The Sarasota High School girls basketball team has been honored with the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 7A Academic State Championship for the 2025–26 season, a distinction that highlights the squad’s outstanding performance in the classroom as well as on the court.
A milestone for student‑athlete achievement
The team posted the highest cumulative grade point average among all girls basketball programs in the state, surpassing dozens of competitors and meeting the rigorous FHSAA Academic Team Champion criteria that require a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA.
Coach Sara Nuxol praised the players for their dedication, noting that their success reflects a commitment to becoming better students, teammates and leaders beyond the hardwood.
Athletic Director BJ Ivey echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that preparation, discipline and daily effort in every facet of school life have been the foundation of the team’s dual excellence.
The honor underscores the collective effort of the student‑athletes, their coaching staff, teachers and the broader Sarasota High School community, illustrating how academic and athletic aspirations can thrive together.