Whitefish Bay siblings lead basketball teams to state titles

Sage and Mace Miskel help their high school teams win championships in the same season

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:40pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, depicting the abstract forms of basketball players in motion on a court, with the players and ball broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the Whitefish Bay High School team colors.A cubist interpretation of the Miskel siblings' championship basketball achievements, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of their historic seasons.Whitefish Bay Today

Siblings Sage and Mace Miskel both led their respective Whitefish Bay basketball teams to state championship titles this season. Sage, a senior guard, scored the go-ahead basket in the final minute to help the girls' team win their first-ever state title. Mace, the starting guard for the boys' team, also helped his squad defeat Salem at the Kohl Center to claim the Division 2 championship.

Why it matters

The Miskel siblings' accomplishments highlight the strong basketball tradition in Whitefish Bay and the impact of having siblings compete at the highest levels of high school sports. Their father, Chris Miskel, played basketball at Butler University and helped develop their skills from a young age, showcasing the value of family involvement in athletics.

The details

Sage Miskel scored the final four points, including the go-ahead basket with 44 seconds left, to lead the Whitefish Bay girls' team to victory over Beaver Dam in the state championship game. Her brother Mace is the starting guard for the Whitefish Bay boys' team, which defeated Salem at the Kohl Center to win the Division 2 title.

  • Sage Miskel led the Whitefish Bay girls' team to the state championship game in March 2026.
  • Mace Miskel helped the Whitefish Bay boys' team win the Division 2 state title in March 2026.

The players

Sage Miskel

A senior guard who led the Whitefish Bay girls' basketball team to the school's first-ever state championship.

Mace Miskel

The starting guard for the Whitefish Bay boys' basketball team, which won the Division 2 state title.

Chris Miskel

The father of Sage and Mace Miskel, who played basketball at Butler University and helped develop his children's skills from a young age.

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What they’re saying

“I think it was like the middle of the second half, and we had a timeout, and I was just like, 'Wow, this is coming down to the end. I don't want to have any regrets and the end of the game at the end of the season. It's one of those things that you are put on autopilot when it's the big moment you've already done it until after. I was like oh my gosh, what just happened?'”

— Sage Miskel, Senior guard, Whitefish Bay girls' basketball team

“As far as me I don't think I put any extra pressure I think I was more excited and In the first game, I kinda showed I was really aggressive and I was really excited on the big stage I just wanted do the same thing as them I don't think it was like pressure as just being excited for the moment.”

— Mace Miskel, Starting guard, Whitefish Bay boys' basketball team

“I love the game, but most importantly, I love spending time with them. They did have a choice. Sage had a choice; in her first-grade year, she wasn't very good. We had a conversation about I told her I'll love you no matter what. But if you're going to play, we're going to train a little differently, she said she wanted to play, we had a whiteboard, and we had drills over the course of the summer. Both of them, she came back her second year, and she was a killer.”

— Chris Miskel, Father of Sage and Mace Miskel

What’s next

Mace Miskel will return for his junior year next season, while Sage Miskel will follow in her father's footsteps and play basketball at Butler University.

The takeaway

The Miskel siblings' accomplishments demonstrate the power of family support and dedication in achieving athletic success at the highest levels of high school sports. Their story inspires the Whitefish Bay community and highlights the importance of nurturing young talent through mentorship and hard work.