Medfield Girls Basketball Wins 3rd Straight State Title

Tess Backe and Naya Annigeri lead Medfield to another Division 2 championship victory

Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:52am

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The Medfield High School girls basketball team captured their third consecutive Division 2 state title, defeating St. Mary's 72-38 in the championship game. Tess Backe, one of Medfield's team captains, celebrated the victory with her longtime teammate and fellow captain Naya Annigeri, reflecting on their three-year championship run together.

Why it matters

Medfield's girls basketball program has established itself as a dominant force in Division 2, winning three straight state titles. This latest championship cements the team's status as one of the top high school basketball programs in Massachusetts, a remarkable achievement for the small suburban town.

The details

In the title game, Medfield overwhelmed St. Mary's, pulling away in the second half to win by 34 points. Tess Backe, a senior captain, played a key role in leading her team to victory, celebrating the moment with her close friend and fellow captain Naya Annigeri.

  • Medfield won the Division 2 state championship on March 14, 2026.

The players

Tess Backe

A senior captain of the Medfield High School girls basketball team, who has led the program to three consecutive state titles.

Naya Annigeri

A senior captain of the Medfield High School girls basketball team, who has been Tess Backe's teammate for the past three championship-winning seasons.

Medfield High School Girls Basketball Team

The Medfield High School girls basketball program, which has won three straight Division 2 state championships.

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What they’re saying

“Today was just playing with my best friends. She has been there for so much — three years, I don't know what I would do without her,”

— Tess Backe, Senior Captain

The takeaway

Medfield High School's girls basketball team has established itself as a dominant force in Division 2, winning three consecutive state championships. The team's success is a testament to the strong bond and leadership of its senior captains, Tess Backe and Naya Annigeri, who have guided the program to this remarkable achievement.