Girls Basketball

2026-27 Season Preview

The Lady Royals basketball team comes off of a school record 27-win season, with a Circle City Conference championship and a State Championship Runner-Up finish in the IHSAA State Tournament. The Lady Royals said goodbye to four seniors, Lydia Stahley, Catie Rosko, Reagan Turk and Brennah Cerny from that team. but they return Indiana All-Star candidate, senior Elliot Leffler, and some key contributors from last season’s historic run.

Leffer, coming off an 18-point and 5-rebound per game average junior season, is joined by a number of returning seniors, including Caroline Schoettle, Demi Goss and Ainsley Brown. Schoettle looks to have a big impact on defense and rebounding this year, as well as an expanded offensive role. Goss and Brown look to add leadership in the backcourt and are outstanding shooters. Juniors Carly Feldman, Lola Morelli, Lucy Swartz, Lucy Hammershmitt, Gianna Stephenson and Addie Gates will be looked upon to provide defense, ball handling  and bringing capable shooting to the Lady Royals. Sophomore Stella Kessinich will be a big part of the rotation and add post-play depth as well as sophomore Kindley Gridley, who will carve out a role with the guards. 

New to the schedule for this season will be Jay County, Connersville, Edgewood and Bedford North Lawrence, along with Southport in the opening round of the Marion County Tournament. Perennial strong programs Plainfield, Columbus North, Danville, Bishop Chatard, Franklin Central, Gibson Southern and Franklin await the Lady Royals this season.