In a historic feat of excellence, the Incarnate Word Red Knights (St. Louis, MO) clinched their sixth consecutive Missouri Class 6 girls basketball championship with a decisive victory over the Rock Bridge Bruins (Columbia, MO). The triumphant triumph marked the Red Knights’ 100th consecutive victory, making Incarnate Word the first girls high school basketball team in Missouri history to achieve such an impressive milestone.
The Red Knights’ dynastic run was led by head coach Steve Schappaugh, who has been at the helm since the team’s first championship in 2015. Under Schappaugh’s tutelage, the Red Knights have emerged as a perennial powerhouse, developing a well-deserved reputation as one of the most successful teams in the state.
In the championship game, Incarnate Word was in complete control from start to finish. The Red Knights dominated the Bruins on both ends of the court, quickly building a double-digit lead. Rock Bridge managed to cut the deficit to seven in the fourth quarter, but the Red Knights held strong, eventually pulling away for a comfortable victory.
The Red Knights’ victory was a testament to their hard work and dedication. Schappaugh and his players have put in countless hours of practice, studying film, and perfecting their game plan in order to reach such a remarkable feat. With the win, Incarnate Word cemented its legacy as one of the great teams in Missouri high school basketball history.