DME Academy Wins Chipotle Nationals Girls Basketball Championship

Four-star recruit GiGi Battle leads her team to victory over Bullis School

Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:38pm

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GiGi Battle, a four-star guard committed to Indiana University, led DME Academy to a 68-49 victory over Bullis School in the Chipotle Nationals girls basketball championship game. Battle nearly recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, while her teammate Sara Okeke added 20 points on 9-11 shooting. DME Academy's defense limited Bullis to just 34% shooting and 8 points in the third quarter to secure the school's first-ever national championship.

Why it matters

This victory marks a major milestone for DME Academy, a relatively new basketball program that has quickly emerged as a national powerhouse. The win showcases the talent and potential of GiGi Battle, who will be joining the hometown Indiana Hoosiers next season. It also highlights the growing competitiveness of girls high school basketball, with teams like Bullis School continuing to produce top prospects like Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka.

The details

DME Academy led wire-to-wire, building a 21-point advantage at one point. They shot 52% from the field compared to just 34% for Bullis. DME also dominated in the paint, outscoring Bullis 40-22. Bullis did manage to cut the lead to 8 points in the fourth quarter, but a 5-point swing by Okeke and Harris sealed the victory for DME.

  • The game was played on April 6, 2026 at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Indiana.

The players

GiGi Battle

A four-star guard who has committed to play for Indiana University next season. She led DME Academy with a near triple-double performance in the championship game.

Sara Okeke

A USC commit who scored 20 points on 9-11 shooting to help DME Academy defeat Bullis School.

Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka

The No. 2 prospect in the Class of 2027, she led Bullis School with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and a block in the losing effort.

Michael Panaggio

The head coach of DME Academy who led his team to their first-ever national championship.

Bullis School

A private high school in Maryland that has emerged as a national powerhouse in girls basketball, finishing as the runner-up in the Chipotle Nationals.

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What they’re saying

“GiGi Battle is a special talent, and she showed that today with her all-around performance. This championship is a testament to the hard work of our entire team.”

— Michael Panaggio, Head Coach, DME Academy

“We gave it our all, but DME was the better team today. Congratulations to them on a well-deserved championship.”

— Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka, No. 2 Prospect, Class of 2027

What’s next

GiGi Battle will look to continue her success at the high school level when she joins the Indiana Hoosiers next season. Bullis School will aim to bounce back and make another run at the Chipotle Nationals title in 2027.

The takeaway

This championship victory for DME Academy showcases the growing talent and competitiveness in girls high school basketball. The performance of players like GiGi Battle and Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka highlights the bright future of the sport, as top prospects continue to emerge and lead their teams to national prominence.