Kimberly High School Basketball Star Scores 1,000th Career Point

Ava Van Vonderen reaches milestone in regional final victory over Bay Port

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Kimberly High School junior Ava Van Vonderen scored her 1,000th career point during her team's 62-45 WIAA Division 1 regional final victory over Bay Port on Saturday, February 28th.

Why it matters

Reaching 1,000 career points is a significant milestone for a high school basketball player, demonstrating their sustained excellence and impact on their team over multiple seasons. Van Vonderen's achievement highlights her individual talent as well as the strength of the Kimberly girls basketball program.

The details

Van Vonderen, a standout junior on the Kimberly Papermakers girls basketball team, scored her 1,000th career point during her team's 62-45 victory over Bay Port in the WIAA Division 1 regional final on February 28th. The junior has been a key contributor to the Papermakers' success over the past few seasons.

  • Ava Van Vonderen scored her 1,000th career point on February 28, 2026 during Kimberly's 62-45 regional final victory over Bay Port.

The players

Ava Van Vonderen

A junior on the Kimberly High School girls basketball team who scored her 1,000th career point.

Kimberly Papermakers

The girls basketball team from Kimberly High School that defeated Bay Port 62-45 in the WIAA Division 1 regional final.

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The takeaway

Ava Van Vonderen's 1,000th career point milestone is a testament to her individual talent and the strength of the Kimberly High School girls basketball program, which has produced a standout player who has achieved this significant accomplishment as a junior.