Valley High School girls' basketball team wins area championship

Kayden Dooley's 13 points lead Valley to victory over rival Beauregard High School

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

In the girls' 5A Area 7 championship game, Valley High School defeated Beauregard High School, a team that had won its last five games and was playing its best basketball of the season. Valley junior guard Kayden Dooley scored 13 points to lead her team to the victory.

Why it matters

This win gives Valley High School the area championship title, a significant accomplishment for the team and program. The rivalry between Valley and Beauregard adds extra meaning and excitement to the game, making it an important event for the local community.

The details

Beauregard High School entered the championship game riding a five-game winning streak and playing excellent basketball. However, Valley High School was able to pull out the victory, with junior guard Kayden Dooley scoring a team-high 13 points. Valley's defensive pressure, which they held off until the fourth quarter, created key turnovers that helped secure the win.

  • The girls' 5A Area 7 championship game took place on February 15, 2026.

The players

Kayden Dooley

A junior guard for the Valley High School girls' basketball team who scored 13 points to lead her team to the area championship victory.

Beauregard High School

The rival high school team that entered the championship game on a five-game winning streak but ultimately fell to Valley High School.

Valley High School

The high school team that won the girls' 5A Area 7 championship game, defeating their rival Beauregard High School.

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The takeaway

Valley High School's girls' basketball team demonstrated their defensive prowess and ability to make key plays when it mattered most, securing the area championship title over their rival Beauregard High School. This victory is a significant accomplishment for the Valley program and highlights the intensity of the local rivalry between the two schools.