Berkeley Springs Female Basketball Alumni Athletes

03/19/2026

Pictures of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Girls Basketball at BSHS held on Feb 13, 2026.

02/28/2026

The 2026 girls basketball team ended up having a winning season 12-11!! Maddie Close ended up having 376 points in her career as the team's top leader. She is a Senior and she will be greatly missed next year. And to think, she almost didn't come out for the team in 2024!!. She isn't planning on playing for Shepherd at this time. I hope the coach reaches out to her and at least displays some kind of interest because Maddie is really good.
Congratulations on the winning season in the 100th anniversary of Girls Basketball at BSHS. We are proud of all of you.

02/13/2026

FRIDAY NIGHT. 5 PM. DOORS OPEN. SEE YOU THERE.

02/09/2026

if you haven't signed the form for the 100th celebration of girls basketball at BSHS, please go to the Berkeley Springs high School Alumni booster page and scroll down to the post. Click on "See more" and then go to the link.
It doesn't matter if you plan on going or not, still fill out the form. for historical purposes.
You also do not have to play in the alumni game if you don't want to do so.

02/06/2026

In the 1920s and 30's, basketball was deemed unsuitable by many people, of girls who played basketball, due to prevailing Edwardian-era views that competitive, strenuous sports threatened women's reproductive health, caused "unladylike" masculinity, and violated traditional gender roles. Doctors warned of injuries and "heart lesions," while educators believed physical,, high-intensity play was damaging to young girls.
In the 40's and 50' it was not considered "bad" in terms of skill, but it was viewed as a different, less strenuous activity than the boys' game, often restricted by 6-on-6, half-court rules. Society viewed full-court play as too exhausting for girls, focusing instead on limited dribbling and zone defense to protect their health.
Every player who played the game before Title 9 played the game because they loved the sport. They fought to play in many cases, and it took courage to step out onto the floor knowing they were players in "exhibition games" before the men's games were played.
Until Title 9 was passed, did basketball for girls actually gave the girls their "own" sports in schools and not just for "exhibition" purposes.
For this reason, the celebration of 100 years at BSHS is so important for people to understand that playing basketball through the years didn't come easy for players, and with every foot that touched the court, every ball that was thrown into a basket, tells the story of girls' basketball at bsdh and bshs the last 100 years. Luckily, WV stood by the girls throughout the years. Now, it's our time to come together to show respect to ALL the teams who played the game. Feb 13th, mark it on your calendar. I am sure many players on the 20's, 30's, 40's,s and 50's team would be if they could.
Former players please sign up. Public....come celebrate with those who played the game.
Spread the word. Something is happening at BSHS Gymnasium and it is a once in a lifetime event. It starts at 5:10 with the wee ones learning to play the game. And it just "grows" from there.
See you on the 13th of Feb.

02/01/2026

All former athletes...u need to sign up through the link

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

ATTENTION ALUMNI PLAYERS OF GIRL'S BASKETBALL AT BSH. I SPOKE TO DALE MCCUMBEE THIS MORNING AND HE TOLD ME THAT PLAYERS WHO HAD SAID THEY WANTED TO PLAY IN THE ALUMNI GAME HAVE NOT SIGNED UP. PLEASE GO TO THE ATHLETIC BOOSTER'S FACEBOOK PAGE AND FIND THE POST THAT HAS THE LINK TO IT AND FILL IT OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HE IS NEEDING NAMES AND SHIRT SIZES FOR THE PLAYERS. ALSO, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT PLAYNG IN THE ALUMNI GAME, AND YOU ARE WANTING TO ATTEND THE CELEBRATION YOU STILL NEED TO SIGN UP FOR THE RECOGNITION PART OF THE EVENING. HE NEEDS YOUR INFORMATION. PLEASE REACH OUT TO YOUR TEAMMATES AND LET THEM KNOW ASAP. THANKS.

02/27/2025

Anyone on the 1976 and the 1977 girls basketball teams who are interested in buying their uniform shirts, please contact Dale McCumbee for further instructions. Please message me, and I will give you his telephone number. Thanks.