Copenhagen Girls Basketball Falls to Stamford in Regional Final

URGENT UPDATE: The Copenhagen Golden Knights’ dream of a state basketball tournament came to a heartbreaking end on March 15, 2026, as they fell to Section IV’s Stamford, 56-46, in the Class D regional final held at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton.

Copenhagen, trailing 29-23 at halftime, fought back in the fourth quarter, narrowing the gap to just five points with five minutes remaining. However, Stamford quickly regained control, ensuring the Golden Knights never closed the distance again.

This loss marks a significant moment for the Golden Knights, who had a non-traditional path to the state tournament. Despite falling to defending state champion LaFargeville in the Class D sectional final just a week prior, they managed to secure an at-large bid as one of two teams from Section III to reach the state level.

The defeat means Copenhagen ends its season with a record of 12-11. Looking ahead, the Golden Knights will be returning their top players, juniors Halle Miller and Mollie Babcock, who are poised to lead the team in the upcoming season.

In an interesting twist, LaFargeville had the option to face Stamford in the regional final but opted for a subregional matchup against Section X’s Chateaugay, which they lost, 42-37.

As the dust settles on this thrilling basketball season, fans and players alike will remember the resilience and determination shown by the Golden Knights. For now, all eyes will be on the next season as Copenhagen prepares to bounce back stronger.

Stay tuned for more developments in local sports as teams regroup and prepare for future challenges.