The current means of roster construction in college athletics has clouded high school recruitment.
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Verona's Dylan Hildebrand blocks Sussex Hamilton's LaDainian Mielke during a 2023 WIAA Division 1 state quarterfinal game. Hildebrand committed to play Division I college football at Washington State on Jan. 22.
SEAN DAVIS, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN ARCHIVES
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McFarland's Teagan Mallegni dribbles the ball against Edgewood in the first half of a game in January 2024 at McFarland High School. Mallegni went on to play at Iowa, where she averaged 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds a game last season as a freshman.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
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Mount Horeb's Josh Manchester races up court during a game Jan. 25, 2024. An unranked guard in the class of 2026, Manchester is garnering early interest from several high-major programs, including the Badgers.
SEAN DAVIS, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN ARCHIVES
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Madison Memorial's Jillian Holler takes a breath during the 100-yard freestyle during the WIAA Division 1 state girls swimming and diving championships in November at the Waukesha South Natatorium.
SEAN DAVIS, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN ARCHIVES
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Photos: Rivals Madison Memorial, Madison West meet in Big Eight Conference baseball action
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