Bridgeport Sissies' Playoff Run Ends in Physical Loss to Liberty

Sissies unable to match size and physicality of 12th-ranked Lubbock-Cooper Liberty in 72-41 defeat

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Bridgeport Sissies' postseason run came to an abrupt end in the second round of the 4A Division II playoffs, as they fell 72-41 to the 12th-ranked Lubbock-Cooper Liberty. A hot start from Liberty guard Mikah Henderson put the Sissies on their heels early, and Bridgeport was unable to match the size and physicality of the Lady Patriots in the scrappy matchup.

Why it matters

The loss marks the second consecutive season the Sissies have been eliminated in the second round of the playoffs, highlighting the challenges they face as a smaller program trying to compete against larger opponents. Bridgeport coach Darryn Shearmire acknowledged the team's lack of size as a key factor, but praised his players for exceeding expectations and maturing over the course of the season.

The details

Henderson scored 27 points to lead Liberty, including 15 in the first quarter to help the Lady Patriots build a 26-9 lead. Bridgeport was unable to mount a second-half comeback as Liberty's size and physicality continued to overwhelm the Sissies' offense. Aside from Henderson, Liberty got contributions from senior post Abby Dallas (13 points), junior guard Reagan Wrenn (10 points), and freshman guard Preslee Romero and senior guard Alyssa Fillingim (9 points each).

  • The Bridgeport Sissies' season ended on February 20, 2026 with the loss to Lubbock-Cooper Liberty.

The players

Darryn Shearmire

The head coach of the Bridgeport Sissies, who has led the team for the past five seasons.

Mikah Henderson

A freshman guard for the Lubbock-Cooper Liberty who scored a game-high 27 points in the win over Bridgeport.

Abby Dallas

A senior post player for the Lubbock-Cooper Liberty who scored 13 points in the victory.

Presley Radke

A player for the Bridgeport Sissies who led the team with 11 points in the loss.

Brooke Case

A junior guard for the Bridgeport Sissies who scored 9 points in the game.

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