Northern Section Girls Basketball: The 2025‑26 Season’s Standout Performances
The 2025‑26 Northern Section girls basketball season delivered a cascade of memorable performances, culminating in a list of the top fifteen highlights that defined the year.
Foothill junior Madison Hart opened the campaign with a 27‑point, 12‑rebound showing, setting the tone for a year in which she would repeatedly combine scoring with board work.
Shasta guard Riley Rosales answered with a 38‑point outburst in a double‑overtime battle against Foothill, a game that underscored her ability to thrive under pressure.
Enterprise junior Cat Ahart proved lethal from beyond the arc, dropping nine three‑pointers and finishing with 31 points in a win over Williams, while later adding 26 points in a postseason victory.
Redding Christian senior Cailee Bowers contributed 19 points in a state semifinal, showcasing her clutch performance on the big stage.
Defensive and Rebounding Highlights
Red Bluff center Maryly Duggins anchored her team’s defense, recording nine blocks in a single contest against Foothill, a testament to her shot‑blocking presence.
Enterprise’s Carly Graham posted a 24‑point, 10‑rebound double‑double in a rivalry win, and Payten Ford logged a 20‑point, 20‑rebound performance in a postseason game for Anderson.
Renna Shriner of Anderson posted back‑to‑back 20‑point and 20‑rebound games, while Jaymes Arnold of Foothill scored a career‑high 32 points against Eagle Point.
U‑Prep senior Aubrey Caudell scored 22 points to lead her team to a state playoff win, and West Valley standout Emily Huddleston added 18 points to capture a championship.
U‑Prep sophomore Adi Whelen tallied 23 points in a victory over Shasta, rounding out a season rich with individual milestones.
These highlights collectively illustrate a competitive landscape where scoring, rebounding and clutch play intersect, promising an exciting future for Northern Section girls basketball.