The Free Press
MANKATO — Following a very successful basketball season in Mankato highlighted by the Mankato East boy’s team winning Class 3A Consolation Championship, the Mankato Elks Lodge has announced its 2026 All‑City Basketball Teams, recognizing top boys and girls basketball players from Mankato East, Mankato West, and Mankato Loyola High Schools. The teams were selected by local media following the conclusion of the winter basketball season.
Boys All‑City Team
Mankato East led the boys’ selections with Lucas Gustafson, Amari Nobles, Braden Petzel, and Briggs Meyer earning All‑City honors.
From Mankato West, Mal Jock and Evan Senske were selected for their standout performances during the season.
Mankato Loyola was represented by Covin Winter and T.J. O’Malley, both of whom earned spots on the All‑City team.
Girls All‑City Team
On the girls’ side, Mankato East was represented by Hayden Henning and Ariet Omot, who each earned All‑City recognition.
Mankato West placed four players on the All‑City team: Olivia Downs, Allison Carter, Romo Smith, and Brynn Schmitz.
Mankato Loyola rounded out the selections with Amelia Speckel and Isabel Endres earning All‑City honors.