Lakota East Athletics - Girls Basketball

2025-2026 Girls Varsity Basketball

2025-2026 Girls Basketball Seniors

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Lakota East Girls Basketball

Nikki Drew	Head Coach
Derrick Wood	Assistant Coach
Kate Haralamos	Assistant Coach
Payton Woody	Assistant Coach
Whitney Russell	Assistant Coach
Payge Smith	Assistant Coach

East Side Pride

Sectional Champions		2010-11, 2014-15, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23
District Runner-Up		2014-15, 2020-21, 2021-22
District Champions		2010-11, 2022-23
Regional Runner-Up		2010-11

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Upcoming Events

Varsity
vs. Lebanon(H)
11/25/2026 Wed. 7:30 pm
Lakota East High School

Junior Varsity
vs. Lebanon(H)
11/25/2026 Wed. 6:00 pm
Lakota East High School

Varsity
at Loveland(A)
12/02/2026 Wed. 6:30 pm
Loveland High School

News & Announcements

East Mourns Coach Benzinger

Posted on: October 23, 2026

Nikki Drew Returns to the Hawks Nest

Posted on: May 6, 2026

Lakota East High School has announced the return of a familiar and accomplished leader, as Nikki Drew has been named head coach of the Thunderhawks’ girls basketball program (pending BOE approval). Drew replaces Dan Wallace, who recently accepted an

GIRLS BASKETBALL SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE

Posted on: February 24, 2026

East Girls took on Walnut Hills on Monday, 2/23 in the first round of the playoffs. The Hawks put up a fight, eventually falling to the Eagles 41-37. The outstanding high school careers for seniors Bella Sturgill, Macey Hill, Hannah Weaver, and Madison