Prep Hoops/Zaleski Sports Teams of the Week (Dec. 8-13)

Mark Miller December 14, 2025 @ 08:33 PM

DIVISION 1 … BROOKFIELD EAST

The Spartans remained undefeated with Greater Metro Conference triumphs over Marquette and Menomonee Falls. Freshman Maxwell McMullen Maxwell McMullen 6'0" | PG Brookfield East | 2029 WI (6-0) has been nothing short of outstanding for coach Joe Rux. The gifted 2029 prosect had nine points against Marquette before exploding for 34 points against Menomonee Falls. McMullen hit four-of-six tries from three-point range against Menomonee Falls. McMullen also had 32 points and 11 rebounds earlier this season in a win over Milwaukee Bradley Tech. McMullen's production has helped Brookfield East to a 5-0 record and his impressive beginning to his high school career also helped to offset the loss of senior T.J. Platz, who was able to play the first two games of the season before suffering an injury. Senior guard Ronje Horton Jr. Ronje Horton Jr. 5'9" | PG/SG Brookfield East | 2026 WI (5-8) also has played very well for the Spartans and is averaging 18.0 ppg.

DIVISION 2 ... WEST DEPERE

Fresh from an impressive football season, West De Pere now is making a name for itself on the basketball court. Coach Todd Deschane's Phantoms improved to 3-0 on the young campaign with wins over Kimberly and Pulaski last week. Four players reached double figures for West De Pere in its 67-53 win over Kimberly. Junior Jack Wilichowski Jack Wilichowski 6'7" | PF/SF West De Pere | 2027 WI (6-7) led the way with 15 points followed by senior Erik Bouchard Erik Bouchard 6'1" | PG West De Pere | 2026 WI (6-1) with 14 junior Cooper Borowicz Cooper Borowicz 6'4" | CG West De Pere | 2027 State WI (6-4) with 12 and senior Patrick Greisen Patrick Greisen 6'3" | SG West De Pere | 2026 WI (6-3) with 11. Junior point guard Carson Samson Carson Samson 6'0" | PG/SG West De Pere | 2027 State WI (6-0) also was instrumental in the Phantoms' win with 13 rebounds and eight assists. In the 71-38 win over Fox River Classic Conference rival Pulaski, Greisen has 16 points, Samson added 12 and Bouchard contributed 10. The Phantoms have big league games coming up against Notre Dame and Sheboygan North before Christmas.

DIVISION 3 ... LODI

Coach Ben Leistico likes to challenge his players by playing bigger schools. Last week, he did just that as the Blue Devils took on Division 2 Baraboo and came out with an impressive 75-67 win behind 30 points and 10 rebounds from standout senior wing guard Theo Traeder Theo Traeder 6'4" | SG/PG Lodi | 2026 State WI (6-4). Traeder made just one three in the game, but he connected on 13 of 17 shots from the foul line. Juniors Bennett Nyquist Bennett Nyquist 6'0" | CG Lodi | 2027 WI (6-0) and Kale Schneider Kale Schneider 6'1" | PG Lodi | 2027 State WI (6-1) also had strong outings for Lodi in their triumph over Baraboo. Nyquist has 12 points while Schneider contributed 11 points and nine assists. Lodi also posted a 70-53 win over Marshall to move to 2-1 with a game Monday against Wisconsin Heights.

DIVISION 4 ... KEWAUNEE

The Storm went 2-0 last week to improve to 4-0 on the season while establishing themselves as the team to beat in the Packerland Conference. Coach Matt Bosdeck's crew turned back Oconto and Green Bay NEW Lutheran in league action behind a balanced approach that included several players finishing with double-scoring figures. Senior Avery Jerabek Avery Jerabek 6'1" | SG Kewaunee | 2026 State WI (6-1) had 19 points in the win over NEW Lutheran while sophomore Diesel Bosdick (6-3) added 14 points and nine rebounds. Two others -- senior Connor Kilgore Connor Kilgore 6'1" | CG Kewaunee | 2026 WI (6-2) and sophomore Dane Harrell Dane Harrell 6'5" | PF Kewaunee | 2028 WI (6-4) -- finished with 11 points apiece. In the 89-41 victory over Oconto, Kilgore led the way with 20 points, 11 rebounds and six steals. Jerabek, Kilgore, Bosdeck and Harrell all started a year ago when Kewaunee went 17-9.

DIVISION 5 ... BUTTERNUT

The jubilation of ending the albatross of a 70-game losing streak that spread over five seasons was evident Friday when the Butternut players started to jump around and hug one another as the final horn sounded in a 55-48 victory at Mercer. The last time the Midgets tasted victory was way back in the 2021-22 season when Butternut notched a 68-53 win over White Lake. Losing its final two games in that season, plus 67 in a row the past three seasons and their first game this year extended the streak to 70 games. No official state record is kept for most consecutive losses, although Stockbridge did drop 84 in a row back in the 1970s. Senior guard Jayden Mojto Jayden Mojto 6'0" | SG Butternut | 2026 WI (6-0) came off the bench to score 17 points, freshman Max Lynch Max Lynch 5'9" | CG WI (5-9) contributed 13 and sophomore forward Noah Montgomery Noah Montgomery 6'2" | C Butternut | 2028 WI (6-2) added 10 in the win over Mercer. In addition, senior point guard Grady Dennis Grady Dennis 5'10" | PF Butternut | 2026 WI (5-10) handled the pressure defense of Mercer and provided strong team leadership, despite playing much of the second half with four fouls. Coach Will Smudde's squad evened its record at 1-1 heading into games this week again Solon Springs and South Shore.