Kalamazoo Central Honors Seniors on Basketball Senior Night

Boys and girls teams sweep rival Loy Norrix in emotional doubleheader

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Kalamazoo Central High School celebrated its senior basketball players on Friday, February 20, 2026, with a doubleheader sweep of rival Loy Norrix. The girls team won 53-51 in a close game, while the boys team cruised to an 83-59 victory. A special ceremony was held at halftime of each game to honor the seniors, who were presented with roses by the school principal and had their future plans and favorite memories shared with the packed gymnasium.

Why it matters

Senior night is an important tradition in high school sports, allowing the community to celebrate the hard work and dedication of student-athletes who have contributed to their teams over multiple seasons. For the Kalamazoo Central players, this was an especially meaningful sendoff as they wrapped up their high school basketball careers against their crosstown rivals.

The details

The girls game came down to the wire, with Kalamazoo Central holding on for a 53-51 victory. The boys team dominated from start to finish, cruising to an 83-59 win. During the halftime ceremonies, each senior was honored individually, receiving a rose from principal Valerie Boggan as athletic director Greg Straka read out their future plans and favorite memories from their time at Kalamazoo Central.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • The girls game was played first, followed by the boys game.

The players

Valerie Boggan

The principal of Kalamazoo Central High School.

Greg Straka

The athletic director of Kalamazoo Central High School.

Isaiah Theodile

A senior on the Kalamazoo Central boys basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We really do run this city and we can't be messed with.”

— Isaiah Theodile, Senior (MLive.com)

The takeaway

Senior night is a cherished tradition that allows high school communities to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of their student-athletes. For the Kalamazoo Central players, this was a meaningful sendoff as they closed out their basketball careers with victories over their crosstown rivals.