<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2Y7EYw_1GvKd1GK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Y7EYw_1GvKd1GK00" width="860" height="481" ><figcaption>Photo Credit: Nate Beier and GX3 Media</figcaption></figure>Below is a boys basketball conference preview. Included in each preview is the previous year standings, review, returning all-conference players, projected standings with writeup, a sleeper team, top players to watch, conference break out candidates.2025-26 Standings<ol><li>Racine Case 12-0 (22-6)</li><li>Franklin 8-4 (15-11)</li><li>Racine Park 8-4 (12-13)</li><li>Kenosha Bradford 7-5 (15-11)</li><li>Kenosha Trempber 4-8 (8-18)</li><li>Kenosha Indian Trail 3-9 (5-20)</li><li>Racine Horlick 0-12 (6-19)</li></ol>Returning All-Conference PlayersFirst TeamMikey White, sr, Kenosha BradfordMarvin Jones, jr, Kenosha BradfordMichael Lewis, sr, Racine CaseZare Gwinn, sr, Racine ParkSecond TeamCole Betker, sr, Racine ParkThird TeamCooper Foeckler, soph, FranklinRyan Pepka, sr, Kenosha TremperAvery Holliman, sr, Racine HorlickHonorable MentionGabe Martens, jr, FranklinMason Peters, jr, FranklinKaiden Humphreys, jr, Kenosha BradfordNolan Helton, jr, Kenosha BradfordJosiah Lindsey, jr, Kenosha Indian TrailJamerion Davis, sr, Kenosha TremperPaul Moherek, sr, Racine CaseKhyree Brumby, soph, Racine CaseDonnell Williams, sr, Racine ParkRacine Case went a perfect 12-0 in the league, winning it by a wide four-game margin. The Eagles came one game shy of the state tournament, falling to juggernaut Wisconsin Lutheran in the sectional finals. Both Franklin and Kenosha Bradford came up short in the regional finals. As a whole the Southeast conference went 4-5 against non-Southeast teams come the playoffs. As far as milestones hit, Tyler Podoll won game number 250 and Greg Leech won his 300th game during the 2025-26 campaign.<ol><li>Racine Case</li><li>Kenosha Bradford</li><li>Franklin</li><li>Racine Park</li><li>Kenosha Indian Trail</li><li>Kenosha Tremper</li><li>Racine Horlick</li></ol>Case may be the favorite going into 2026-27, but the three teams in Kenosha Bradford, Franklin, and Racine Park are going to make this race interesting. All four have talent back which makes the race that much more interesting.Head Coach: Jacob Berce - 10th year (134 career wins)Lost Contributors: William Kaydn, Maceo Collins, Myles McEwenReturners: Michael Lewis, 6-1, sr; Jayden Searcy, 5-10, jr; Anthony Wheeler, 6-1, jr; Paul Moherek, 6-0, sr; Charlie Kwapil, 6-3, jr; Khyree Brumby, 5-11, soph; Mehki Collins, 6-7, jr; Amillian Hatchett, 5-11, jrNewcomers/New Contributors: Mar’e Ozier, frosh; Rashaud Ashley, frosh; Terry Brumby, froshBreakout Candidate: Charlie KwapilOutlook: Case came one game shy of the state tournament a season, falling to the behemoth that is Wisconsin Lutheran. The Eagles are once again in the same sectional as the Vikings, but have a really talented and deep squad back, making them the favorite in the Southeast in the preseason. Michael Lewis is the senior leader back and one of two starters back; the other being Khyree Brumby who started 22 games as a freshman. Jayden Searcy, Anthony Wheeler, Charlie Kwapil, Amillian Hatchett, and Mehki Collins are part of a deep and talented junior group for Coach Berce who also has Paul Moherek as one of his returning seniors. Incoming freshman Mar’e Ozier, Rashaud Ashley, and Terry Brumby are more young players int he Eagles program that could vie for playing time early in 2026-27.Head Coach: Greg Leech - 14th year (313 career wins)Lost Contributors: Naron Hamp, Johanny Smith, Nick KruetzReturners: Mikey White, 5-11, sr; Marvin Jones, 5-11, jr; Jordan Gullo, 6-3, jr; Kaiden Humphreys, 5-11, sr; Nolan Helton, 5-11, sr; Jahaziel Herrera-ruiz, 5-11, sr; Christian Moore-Shumway, 6-3, sr; Isaiah Barlow, 5-10, sr; Connor Wilson, 5-9, srNewcomers/New Contributors: Javari Wright, 5-8, jr; Cannon RoyalBreakout Candidate: Jordan GulloOutlook: Bradford returns four starters that won 15 games a season ago and lost in the regional championship to conference champ Racine Case. Mikey White and Marvin Jones are dynamic guards that can score the ball and push the tempo as good as anyone. Jordan Gullo and Kaiden Humphreys are the other returning starters and add to the stable of guards for head coach Greg Leech. Nolan Helton and Jahaziel Herrera-Ruiz are just a handful of returning depth for the Red Devils who figure to rely on the ball-handling, quickness, and perimeter defense of their deep guard rotation.Head Coach: Tyler Podoll - 12th year (257 career wins)Lost Contributors: Jacob Misslich, Orlando Wendel, Gabriel Barnard, Carter Zahn, Mason Peters, Gabe MertensReturners: Cooper Foeckler, 6-5, soph; Noah Mahmoud, 6-1, sr; Elijah Svoboda, 6-1, soph; Gavin Schiek, 6-2, jr; Jackson Boldrey, sr; AJ Chromy, 6-3, sr; Connor Pereira, 5-10, srNewcomers/New Contributors: Colin Greve, 6-7, soph; Owen Griesemer, 6-4, jr; Dominic Bombien, 6-1, jrBreakout Candidate: Cooper FoecklerOutlook: Franklin has a good mix of seniors that have 2-3 years of varsity experience back as well as a strong group of underclassmen that have seen varsity minutes or may be looked at to step into those roles. Cooper Foeckler was a third-team all league player as a freshman and averaged 9.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game and is the only returning starter for the Sabers. Elijah Svoboda and Gavin Schiek are two juniors who were contributors off the bench as sophomores and AJ Chromy, Noah Mahmoud, and Jackson Boldrey are a trio of seniors who bring that experience and leadership. Head coach Tyler Podoll believes this team could be get hot from deep and a handful of different players will put that pressure on teams to guard further and further from the rim.Head Coach: Casey Robbins - 5th year (72 career wins)Lost Contributors: Jwan Eastland, Jamareon Deleon, Legend Malone, David Kimbrough, Mikaiden HansenReturners: Zare Gwinn, 6-3, sr; Cole Betker, 6-2, sr; Donnell Williams, 6-0, sr; Francisco Matsen, 6-1, sr; Daniel Deleon, 5-11, sr; Quinn Bray, 6-4, sr;Newcomers/New Contributors: Anthony Phillips, sr; Anthony Blunt, soph; Emory Beaver, 6-3, soph; Max Rodriguez, jrBreakout Candidate: Donnell WilliamsOutlook: Racine Park did graduate two starters from last year’s squad that finished third in the conference. Coach Robbins will have two four-year varsity starters back however in Zare Gwinn and Cole Betker. Both are dynamic playmakers that can lead the Panthers. Donnell Williams is much improved and could make a bigger impact with Park this season. Team quickness is listed as a strength for Coach Robbins’ squad in 2026 while lack of size is a concern.Head Coach: Rob Van Dyke - 6th year (71 career wins)Lost Contributors: Silas Bolton, Logan Fowler, Ca’Von CollinsReturners: Josiah Lindsey, jr; Johnathan Thomas, jr; William Sepanski, sr; Steven Brown, srNewcomers/New Contributors: Alliance Willis, soph; Clay Tithoff, soph; Jax Greno, jr; Blake Rasch, jrBreakout Candidate: Josiah LindseyOutlook: Indian Trail will have to replace two starters from last year’s squad including its only double-digit scorer, Silas Bolton. Josiah Lindsey is a lanky wing that will step into a much bigger role creating for the Hawks. Johnathan Thomas, William Sepanski, and Steven Brown all played major minutes a season ago and and will likely see an uptick in production. Alliance Willis is a talented sophomore than could work his way into opportunities throughout the season for Rob Van Dyke.Head Coach: Brandon Morris - 7th year (62 career wins)Lost Contributors: Josiah Delacy, Jacob Prahl, Jonta YoungReturners: Brock Baldwin, sr; Ben Blatter, sr; Stefano Belle, soph; Xavier Gordon, sr; Ryan Papka, sr; Ja’Merion Davis, srOutlook: Only one starter is gone from last year’s eight-win squad which is something Brandon Morris’ group can build upon. Brock Baldwin, Ryan Papka, Ben Blatter, and Ja’Merion Davis all started games as juniors and are a strong senior core to lead the Trojans. Stefano Belle saw starts as a freshman and is a candidate to step into that final first five spots. Depth is a concern for Tremper as is a lack of size.Head Coach: Mark Eickner - 4th year (10 career wins)Lost Contributors: Cameron Jones, Sadarion Tyler, Damare Gilliam, Jaxo Scalf, Jeremiah Jones, Paul Fronian-FriscoReturners: Avery Holliman, 6-3, sr; Maurice Mullins, 6-0, sr; Brooks Jackson, 6-0, sr; Dontarrion Cotton, sr; Carter Haynes, sr; Newcomers/New Contributors: Jonathon Day, soph; Doneirro Hall, soph; Levar Carter, soph; Darrell Longstreet, jr; Jesse Ortiz, jrBreakout Candidate: Maurice MullinsOutlook: Three starters are to be replaced as is a handful of other contributors from las year’s squad. The good news, Avery Holliman is back after he averaged 18.4 points and 7.7 assists per game as is the lone other starter Maurice Mullins. Finding depth behind that duo is going to be a tough task as returner Brooks Jackson, Dontarrion Cotton, and Carter Haynes did see varsity minutes and a handful of players from the lower levels will be asked to step into new roles on varsity.Racine Park has two players with the most varsity experience back on their roster in Zare Gwinn and Cole Betker. Those two were integral pieces to the 2024-25 Division 2 State Runner-Up squad and are a big reason why Park could win any night against anyone in the Southeast conference.Cole Betker, sr, Racine ParkBetker is the ultimate competitor and with another solid season will join teammate Zare Gwinn in the 1,000 point club. As a junior he averaged 19.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game and was a second team all-league honoree.Khyree Brumby, soph, Racine CaseBrumpy started 22 games as a freshman with Case last season and is a quick and instinctive player on the court that excels defensively. As a freshman he averaged 4.2 points and 2.8 steals and was an honorable mention All-Southeast selection.Ja’Merion Davis, sr, Kenosha TremperDavis is one of four starters back for Tremper and does so after averaging 10.0 points per game and leading the trojans with 6.1 rebounds per game. He earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a junior.Cooper Foeckler, soph, FranklinFoeckler was a standout freshman in the state a season ago and started every game for the Sabers. The athletic and skilled wing averaged 9.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game and earned third team all-league honors as a freshman.Zare Gwinn, sr, Racine ParkGwinn will be a four-year varsity starter after this season and the 6-3 guard comes into 2026-27 with 1,097 career points. As a junior he was first team all-league while averageing 19.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.Avery Holliman, sr, Racine HorlickHolliman is a downhill scorer that did just that at a high clip last season, averaging 18.4 points and 7.7 rebounds. He was named to the All-Southeast third team.Marvin Jones, jr, Kenosha BradfordJones had a breakout year as a sophomore a season ago, where he averaged 17.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, playing well above his height. He is one of three returning first team all-conference selections.Charlie Kwapil, jr, Racine CaseKwapil is poised for a breakout year with Case as he’s one of a very talented junior group of Eagles. At 6-5 he’s versatile and aggressive on the wings and averaged 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game as a sophomore off the bench.Michael Lewis, sr, Racine CaseLewis is the steady senior leader back for Case and with a good season, will likely end as a 1,000 point scorer. As a junior he averaged 11.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game and earned first team all-league honors.Josiah Lindsey, jr, Kenosha Indian TrailLindsey averaged 8.9 points per game a season ago, including 30 shots from deep. His production is likely to increase after his honorable mention all-conference outing a year ago.Ryan Papka, sr, Kenosha TremperPapka led the Trojans in scoring a season ago, averaging 12.5 points per game and adding 3.1 rebounds per game. The 6-2 guard earned third team all-league honors along the way.Mikey White, sr, Kenosha BradfordWhite was a first team All-Southeast honoree for the second straight year a season ago after he averaged 18.4 points and 3.2 assists per game. Coming into his senior year, the sharpshooter has 1,062 career points and holds offers from Division 1 schools Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Eastern Illinois.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1TBle9_1GvKd1GK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1TBle9_1GvKd1GK00" width="300" height="289" ></figure>Colton Wilson serves a contributor and member of Bound Wisconsin. Wilson has worked in high school sports for 10 years, covering the state of Wisconsin in various sports. He has had roles in content creation, boys basketball coverage, director of events, and data management. Wilson is a graduate of Richland Center High School where he will currently serves as the Varsity Reserve boys basketball coach, entering his eleventh year coaching at the high school level. Wilson also has officiated basketball and organized youth tournaments for multiple years. You can follow him on Twitter at @ColtonWilson23 or reach him at [email protected].</div></body>

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Below is a boys basketball conference preview. Included in each preview is the previous year standings, review, returning all-conference players, projected standings with writeup, a sleeper team, top players to watch, conference break out candidates. 2025-26 Standings. Racine Case 12-0 (22-6) Franklin 8-4 (15-11) Racine Park 8-4 (12-13) Kenosha Bradford...

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