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Monroe Today
By the People, for the People
Airport girls clinch Huron League basketball title, female wrestlers advance
Monroe County Region high school sports roundup for Feb. 16
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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The Airport girls basketball team clinched the Huron League championship with a 77-34 victory over New Boston Huron. Meanwhile, several female wrestlers from the region advanced to the state tournament after strong performances at the Individual Districts.
Why it matters
The Airport girls basketball team's Huron League title clinches their dominance in the league this season, while the success of the region's female wrestlers in the state tournament highlights the growing participation and competitiveness of girls in high school sports.
The details
The Airport Jets secured the Huron League championship with their 77-34 win over New Boston Huron, led by strong scoring performances from Sophia Mator (22 points) and Olivia Gratz (21 points). Elsewhere, several female wrestlers from the Monroe County Region advanced to the state tournament after successful showings at the Individual Districts. New Boston Huron and Milan each had four wrestlers advance, while Airport, Gibraltar Carlson, St. Mary Catholic, Bedford, Dundee, and Jefferson also had wrestlers qualify.
- On Monday, February 16, the Airport girls basketball team defeated New Boston Huron 77-34.
- Also on Monday, February 16, the Individual Districts wrestling tournament took place, with several female wrestlers from the region advancing to the state tournament.
The players
Airport Jets
The girls basketball team from Airport High School that clinched the Huron League championship.
Sophia Mator
A player for the Airport Jets who scored 22 points in the team's Huron League title-clinching victory.
Olivia Gratz
A player for the Airport Jets who scored 21 points in the team's Huron League title-clinching victory.
New Boston Huron
The high school that the Airport Jets defeated 77-34 to clinch the Huron League championship.
Individual Districts
The wrestling tournament where several female wrestlers from the Monroe County Region advanced to the state tournament.
What they’re saying
“The team played unselfish basketball tonight. We were able to force turnovers and create scoring opportunities. We controlled the tempo of the game and played together.”
— Luke Baker, Interim coach, Airport Jets (monroenews.com)
“Proud the girls' focus and attention to detail defensively.”
— Brian Boberg, Coach, St. Mary Catholic Central (monroenews.com)
“It was a good night for us. We shared the basketball and did a lot of good things.”
— Mickey Moody, Coach, Summerfield (monroenews.com)
What’s next
The Airport girls basketball team will look to continue their strong season as they play their final two Huron League games. The female wrestlers who advanced to the state tournament will compete for state championships in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The success of the Airport girls basketball team and the female wrestlers from the Monroe County Region highlights the growth and competitiveness of girls' high school sports in the area. These achievements demonstrate the dedication and talent of the student-athletes, as well as the support of their coaches and communities.
