The Copenhagen girls basketball team played its final home game on February 26, 2024, defeating Poland 42‑31 and securing a spot in the semifinals. The victory marked the end of an era for the gym, a facility that has served the community for nearly five decades.
Built 47 years ago, the gym is now slated for a comprehensive renovation that will span approximately 15 months. While the work is underway, both the girls and boys varsity teams will shift all of their contests to opposing venues, effectively turning the entire 2026‑27 season into a road schedule.
Road Warriors
Natalie Scott, the girls' varsity basketball coach, has been at the helm for more than 20 years. In a recent interview she described the gym as "the heart of our program," and said the prospect of playing elsewhere has sparked a mixture of melancholy and anticipation for what lies ahead.
Logan Spaulding, who also serves as the boys' basketball coach and athletic director, highlighted the broader challenges that such renovations can create for school districts. He noted that some programs struggle to find secondary practice spaces when primary facilities are taken offline, a concern that Copenhagen is now navigating firsthand.
Superintendent Scott Connell, who oversees the Frontier League, called the renovation "long overdue" and emphasized that the new complex will not only restore home‑court advantage but also provide a modern environment that can support the growing athletic ambitions of the district.
The community’s response has been one of patience and pride. Parents, alumni, and local fans have rallied around the teams, promising to fill the stands of nearby venues and to celebrate each milestone as the renovation progresses toward its projected completion in late 2027.