Kalamazoo-area girls hoops teams claim conference titles, set school records

Gull Lake, Three Rivers, and Centreville all had standout performances to cap their seasons

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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In the Kalamazoo area, several girls basketball teams capped their seasons with impressive accomplishments. Gull Lake won the outright SMAC conference title, Three Rivers senior Dani Glass tied the school's single-game scoring record with 42 points, and Centreville clinched a share of the Southwest 10 Conference championship.

Why it matters

These achievements highlight the strong girls basketball programs in the Kalamazoo region, with teams and players reaching new heights and milestones. The conference titles and school records showcase the dedication and talent of the athletes, as well as the strength of the local high school sports community.

The details

Gull Lake defeated Portage Northern 46-35 to claim the outright SMAC title, led by 13 points from Ali Bates. At Three Rivers, senior Dani Glass scored 42 points to tie the school's single-game scoring record in a 71-68 double overtime win over Niles. Centreville also clinched a share of the Southwest 10 Conference championship with a 56-13 win over Comstock, powered by 16 points and 9 rebounds from Emerson Hackett.

  • On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Gull Lake defeated Portage Northern 46-35 to win the outright SMAC conference title.
  • On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Three Rivers senior Dani Glass scored 42 points to tie the school's single-game scoring record in a 71-68 double overtime win over Niles.
  • On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Centreville clinched a share of the Southwest 10 Conference championship with a 56-13 win over Comstock.

The players

Ali Bates

A player for the Gull Lake girls basketball team who scored 13 points in their conference title-clinching win.

Dani Glass

A senior guard for the Three Rivers girls basketball team who tied the school's single-game scoring record with 42 points in a double overtime win.

Emerson Hackett

A player for the Centreville girls basketball team who scored 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in their conference championship-clinching victory.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The impressive performances and achievements by Kalamazoo-area girls basketball teams this season demonstrate the strength and competitiveness of high school sports in the region. These milestones will inspire the players, coaches, and local communities as the teams head into the postseason.