WOW!
From the Mar 17, 2026 e-Edition
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Congratulations, Huntingdon Fillies! You gave it your all and left it all on the court and your hard work paid off. You earned the first-ever state championship title in girls basketball for Huntingdon High School. You have made history and ensured that when people talk about Fillies basketball in the future, they will remember what you did here.
Soak up every drop of this moment. Capture it all. Write it down, take photos, preserve the memories because one day your grandkids will be glad you did.
I hope this moment lives rent free in your mind and you never forget the feeling of holding up the gold ball with the deafening screams of excitement from your hometown echoing off the walls of the Murphy Center.
Thing is, this is not the end of your accomplishments, only the beginning! You are young and still have lots of memories ahead of you. We are so proud of you! To commemorate this moment, we have prepared this special edition dedicated to your historic win. Congratulations, Ladies! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.
Sincerely,
The Banner Staff
Jason and Brittany Martin, Joel and Teresa Washburn, Janna Pratt, Brad Sam, Lyndsey Summers, Billy and Debbie Fuzzell, Davarion Gilbert and Russell Bush.
In the e-Edition
McKenzie Banner March 17, 2026 + All the Way to STATE CHAMPS: Fillies Basketball 2026
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