The Benicia 7: Building, Growing, Competing

We’ve just hit the halfway mark of our fall season, sitting at 1–3. But if you’ve been around this group, you know the record doesn’t tell the full story. This is a new team, a mix of returning players and fresh faces learning how to find their rhythm together. Whether matched up against older competiton or on days when only 5 could show, the girls have fought hard leaving it all on the court showing passion, purpose and pride.

This Fall we're running slim with the “Benicia 7”. Still young, still learning, but showing up every day with energy, effort, and the desire to get better. That’s what makes this group so special.

Finding Our Groove

On the defensive side, Leia continues to be a pest, disrupting opponents and giving us extra possessions. Olivia is coming along strong too—she always brings hustle, energy, and a spark that the whole team feeds off.

Harmony and Joslyn have been leading the way with scoring, stepping into roles where the team leans on them to set the tone. Newcomer Bea has quickly made her presence felt—knocking down shots and giving us another outside threat.

Sirat, our returning player, is back and more determined than ever. She’s putting in the work to become the player she wants to be, and in time the growth will show.

And when Tatum is on the floor, her energy is unmatched. She’s both a cheerleader and a competitor, embodying the spirit of this team.

More Than a Record

The growth is what stands out most. This is the most intentional group we’ve had yet—committed in practice, willing to learn, and building chemistry with each game. The girls are still discovering the game, but they never give up, and they’re starting to understand how their pieces fit together.

What’s Next

We’re halfway through the season, and the focus now is simple: keep getting better, one practice, one possession, one game at a time. The next test comes this Saturday at the Covert Hoops Fall Series, and we’re hungry for that next win.

No matter what the scoreboard says, these girls are laying the foundation for something bigger in Benicia. It’s about presence, growth, and creating opportunities for new players to join in. Watching them compete—and enjoy the game—has been a joy.