Let by future University of Cincinnati Bearcat Kali Barrett, the Cougar girls emphasized 'team' in winning their first state basketball title

Losers in the last four Class 3A state title games, the Cougars made amends on Saturday in the 3A championship game. Behind balanced scoring, Mooney defeated Jacksonville Bolles, 64-54, at the RP Funding Center.

Cardinal Ritter guard Daijah Jones moves the ball as she is guarded by Lift For Life guard Cara Manuel. Cardinal Ritter played Lift For Life in the Class 5 District 2 girls basketball championship at Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves on Tuesday March 11,, 2025. Photo by Tim Vizer

Three Kalamazoo-area girls basketball teams swung for regional championships on Wednesday. Unfortunately, none came away with hardware. Check out all the final scores from Wednesday night’s regional final action from Kalamazoo-area teams.

The victory moved Marlon Williams’ top-seeded team into Saturday’s championship game against third-seed Jacksonville Bolles, a 57-50 winner over Somerset Academy in the other 3A semifinal. This will be Bolles’ first appearance in a title contest.

After winning last year's 5A title in thrilling fashion, the revamped Foxes will be among the championship contenders this weekend.