Newberry's Gracie Johnson named EUP Player of the Year

Three Newberry players earn All-Conference honors

Mar. 8, 2026 at 4:37pm

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Newberry sophomore Gracie Johnson has been named Player of the Year for the Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) All-Conference Girls Basketball Team for the 2025-26 season after an outstanding year leading the Indians. Three other Newberry players also earned All-Conference honors.

Why it matters

This recognition highlights the strength of Newberry's girls basketball program and the individual talent of its players. Earning All-Conference and Player of the Year awards is a significant achievement that can open doors for these student-athletes in terms of college recruitment and scholarships.

The details

Johnson averaged 23 points per game, 9 rebounds, 4.3 steals, and 2 assists per game this season while helping pace Newberry's offense throughout the conference schedule. St. Ignace sophomore Katie Halberg was selected as the conference's Defensive Player of the Year. Halberg, along with Newberry's Sydney Duflo, were named to the First Team All-Conference.

  • The 2025-26 EUP All-Conference Girls Basketball Team was announced on March 8, 2026.

The players

Gracie Johnson

A sophomore at Newberry High School who was named the EUP Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season.

Katie Halberg

A sophomore at St. Ignace High School who was named the EUP Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season.

Sydney Duflo

A sophomore at Newberry High School who was named to the EUP First Team All-Conference for the 2025-26 season.

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The takeaway

Newberry's girls basketball program continues to produce top-tier talent, with multiple players earning prestigious all-conference honors. This recognition showcases the hard work and dedication of these student-athletes and the strength of the program as a whole.