The South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association girls’ basketball all-state teams announced today feature a lot of familiar names.

The teams are highlighted by Class A first team selections junior Krista Langager of Sisseton and sophomore Addison Neuendorf of Hamlin.

Here is a short of each of the area players, followed by the full list of honorees:

CLASS A

First Team

Krista Langager, Sisseton. “Krista has come into her own these last two years and has only improved and keeps getting better,” said Sisseton coach Sara Lincoln. “She is the most humble person you can meet. She’s not only strong physically, but she stays very composed and is her team’s number one hype man.”

Addison Neuendorf, Hamlin. “She has great court vision, as she led our team in assists. Her ability to score inside and out are highlighted by school records,” said Chargers coach Tim Koisti. “She went 8 for 10 from the 3-point line to set the single game record. She also set the single-season record for free throw percentage and she was seconds in rebounds per game. Her ball handling skills and passing ability made it difficult for teams to pressure us.”

Second Team

Caylin Kelly, Florence-Henry. “Awesome kid with a motor that never stops,” said Florence-Henry coach Mitch Reed. “She works extremely hard and is very coachable. She will be fun to watch at the next level.”

Honorable Mention

Ava Hanson, Aberdeen Roncalli. “Ava has put in more time than any player we have had at Roncalli. She has always been a good player, but has turned herself into a better player by putting in so much time in the gym,” said Roncalli coach Derek Larson. “She has been difficult to guard because she can go inside and outside.”

Katie Rozell, Redfield. “Kate is a very well-rounded basketball player that can make an impact on the game in many ways. Over the past three seasons she has led us in scoring, rebounding and assists,” said Redfield coach Tommy Gregg. “She is also an excellent defender, that rebounds well, anticipates well and can guard many position types.”

Hannah Leverson, Sisseton. “Hannah is one of most under-looked point guards in the state. She does so much on the floor that the normal basketball fan is not able to pick up on,” said Sisseton coach Sara Lincoln. “She creates so much for her teammates and makes everything look so effortless.”

CLASS AA

Second Team

Taryn Hermansen, Aberdeen Central. “Taryn has been an integral part of our offense since her eighth-grade year. She put up her numbers while frequently drawing two to three defenders, and improved defensively throughout the season,” said Central coach Mikayla Arechigo. “Taryn spends a great deal of time in the gym and in the weight room working on expanding her game in and out of season.”

CLASS B

Second Team

Stevie Wittler, Sully Buttes. “Stevie’s mastery of the game, coupled with her diverse skill set allows her to excel in various aspects of basketball, including scoring, playmaking, defense, and teamwork,” said Sully Buttes coach Susie Rilling.

ALL-STATE LIST
Mahli Abdouch of O’Gorman (Class AA), Katie Vasecka of Tea Area (Class A) and Ava Lingemann of Ethan (Class B) have been chosen as the state’s girls basketball players of the year for 2023-24 by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association.

Here are the 2024 South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association All-State girls basketball teams:

CLASS AA

First Team

Mahli Abdouch, O’Gorman, 5-8, sr. G (16.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.5 apg)

Sawyer Stoebner, Mitchell, 5-9, sr. G (15.8 ppg, 4.3 apg, 72 steals)

Alyvia Padgett, Brandon Valley, 5-7, so. G (13.8 ppg, 3 apg)

Taaliyah Porter, RC Stevens, 5-8, jr., G (19.8 ppg, 6.1 rpg)

Brinley Altenburg, SF Jefferson, 5-10, fr., G (17.1 ppg, 3.1 apg)

Grace Peterson, SF Washington, 6-0 , jr., F (12.7 ppg, 6.5 rpg)

Second Team

Jaidyn Dunn, SF Jefferson, 6-1, sr., F (12.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg)

Reese Terwilliger, Pierre, 5-11, sr., F-C (14.7 ppg, 5.7 rpg)

Lennix DuPris, Pierre, 5-6, jr., G (14.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 75 steals)

Abby Flanagan, Harrisburg, 5-10, sr., G (12.1 ppg, 5 rpg)

Hamtyn Heinz, Huron, 5-8, sr., G (15.9 ppg, 4.3 rpg)

Taryn Hermansen, Aberdeen Central, 6-0, so., C (14 ppg, 10 rpg).

Honorable Mention

Lucy Moore, O’Gorman, 5-7, sr., G (8.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg)

Lolo Carlow, RC Central, 5-8, sr., G (12.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg)

Jozie Dana, Spearfish, 5-8, jr. G (10.5 ppg)

Claire Tereshinski, Yankton, 5-6, sr., G (11.8 ppg)

Leah Landry, RC Central, 5-10, fr., F-G (12.3 ppg, 10.7 rpg)

Addie Siemsen, Mitchell, 5-8, so., G (12.3 ppg)

• Repeat Selections — 2023 (Abdouch and Stoebner, first team; and Porter, Dunn, Terwilliger and Peterson, second team); 2022 (Abdouch, first team; and Stoebner, second team.

CLASS A

First Team

Katie Vasecka, Tea Area, 6-1, sr., G (22.6 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 3.8 apg)

Ashlyn Koupal, Wagner, 6-3, so., G-F (21.3 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 3.9 apg, 96 blocks)

Emilee Fox, Mount-Vernon Plankinton , 5-8, sr., G (21.1 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 112 3-pointers, 2,260 career points)

Krista Langager, Sisseton, 6-2, jr., C (20.5 ppg, 9 rpg)

Claire Sheppard, Flandreau, 6-2, sr., G (14 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 5.2 apg)

Addison Neuendorf, Hamlin, 5-6, so., G (20.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 3.9 apg)

Second Team

Ashlan Carlow-Blount, Maȟpíya Lúta, 6-0, so., G (17.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 5.7 apg, 102 steals)

Caylin Kelly, Florence-Henry, 5-11, sr., F-G (15 ppg, 8.2 rpg)

Lily Klein, Flandreau, 5-11, sr., G (14.8 ppg, 5.5 rpg)

Macy Koupal, Wagner, 5-9, sr., G-F (17.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 4.5 apg)

Mataya Ward, Belle Fourche, 6-0, sr., G-F (20 ppg, 5.5 rpg)

Mara Grant, Tea Area, 5-11, sr., F (15.1 ppg, 9.9 rpg)

Third Team

Taylor Reuvers, Vermillion, 5-3, 8th, G (11 ppg, 4 rpg, 5 apg)

Brooke Jensen, Vermillion, 6-1, jr., G (12 ppg, 6 rpg)

Reagan Rus, Mount Vernon-Plankinton, 5-9, jr., G (16.5 ppg, 5.6 rpg)

Carli Kuyper, Lennox, 6-3, sr. F (14 ppg, 7.5 rpg)

Alyssa Moschell, Hanson, 5-9, sr., G-F (14.3 ppg, 7.8 rpg)

Maggie Taylor, Hill City, 6-2, sr., C (16.9 ppg, 12.6 rpg)

Honorable Mention

Avery Reitz, SF Christian, 5-9, jr. G (11.6 ppg, 5 rpg)

Ella Otten, Dakota Valley, 5-7, 8th, G (17.2 ppg)

Ava Hanson, Aberdeen Roncalli, 5-10, jr., F (13.8 ppg, 5.5 rpg)

Katie Rozell, Redfield, 5-11, sr., F-G (17.6, 6.1 rpg)

Hannah Leverson, Sisseton (5-5, sr., G (11.3 ppg, 5 apg)

Jodene Big Crow-Hunter, Maȟpíya Lúta, 5-6, jr., G (16.9 ppg)

Shania Ferguson, Lakota Tech, 5-4, so., G (20 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 84 steals)

• Repeat Selections — 2023 (A. Koupal, Sheppard and Vasecka, first team; Fox, Kelly, Jensen and Grant, second team; and Langager, Carlow-Blount and Neuendorf, third team); 2022 (Fox and Vasecka, first team; Sheppard and Kelly, second team); 2021 (Fox, first team; Vasecka, second team; and Sheppard, third team); 2020 (Fox, second team).

CLASS B

First Team

Ava Lingemann, Ethan, 5-6, sr., G (20.2 ppg, 7.7 apg)

Skyler Volmer, Lyman, 5-9, sr., G (16.9 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 4.6 apg, 78 steals)

Paige Kjerstad, Wall, 5-11, sr. G (15.4 ppg, 9.8 rpg)

Addalyn Steffensen, Arlington, 5-10, jr., G (16.2 ppg, 6 rpg)

Althea Gust,Centerville, 5-10, jr., G-F (13.4 ppg, 3.5 apg)

Abby Aslesen, Howard, 6-0, sr., F-G (21.1 ppg, 12.7 rpg)

Second Team

Makalee Scott, Lyman, 6-0, so., F (17.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 4.4 apg, 72 steals)

Avery Orth, Wessington Springs, 6-2, sr., C (17.2 ppg, 10.2 rpg)

Stevie Wittler, Sully Buttes, 5-7, sr., G (19.5 ppg, 4 rpg)

Kaylie Robinson, James Valley Christian, 5-6, jr., G (16.2 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 3.4 apg, 71 steals)

Emma Marshall, Centerville, 5-10, jr., F (12.7 ppg, 7.6 rpg)

Nora Dinger, Wall, 5-5, sr., G (12.4 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 5.6 apg)

Third Team

Megan Reiner, Tripp-Delmont-Armour, 5-10, sr., G (17.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 72 steals)

Allie Kohn, Lemmon, 5-9, sr., G (14.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 5.3 apg)

Claire Verhulst, Harding County, 5-4, sr. G (11.7 ppg, 74 steals)

Jaelyn Huntimer, Arlington, 5-8, so. G (14.3 ppg)_

Courtney Sees, Avon, 5-6, sr., G (15.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 3.6 apg)

Josie Brouwer, Andes Central-Dakota Christian, 5-7, jr., G (17 ppg, 7 rpg)

Honorable Mention

Jaelyn Wendt, Harding County, 6-2, sr., C (8.9 rpg, 10.6 rpg)

Alexa Goertz, James Valley Christian, 5-9, jr., G (15.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg)

Hazel Luethmers, De Smet, 6-0, so., G-F (19.3 ppg, 7 rpg)

Adison Moore, Iroquois-Lake Preston, 5-6, jr., G (19.4 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 4.1 apg, 76 steals)

Taylor Hoxeng, Gayville-Volin, 5-6, so., G (17.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4.2 apg)

Rhea Tucker, Wall, 6-0, sr., G (12.1 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 94 steals)

• Repeat Selections — 2023 (Lingemann first team; Aslesen, second team; and Volmer, Sees and Wittler, third team).