GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay women's basketball program and head coach Kayla Karius have announced the addition of Avalyn Albrecht, Kardyn Peppler, and Addison Schmidt to the Phoenix family. The three will join Green Bay as true freshmen prior to the 2027-28 season.
 
Avalyn Albrecht | 6-1 | Guard/Forward | Poynette, Wis. | Poynette High School
Albrecht, a 6-foot-1 guard/forward, has established herself as one of Wisconsin's top all-around performers, earning Capitol North Conference Player of the Year honors as both a sophomore and junior while collecting three consecutive Team MVP awards.

Albrecht's decorated prep career includes First Team All-Conference recognition in each of her first three seasons, WBCA Honorable Mention All-State honors as a freshman and sophomore, and WBCA First Team All-State recognition as a junior. During her junior season, she ranked first in Wisconsin in blocked shots and second statewide in rebounds.

A proven scorer, Albrecht surpassed 1,000 career points during her junior season and broke Poynette's all-time scoring record with 1,184 career points. Her impact helped elevate Poynette to an undefeated conference season and an outright Capitol North Conference championship.

Academically, Albrecht excels in the classroom as well. She owns a 4.0 GPA, ranks in the top five percent of her graduating class, has earned Academic All-State honors throughout her high school career, and is an active member of the National Honor Society.
 
Albrecht on why she chose Green Bay
"I want to go to Green Bay because I love the community and the people are very nice and welcoming," Albrecht said. "I like how everyone is friendly, makes others feel included, and creates an environment where you don't have to be scared to be yourself."
 
Poynette Girls Basketball Coach, Sam Gerard, on Albrecht
"When watching Avalyn on the court, whether it's a game or practice, the thing that's impossible to miss is her relentless drive. The game completely possesses her, and the way she leverages that to create blocks, rebounds, points, and fast breaks really isn't something you can teach.

Avalyn has set a standard for all future basketball players in Poynette to look up to and will be remembered as a Poynette legend. She has been a key part of championship teams while establishing herself among the most accomplished players in program history."
 
Phoenix Head Coach Kayla Karius on Albrecht
"We're really looking forward to having Avalyn join our program. Her size and versatility give us a lot of options offensively, and we're looking forward to seeing how her game grows here. We love the way she works and leads by example, and she'll fit right in with our group. We're so glad she's a Phoenix!"
 
 
Kardyn Peppler | 5-7 | Guard | Hortonville, Wis. | Hortonville High School
Kardyn Peppler, younger sister of Kamy and Kallie Peppler, will bring an all-around game to the Phoenix from the point guard position.

During her junior season, Peppler averaged 15.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game while shooting 51.5 percent from the field and 42.6 percent from three-point range. She also added 2.5 steals per contest.

Peppler's list of honors includes unanimous First Team All-Fox Valley Conference recognition as a junior after earning Second Team All-Conference and All-State honorable mention honors as a sophomore. She also received All-Conference honorable mention after her freshman campaign.

Away from the basketball court, Peppler is a member of her school's National Honor Society and has also competed in tennis.
 
Peppler on why she chose Green Bay
"I chose Green Bay because throughout my whole recruiting process they stayed in touch and made sure that I knew they wanted me there," Peppler said. "I love the way that Coach Kayla coaches, and I know how successful the program has been, and I really wanted to be a part of that."
 
Hortonville Girls Basketball Coach, Andrew "A.C." Clouthier, on Peppler
"Kardyn's IQ, unselfishness, and overall consistency are her greatest attributes," Coach AC said. "Her consistent growth and development of her skill sets and her consistent, uncommon work ethic day in and day out is admirable and hard to match.

Kardyn has played the game with a level of unselfishness and humility that is unmatched in this program's history. For four years, she has shown our community that true success comes not only from individual achievement, but from consistently putting the team first."
 
Phoenix Head Coach Kayla Karius on Peppler
"We're thrilled to have Kardyn join the Phoenix family. She's a winner and a fierce competitor who plays with heart and drive. We love her basketball IQ and how well she reads the game. We can't wait to see the impact she'll have on our program, both on and off the court. Welcome to Green Bay, Kardyn!"
 
 
Addison Schmidt | 6-2 | Center | Rice Lake, Wis. | Rice Lake High School
A dominant presence in the paint throughout her prep career, Addison Schmidt will also join Green Bay next year. Schmidt owns Rice Lake's career rebounding and blocked-shot records with 1,013 rebounds and 252 blocks through her junior season while also surpassing the 1,000-point milestone with 1,224 career points.

As a junior, Schmidt averaged 17.7 points, 14.9 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game while leading the Big Rivers Conference in rebounds, double-doubles, and blocked shots, while finishing second in scoring. She also led Wisconsin Division 2 in rebounds, blocked shots, and double-doubles.

Schmidt earned WBCA First Team All-State honors as a junior after receiving honorable mention recognition as a sophomore. She helped lead Rice Lake to WIAA Division 2 State Tournament appearances in both 2025 and 2026 and is a two-time First Team All-Big Rivers Conference selection.

A multi-sport standout, Schmidt has excelled in volleyball and track and field as well. She is Rice Lake's career leader in kills and blocks in volleyball and has earned multiple all-conference and all-state honors. In track and field, Schmidt was a member of the 2024 WIAA Division 2 Team State Championship squad and is a three-time state qualifier.

Academically, Schmidt has collected WBCA Academic All-State honors three times, WVCA Academic All-State recognition four times, and was named an AVCA Best & Brightest First Team selection in 2026.
 
Schmidt on why she chose Green Bay
"Green Bay felt like the right place from the beginning," Schmidt said. "I loved the winning culture, the opportunity to play for two successful programs close to home, and the support that I received from Coach Kayla and Coach Abby throughout the recruiting process."
 
Rice Lake Girls Basketball Coach, Kevin Orr, on Schmidt
"Addie Schmidt's best attribute is her competitive nature. She is a competitor that works hard both in competition and during practice. She is a gifted athlete who strives to make herself and her team better on a daily basis and is an inspiration to others.

Addie is a hard worker who is committed to making herself and her team better. She dreams big, sets goals, and works hard to achieve them. Addie's impact on the court - both scoring and rebounding - has led our team to the two state tournament appearances. This was an amazing accomplishment since it was the first time Rice Lake Girls' Basketball had ever made it to State."
 
Phoenix Head Coach Kayla Karius on Schmidt
"We're so excited to add Addie to our program. She's a natural leader with great athleticism and size, and she's one of the hardest workers in the gym. We're thrilled Addie chose Green Bay as her new home, and we can't wait to see the impact she'll have on our program!"
 
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