Seymour, Kimberly hold top spots in high school basketball rankings

Here's the top-ranked high school basketball teams in the Appleton area as the regular season winds down.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The 10th edition of the 2025-26 boys and girls high school basketball rankings for the Appleton area has been released. Seymour and Kimberly hold the top spots in the boys and girls rankings respectively, with both teams having successful seasons so far.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a major part of the local community in Appleton, and these rankings provide an overview of the top teams and players in the area as the regular season comes to a close. The rankings help build excitement and anticipation for the upcoming playoffs.

The details

In the boys rankings, Seymour (21-0) remains at #1 after winning the Bay Conference title, led by Kyler Marks' 21.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Freedom (20-1) is #2, with Kaukauna (19-2) at #3. On the girls side, Kimberly (19-4) holds the top spot after clinching a share of the Fox Valley Association title, while Appleton East (18-3) and St. Mary Catholic (20-2) round out the top 3.

  • The rankings are through games played on Feb. 14, 2026.
  • Kimberly can win the Fox Valley Association title outright with a win over Neenah on Feb. 19, 2026.
  • St. Mary Catholic plays at Winneconne on Feb. 17, 2026 and closes the regular season at Reedsville on Feb. 19, 2026.

The players

Kyler Marks

Leads Seymour with 21.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.

Kaden Vandenberg

Junior guard for Freedom, averaging 13.7 points per game.

Colton Larsen

Junior for Brillion, leads the team in scoring (18.8 ppg) and rebounding (6.0 rpg).

Brynn Krull

Leads Xavier in scoring at 18.2 points per game.

Hailey Hafner

Scores 14.8 points per game for Xavier.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The high school basketball rankings in the Appleton area showcase the talent and competitiveness of the local teams, with Seymour and Kimberly leading the way. As the regular season winds down, fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming playoffs and the chance to see these top teams compete for championships.