Coach Sykes Praises Her Team, Despite Marquette Catholic's Girls Sectional Defeat
Marquette wrapped up the 2025-2026 basketball season after a 52-21 defeat by Pleasant Plains in the sectional semifinal, concluding with a 19-13 record.
VIRDEN - Marquette Catholic’s season ended the 2025-2026 season with a loss to Pleasant Plains on Tuesday night, Feb. 24, 2026, but coach Whitney Sykes said she remained proud of what her team accomplished.
Pleasant Plains defeated Marquette 52-21 in a sectional semifinal. The win set up a girls' sectional championship matchup for Pleasant Plains (28-2), which will meet Father McGivney at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. Marquette Catholic finished the season with a 19-13 overall record.
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“We had a rough game last night, but overall I am really proud of this group,” Coach Sykes said. “Winning a regional with a 19-win season is very solid. The girls worked hard and definitely improved over the course of the year.”
Allie Weiner led Marquette with 12 points, and Delaney Ortmann added five points.
Pleasant Plains was led by Anna Weber with 14 points and Bailey Leach with 10.
Coach Sykes said the team will graduate five seniors.
“We will surely miss our five seniors," she added. "They provided a lot of our minutes, scoring, and leadership. We do have some younger players that I am looking forward to working with, who will be back for next year. They are eager for their shot.”
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