Highland sisters lead team to sectional titles

Jordan Steele becomes school's all-time leading scorer, pushes younger sister Avery to new heights

Feb. 12, 2026 at 8:31am

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Jordan and Avery Steele, two sisters on the Highland High School basketball team, have led the Trojans to back-to-back sectional championships. Jordan, a senior, recently became the school's all-time leading scorer, while Avery, a sophomore, has stepped up her game and emerged as a key contributor. The sisters share a close bond and Jordan has been instrumental in pushing Avery to reach new levels of performance.

Why it matters

The Steele sisters' success highlights the power of sibling relationships and how they can drive each other to achieve greatness. Their story also showcases the importance of family support and mentorship in high school sports. As Jordan nears the end of her high school career, Avery is poised to carry on the family legacy and continue the Trojans' winning tradition.

The details

Jordan Steele, a 5-foot-9 senior guard/forward, has led Highland to three sectional championships and recently became the school's all-time leading scorer, surpassing the previous record of 1,833 points set by 2001 graduate Jenny DeMuth. Avery Steele, a 5-9 sophomore guard/forward, has also played a key role, stepping up her game and emerging as a strong rebounder and defender for the Trojans. The sisters have a close relationship, with Jordan constantly challenging and pushing Avery to improve.

  • Jordan Steele scored her 1,833rd career point on January 20, breaking the school record.
  • Highland has won the past two sectional titles with the Steele sisters on the team.
  • Highland (18-6) will play Culver Academies (21-5) in the Class 3A regional final on Saturday.

The players

Jordan Steele

A 5-foot-9 senior guard/forward who is Highland's all-time leading scorer with 1,906 points. She has led the Trojans to three sectional championships and is averaging 23.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.9 steals this season.

Avery Steele

A 5-9 sophomore guard/forward who has stepped up her game this season, emerging as a key contributor for Highland. She is averaging 6.1 points, a team-high 7.0 rebounds and 2.8 steals.

Eric Kundich

The head coach of the Highland High School basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Every day in practice, we do this drill at the beginning, and Avery's always my partner. I feel like she's grown just from doing that. I always try to challenge her.”

— Jordan Steele

“Me and Jordan's last year together, I feel like I've had to step up a lot. I'm going to have to step up a lot next year, so I might as well step up now. She gives me a lot of pointers.”

— Avery Steele

“Avery's playing really well. She's really stepped up this season. Early in the season, she was very shy shooting the ball and just very timid on the floor overall. But then she finally broke out and finally started shooting the ball. After us begging for quite some time, she finally came out of her shell a little bit.”

— Eric Kundich, Highland High School basketball coach

What’s next

Highland (18-6) will play Culver Academies (21-5) in the Class 3A regional final on Saturday, with the Steele sisters looking to lead the Trojans to another championship.

The takeaway

The Steele sisters' success on the Highland basketball team showcases the power of sibling relationships and how they can push each other to new heights. As Jordan Steele nears the end of her high school career, her younger sister Avery is poised to carry on the family legacy and continue the Trojans' winning tradition.