The Northeast Conference has five players who have gained all-state recognition on teams announced by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association today.

The NEC list includes two-first team members (Krista Langager of Sisseton and Addie Neuendorf of Hamlin), a second-team selection (Addie Steffensen of Hamlin), and two honorable mention picks (Ava Hanson of Aberdeen Roncalli, and Isabella Anderson of Milbank).

Here is a capsule look at each of the 11 area players on the all-state honor units:

CLASS A

First Team

Krista Langager, Sisseton. “Proud of every accomplishment that Krista has achieved this season,” said Sisseton coach Sara Lincoln. “We were able to witness all the hard work and determination that she had put in to get to this point. It is truly an honor to see all the hard work pay off first-hand.”

Addison Neuendorf, Hamlin. “Addie is the ultimate point guard. She makes great decisions with the ball in her hands,” said Hamlin coach Tim Koisti. “She can push the pace to start a fast break, or she can slow us down and get us into a set. She scores in clutch moments and knows how to get her teammates easy looks.”

Second Team

Addie Steffensen, Hamlin. “Addie is a great scorer and is so tough to defend,” said Hamlin coach Tim Koisti. “She can knock down outside shots and take her defender off the dribble. She is also a great rebounder and tough defender.”

Third Team

Blake Thompson, Mobridge-Pollock. “She had a great season and was a huge part of the success our team saw this season,” said Mobridge-Pollock coach Stephen Hettick. “I am very proud and happy for her, and excited to see her continue to grow.

Honorable Mention

Ava Hanson, Aberdeen Roncalli. “Ava has put in a tremendous amount of time since she started playing at the varsity level as an 8th grader. She has a work ethic outside of practice like I have never seen before,” said Roncalli coach Derek Larson. “Ava is third all-time in scoring at Roncalli and one of only six to surpass 1,000 points in her career here.”

Isabella Anderson, Milbank. “Isabella has been one of the most dedicated players I have ever coached,” said Milbank coach Brian Pauli of the 1,000-point scorer. “She has put a lot of time into basketball. She is a six-year starter for the Bulldogs. Led us in scoring in each of the last two years.”

CLASS AA

Second Team

Lauryn Burckhard, Aberdeen Central. “Lauryn had a phenomenal sophomore season,” said Central coach Paiton Burckhard. “She was presented with some tough defensive matchups, guarding some of the best in the state. She is a great asset to our team and continuously showed up every day and competed hard.”

Honorable Mention

Taryn Hermansen, Aberdeen Central. “Taryn is a strong force in the post,” said Central coach Paiton Burckhard. “She handles a lot of pressure in the post which creates openings on the perimeter. She fights through adversity and does it well.”

CLASS B

Third Team

Addison Heinje, Wilmot. “Addison Heinje is a guard who drives to the basket or steps back and shoots from outside. She is a solid all-around player with length and quickness,” said Wilmot coach Shelly Ammann. “She is going to be exciting to watch the next couple of years as she matures and refines her skills. She is well on her way to 2,000 points as a sophomore.”

Payge Bakker, Sully Buttes. “Payge is a dedicated and athletic player who consistently gives her all. Her skills as a forward-post player are remarkable, showcasing her talent, and hard work,” said Sully Buttes coach Susie Rilling. “Payge demonstrates exceptional focus, determination, and strong sense of teamwork. She has the qualities of a true leader.”

Honorable Mention

Amree Vander Vorst, North Central. “Amree’s success this season is a direct result of her dedication and hard work, both in and out of season. She studies the game, watches film, and has developed into a versatile player on both offense and defense,” said North Central coach Kaci Vander Vorst. “Even under tight defensive pressure, she remains a pure shooter who can create and capitalize on scoring opportunities.”

CLASS AA

First Team

Alyvia Padgett, Brandon Valley, 5-7, jr. (19.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 3.2 apg)

Taaliyah Porter, RC Stevens, 5-8, sr. (21.7 ppg, 6.7 rpg)

Sydney Terveen, O’Gorman, 5-10, jr. (15.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.7 apg)

Lennix Dupris, Pierre, 5-6, sr. (18 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 4.8 apg, 68 steals)

Brinley Altenburg, SF Jefferson, 5-10, so. (17.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg)

Ruby Moore, O’Gorman, 5-8, so. (14.3 ppg, 3.3 rpb, 71 steals)

Second Team

Lauryn Burckhard, Aberdeen Central, 6-1, so. (15.1 ppg, 7.8 rpg)

Grace Peterson, Sioux Falls Washington, 6-0, sr. (11.5 ppg, 7.2 rpg)

Mya Kochuten, Spearfish, 5-7 sr (15.1 ppg, 4 prg, 2.6 apg)

Dana Harpe, Sioux Falls Washington, 5-11, jr. (13.2 ppg, 6 rpg, 2.6 apg)

Gracie Salter, Brandon Valley, 5-11, jr. (11.2 ppg, 9.4 rpg)

Leah Landry, Rapid City Central, 5-10, so. (16.3 ppg, 10 rpg)

Honorable Mention

Addie Siemsen, Mitchell, 5-8, jr. (12.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2 apg)

Julia Eggert, O’Gorman, 5-10, jr. (11.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 62 steals)

Hylton Heinz, Huron, 5-8, jr. (16.4 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.8 apg)

Makinley Lawrenson, Harrisburg, 5-10, sr. (11.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg)

Eden Wolfgram, Yankton, 5-5, so. (16.6 ppg, 4 rpg)

Taryn Hermansen, Aberdeen Central, 6-2, jr. (12.8 ppg)

• AA Player of the Year — Padgett.

• Repeat Selections — 2024 (Padgett, Porter, Altenburg and Peterson, first team; DuPris and Hermansen, second team; and Siemsen, honorable mention); 2023 (Porter and Peterson, second team).

CLASS A

First Team

Ashlyn Koupal, Wagner, 6-3, jr. (21.5 ppg, 10 rpg, 5.2 apg, 67 blocks)

Ashlan Carlow-Blount, Maȟpíya Lúta, 6-0, jr. (19.3 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 5.6 apg, 116 steals)

Krista Langager, Sisseton, 6-2, sr. (23 ppg, 12 rpg, 50 blocks)

Reagan Rus, Mount Vernon-Plankinton, 5-9, sr. (19.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 78 steals)

Taylor Reuvers, Vermillion, 5-5, fr. (17.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4.5 apg, 82 steals)

Addison Neuendorf, Hamlin, 5-6, jr. (14.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 4.9 apg, 61 steals)

Second Team

Jenna VandeWeerd, Canton, 6-2, sr. (19.8 ppg, 12.2 rpg, 71 blocks)

Jodene Big Crow-Hunter, Maȟpíya Lúta, 5-7 sr. (17.5 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 85 steals)

Cameryn Sommervold, Dakota Valley, 5-11 sr. (15.1 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 35 blocks)

Ella Otten, Dakota Valley, 5-8, fr. (16.4 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 3.5 apg)

Brooke Jensen, Vermillion, 6-1, sr. (15.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 43 steals)

Addie Steffensen, Hamlin, 5-8 sr. (16.9 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 46 steals)

Third Team

Shania Ferguson, Lakota Tech, 5-7, jr. (19.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 5.1 apg, 96 steals)

Kailey Cradduck, Sioux Valley, 5-11, so. (14.1 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 3.7 apg, 71 steals)

Blake Thompson, Mobridge-Pollock, 5-8, jr. (17.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.2 apg)

Lily Nore, Belle Fourche, 6-1, sr. (21 ppg, 8 rpg, 40 blocks)

Maya Nelson, Sioux Falls Christian, 5-6, sr. (10 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 3.1 apg)

Keyra Kruse, Sioux Valley, 6-0, sr. (11.4 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 2.8 apg)

Honorable Mention

Talya Vincent, Sioux Valley, 5-6 jr. (13.6 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 3.5 apg)

Morgan Sheppard, Flandreau, 6-2, fr. (16.2 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 2.9 apg)

Ava Hanson, Aberdeen Roncalli, 5-10, sr. (14.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2 apg)

Aubree Worden, Dakota Valley, 5-10, fr. (12.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2 apg)

Suni Bowman, Cheynne-Eagle Butte, 5-8, so. (17.8 ppg, 11.3 rpg)

Isabella Anderson, Milbank, 5-7, sr. (14.5 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 48 steals)

• A Player of the Year — Koupal.

• Repeat Selections — 2024 (Koupal, Langager and Neuendorf, first team; Carlow-Blount, second team; Steffensen, second team Class B; Rus, Reuvers and Jensen, third team; and Big Crow-Hunter, Otten and Ferguson, honorable mention); 2023 (Koupal, first team; Jensen, second team; and Langager, Carlow-Blount and Neuendorf, third team).

CLASS B

First Team

Liz Boschee, Sanborn Central-Woonsocket, 6-0, jr. (20.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 77 steals)

Mak Scott, Lyman, 6-0 jr., (18.7 ppg, 7 rpg, 58 steals)

Madala Hanson, Dell Rapids St. Mary, 5-4, sr. (17.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 67 steals)

Althea Gust, Centerville, 5-10, sr. (12.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4 apg)

Emma Marshall, Centerville, 5-10, sr. (15 ppg, 8 rpg, 3.5 apg, 70 steals)

Jaelyn Huntimer, Arlington, 5-8, jr. (23.6 ppg, 6 rpg, 3 apg)

Second Team

Izzie Eide, Centerville, 5-6, fr. (17.8 ppg, 5 rpg, 2.5 apg)

Brynlee Landis, Colman-Egan, 5-8, jr. (20 ppg, 7 rpg, 52 steals)

Reagan O’Neill, Bennett County, 5-9, fr. (12.3 ppg, 9.5 apg, 77 steals)

Hazel Luethmers, De Smet, 6-0, jr. (21.6 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 87 steals)

Berkley Ziebart, Parkston, 5-7, so. (15.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 58 steals)

Peyson O’Neill, Bennett County, 5-10, 8th (14.9 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 87 steals)

Third Team

Bailey Verhulst, Harding County, 5-3, sr. (12.1 ppg, 3.8 apg, 110 steals)

Addison Heinje, Wilmot, 5-11, so. (27.8 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.6 apg)

Bella Williams, Kadoka Area, 5-11, sr. (15 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 105 steals)

Marissa Storm, 5-8, jr., Ethan (14.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 4.5 apg)

Jacy Wolf, Chester, 5-7, so. (17.6 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.4 apg, 80 steals)

Payge Bakker, Sully Buttes, 5-11, sr. (18 ppg, 11 rpg, 2 apg)

Honorable Mention

Mataya Gouws, Deubrook Area, 5-11, jr. (13.3 ppg, 6 rpg, 43 steals)

Ella Pollreisz, Ethan, 5-7, sr. (14 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 4.5 apg, 61 steals)

Braylee Bordewyk, Corsica-Stickney, 5-8, so. (17 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 4.7 apg, 88 steals)

Rylee Peters, Freeman, 5-8, so. (16.5 ppg, 9 rpg, 84 steals)

Amree Vander Vorst, North Central, 5-9, so. (19.4 ppg, 6 rpg, 65 steals)

Alexa Goertz, Sanborn-Central-Woonsocket, 5-9, sr. (12.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 48 steals)

• B Player of the Year — Boaschee.

• Repeat Selections — 2024 (Gust, first team; Scott and Marshall, second team; Huntimer, third team; and Luethmers and Goertz, honorable mention).