Lady Trojans focused on growth entering new season

The Troy Lady Trojans enter the 2025–26 girls basketball season emphasizing culture, development and joy in the game as they continue building a program designed for long-term success.

“The 2025–26 Lady Trojans season will be a three-and-a-half-month shared journey as we explore the fullness of our potential,” head coach Steve Morris said. “In our second year of building a vertically aligned program from elementary through high school, our student-athletes, coaches and families are demonstrating the joy that comes from learning, teaching and coaching this game a better way.”

Morris said that commitment extends beyond the gym.

“At the heart of everything we do is a relentless commitment to a culture that celebrates excellence—in the classroom, in our community and on the court,” he said.

The Lady Trojans will field a balanced varsity roster this winter, supported by a growing feeder program.

“We have a high-energy group of 14 varsity players this season, plus two outstanding student managers, the incredibly talented Assistant Coach McKenzie Proffitt (a former Lady Logger), and myself as head coach,” Morris said. “Our roster is nicely balanced across all four grades: four seniors, four juniors, two sophomores and four freshmen.”

Morris also highlighted the strength of the junior high program as a sign of the program’s future.

“Down in the feeder program, Junior High Coaches Darren and Becky Pickthorn just finished a great season with 23 girls in grades 6–8,” he said. “The future of Lady Trojans basketball is encouragingly bright.”

Rather than centering on individual stars, Morris said Troy’s identity is rooted in team-first basketball.

“In the Lady Trojans program, we live by the belief that ‘the team is the star,’” he said. “Leadership and standout performances will come from whoever brings the most energy and selflessness on any given day.”

That mindset shapes daily practices.

“Every practice we challenge each other to ‘Bring the Juice’—our reminder to control what we can control and attack every possession with joy and purpose,” Morris said.

The Lady Trojans will lean on their enthusiasm and style of play as a key strength.

“The biggest strength of the 2025–26 Lady Trojans is our players’ hunger to become a better version of themselves every single day, paired with a coaching staff completely united around a fun, fast, and free style of play,” Morris said.

With eight home games on the schedule, Morris hopes the community turns out in force.

“This includes the return of the always-electric Libby vs. Troy rivalry—we can’t wait to put on a show for our community,” he said. “Come pack the gym and see it for yourself!”

District 7B will again present a demanding slate, but Morris said Troy embraces the challenge.

“The District 7B remains one of the toughest and most competitive leagues in the state, and we love being part of it,” he said. “Even with Superior moving to Class C, programs like Eureka, St. Ignatius, Plains, and Thompson Falls are always strong and will once again be strong contenders.”

Ultimately, Morris said the Lady Trojans’ focus is internal as they work toward postseason play.

“That said, our focus isn’t on who’s on the other bench—it’s on us,” he said. “No matter the variables a season throws at us, our goal is clear: be playing our very best basketball when February turns into March and we head to the Western Divisional.”