The A-Team girls basketball squad made history at the 2025 District Tournament held on January 31st and February 1st, walking away UNDEFEATED and securing the District Championship Title! This marks the first time since 2011 that North Girls Basketball has claimed the coveted championship, and what an incredible performance it was!
Entering the tournament as the 3rd place seed, North faced Grapevine Middle School on Friday night. Holiday Lora and Annabelle Ross both contributed 12 points each, leading the Cougars to a dominant 44-12 victory, which earned them a spot in the Championship bracket.
The following morning, the Cougars took on Colleyville Middle School. Despite having defeated the Colts earlier in the season with a 27-14 win, the team knew Colleyville would come out ready to fight. North held a slim 16-9 lead at halftime but extended their advantage in the second half, with Seren Lovatt Bryan and Bryce Wilson stepping in as offensive threats. The Cougars secured a 41-15 victory, propelling them into the championship game.
In the final matchup, North faced cross-town rival Coppell East. Having lost to East in the season opener (32-40), the Cougars were determined to prove themselves. Despite trailing 8-10 at the end of the first quarter, North surged ahead in the second quarter, outscoring the Broncos 17-11 to take a 25-21 lead into halftime. The second half was a battle, with North holding onto a slim lead throughout. Emmy Anene and Annabelle Ross stepped up as the team’s primary scorers, contributing a combined 22 points. Point guard Brylee Felix scored 8 points while also pressuring the Broncos into multiple turnovers. On defense, Mila Obidinski and Kate McGrath took on the challenge of containing East’s top scorer with a strategic box-and-1 defense. Nadia Stanback was a defensive force in the paint, contributing several steals, rebounds, and aggressive defensive plays. Holiday Lora also played a pivotal role, going 50% from the free-throw line and contributing key plays.
In the end, North’s tenacity and teamwork led them to a hard-fought 44-38 victory over Coppell East, clinching the 7th Grade District Championship!
Congratulations to the following A-Team players for earning the Championship Title:
Emmy Anene (#3)
Mila Obidinski (#10)
Bryce Wilson (#13)
Brylee Felix (#14)
Kate McGrath (#21)
Nadia Stanback (#22)
Safirah Burgos (#23)
Holiday Lora (#24)
Seren Lovatt Bryan (#30)
Annabelle Ross (#41)
What an unforgettable season for North Girls Basketball!
