Wilmington High seniors named to girls basketball all-star team

Murphy and McCarthy recognized for leading team to state tournament

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:09pm

Two seniors from the Wilmington High girls basketball team, Samantha Murphy and Caitlin McCarthy, have been named to the league's all-star team after helping lead the team to a strong regular season finish and a spot in the Division 3 state tournament.

Why it matters

High school sports provide opportunities for student-athletes to develop leadership skills and be recognized for their contributions to their teams. This honor highlights the impact that Murphy and McCarthy had in guiding their team to postseason play.

The details

Wilmington High's girls basketball team had a successful regular season, qualifying for the Division 3 state tournament. The team's strong finish was attributed to the senior leadership of Samantha Murphy and Caitlin McCarthy, who have now been named to the league's all-star team.

  • The Wilmington High girls basketball team finished the regular season strong in 2026.
  • Samantha Murphy and Caitlin McCarthy were named to the league's all-star team on March 21, 2026.

The players

Samantha Murphy

A senior on the Wilmington High girls basketball team.

Caitlin McCarthy

A senior on the Wilmington High girls basketball team.

Wilmington High

The high school that the girls basketball team represents.

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The takeaway

This recognition of Samantha Murphy and Caitlin McCarthy's leadership and contributions to the Wilmington High girls basketball team highlights the importance of senior players in guiding their teams to success and postseason play.