Notre Dame Tritons girls basketball set sights on first-ever Division 1 state crown

After dominating Division 2 for years, the Tritons look to conquer Division 1 and win a state title this weekend.

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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The Notre Dame Academy girls basketball team, which has dominated Division 2 for years, is now set to compete in the Division 1 state championship after being bumped up a level last year. Led by senior point guard Destiny Webster and senior Kaia Waldrop, the team's two leading scorers, the Tritons are determined to bring home their first-ever Division 1 state title.

Why it matters

The Tritons' jump from Division 2 to Division 1 represents a significant challenge, but the team is embracing the opportunity to prove themselves at the highest level of high school basketball in Wisconsin. A Division 1 state championship would cement the program's status as one of the best in the state.

The details

After an adjustment season in 2024-2025 when the team dealt with injuries and players learning new roles, the Tritons put it all together this year. They won the Fox River Classic Conference (FRCC) championship and are now a 4 seed heading into the state semifinals, where they will take on the 1 seed Wauwatosa East on Friday night.

  • The Tritons went to state four years in a row, winning three gold balls and one silver before missing out last year.
  • This year, the Tritons are set to compete in the Division 1 state championship this weekend.

The players

Destiny Webster

The senior point guard and one of the team's two leading scorers.

Kaia Waldrop

The senior and one of the team's two leading scorers, along with Destiny Webster.

Sara Rohde

The head coach of the Notre Dame Tritons girls basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Our team motto this year was we over me, and I really think that's showing that we care more about team success rather than personal success.”

— Destiny Webster, Senior point guard (nbc26.com)

“I guess I'm not completely surprised because they've been very receptive to everything we've been encouraging them to do, and they've been very coachable. Yeah, it's a great group.”

— Sara Rohde, Head coach (nbc26.com)

“It's really special that me and Destiny can bring us, bring the team all the way there and show our leadership because we've been on the court with all the other seniors prior to, and it's just amazing that we're able to bring all the girls up with us.”

— Kaia Waldrop, Senior (nbc26.com)

What’s next

The Tritons are a 4 seed and will take on the 1 seed Wauwatosa East Friday night at 6:35 in the state semifinal.

The takeaway

The Notre Dame Tritons' jump from Division 2 to Division 1 represents a significant challenge, but the team is embracing the opportunity to prove themselves at the highest level of high school basketball in Wisconsin. A Division 1 state championship would cement the program's status as one of the best in the state.