin Tommy Martin 6'2" | SF Niagara | 2025 State WI 6-1, Sr., Niagara
Teagan Anderson Teagan Anderson 6'1" | SF Saint Thomas Aquinas | 2025 State WI , 6-1, Sr., Saint Thomas Aquinas
Kade Thoma Kade Thoma 6'6" | PF Crivitz | 2026 State WI , 6-6, Jr., Crivitz
Tyler Rennie Tyler Rennie 6'0" | PG Coleman | 2025 WI , 6-2, Sr., Coleman

Second Team
Victor Kostreva Victor Kostreva 6'3" | SF Coleman | 2025 WI , 6-3, Sr., Coleman
Colten Tarmann Colten Tarmann 5'11" | CG Crivitz | 2026 WI , 5-11, Jr., Crivitz
Mason Spice Mason Spice 5'10" | PG Lena | 2025 WI , 5-10, Sr., Lena
Cameron Schiefelbein Cameron Schiefelbein 6'6" | PF Niagara | 2025 WI , 6-6, Sr., Niagara
Gavin Thomson Gavin Thomson 6'2" | SF Wausaukee | 2026 WI , 6-2, Jr., Wausaukee

The Big Five

Best Shooter: Jesse DeBauch Jesse DeBauch 6'0" | SG Gillett | 2025 State WI , Gillett
Best Defender: Caleb Duvall Caleb Duvall 6'2" | CG Saint Thomas Aquinas | 2026 WI , Saint Thomas Aquinas
Best Rebounder: Tommy Martin Tommy Martin 6'2" | SF Niagara | 2025 State WI Niagara
Best Collegiate Prospect: Jesse DeBauch Jesse DeBauch 6'0" | SG Gillett | 2025 State WI , Gillett
Most Improved Player: Pierce Polomis Pierce Polomis 6'4" | SF Crivitz | 2026 WI , Crivitz