Kennedy Catholic girls defeat Mercer to clinch Region 1 championship

Bella Magestro and Tori Harvey lead Golden Eagles to 18th region title

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Kennedy Catholic girls basketball team clinched the Region 1 championship with a 71-39 victory over Mercer. Bella Magestro scored 32 points with 8 three-pointers, and Tori Harvey recorded a double-double with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Golden Eagles have now won 15 straight District 10 championships and 31 overall.

Why it matters

Kennedy Catholic has been a dominant force in girls basketball in the region, continuing their streak of success despite losing several key seniors from last year's team. The win highlights the program's ability to reload and maintain their high level of play year after year.

The details

In the victory, Magestro drained 8 three-pointers and recorded a double-double, while Harvey also had a double-double. Sophomore Eternity Moss and junior Sophia Gargasz also made key contributions for the Golden Eagles. Mercer was led by Jenna Guenther's 13 points.

  • The game was played on February 7, 2026.

The players

Bella Magestro

A standout player for Kennedy Catholic who scored 32 points with 8 three-pointers in the win.

Tori Harvey

Kennedy Catholic's point guard who recorded a double-double with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Jenna Guenther

Mercer's leading scorer with 13 points in the loss.

Justin Magestro

The head coach of the Kennedy Catholic girls basketball team.

Kennedy Catholic

The high school girls basketball team that won the Region 1 championship.

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What they’re saying

“We played a flat game against Lakeview and tonight the Region 1 title was on the line and kids had a great practice on Wednesday and came out today and executed well.”

— Justin Magestro, Head Coach, Kennedy Catholic

“Tori had another phenomenal game, a double-double, and Bella played unbelievable as well. She also had a double-double. Eternity played another really solid game. She definitely does not play like a freshman and just keeps getting better each game. I think Sophia had a breakout game. She was very solid on both sides of the ball.”

— Justin Magestro, Head Coach, Kennedy Catholic

What’s next

The Kennedy Catholic girls basketball team will look to continue their dominant run in the upcoming District 10 playoffs as they pursue another championship.

The takeaway

Kennedy Catholic's girls basketball program has established itself as a perennial powerhouse, winning 15 straight District 10 titles and 31 overall. The team's ability to reload and maintain their high level of play year after year is a testament to the program's strong culture and coaching.