The SWIC Blue Storm women’s basketball team will play at the NJCAA D1 Women’s National Tournament after winning their region last week and improving their record to an amazing 31-0 on the season. They will be the 18 seed at the Townsley Law Arena in Lake Charles, Louisiana for the tournament that runs March 24-31. SWIC will open up against 15th seed Grayson with the winner getting 2nd seed Eastern Arizona. The team includes Sophia Hoffman of Carlyle and Centralia’s Jalea Shered.
Undefeated SWIC Heads To Women’s Nationals
WJBD Staff
Mar 18, 2026 | 7:03 AM
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