Top 10 Moments of 2025: #9 - Historic Season for Lady Trojans: NEKL Champs and State Tournament Firsts

History was made in 2025 as the Troy Lady Trojans brought home the first state tournament trophy in program history, finishing third at the Class 1A-I state basketball tournament. Troy rebounded from a semifinal loss to defeat Quinter 50–36, closing the season with a program-record 23 wins.

The season was packed with milestones. The Lady Trojans won a NEKL title in their first year in the league, returned to the state tournament for the first time since 2002, and notched the program’s first-ever state tournament victory. Harper Whetstine led the team in the third-place game with 25 points, while the senior class—Allie Franken, Gracie Grable, Macy Grable, and Emersen Weber—capped their careers with a historic finish.

With record-breaking achievements, a trophy to celebrate, and a season full of firsts, Troy’s 2025 run stands out as one of the area’s most memorable sports moments of the year, setting a new standard for the program and inspiring future generations of Lady Trojans.