Kenilworth 7th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Team Wins Championship

The team defeated number one seeded Hillsborough 41-30 to win the Jersey Basketball League title.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:36am

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The Kenilworth Seventh Grade Girls Travel Basketball team had a momentous victory, defeating number one seeded Hillsborough 41-30 and winning the Jersey Basketball League Championship on Thursday, March 12.

Why it matters

The championship win caps off an impressive season for the Kenilworth team, showcasing the hard work and defensive prowess of the young players.

The details

The team was led by its two leading scorers Gianna Orlando (16 points) and Madison Smith (15 points), but head coach Dan Orlando praised the team's defense as the key to the victory. Gianna Silva and Madison Ventura were standouts on the defensive end.

  • The championship game was played on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
  • The Kenilworth team defeated Hillsborough, the number one seed, in the final.

The players

Gianna Orlando

The team's leading scorer with 16 points in the championship game.

Madison Smith

The team's second leading scorer with 15 points in the championship game.

Dan Orlando

The head coach of the Kenilworth Seventh Grade Girls Travel Basketball team.

Gianna Silva

A defensive standout who helped the team win the championship.

Madison Ventura

A defensive standout who helped the team win the championship.

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The takeaway

The Kenilworth Seventh Grade Girls Travel Basketball team's championship win showcases the hard work and defensive prowess of the young players, and highlights the community support that helped propel them to victory.