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Former CM star Cassie Endicott Gentry earns Webster Hall of Fame nod
Civic Memorial basketball alum and former Telegraph and Exchange Club Player of Year Cassie Endicott Gentry elected to Webster University Hall of Fame
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Cassie Endicott Gentry, a 2011 Civic Memorial graduate and former Telegraph Player of the Year, will be inducted into the Webster University Hall of Fame on Saturday. Gentry was a dominant post player for the Webster Gorloks, setting the school's single-season block record and earning multiple all-conference and all-defensive team selections during her four-year career.
Why it matters
Gentry's induction into the Webster University Hall of Fame highlights the success of a local athlete who went on to excel at the collegiate level. Her achievements at Webster showcase the talent that can come out of the Alton, Illinois area and underscore the importance of strong high school basketball programs in developing future college stars.
The details
As a senior at Civic Memorial High School, Gentry scored 413 points and averaged 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game. During her four-year career at Webster, she recorded 87 starts, averaged 9.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game, and shot 46.6 percent from the field and 75.4 percent from the free-throw line. Gentry set the Webster single-season block record with 79 blocks in the 2013-14 season and was a three-time all-conference and three-time SLIAC All-Defensive Team selection.
- Gentry graduated from Civic Memorial High School in 2011.
- She played for Webster University from 2011 to 2015.
- Gentry will be inducted into the Webster University Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 10, 2026.
The players
Cassie Endicott Gentry
A 2011 graduate of Civic Memorial High School and former Telegraph and Alton Exchange Club Player of the Year who went on to have a successful basketball career at Webster University, setting the school's single-season block record and earning multiple all-conference and all-defensive team selections.
Webster University
The NCAA Division III university where Gentry played basketball and will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Jordan Olufson
The women's basketball coach at Webster University who praised Gentry as a "program elevating student athlete" who was part of the team's uprise.
What they’re saying
“Cassie was a program elevating student athlete who was part of the uprise for our program. She filled the stats sheet, but also dominated the floor and helped us be very successful.”
— Jordan Olufson, Webster women's basketball coach
The takeaway
Gentry's induction into the Webster University Hall of Fame is a testament to the talent and hard work of local athletes who can go on to excel at the collegiate level. Her achievements highlight the importance of strong high school basketball programs in developing future stars and the continued success of the Webster University women's basketball program.
