Holy Trinity Girls State Basketball Championship Run Ends in Close 49-44 Loss to Miami Country Day

Holy Trinity Tigers Caps Strong Season With State Championship Appearance

Holy Trinity Shows Heart in Narrow Loss to Miami Country Day for State Title

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA — The Holy Trinity Tigers fought until the final buzzer but came up just short in the Class 2A girls basketball state championship, falling 49-44 to the Miami Country Day Spartans on Saturday, March 7, at the University of North Florida Arena in Jacksonville.

In a tightly contested matchup, both teams battled through a physical and defensive game that remained close throughout. Holy Trinity showed resilience down the stretch, mounting a late rally in the fourth quarter after trailing in the second half.

Miami Country Day managed to hold off the Tigers’ comeback attempt with timely baskets and strong free-throw shooting in the final minutes to secure the state championship.

Holy Trinity kept the pressure on until the closing seconds, demonstrating the determination that carried the team through its postseason run.

Despite the loss, the Tigers’ effort highlighted a season defined by strong defense, teamwork, and perseverance on the state’s biggest stage.

The Spartans ultimately claimed the Class 2A title with the five-point victory, while Holy Trinity finished as the state runner-up after a hard-fought championship performance.

The Tigers roster features a mix of underclassmen and middle-school standouts, reflecting a young team that advanced to the Class 2A state championship game in 2026.

The Holy Trinity Girls Basketball team includes Gianna Conklin-Jones — Junior, Cici Hsieh — 8th Grade, Maddie D’Orizio — 8th Grade, Kylie Green — Sophomore, Lorena Faber — Junior, Liz Stewart — Sophomore, Sam Fraser — Junior, and Leila Bryant — Freshman.

The Tigers are led by Head Coach Brian St. Martin, Assistant Coach Jimmy Hightower, Assistant Coach Jamie Kelly, and Assistant Coach Franklin Sanders.

Under St. Martin’s leadership, the Tigers have built one of the most competitive girls’ basketball programs on Florida’s Space Coast, emphasizing strong defense, disciplined play, and player development.

The coaching staff helped guide the team through a successful postseason run that culminated with an appearance in the **Class 2A state championship game at the University of North Florida Arena in Jacksonville.

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