* 2026 Girls Championship Recaps *

2026 Buzzardball 34-WNBA Championship Game SummaryGolden 1 Center – Sacramento, California

Championship night for the girls at Golden 1 Center tipped off in thrilling fashion with a dramatic finish in the 2026 Buzzardball 34-WNBA Championship. The Las Vegas Aces capped off a perfect season with an incredible late comeback, defeating the Sacramento Monarchs 21–18 in a game that went down to the final possession.

The contest was tightly contested from the start, featuring six ties as neither team could gain separation through much of the game. With five minutes remaining, the Monarchs appeared to seize control. A strong 6–0 run gave Sacramento a 16–12 lead, putting them in position to pull off the upset.

But the Aces weren’t finished.

Camille Vaughan, the division’s leading scorer throughout the season, delivered when it mattered most. Vaughan ignited a decisive 7–0 run, beginning with an improbable three-point play that shifted the momentum and energized the Aces. The late surge put Las Vegas back in front as the championship atmosphere inside Golden 1 Center intensified.

The Monarchs had one last push. Ella Johnson scored late to bring Sacramento within 19–18, setting up a dramatic final sequence. Sacramento had a chance at the go-ahead basket in the closing moments, but the shot narrowly missed. The rebound sparked a transition opportunity for the Aces, and Kenley Schaa finished the play to seal the 21–18 victory and complete the undefeated championship season.

Vaughan led the Aces with 9 points, while Phoenix Shu added 4 points. For the Monarchs, Ella Johnson and Kate Grandinetti each scored 8 points in a strong effort.

The game delivered everything you hope for to open championship night — drama, resilience, and a comeback worthy of the Golden 1 Center stage. The Las Vegas Aces left the floor not only as champions, but with a perfect season to remember. 🏀🏆

2026 Buzzardball 56-WNBA Championship Game SummaryGolden 1 Center – Sacramento, California

If the opening championship game set the tone, the 56-WNBA Buzzardball Championship elevated the night to another level. In what many called the game of the night, the New York Liberty delivered a stunning late comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 19–16, claiming the championship in dramatic fashion.

The Liberty didn’t take their first lead of the game until just 19.4 seconds remained, when Rose Gonzalez came up with the moment of the night. Gonzalez secured a rebound and finished a clutch putback basket, giving New York a 17–16 advantage. Remarkably, it was her only points of the entire game, but they proved to be the most important.

In the blink of an eye, the momentum completely shifted, and the Liberty were on their way to becoming the 2026 56-WNBA Champions.

The matchup lived up to every expectation. Both teams entered the championship with identical records, and during the regular season they had split their two meetings, each winning by two points. From the opening tip, the intensity reflected two evenly matched teams battling for the title.

The Sparks came out firing, jumping to an 8–0 lead behind a pair of baskets each from Harper Blankenship and Raya Rendlich-Texidor. The Liberty quickly answered with a 7–0 run, tightening the game and setting the stage for a back-and-forth battle.

Los Angeles regained momentum shortly after, scoring the next six points to extend their lead to 14–7 early in the second half. When the Sparks pushed the score to 16–11, it looked as though they were in control.

But championship games often hinge on one final surge.

The Liberty delivered exactly that, scoring the final eight points of the game. Gonzalez’s putback gave New York its first lead, and LeaRae Luna calmly knocked down a free throw to seal the victory, completing the dramatic comeback.

Luna led the Liberty with 6 points, while Kalina Axelson added 5 points. The division’s leading scorer Amaya Ocampo contributed 4 points in the championship effort. For the Sparks, Raya Rendlich-Texidor led the team with 6 points.

In a championship night already filled with excitement, the 56-WNBA title game delivered a finish that will be remembered for years — a last-second lead change, a clutch rebound, and a team that saved its best run for the biggest moment. 🏀🏆

2026 Buzzardball 78-WNBA Championship Game SummaryGolden 1 Center – Sacramento, California

The 2026 Buzzardball Girls 78-WNBA Championship was less about one team winning and more about celebrating a special group that defined the season. In a unique and meaningful format, 15 girls formed one team all year long, with Coaches Robert Reilly and Jed Lucey splitting the roster each week to create competitive matchups and memorable games.

For the eighth—and final—time this season, the group took the court together, this time on the biggest stage of all at Golden 1 Center, bringing a fitting close to an outstanding season.

In the championship matchup, the Dallas Wings (Green Team) defeated the Dallas Wings (White Team) 28–16 in a game that showcased the talent and camaraderie that defined the division all year.

The Green Team led wire-to-wire, building momentum early. An 8–2 first-half run helped them establish a 12–4 lead, setting the tone for the game. Later, another 10–4 surge extended the advantage to 24–12, allowing the Green Team to maintain control the rest of the way.

The division’s leading scorer Beatrice Walter-Pickens paced the Green Team with 11 points, continuing the strong play she showed throughout the season. Sara Manzo led the White Team with 8 points, helping keep the game competitive.

But the final score only told part of the story.

This championship was about a season of growth, teamwork, and friendship for a group that shared one roster, one season, and one final moment together on the floor at Golden 1 Center.

It was a perfect way to close championship night and cap off a terrific season for the girls of the 78-WNBA Division. 🏀🏆