Galesburg's Antonia Kisler scores 1,000th career point as Sandburg upsets Waubonsee in tournament

Kisler's 28 points and 12 rebounds lead Sandburg to 64-62 win over higher-seeded Waubonsee in Region 4 quarterfinals.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Antonia Kisler, a player from Galesburg, Illinois, scored her 1,000th career point as a member of the Carl Sandburg women's basketball team. Kisler's impressive performance of 28 points and 12 rebounds helped Sandburg upset higher-seeded Waubonsee 64-62 in the Region 4 tournament quarterfinals.

Why it matters

Reaching 1,000 career points is an extraordinary achievement, especially for a player in just a two-year college career. Kisler's milestone highlights her exceptional talent and work ethic, which have been instrumental in Sandburg's success this season. The upset victory over Waubonsee also demonstrates Sandburg's competitiveness and ability to compete with top teams in the region.

The details

Kisler entered the game needing 12 points to reach the 1,000-point milestone. She not only achieved that feat, but also led Sandburg to a 64-62 upset victory over Waubonsee. Sandburg coach Kellen Fernetti praised Kisler's versatility, scoring ability, and defensive prowess, noting that she can play and guard any position on the court.

  • Antonia Kisler entered the game needing 12 points to reach 1,000 career points.
  • Kisler finished the game with 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead Sandburg to a 64-62 upset victory over Waubonsee.

The players

Antonia Kisler

A player from Galesburg, Illinois, who scored her 1,000th career point as a member of the Carl Sandburg women's basketball team.

Kellen Fernetti

The head coach of the Carl Sandburg women's basketball team, who praised Kisler's versatility and impact on the team.

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What they’re saying

“Antonia is our go to player. What makes her so valuable for our team is she can play any position and guard any position. She scores the basketball at all 3 levels, but has really good court awareness. Any time we need a play to be made, Antonia gets the ball. Defensively shes very strong and athletic which enables her to guard well vs guards but can also guard a bigger player. She's a very versatile player that can have success in multiple ways on the basketball court.”

— Kellen Fernetti, Carl Sandburg Women's Basketball Coach (wgil.com)

“I never would have dreamed that I would be scoring 1000 points, especially in 2 seasons. It is an indescribable feeling to accomplish that. I am just so thankful for my teammates throughout these two years and my coach too. They have really made me better everyday!”

— Antonia Kisler (wgil.com)

What’s next

The winner of the Sandburg-Waubonsee game will advance to the Region 4 tournament semifinals.

The takeaway

Antonia Kisler's remarkable achievement of scoring 1,000 career points in just two seasons at Carl Sandburg College highlights her exceptional talent and work ethic. Her versatility and impact on the team have been instrumental in Sandburg's success this season, including the upset victory over higher-seeded Waubonsee in the tournament.