Cardinal Girls Clinch Top Seed With 14th Straight Win

Carrington High School girls basketball team secures #1 seed in Regional Tournament

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Carrington High School girls basketball team clinched the #1 seed in the upcoming Regional Tournament with a 54-35 victory over May-Port CG on Tuesday night. The Cardinals extended their winning streak to 14 games, the longest such streak since the 2016-17 season. Carrington jumped out to an early 15-2 lead in the second quarter and never looked back, with multiple players contributing to the win on Senior Night honoring lone senior Sienna Topp.

Why it matters

Carrington's dominant performance and securing the top seed in the Regional Tournament is a significant accomplishment for the program, which is looking to make a deep postseason run after a strong regular season. The team's 14-game winning streak also showcases their consistency and ability to win close games throughout the year.

The details

Carrington (16-3, 13-1 Region 2A) jumped out to a 15-2 lead in the second quarter, fueled by six 3-pointers from six different players. Maara Kutz scored the first six points for the Cardinals, and Marah Johnson added three 3-pointers in the second half to help Carrington pull away. May-Port CG (7-12, 1-11 Region 2A) made a late run, led by Kiaza Carlson and Hudson Zerface, but it was not enough to overcome the large deficit.

  • Carrington won their 14th straight game on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • The Cardinals clinched the #1 seed in the Region 2A Tournament on February 10, 2026.
  • Carrington will play the tournament opener on February 23, 2026 at 3pm against the 8-seed.

The players

Sienna Topp

The lone senior player on the Carrington High School girls basketball team, who was honored on Senior Night.

Maara Kutz

A key player for Carrington, scoring 13 points in the victory.

Marah Johnson

Carrington player who hit three 3-pointers in the second half to help the team pull away.

Kiaza Carlson

A player for May-Port CG who led her team's late-game run, scoring 15 points.

Hudson Zerface

A May-Port CG player who scored 11 points in the loss.

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What’s next

Carrington will be the #1 seed in the Region 2A Tournament and will play the tournament opener on February 23rd at 3pm against the 8-seed, which will be decided on the 17th when May-Port CG and Harvey/Wells County meet.

The takeaway

Carrington's dominant performance and securing the #1 seed in the Regional Tournament is a significant accomplishment for the program, showcasing their consistency and ability to win close games throughout the regular season. The team's 14-game winning streak highlights their strong play and positions them well for a deep postseason run.