Sophomore star Kayla Kastor broke the single game rebounding record in the Lady Knights game against University Christian on January 12, 2021. Kayla manhandled the boards, registering 9 offensive and 15 defensive rebounds for 24 total on the night. The previous record was 23, recorded back in 2009.

Kayla came into the game coming close to breaking the record earlier in the season by snagging 19 rebounds on November 23rd against the St Josephs Flashes. Kayla has been a beast rebounding all season, averaging 10.3 rebounds per game so far this season.

Way to go Kayla!

Season Outlook

The Lady Knights Basketball Team will be hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for a new uniform. The Give a Jersey/Get a Jersey fundraiser asks for a monetary donation in exchange for a Lady Knights jersey from previous seasons.

You can make your donation using the following link:

https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Lady-Knights-Give-a-JerseyGet-a-Jersey-D/Se3KrRY

Another week, another All-Area Selection for Taylor “5-Star” Gardner.

Yo our girl @Taylor31374378 made 2nd Team All-News4Jax and is the ONLY St Johns County girl to make 1st or 2nd team! #5StarGardner #ArmourUp Also major shout out to @madisonlippy13 and @_EmilyMcIntosh3 for making honorable mention! @CreeksideATH @KNNCHS https://t.co/lFvRsgWcQ1 pic.twitter.com/MoMyMuJ8kZ

— Creekside Girls 🏀 (@CreeksideGBB) May 12, 2020

In the least surprising bit of news of the week, News4Jax released their Girls Hoops 1st and 2nd Team selections, with Taylor, once again, earning the highest ranking of any girl in St Johns County by making the 2nd Team. Her wonderful teammates Maddie Lippy and Emily McIntosh earned Honorable Mention nods to accompany Taylor in the rankings.

It is clear from both the DuvalSports and News4Jax All Area Selections that rival coaches and area scouts view Taylor as the highest ranked prospect coming out of St Johns County this year. Unfortunately, Taylor was not able to capture the hearts of the St Augustine Record and earn St Johns County Player of the Year. We all know Taylor will put her head down and put in the work needed to help her team win, so we can only hope she gets the recognition she deserves in her Senior Season.

Taylor Gardner led the Lady Knights this year, earning a spot on the All-St. Johns County First Team and the All-First Coast Second Team.

The 2020 All-St. Johns County Girls Basketball team.https://t.co/LtFna1bPwm

— Record sports (@recordsports) April 9, 2020

Joining Taylor was Emily McIntosh and Maddie Lippy on the All-St. Johns County Second Team, with Maddie also earning an All-First Coast Third Team selection, while Emily earned Honorable Mention in All-First Coast Selections.

See the #AllFirstCoast girls basketball team of the year, with @AthleticsBronco, @RainesVikings, @BollesHoops, @sandalwoodathl1, many more, via @jaxdotcom: https://t.co/Ul06sU7n1X

— Clayton Freeman (@CFreemanJAX) April 16, 2020

Oddly enough, Taylor was the highest rated St Johns County player nominated to an All-First Coast team, yet was unable to take home All-St. Johns County Player of the Year. We will have to wait until next year to see if Taylor “5-Star” Gardner can pick up one last award to add to her already illustrious career!

In a hard fought battle, the #4 seed Lady Knights were taken down by #8 seed Mainland. It was an emotional ending to a phenomenal season for the Lady Knights. Records were broken, friendships flourished, games were won and lost, and memories were made that will last a lifetime. The Lady Knights finish the season with 16 wins, 9 loses, and won a District Championship.

Until next season girls. #UnfinishedBusiness

The Lady Knights stormed to a 65-50 win over visitor Columbia after playing 3 quarters of back and forth basketball. The teams entered the half with Creekside holding a 22-21 lead. In a game of runs that saw numerous lead changes throughout the night, the Knights built upon their 1 point half time lead to go up by 6 into the final quarter. From there, the visiting Tigers attempted to cut into the Creekside lead only to be met with quick scores from the Knights.

65-50 Regional Quarter win over Columbia! Huge second half from the Knights! @_EmilyMcIntosh3 going 9/9 from 2pt and 2/4 from 3 for a big time 24 points! @Taylor31374378 with another well rounded 13 pts 7 assists and 5 boards. What! A! Game!

— Creekside Girls 🏀 (15-8) (@CreeksideGBB) February 14, 2020

Junior Taylor Gardner showed off her “5 Star” talents in this one, dropping 13 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, and a steal. Meanwhile, Sophomore Emily McIntosh had the greatest night of her young career, going 9/9 from two and 2/4 from 3 for a whopping 24 points. She also added 2 steals and 2 big blocks on Columbia three point attempts. Sophomore Center Peyton Petrick chipped in 7 points and 4 rebounds and Senior Forward Anna Parsanko snagged 5 rebounds and 3 points, all while combining to guard Columbia’s strong post players. Senior Guard Calea Kellet, known more for her 3 point shooting than post defense, held tough on the block as the Tigers tried to exploit a size mismatch. Senior Maddie Lippy had a smooth 15 points as she hit a couple threes, attacked the basket, and knocked down a few free throws, all while snagging 6 rebounds. It was a true team effort that led the Knights to victory in their Regional Quarterfinal game.

2021 Isys Grady powered Mainland to a 63-49 win over #1 seed Lincoln with a 21 point, 25 rebound performance!!! The Lady Bucs advance to the regional semifinals on Tuesday and will face Creekside. Congratulations! 🏀👀😤 pic.twitter.com/7P3zRBUcu0

— 386_hoops_scene (@386_hoops_scene) February 14, 2020

In a stunning turn of events, #8 seed Mainland went on the road to #1 seed Lincoln and beat the Lady Trojans in what is arguably the most stunning defeat in sports history. The world has not seen an upset of this magnitude since Team USA Mens Hockey defeated the USSR in the 1980 Winter Olympics. Mainland will now travel to THE CASTLE to take on your Lady Knights in what is sure to be a fantastic 6A Regional Semifinal matchup.

Come on out to THE CASTLE on Tuesday, 2/18 @ 7pm to support your Lady Knights!

Congratulations to Maddie Lippy (Senior) on breaking TWO Creekside Girls Basketball records in our District Semifinal Game against Fletcher on 2/4/2020

Records Broke

Career 3pt FG Made – 127
Previously held by Taylor Allen (123)

Single Game 3pt FG Made – 7
Previously held by Calea Kellet (6)