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Kennedy Searle Wins Jackie-White Kimber Award
Tooele High School junior honored for basketball excellence and leadership
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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Kennedy Searle, a junior at Tooele High School, has been awarded the prestigious Jackie-White Kimber Award for her outstanding performance on the girls basketball team. Searle, who has been a standout player since her freshman year, surpassed the 1,000-point mark in her high school career this season and led the team in scoring, rebounding, and other key stats.
Why it matters
The Jackie-White Kimber Award is a long-standing tradition at Tooele High School, honoring the legacy of a former player who passed away in 1988. Searle's selection for this award recognizes her not only as an exceptional athlete, but also as a leader and role model for the program.
The details
As a junior, Searle averaged 17.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 1.7 steals per game. She shot 46% from the field, including 38% from three-point range. Searle's coach, Julie Bonner, praised her work ethic, competitiveness, and team-oriented approach, saying "She leads by example, bringing consistent energy in practice and games."
- Searle surpassed the 1,000-point mark in her high school career this season.
- The Jackie-White Kimber Award is in its 38th year.
The players
Kennedy Searle
A junior at Tooele High School who has established herself as one of the premier players in the school's girls basketball program.
Julie Bonner
The head coach of the Tooele High School girls basketball team, who praised Searle's work ethic, competitiveness, and team-oriented approach.
Jackie White-Kimber
A former Tooele High School girls basketball player who passed away in 1988 after a battle with cancer. The award is named in her honor.
What they’re saying
“Kennedy Searle has established herself as one of the premier players in the Tooele girls basketball, and her impact in the program makes her a natural choice for the Jackie White-Kimber Award.”
— Julie Bonner, Tooele High School Girls Basketball Coach (tooeleonline.com)
“What I like about basketball is it has taught me hard work and grit. It's also given me a second family and I'm so grateful for my teammates and coaches.”
— Kennedy Searle (tooeleonline.com)
What’s next
Next year, Tooele High School will have some good talent coming up, although they will only have three seniors, with many younger players expected to step up and contribute to the team's success.
The takeaway
Kennedy Searle's selection for the prestigious Jackie-White Kimber Award is a testament to her exceptional talent, leadership, and commitment to the Tooele High School girls basketball program. Her accomplishments on the court, combined with her strong work ethic and team-first mentality, make her a role model for aspiring young athletes in the community.
