St. Francis Girls Basketball

Yesterday Coach Steve accepted the Edward "Smokey" Kelleher award presented to him by the Executive Committee of Board 27 of Basketball Officials. He was introduced by our daughter Hayley. Congratulations Coach Steve on this well deserved award.

Congratulations to Saints Girls Basketball parent Ari Barbanell who was designated a "Hero Among Us" earlier this month at a Celtics game! Ari was honored by the Boston Celtics for her work as a local nonprofit leader. Her daughter Ellie {grade 7} plays in our inhouse and travel programs.

Medford Resident Takes Center Court At Celtics Game For Her Nonprofit Efforts Ari Barbanell has been fighting homelessness through her work for more than a decade.

Coach Steve will be hosting a skills and drills clinic tonight for girls in grades 2 and 3. The session will run from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM at St. Joe's.

Steve will focus on fundamental skills, including shooting, passing, and dribbling. This will be a great opportunity for 2nd graders to get acclimated to playing on a full court.

The clinic is free of charge and no registration is required. If your daughter is interested in participating, please simply join us at the gym.

Congratulations to Medford High Mustangs GBL All Stars Emma Malerba ( #3), Joy Riccioli ( #12), and Sienna Fauci ( #20). All three girls played in our Saints Basketball program. We are so proud of you!

I am pleased to inform you that Coach Steve and the Saints Girls Basketball program have been selected by the Executive Committee of Board 27 of Basketball Officials to receive the Edward M. "Smokey" Kelleher Award for the 2025-2026 season. This award is presented to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the game of basketball. The Award will be presented at their Annual Banquet and Brunch on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The award’s namesake, Edward M. "Smokey" Kelleher, was the founder of IAABO (International Association of Approved Basketball Officials) Board #27. He served as the first Secretary-Treasurer of the Eastern Massachusetts Board of Approved Basketball Officials #27 and was a member of the National Board of Approved Basketball Officials. Additionally, he served two terms as the first President of IAABO.

Congratulations to Coach Steve and the league!

Saints Girls Basketball
Schedule – February 22, 2026

12:00 pm: Instructional {grades K-2} Basketball

Intermediate {grades 3, 4 & 5} Division
1:15 pm: Celtics V. Huskies

2:15 pm: Eagles V. Tar Heels

Senior {grades 6, 7 & 8} Division
3:15 pm: Eagles V. Fever

4:15 pm: Jumbos V. UCONN

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Instructional Division

PRACTICE - 12:00pm

Intermediate Division
Clinic @ CELTICS - 1:00pm
Clinic @ EAGLES - 1:00pm
Clinic @ HUSKIES - 1:00pm
Clinic @ TAR HEELS - 1:00pm

Senior Division
JUMBOS @ EAGLES - 3:00pm
FEVER @ UCONN - 4:00pm

Saints Girls Instructional, Intermediate & Senior basketball has been postponed for January 25th. Stay safe and warm.