St. Mary defeats D3 Glen Lake, three wins away from outright SVC title

Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball team takes down Maple City Glen Lake in regional finals rematch.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball team, led by Ava Schultz, Macey Bebble, Emma Glasby, and Emma McKinley, defeated Maple City Glen Lake in a regional finals rematch three years after falling to the Lakers in 2023. St. Mary is now just three wins away from clinching the outright Ski Valley Conference title.

Why it matters

This victory over a Division 3 opponent is a significant accomplishment for the Gaylord St. Mary program, which has emerged as a regional powerhouse in recent years. The team's ability to avenge a previous playoff loss demonstrates their growth and competitiveness at the highest levels of Michigan high school basketball.

The details

In the 2023 regional finals, a 22-3 Gaylord St. Mary team led by Ava Schultz, Macey Bebble, Emma Glasby, and Emma McKinley fell to Maple City Glen Lake. This year, the Snowbirds were able to defeat the Lakers, setting themselves up for a potential outright Ski Valley Conference title with just three more wins needed.

  • The 2023 regional finals matchup between Gaylord St. Mary and Maple City Glen Lake took place on March 9, 2023.
  • The 2026 rematch between the two teams occurred on February 17, 2026.

The players

Ava Schultz

A key player on the Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball team who helped lead the program to success in recent years.

Macey Bebble

Another standout player for the Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball team, contributing to the team's strong performance.

Emma Glasby

A member of the Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball team that has been instrumental in the program's recent achievements.

Emma McKinley

A talented player for the Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball team, adding to the team's depth and overall strength.

Maple City Glen Lake

The Division 3 opponent that Gaylord St. Mary defeated, having previously faced them in the 2023 regional finals.

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What’s next

With this victory, Gaylord St. Mary is now just three wins away from clinching the outright Ski Valley Conference title.

The takeaway

Gaylord St. Mary's ability to avenge their previous playoff loss to Maple City Glen Lake demonstrates the program's growth and competitiveness at the highest levels of Michigan high school basketball, positioning them as a regional powerhouse.