There’s a lot of talent across The Times area this girls basketball season. Here are just five of the players we’re expecting big things from during the 2025-26 season.

Abby Hohmann, Somonauk/Leland, G, sr.

A returning Times All-Area Team honoree, the Bobcats ’ leader put up per-game averages of 8.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3-1 steals in 2024-25 and looks poised – assisted by a battle-tested, talented roster – to help the co-op to a winning winter.

Macy Gochanour, Fieldcrest, G, sr.

The leading scorer in the area last season and a Times All-Area Team honoree, Gochanour – who averaged 20.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.4 steals per contest last winter – returns for what looks to be a loaded Knights team.

Mary Stisser, Ottawa, G, sr.

The top returner from las

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