Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball wins second straight SVC title

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The Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball team won their second consecutive Ski Valley Conference title, defeating their rival Inland Lakes on senior night in Gaylord, Michigan. The team, led by players like Kaylee Jeffers, Payton Glasby, Emery Blust and Allyra Cook, celebrated the milestone after falling short of the title two years ago as sophomores.

Why it matters

The Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball team's back-to-back conference championships showcase the program's sustained success and development of young talent over the past few years. Winning the title on senior night adds to the celebratory atmosphere for the team's veteran leaders.

The details

Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball team defeated their Ski Valley Conference rival Inland Lakes to clinch their second straight league title. The team, led by now-senior players Kaylee Jeffers, Payton Glasby, Emery Blust and Allyra Cook, celebrated the milestone after falling short of the title two years ago as sophomores.

• The Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball team won the Ski Valley Conference title in the 2025-26 season.
• Two years ago, in the 2023-24 season, the team fell short of the conference title, watching their rivals Inland Lakes celebrate the championship on Gaylord St. Mary's home court.