U14 Girls’ Basketball Have A History-Making Season

The U14 Girls’ Basketball team made Grizzly history this fall. It was the first time that a Greenwood team in this age and gender division has played in Division 1 (D1). Even more remarkably, they are a very young team; only two players returned from last year.

In the past, the U14 Girls have played in D2. Based on their performance early in the season, the league quickly moved them into D1, putting them up against the best teams in the CISAA league.

Not only did they compete at a higher level than before, they did so completely undefeated throughout the regular season. This included a major highlight for the girls: defeating Havergal College twice. Havergal is an excellent team, and were the defending champions. In fact, the only game they didn’t win was the championship final against Crestwood, finishing the season with a hard-earned silver medal.

Coaches Coffin and Vachon were impressed with the team, for their sportsmanship, great attitudes, and hard work, which showed in every game they played.

Coach Coffin attributes their successful season to a number of factors: positivity, leadership, willingness to learn, teamwork, and drive.

“The girls were very supportive of each other,” she said. “It was impressive to see how close they became after only a few weeks together.

“All the girls were eager to develop their game, embracing challenges and pushing themselves,” she continued. “Every player stepped up [as a leader] at some point in the season, whether it was taking control on the court, or raising the team up when things were tough.”

The U14 Girls’ Basketball team worked hard to become strong contenders in a tough league. We can’t wait to see the team take the court again next year!