Centennial retook its place as the state’s top girls basketball program by winning the Class 5A state title in February.

It was the program’s 15th title after having its run of eight straight championships snapped in 2024. Centennial’s run to the title last season was one of its more challenging with a younger team. As well as the stiff competition in 5A.

“None of those kids had won state,” legendary Centennial coach Karen Weitz said. “I’ve told a lot of people that I wouldn’t have picked us to win last year and what they did last year was pretty special. To repeat that is going to be so, so tough.”

The new girls basketball season is underway, with many teams beginning their seasons Monday. Some of the top 5A and 4A teams took part in Bishop Gorman’s Thanksgiving Showcase over the holid

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