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Grundy Center Today
By the People, for the People
NICL Girls Basketball All-Conference Teams Announced
Local standouts recognized for outstanding seasons
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The North Iowa Cedar League (NICL) has released its all-conference girls basketball teams for the 2025-26 season. Several local players from Aplington-Parkersburg, Dike-New Hartford, and Grundy Center were named to the first and second teams, with Mylee Thurm of Denver earning Player of the Year honors and Denver's Joe Frost named Coach of the Year.
Why it matters
The NICL all-conference selections highlight the top high school basketball talent in the region, recognizing the hard work and achievements of these student-athletes. These awards can help boost college recruitment and showcase the strength of local basketball programs.
The details
The first team selections include Kolbie Wangsness of Aplington-Parkersburg, Payton Foster and Mallory Petersen of Dike-New Hartford, and Karlee Lynch and Ava Mundt of Grundy Center. Second team honorees from the local area are Lorna Bernard, Kiara Morris, and Eva Walker of Aplington-Parkersburg, Rylee Reicks of Dike-New Hartford, and Kali Aldrich and Maddy Hendershot of Grundy Center.
- The NICL all-conference teams were announced on March 4, 2026.
The players
Kolbie Wangsness
A first team all-conference selection from Aplington-Parkersburg High School.
Payton Foster
A first team all-conference pick from Dike-New Hartford High School.
Karlee Lynch
A first team all-conference honoree from Grundy Center High School.
Ava Mundt
A first team all-conference selection from Grundy Center High School.
Mylee Thurm
The NICL Player of the Year from Denver High School.
The takeaway
The NICL all-conference selections showcase the depth of talent in the region's high school girls basketball programs, with several local standouts earning recognition for their outstanding play this season.
