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Lady Owls State Championship
History
The Lady Owls are back-to-back State basketball champions.
After taking home the gold medal at the District Tournament Sunday, January 12, 2026, the Lady Owls qualified for State.
The Special Olympics State Basketball tournament was held on March 12, 2026 at Illinois State University.
In the first game, the Lady Owls defeated the Shabbona Sharks 38-10 advancing to the championship game against the Effingham Park District. The Owls prevailed against Effingham in a tough game winning 46-18 for their second consecutive State championship.
Team members include: Bryana Conway, Sarah Ellis, Gale Gard, Leslie Gasser, Natalie Gasser, Christa Harmon, Andrea Holmquist, Lina Lallemeyn, Noelle Pluta, Valerie Rosas, Rachel Trygstad, Kristen Vairi and Chrissy Wojcik.
Coaches: Head Coach: Jessica Graben; Assistant Coaches: Laura Imrie and Lauren Maki.
Congratulations to the Lady Owls, Coaches and family members.
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