Norwalk Girls Basketball Handles Waukee Behind Birmingham's Record 50 Points

Conference Doubleheader Tonight

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The #4 in 4A Norwalk girls basketball team defeated Waukee 82-44 on Monday, with sophomore Braylyn Birmingham scoring a program-record 50 points. The Warriors will join the boys team in a conference doubleheader at Newton tonight.

Why it matters

Norwalk's dominant win over Waukee showcases the strength of their girls basketball program, led by the standout performance of sophomore Braylyn Birmingham. The upcoming conference doubleheader is an important matchup for both the girls and boys teams as they look to maintain their positions in the standings.

The details

Braylyn Birmingham, Iowa's #2 scorer, recorded 50 points in the win, breaking the previous Norwalk program record of 47 points set in the early 2000s. The Warriors move to 17-2 overall this season with the victory.

  • Norwalk defeated Waukee 82-44 on Monday, February 10, 2026.
  • The Norwalk girls and boys teams will play a conference doubleheader at Newton tonight.

The players

Braylyn Birmingham

A sophomore who scored a program-record 50 points in Norwalk's win over Waukee.

Jill Martin

A former Drake Bulldog and Norwalk girls basketball coach who previously held the program record with 47 points in a single game.

Addyson Cibula

A sophomore who leads the 6th-place Newton girls team in scoring at 10.3 points per game.

Isaiah Slaughter

A sophomore who leads the Newton boys team in scoring at 13.2 points per game.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

Norwalk's girls basketball team has proven its strength this season, led by the standout play of sophomore Braylyn Birmingham. The upcoming conference doubleheader will be an important test for both the girls and boys teams as they look to maintain their positions in the standings.