Glacier Trails Preview 2025-26

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final 2024-25 Standings:</strong><br><br>This is the first year of the Glacier Trails Conference. Seven teams form the new conference with Kettle Moraine Lutheran, Kewaskum and Plymouth arriving from the East Central, Sheboygan South from the Fox River Classic, and Port Washington, West Bend East and West Bend West from the North Shore.<br><br><strong>2025-26 Picks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. <a href="https://prephoops.com/team/kettle-moraine-lutheran/">Kettle Moraine Lutheran</a></strong> -- Consistency has been a big part of the Kettle Moraine Lutheran program for a long time now, and that won't change much this time around. The Chargers just know how to play and it spreads from the veterans down to the newcomers. Coach Joshua Lindner has a solid core to build around and some potential all-league performers in seniors [player_tooltip player_id='2624965' first='Henry' last='Bednar'] (6-4, 12.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2935641' first='Nate' last='Kabelowsky'] (6-0, 9.7 ppg, 2.2 rpg), and junior [player_tooltip player_id='2724390' first='Jake' last='Bartelt'] (5-11, 9.2 ppg, 2.7 rpg). Those three started on last year's 15-11 squad and improved over the spring/summer. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='2935645' first='Tim' last='Honzelka'] (6-5, 3.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg) gives the Chargers some size while juniors [player_tooltip player_id='2935649' first='Jonah' last='Kruse'] (6-3, 2.4 ppg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2935650' first='Jacob' last='Hess'] (6-2, 2.1 ppg) also figure to push for big minutes.<br><br><strong>2. <a href="https://prephoops.com/team/plymouth/">Plymouth</a></strong> -- With the best player in the league on the floor every night, Plymouth is a very dangerous team, one that definitely could emerge as a conference champion in February. Coach Tim Schultz will call upon his son, senior [player_tooltip player_id='2045263' first='Kayden' last='Schultz'] (6-3, 28.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg), to again lead the Panthers. [player_tooltip player_id='2045263' first='Kayden' last='Schultz'] can do just about everything on the court and is a very good leader. He has committed to NCAA Division II Michigan Tech. Joining Schultz as returning starters from an 18-8 squad are senior [player_tooltip player_id='2935668' first='Max' last='Hill'] (5-11, 5.7 pgp, 2.6 rpg) along with juniors [player_tooltip player_id='2935665' first='Aidan' last='DeMunck'] (6-2, 5.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg) and [player_tooltip player_id='3021757' first='Augie' last='Eigenberger'] (6-0, 8.9 ppg, 2.7 rpg). There is plenty of firepower on this squad and some decent depth as well with juniors [player_tooltip player_id='3021758' first='Charlie' last='Nass'] (6-2, 4.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg) and Howards Grove transfer [player_tooltip player_id='3020321' first='Geddy' last='Barnstable'] (6-2) expected to play important roles.<br><strong><br>3. <a href="https://prephoops.com/team/port-washington/">Port Washington</a></strong> -- It's going to be a lot of fun to watch the teams in the Glacier Trails this winter. The new league features some really good teams, including Port Washington. The Pirates won 11 games last winter and bring back two double-figure scorers in seniors [player_tooltip player_id='2303643' first='Cal' last='Loose'] (6-2, 14.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2417348' first='Grady' last='Karrels'] (6-4, 13.2 ppg, 6.0 rpg). Both players were good a year ago and took giant steps forward in their games over the summer. With Loose and Karrels leading the way, the Pirates of coach Garrett Hoffmann have an experienced squad with seniors [player_tooltip player_id='2939621' first='Colton' last='Struckman'] (5-11, 6 ppg, 3 rpg), [player_tooltip player_id='2939622' first='Aiden' last='Mitchell'] (6-2, 4.3 ppg, 2.6 rpg), [player_tooltip player_id='2939623' first='Izaiah' last='Scheftgen'] (6-2, 4 ppg, 3 rpg), [player_tooltip player_id='2417345' first='Jack' last='Lorier'] (6-3, 2.9 ppg, 2 rpg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2939626' first='Finn' last='Pashak'] (6-6, 2.0 ppg, 1.2 rpg) also returning.<br><br><strong>4.<a href="https://prephoops.com/team/sheboygan-south/"> Sheboygan South</a></strong> -- After years of finishing in the lower division in the Fox River Classic, Sheboygan South is rightfully excited for competition in the Glacier Trails. And coach Jesse Shaw has a very competitive squad as he enters the new league. Seniors [player_tooltip player_id='2404362' first='Jayden' last='Wesaw'] (6-1, 9 ppg, 4 rpg), [player_tooltip player_id='2501109' first='Nolan' last='Pedrin'] (6-6, 11 ppg, 4 rpg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2404334' first='Nolan' last='Groh'] (6-6, 6 ppg, 5 rpg) are returning starters from a 4-21 squad. All three are solid performers with Pedrin taking a giant step forward over the summer as he showcased his length, athleticism and versatility. Also back for the Red Wings are seniors [player_tooltip player_id='2404344' first='Jayden' last='Pragatz'] (6-2) and [player_tooltip player_id='2404354' first='Cole' last='Spangle'] (6-2) along with sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='3026881' first='Leyton' last='Hamilton'] (6-2).<br><br><strong>5. <a href="https://prephoops.com/team/west-bend-west/">West Bend West</a></strong> -- Coming off a 15-11 season, the Spartans must replace four starters, including top scorer and rebounder Carson Bauer (6-4, 21.2 ppg, 8.1 rpg). With Bauer now playing at UW-La Crosse, coach Ryan Matenaer will turn to senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2935711' first='Eli' last='Kopidlansky'] (5-10, 5.2 ppg, 1.6 rpg) to provide leadership and toughness this winter. Although Kopidlansky is the lone returning regular, the Spartans do bring back some key reserves, including senior [player_tooltip player_id='2935712' first='Teagan' last='Ongert'] (5-11, 5.6 ppg) along with juniors [player_tooltip player_id='2935710' first='Cullen' last='Roell'] (5-10, 10.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2633664' first='Collin' last='Grass'] (6-0, 5.2 ppg, 6.3 rpg).<br><br><strong>6. <a href="https://prephoops.com/team/kewaskum/">Kewaskum</a></strong> -- Tyler Enright begins his second year as the head coach at Kewaskum with some key returning pieces from an 11-15 squad. Seniors [player_tooltip player_id='2935502' first='Chase' last='Cook'] (5-11, 9 ppg, 2 rpg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2610562' first='Charlie' last='Gambino'] (6-2, 8 ppg, 4 rpg) started a year ago while senior [player_tooltip player_id='2935503' first='Eli' last='Steinbauer'] (5-8, 4 ppg, 2 rpg) and junior [player_tooltip player_id='2505256' first='Jackson' last='Corbin'] (5-8, 5 ppg, 2 rpg) were key reserves. Several members of a strong sophomore class figure to push for big minutes for a young but talented team.<br><br><strong>7. <a href="https://prephoops.com/team/west-bend-east/">West Bend East</a></strong> -- The Suns went 4-22 a year ago and enter the new campaign with three starters back in seniors [player_tooltip player_id='1874948' first='Aidan' last='Grant'] (6-0, 10.8 ppg, 3.2 rpg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2935703' first='Nate' last='Belfield'] (6-4, 4.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg) along with junior [player_tooltip player_id='2935701' first='Zach' last='Fechter'] (6-1, 2.2 ppg, 1.5 rpg). Grant is a smart, quick and skilled point guard with multiple years of varsity experience for coach Zach Lindberg. A big variable for West Bend East will be the play of senior forward [player_tooltip player_id='3026942' first='Joe' last='Helmbrecht'] (6-8), a post player with size who could cause issues for opponents. The Suns will hang their hat on their team defense and try to improve their outside shooting.<br><br><strong>Top Returning Scorers</strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2045263' first='Kayden' last='Schultz'] (Plymouth) 28.3 ppg<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2303643' first='Cal' last='Loose'] (Port Washington) 14.4 ppg<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2417348' first='Grady' last='Karrels'] (Port Washington) 13.2 ppg<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2624965' first='Henry' last='Bednar'] (Kettle Moraine Lutheran) 12.0 ppg<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2501109' first='Nolan' last='Pedrin'] (Sheboygan South) 11.2 ppg<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1874948' first='Aidan' last='Grant'] (West Bend East) 10.8 ppg<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2935641' first='Nate' last='Kabelowsky'] (Kettle Moraine Lutheran) 9.7 ppg<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2724390' first='Jake' last='Bartelt'] (Kettle Moraine Lutheran) 9.2 ppg<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2935502' first='Chase' last='Cook'] (Kewaskum) 9.0 ppg<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2404362' first='Jayden' last='Wesaw'] (Sheboygan South) 9.0 ppg<br><br><strong>Projected All-Conference Teams<br>First Team</strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2624965' first='Henry' last='Bednar'], 6-4, Sr., Kettle Moraine Lutheran<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2724390' first='Jake' last='Bartelt'], 5-11, Sr., Kettle Moraine Lutheran<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2045263' first='Kayden' last='Schultz'], 6-3, Sr., Plymouth<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2303643' first='Cal' last='Loose'], 6-2, Sr., Port Washington<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2501109' first='Nolan' last='Pedrin'], 6-6, Sr., Sheboygan South<br><br><strong>Second Team</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2935641' first='Nate' last='Kabelowsky'], 6-0, Sr., Kettle Moraine Lutheran<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2610562' first='Charlie' last='Gambino'], 6-3, Sr., Kewaskum<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2417348' first='Grady' last='Karrels'], 6-4, Sr., Port Washington<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2404362' first='Jayden' last='Wesaw'], 6-1, Sr., Sheboygan South<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1874948' first='Aidan' last='Grant'], 6-0, Sr., West Bend East<br><br><strong>The Big Five</strong><br><br><strong>Best Shooter</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='2045263' first='Kayden' last='Schultz'], Plymouth<br><strong>Best Defender:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2724390' first='Jake' last='Bartelt'], Kettle Moraine Lutheran<br><strong>Best Rebounder:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2417348' first='Grady' last='Karrels'], Port Washington<br><strong>Best Collegiate Prospect:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2045263' first='Kayden' last='Schultz'], Plymouth<br><strong>Most Improved Player:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2303643' first='Cal' last='Loose'], Port Washington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->