The Golden Secondary School Junior Girls Basketball Team wrapped up a great season on February 6–7 by hosting the East Kootenay Zone Championships in Golden and capturing the Consolation title in front of a home crowd.
Hosting zones was a milestone for the program and a busy, energetic weekend for local fans. Teams from across the East Kootenays filled the gym with competitive, fast-paced basketball, turning the tournament into a true showcase of junior girls’ talent in the region.
The two-day tournament brought teams from across the East Kootenays to Golden for a competitive slate of games. In the championship final, the Jaffray Junior Girls defeated Mount Baker Secondary School to claim the zone title, while Sparwood Secondary School earned third place after steady play throughout the weekend.
Led by Team Captain Zoe Zawadzki, GSS’s Junior Girls Consolation victory was earned through disciplined team defence and a consistent effort across the roster. After navigating a challenging draw early in the tournament, the players responded with determination, finishing the weekend on a high note and securing two well-deserved wins.
This result capped a season defined by steady development, commitment to practice, and a clear emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship. Over the course of the season, individual skill development combined with growing trust between teammates strengthened the team’s cohesion and overall play.
With competitive games across all brackets, the championship weekend underscored the growing quality of junior girls’ basketball throughout the East Kootenays. For Golden Secondary, the opportunity to host zones and cap the season with a Consolation win at home was a rewarding way to close the year.
With the season now complete, both coaches and players are already looking ahead to 2026–27. The growth shown throughout the year has set a strong foundation, and there is clear excitement about building on the skills, chemistry, and momentum developed this season.
