Palos South Middle School’s girls basketball team recently won the Southwest Interscholastic Conference Championship. Pictured: Front row, from left: Dorian Urquizo, Sofia Wilson, Raliyah Bruce, Makaleigh Terry, Katy Zumerchik, Maggie Purtill, and Grace Roe. Back row, front left:  Coach Randy Buvala, Olisa Sobczak, Tessa Mitchell, Evelyn Carlan, Sahaara Ayers, Sofia Ortega, Olivia Byrne, Brooklyn Parr, Annika Hock, Coach Nicholas Shein, and Coach Scott Adams. (Photo Credit: Palos 118)

Palos South’s eighth-grade girls’ basketball team recently won the Southwest Interscholastic Conference Championship.

The Cardinals were undefeated in conference play with a record of 11 wins and 0 losses. The team won the SWIC post-season tournament, defeating Orland Jr. High, Tinley Central Middle School, and Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School.

Palos South players Brooklyn Parr, Grace Roe, Makaleigh Terry, Sofia Wilson, and Katy Zumerchik were all named to the SWIC All-Conference team. Makaleigh Terry was also voted the Tournament MVP.

“It was an absolute pleasure to work with such a talented team,” said coach Randy Buvala, adding, “They played consistently with intensity and a desire to win. I look forward to seeing them play at the next level.”