Addie Neuendorf from Hamlin is among the finalists for the Miss Basketball honor. The announcement highlights her impressive performance during the high school basketball season.
Key points
Addie Neuendorf is a finalist for Miss Basketball honor.
The announcement highlights her performance in high school basketball.
Sioux Valley won the consolation championship.
Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta in the championship game.
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Sioux Valley's Avery Schmuck tries to split the defense of West Central's Kacey Jaton (left) and Mackenzie Skonhovd during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Valley won 63-61.
Lennox's Teagen Sturm dribbles around Mahpiya Luta's Shania Ferguson during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
Sioux Falls Christian's Ruth Dvoracek grabs a loose ball against Hamlin's Sarita Stevenson during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
Wagner's Ashlyn Koupal advances the ball with Lakota Tech defenders Amelia Shangreaux (2) and Addison Goings in hot pursuit during the seventh-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lakota Tech won 67-64.
Q&A
Who are the finalists for the Miss Basketball honor in 2026?
The finalists include Addie Neuendorf from Hamlin, along with other standout players.
What are the criteria for the Miss Basketball honor?
The Miss Basketball honor typically recognizes outstanding performance, sportsmanship, and contributions to high school basketball.
When is the Miss Basketball award announced?
The Miss Basketball award is usually announced at the end of the high school basketball season, typically in March.
What teams competed in the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament?
Teams like Sioux Valley, Lennox, West Central, and Mahpiya Luta competed in the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament.
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Mahpiya Luta's Peyton Knife fires up a 3-pointer against Lennox's Andie Peters during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
Sioux Valley's Amari Ward heads to the basket against West Central's Kaylie Schultz (21) and Kacey Jaton during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Valley won 63-61.
Hamlin's Addie Neuendorf looks to drive against Sioux Falls Christian's Oaklee Hadler (2) and Emory Lems during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
Lennox's Andie Peters dribbles away from teammate Adie McVey (4) and Mahpiya Luta's Ashlan Carlow-Blount during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
West Central's Ellie Knight drives against Sioux Valley's Kailey Cradduck during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Valley won 63-61.
Hamlin's Issie Steffensen dribbles away from Sioux Falls Christian defenders Nealie Stanford (15) and Emory Lems during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
Mahpiya Luta's Dorthie Mesteth pressures Lennox's Adie McVey during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
Sioux Valley coach Jamie Granum discusses a call with referee Genevieve DeMent-Osborn during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Valley defeated West Central 63-61.
Sioux Valley's Masey Top handles the ball during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Valley slipped past West Central 63-61.
Hamlin's Paxton Neuendorf heads to the hoop against Sioux Falls Christian's Makinli Reistma during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
Wagner's Ravyn Medricky catches a pass against Lakota Tech's Addison Goings (11) and Lizzie Robinson during the seventh-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lakota Tech won 67-64.
Mahpiya Luta's Shania Ferguson passes the ball during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
Sioux Falls Christian's Lezlei Setzer hauls in a pass in front of Hamlin's Addie Jensen during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
West Central's Kacey Jaton hits the floor against Sioux Valley's Amari Ward during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Ward was whistled for a foul on the play. Sioux Valley won 63-61.
Hamlin's Addie Jensen shoots over Sioux Falls Christian's Lezlei Setzer during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
Mahpiya Luta's Ashlan Carlow-Blount protects the ball from Lennox's Teagen Sturm during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
Hamlin's Jade Thue shoots a free throw during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
Aberdeen Central's Kenadi Withers (12) attempts to pass against Sioux Falls Washington's Lauryn Kennett during their third-place game in the state Class AA high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Monument in Rapid City. Washington won 65-42.
O'Gorman's Ellie Meyer (33) and Sydney Terveen (30) trap Brandon Valley's Ava Kellenberger during the championship game of the state Class AA high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Monument in Rapid City. O'Gorman won 59-53, topping Brandon Valley for the third-straight year in the championship.
O'Gorman finished off a 23-1 season by beating Brandon Valley 59-53 for the third-straight year in the championship game of the state Class AA high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Monument in Rapid City. O'Gorman prevailed 59-53.
Aberdeen Central's Ava Yeske puts up a shot against Sioux Falls Washington during their third-place game in the state Class AA high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Monument in Rapid City. Washington won 65-42.
Aberdeen Central finished off a 16-8 season with a fourth-place finish in the state Class AA high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Monument in Rapid City.
Taziah Hawkins and the Ethan Rustlers capped a 24-2 season by defeating Harding County in the championship game of the state Class B high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in First Bank & Trust Arena at Brookings.
Ethan capped a 24-2 season by defeating Harding County in the championship game of the state Class B high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in First Bank & Trust Arena at Brookings.
Mahpiya Luta's cheerleaders won the Spirit of Six Award at the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena.
Mahpiya Luta senior Ashlan Carlow-Blount (fourth from left) received the Spirit of Su Award at the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena.
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Sioux Valley's Avery Schmuck tries to split the defense of West Central's Kacey Jaton (left) and Mackenzie Skonhovd during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Valley won 63-61.
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Sioux Valley's Avery Schmuck tries to split the defense of West Central's Kacey Jaton (left) and Mackenzie Skonhovd during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Valley won 63-61.
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Lennox's Teagen Sturm dribbles around Mahpiya Luta's Shania Ferguson during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
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Sioux Falls Christian's Ruth Dvoracek grabs a loose ball against Hamlin's Sarita Stevenson during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
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Wagner's Ashlyn Koupal advances the ball with Lakota Tech defenders Amelia Shangreaux (2) and Addison Goings in hot pursuit during the seventh-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lakota Tech won 67-64.
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Mahpiya Luta's Peyton Knife fires up a 3-pointer against Lennox's Andie Peters during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
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Sioux Valley's Amari Ward heads to the basket against West Central's Kaylie Schultz (21) and Kacey Jaton during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Valley won 63-61.
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Hamlin's Addie Neuendorf looks to drive against Sioux Falls Christian's Oaklee Hadler (2) and Emory Lems during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
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Lennox's Andie Peters dribbles away from teammate Adie McVey (4) and Mahpiya Luta's Ashlan Carlow-Blount during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
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West Central's Ellie Knight drives against Sioux Valley's Kailey Cradduck during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Valley won 63-61.
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Hamlin's Issie Steffensen dribbles away from Sioux Falls Christian defenders Nealie Stanford (15) and Emory Lems during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
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Mahpiya Luta's Dorthie Mesteth pressures Lennox's Adie McVey during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
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Sioux Valley coach Jamie Granum discusses a call with referee Genevieve DeMent-Osborn during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Valley defeated West Central 63-61.
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Sioux Valley's Masey Top handles the ball during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Valley slipped past West Central 63-61.
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Hamlin's Paxton Neuendorf heads to the hoop against Sioux Falls Christian's Makinli Reistma during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
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Wagner's Ravyn Medricky catches a pass against Lakota Tech's Addison Goings (11) and Lizzie Robinson during the seventh-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lakota Tech won 67-64.
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Mahpiya Luta's Shania Ferguson passes the ball during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
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Sioux Falls Christian's Lezlei Setzer hauls in a pass in front of Hamlin's Addie Jensen during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
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West Central's Kacey Jaton hits the floor against Sioux Valley's Amari Ward during the consolation championship of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Ward was whistled for a foul on the play. Sioux Valley won 63-61.
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Hamlin's Addie Jensen shoots over Sioux Falls Christian's Lezlei Setzer during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
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Mahpiya Luta's Ashlan Carlow-Blount protects the ball from Lennox's Teagen Sturm during the championship game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Lennox beat Mahpiya Luta 65-51.
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Hamlin's Jade Thue shoots a free throw during the third-place game of the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Sioux Falls Christian rallied to edge Hamlin 51-50.
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Aberdeen Central's Kenadi Withers (12) attempts to pass against Sioux Falls Washington's Lauryn Kennett during their third-place game in the state Class AA high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Monument in Rapid City. Washington won 65-42.
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Gallery of photos from South Dakota's state girls basketball tourneys
O'Gorman's Ellie Meyer (33) and Sydney Terveen (30) trap Brandon Valley's Ava Kellenberger during the championship game of the state Class AA high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Monument in Rapid City. O'Gorman won 59-53, topping Brandon Valley for the third-straight year in the championship.
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O'Gorman finished off a 23-1 season by beating Brandon Valley 59-53 for the third-straight year in the championship game of the state Class AA high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Monument in Rapid City. O'Gorman prevailed 59-53.
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Aberdeen Central's Ava Yeske puts up a shot against Sioux Falls Washington during their third-place game in the state Class AA high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Monument in Rapid City. Washington won 65-42.
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Aberdeen Central finished off a 16-8 season with a fourth-place finish in the state Class AA high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Taziah Hawkins and the Ethan Rustlers capped a 24-2 season by defeating Harding County in the championship game of the state Class B high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in First Bank & Trust Arena at Brookings.
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Ethan capped a 24-2 season by defeating Harding County in the championship game of the state Class B high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in First Bank & Trust Arena at Brookings.
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Mahpiya Luta's cheerleaders won the Spirit of Six Award at the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena.
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Mahpiya Luta senior Ashlan Carlow-Blount (fourth from left) received the Spirit of Su Award at the state Class A high school girls basketball tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena.
WAGNER ā Wagner High School senior standout Ashlyn Koupal has been named as South Dakota's 2026 Miss Basketball award winner by Hansen Anderson Basketball.
Koupal is the all-time leading scorer at Wagner with 2,610 career points to go along with 1,210 rebounds. She averaged 28.3 points per game in her senior season, leading the Red Raiders to the state Class A tournament for the fourth time in five years.
The University of Nebraska recruit and McDonald's High School All-American is a four-time Class A all-state selection and five-time all-conference player who also earned state Class A all-tournament honors four times.
Other finalist for the honor included Addison Neuendorf of Hamlin, Alyvia Padgett of Brandon Valley, Ashlan Carlow-Blunt of Mahpiya Luta and Sydney Terveen of O'Gorman.
The award is voted on yearly by the state's girls basketball coaches and was presented at a ceremony at Wagner High School on Monday, May 11.
Hansen Anderson Basketball was founded in 1977 by Richard Hansen and Dave Anderson. The annual publication highlights teams and players from across the state.
Wagner High School senior Ashlyn Koupal (right) received the 2026 South Dakota Miss Basketball Award from Hansen Anderson Basketball on Monday, May 11, 2026. Hansen Anderson Basketball contributor Owen Reitzel, left, presented the award.
Wagner High School senior Ashlyn Koupal (right) received the 2026 South Dakota Miss Basketball Award from Hansen Anderson Basketball on Monday, May 11, 2026. Hansen Anderson Basketball contributor Owen Reitzel, left, presented the award.