2025-2026 Women's Basketball News

Addison Hickey puts up a shot during the Trapper’s play-in game against Northeastern Junior College. Hickey is one of a number of freshmen eligible to return for the Trappers next season.
TRAPPER WOMEN FINISH SECOND IN REGION IX

March 19, 2026

Competing at the Region IX Tournament in Rock Springs the Northwest College women’s basketball team found its groove again but came up short in the championship game, as the Trappers defeated Eastern Wyoming College 67-61 in the quarterfinals, Lamar Community College 69-52 in the semifinals before falling to Gillette College in the championship game 80-72.

Jaila Childress was one of four Trappers in double-figures as Northwest rolled past visiting Northeastern Junior College 88-57 after returning to full strength for the first time in several weeks.
TRAPPERS DOMINATE PLAY-IN GAME

March 12, 2026

Returning to full strength for the first time in several weeks the Northwest College women’s basketball team blitzed past visiting Northeastern Junior College 88-57 in Cabre Gym on Saturday to open postseason play.

Addison Hickey (right) and the Trappers host Northeastern Junior College at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Hickey is pictured driving past a Central Wyoming defender in February.
TRAPPER WOMEN SHARE REGIONAL CROWN

March 05, 2026

Despite ending the season on a three-game losing streak, including a loss on the road to Western Wyoming Community College 80-72 on Feb. 25, the Northwest College women’s basketball team claimed a share of the Region IX North regular season title in a three-way tie.

Itziar Pozas (left) drives by a Central Wyoming defender on Feb. 18. Northwest needs a win against Western Wyoming Community College on Wednesday to wrap up the No. 1 seed.
NWC WOMEN HIT LATE SEASON HURDLES

February 26, 2026

During a challenging week, needing just one win to secure the No. 1 seed, the Northwest College women’s basketball team stumbled without two main rotation players, falling to Central Wyoming College 78-65 at home on Feb. 18 and losing on the road to Casper College 78-71 on Saturday.

Addison Hickey finishes at the rim against the Pronghorns on Saturday. The Trappers avenged their only Region IX North loss of the season with the Saturday victory.
TRAPPERS EARN FIFTH STRAIGHT WIN

February 19, 2026

Pulling away for good late and avenging the only conference loss of the season put the Northwest College women’s basketball team in prime position to secure the No. 1 seed and hosting rights in the postseason, defeating visiting Gillette College 88-61 on Saturday.

Emma Pique led the Trappers with 24 points on the road against LCCC. Pique is pictured finishing a layup at the rim against Casper College in January.
TRAPPER WOMEN EXTEND WIN STREAK

February 12, 2026

The Northwest College women’s basketball team is flying high at the top of the Region IX North after four straight wins, as the Trappers defeated Eastern Wyoming College 83-61 on Thursday and Laramie County Community College 70-61 on Saturday.

Addison Hickey pulls up for a jump shot against Eastern Wyoming on Saturday. She had 20 points as the Trappers pulled away in the fourth quarter to earn a 20-point win.
TRAPPERS DOMINATE REGION IX OPENERS

February 09, 2026

Getting back on the court after nearly a month didn’t slow down the Northwest College women’s basketball team, as the Trappers rolled to two victories to start Region IX North action, defeating Laramie County Community College 74-46 on Thursday and Eastern Wyoming College 88-68 on Saturday.

McKinlee Covolo (right) puts up a shot at the basket against Casper College. Covolo led the Trappers with 21 points in a win on the road Saturday in Riverton.
NWC WOMEN BACK ON TRACK

February 05, 2026

After a small stumble in Gillette the previous weekend, the Northwest College women’s basketball team got back on track, defeating Casper College for the first time in nine years 81-62 at home on Wednesday, Jan. 28, before beating Central Wyoming College 73-60 on Saturday.

Addison Hickey (left) puts up a shot over a Western defender during the Trapper’s home win on Jan. 21. Northwest hosted Casper on Wednesday night.
TALE OF TWO CONTESTS

January 29, 2026

A strong fourth quarter helped the Northwest College women’s basketball team pull away for a statement win at home against Western Wyoming Community College 80-62 last Wednesday before falling in a difficult road opener on Saturday 78-73 to Gillette.

Mckinlee Covolo - Region 9 Player of the Week
Mckinlee Covolo - Region 9 Player of the Week

January 22, 2026

McKinlee Covolo (left) puts up a shot at the basket during a November game. Helenbolt and the Trappers are hoping for a healthier second semester after Covolo missed the final five games before the winter break.
NWC WOMEN HEALTHY FOR CONFRENCE OPENERS

January 15, 2026

After an injury-filled first semester the Northwest College women’s basketball team is hoping for a strong start after the winter break, hitting the court with nearly all eligible players healthy to start Region IX North action at home this week.

Isabella Williams, pictured in an earlier game, tallied 19 points and nine steals to help Northwest to a win in its final game of the first semester, 74-47 over North Idaho.
TRAPPER WOMEN SPLIT FINAL 2 BEFORE BREAK

December 30, 2025

The Northwest College women’s basketball team split its final two games before the winter break at the Arizona Western Tournament in Yuma, falling to the hosts 66-50 on Dec. 17 and defeating North Idaho College 74-47 on Dec. 18.

Isabella Williams, pictured in an earlier game, tallied 19 points and nine steals to help Northwest to a win in its final game of the first semester, 74-47 over North Idaho.
TRAPPER WOMEN SPLIT FINAL 2 BEFORE BREAK

December 30, 2025

The Northwest College women’s basketball team split its final two games before the winter break at the Arizona Western Tournament in Yuma, falling to the hosts 66-50 on Dec. 17 and defeating North Idaho College 74-47 on Dec. 18.

Fallon Millican (right) and the Trapper women split a pair of road contests in Rock Springs, defeating Northeastern Junior College before falling to Utah State University-Eastern. Millican is pictured during a home game in November against United Tribes.
TRAPPER WOMEN SPLIT MATCHUPS

December 11, 2025

The Northwest College women’s basketball team split its matchups in Rock Springs for the Western Wyoming Community College Classic, defeating Northeastern Junior College 80-67 on Friday before another difficult loss, 73-69, late on Saturday against Utah State University-Eastern.

Madison Kaufman goes up for a layup during a home game against United Tribes before the Thanksgiving break. The Trappers return to the court this weekend in Rock Springs after not playing since Nov. 25.
NWC WOMEN READY TO HIT THE ROAD

December 04, 2025

After taking a quick hiatus over Thanksgiving break the Northwest College women’s basketball team is ready to get back on the court, heading on the road after a flurry of four home games before the short break.

Isabella Williams drives into the lane against a United Tribes defender on the break, as the Trappers went 2-2 during a busy home week.
TRAPPER WOMEN SPLIT BUSY WEEK

November 28, 2025

Battling in a busy week at home, the Northwest College women’s basketball team split its four matchups, losing to Eastern Arizona College 71-64 and Williston State College 88-86 while defeating United Tribes Technical College 83-69 and the Rocky Mountain College JV 104-42.