Blue Valley North Girls Basketball: A Championship Season Built on Culture, Leadership, and Excellence
Coach Ann Fritz Reflects on 2024–25 State Championship Run
In a season that will be remembered for dominance on the court and excellence in the classroom, the Blue Valley North Girls Basketball Team cemented its legacy in 2024–25 by capturing the Kansas 6A State Championship and going undefeated in the Eastern Kansas League (EKL) — widely regarded as the toughest conference in the state.
Behind this remarkable achievement stands Head Coach Ann Fritz, whose commitment to developing a strong, supportive culture helped shape a team defined by leadership, resilience, and unity.
“It takes a village to establish a winning culture,” Fritz said. “We are as good as the people we are surrounded by.”
And what a village it was — from dedicated athletes and supportive families to a top-tier coaching staff and administration. The Blue Valley North community worked in lockstep to build not only a championship team but a model program.
A Senior Class That Set the Standard
The heart of the 2024–25 squad was its six senior leaders, a group that brought more than talent — they brought maturity, academic excellence, and a deep understanding of what it takes to win.
“All of our seniors are members of the National Honor Society,” said Fritz. “Their leadership, both in the face of adversity and success, created a winning culture that lifted our program.”
Five of the team’s opponents this season went on to compete in state championship games, including Incarnate Word (Missouri 6A state champions) and St. Thomas Aquinas (Kansas 5A state champions). Competing — and succeeding — against such high-level programs only sharpened the Huskies’ edge.
Star Power Meets Team Chemistry
While Blue Valley North was a complete team, it also boasted elite individual talent. At the center of it all was Jaliya Davis, a once-in-a-generation player who elevated her game to historic heights this year.
Gatorade Kansas Player of the Year
McDonald’s All-American
DiRenna Award Winner (top player in the Kansas City area)
New Blue Valley North Career Scoring Leader
University of Kansas commit
“Jaliya was extraordinary,” Fritz noted. “She didn’t just break records — she lifted everyone around her.”
She wasn’t alone in delivering milestone moments. Aubrey Shaw, now headed to Harvard, shattered the school’s career three-point record and rebounding record. On defense, Delia Gregory, a Princeton track commit, took home EKL Defensive Player of the Year, routinely guarding the opponent’s top scorer.
Then there was Ashley Alverson, the steady-handed point guard who ran the offense with energy and precision, and Jada Farrington, a multi-sport athlete and future soccer player at Abilene Christian, who brought toughness and athleticism.
The result? A team that was both versatile and deep, filled with high-IQ athletes who knew how to win in different ways.
Defining the Season: Growth Through Adversity
While their undefeated league record and state title make it look easy from the outside, this season was forged through difficult moments that required mental toughness.
“We had an experienced team that knew how to handle adversity,” Fritz said. “We stuck together in tough times and improved throughout the year.”
One of the biggest differences this season was the strength of the schedule. Playing five teams that ended up in state title games sharpened Blue Valley North’s focus, prepared them for pressure situations, and built confidence.
“Playing that level of competition made us better,” Fritz said. “Every game mattered.”
A Program with Tradition — and a Future
With the season now in the books, Blue Valley North is once again the standard for excellence in Kansas girls basketball. But for Coach Fritz, success is never just about one season. It’s about building something that lasts.
“This program is about the culture we create for kids to be successful,” she said. “Tradition never graduates.”
Indeed, Blue Valley North has made 18 trips to the state tournament, and the bar has only risen higher. With several talented players returning and a culture of accountability already in place, there’s every reason to believe the Huskies will be a state contender again next year.
Fritz says the focus this offseason will be about team cohesion and continuous growth.
“We’ll work to come together as a team and get better — not just to win, but to be the best versions of ourselves.”
More Than Basketball: Student-Athletes at the Highest Level
One of the defining characteristics of the 2024–25 Blue Valley North team was its ability to excel both on and off the court. Every senior maintained a 4.0 GPA. Most were multi-sport athletes. Several are headed to Division I colleges not just for athletics, but for academics and leadership.
“Our athletes set the standard,” said Fritz. “They know how to win — in the classroom, on the court, and in life.”
In Summary: A Season of Champions
There are great teams, and then there are special teams. What Coach Ann Fritz and her 2024–25 Blue Valley North squad accomplished this winter will be remembered not only for the banners they hung, but for the way they carried themselves while doing it.
From an undefeated EKL campaign to a Kansas 6A State Championship, and individual accolades like Gatorade Player of the Year, McDonald’s All-American, and multiple school records, this was a season of legacy.
But perhaps the most enduring takeaway is the culture Coach Fritz continues to build — one that doesn’t end when the season does, and one that ensures tradition truly never graduates.
For stats and further details on the Blue Valley North Girls Basketball team, please contact Coach Ann Fritz directly or visit local reporting sources as available.
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