Menominee Nation Girls Basketball Returns Experience, Focus on Defense

Menominee Nation High School presented its girls basketball preview on November 21, with Bay Bank sponsoring the spotlight and providing audio coverage for community members in Keshena and Green Bay. The Eagles enter the 2025 to 2026 season coming off a 14 to 12 record and will rely on returning scoring power and experience to compete in the Central Wisconsin Conference East.

Coach Warren Wilber said the team returns three starters, all of whom came into the season after strong summers of play, and at least one player is already committed to compete at the collegiate level. Wilber identified the principal shortfall from last season as a loss of energy with four seniors gone, and he has tasked the current roster with matching that intensity nightly. He framed the team’s approach around defense, saying, “As long as we start on defense, we’ll be just fine.”

Returning leader Urijih Reevis is expected to carry much of the offensive load and supply steady leadership on the floor. With that continuity, the Eagles enter the season seen as capable of finishing near the top of their conference once again, provided they can sustain defensive focus and the high effort Wilber is demanding.

For Menominee County residents the preview has implications beyond wins and losses. High school athletics are a focal point for community engagement, local identity, and youth opportunities. The presence of a collegiate commit highlights the program’s role as a pathway for student athletes from the Menominee Nation. The Bay Bank sponsorship also underscores the importance of local business support in covering team visibility and helping maintain community connections around school sports.

As the season unfolds, performance against conference rivals will test the team’s ability to replace the departed seniors and to translate summer gains into consistent regular season results. Attendance, volunteer support and sustained investment in the program will shape the Eagles’ capacity to meet Wilber’s standards and keep Menominee Nation competitive in the CWC East.