Summer and Skye Toussaint, twin sisters from Johnsburg, Illinois, have become the face of the Skyhawks girls basketball team. At 5‑foot‑10, Summer operates as a guard who can light up the scoreboard, while Skye, a 6‑3 forward, dominates the boards. Their complementary skills have propelled the team to a program‑record 34 victories last winter, a run that ended only in a heartbreaking sectional final.
A Record‑Breaking Season
Summer’s scoring prowess earned her the 2026 Northwest Herald Girls Basketball Player of the Year, a honor underscored by a school‑record 83 three‑pointers and an average of 19.3 points per game. Skye, meanwhile, rewrote the rebound ledger with 346 boards, averaging 10 per game while adding 12.7 points. Together they formed a double‑double machine that left opponents scrambling.
Upcoming Challenges
Colleges have taken notice. Unofficial offers from Division‑I programs such as Loyola University, the University of Wisconsin‑Milwaukee, the University of Illinois at Chicago and Northern Michigan University have begun to fill the twins’ inbox. Both sisters have been traveling to camps and tournaments, using each exposure to sharpen their games and showcase their versatility.
A Legacy in the Making
The Toussaint family is steeped in basketball. Their uncle coaches the boys’ varsity squad, and their cousin holds the boys’ all‑time scoring record at the school. This lineage has given Summer and Skye a unique perspective, blending nurturing guidance from Summer with Skye’s outgoing confidence. Johnsburg’s schedule promises tough tests, including a rematch with last year’s state champion and a slate of games at the Windmill City Weekend Shootout in Batavia where the Skyhawks went 4‑0. The twins say the tougher the competition, the more motivated they become to push the team toward the state tournament.
Off the court, the sisters differ in temperament. Summer’s nurturing nature often serves as the team’s glue, while Skye’s outgoing energy fuels spirited practices. Both agree, however, that the ultimate goal is the same: to translate their individual growth into collective success. As recruitment letters continue to arrive and the next season’s roster takes shape, the Toussaints remain focused on improvement. Their blend of skill, family tradition and community support positions them not only to extend Johnsburg’s winning streak but also to leave a lasting imprint on the program’s history.