Building the Future with Ste. Genevieve Girl's Basketball Season Recap

written by Gabe DI Mercurio

edited by Joshua Banks

    The Ste. Genevieve Girls Basketball program wrapped up a season full of growth, learning, and progress. With a young roster gaining valuable experience, the team focused on development, chemistry, and building a strong foundation for the future.

A season of Growth:

    When reflecting on the season the biggest takeaway for the program was the development of its young players.  According to Coach Jordanna Walk explained that the team learned a tremendous amount over the course of the season. According to the coaching staff, the overall vision this year is centered around growth and improvement saying:  "The girls were young and learned so much this season. I would say by the end of the season we were right where we needed to be." That improvement was visible throughout the season as the team gained confidence and experience with every game. 

Strong Team Chemistry: 

Beyond development on the court the team's chemistry was a major highlight of the season. The coach described the group as one of the most enjoyable teams to work with saying. "These girls are so fun to be around. We enjoyed each other this season and they have real chemistry." That connection helped the team compete together and support one another through both wins and losses. 

A versatile Team 

 One of the biggest strengths of this year's roster was versatility. Unlike some teams that rely on just one or two players this group featured multiple athletes capable of contributing in different ways. Coach Jordanna Walk said: "We have girls that can do different things, not just one part of the game. We are going to be hard to guard these next few years with multiple girls being able to score." Defensively the team also showed flexibility. "The flip side of that is we are also able to defend on many levels the perimeter and inside." That balance between offense and defense is something the program hopes will continue to improve in the coming seasons. 

Team goals achieved:

At the beginning of the year, the team set several goals focused on development and unity. By the end of the season, those goals had been accomplished. “I feel like we met our goals we set at the beginning of the season. We came together as a team and grew together in all aspects.” While wins and losses always matter in sports, building a cohesive and improving team was the biggest success of the year.

Season game results: 

Some notable games for Ste. Genevieve this season included:

• Ste. Genevieve 49 – DeSoto 35 (Win)
  

• Ste. Genevieve 41 – Potosi 51 (Loss)
  

• Ste. Genevieve 47 – Central (Park Hills) 55 (Loss)
  

• Ste. Genevieve 52 – Bayless 58 (Loss)
  
  

The team averaged about 43 points per game while allowing roughly 45 points per game, showing that many of their games were competitive battles. 

Looking ahead: 

With a young core returning, the focus now shifts to the offseason and preparing for next year. The coaching staff already has an early goal in mind. “I think one of our goals will be to be at or above 500. That's as far as I've gotten but will take more time to pinpoint more areas during the offseason.” With the experience gained this year and the versatility of the roster, the Ste. Genevieve girls basketball program is positioning itself for continued improvement. If this season proved anything, it’s that the future of the program is full of potential.