Trinity enters the 2025-2026 season aiming to defend its Chagrin Valley Conference Metro Division title after a flawless 12-0 league record and an 18-5 overall campaign.
With five starters back and a host of other returning varsity players, the Trojans have the mix of experience, depth, and young talent to make another run for league and district glory.
“I feel like we have the potential to be a top 25 team in northeast Ohio and defend our CVC title,” said Trinity coach Ron Donaldson, Jr. “We have depth and a great mixture of experience and youth. We will face adversity and growing pains due to role changes and new players, but our senior leadership will determine how well we do. I’m encouraged because our seniors have been great thus far.”
Junior point guard Isabella Dorsey is expected to run the floor with authority.
“The hardest worker on the team and has grown into a true floor general,” Donaldson said. “She will have the keys to the car and be asked to do more all across the board.”
Senior guard Jaila Wiggins brings versatility and leadership and is ready to make a bigger offensive impact.
“Jaila can play 1-5 and defend 1-5,” Donaldson said. “Jaila is going to have a breakout season offensively this season. She has developed a 3-point shot and has worked really hard on her leadership and consistency.”
Senior Nilah Thornton anchors the defense and is poised for a breakout season herself.
“Nilah is an amazing on-ball defender and our best finisher,” Donaldson said. “She is ready for a breakout season and leads our defense. She will surprise a lot of people this season with her ability on both ends of the floor.”
Freshman Princess Gray will step into a major role in the frontcourt.
“Princess can guard the post and perimeter and is a good finisher,” Donaldson said. “She can score from the perimeter and runs the floor very well. Asked to take on a big role as a freshman, but she is a competitor and is ready for the challenge.”
Fellow freshman Payton McCorvey will help push the pace at point guard.
“Payton understands how to get her teammates involved and push the tempo,” Donaldson said. “She is relentless defensively and allows us to handle pressure. She has intangibles that are not coachable, just something that’s inside of her, and her effort is contagious.”
Senior Kanora Bryant provides leadership and stability for the Trojans.
“Ko is our leader and is the glue for the team,” Donaldson said. “She is an amazing on-ball defender and has improved her ability to score from the perimeter. Her leadership is priceless. Her temperament and positivity are something that inspires me as a coach and something I hold as a standard on what a Trinity player should be. Ko is going to have a great season and is willing to do whatever is best for the team.”
Junior Kendall Hughes gives Trinity a sharpshooter on the perimeter.
“Kendall is our best shooter and primed for a breakout season offensively,” Donaldson said. “She has worked really hard this offseason to be more than a spot-up shooter. She has worked on scoring from all three levels and makes us tough to beat when she is on. She will be one of the best shooters in the state.”
Senior center Isis Freeman brings intelligence and leadership to the floor.
“Isis has made an amazing improvement,” Donaldson said. “She can finish with both hands and has developed a shot from the perimeter. She is a two-time team captain and brings amazing leadership to our team. She allows us to play fast with her ability to run the floor. Isis is very intelligent, and her court IQ helps the rest of the team focus and play smarter.”
Sophomore Christian Paul-Gore adds versatility as a guard and forward.
“Christian has worked really hard in the offseason to improve her conditioning, shooting, and ball handling,” Donaldson said. “Christian is a great mid-range shooter and handles the ball like a point guard. She is gaining more confidence daily and is going to contribute greatly to the team with her court IQ and ability to rebound and pass at a high level. I’m excited to see her have success this season.”
Senior Ari Cunningham will provide perimeter scoring and playmaking.
“Ari is a great shooter from 3-point range,” Donaldson said. “She will help us when teams go zone. She has great playmaking ability with her passing. She is a great team player and is willing to do whatever the team needs to win.”
Senior center Trinity Johnson gives the Trojans size and physicality inside.
“Trinity allows us to match up with any team with size,” Donaldson said. “She is athletic, strong, and a very physical rebounder. She can grab rebounds in traffic and is a defensive force in the paint. She makes us tougher and allows us to play with a big lineup. I’m excited to see her contributions to the team this year.”
Sophomore Taylor Pierce brings work ethic and consistency.
“Taylor is everything you want from a player: consistent, hardworking, and coachable,” Donaldson said. “She outworks everyone on the court and rebounds at an elite level. She is an amazing screener and willing to do whatever the team needs to win.”
Freshman Mahogony Miller adds athleticism and versatility.
“Mahogony is an amazing athlete that can defend, handle, pass, and finish in transition,” Donaldson said. “Mo has a bright future and will have opportunities to contribute as a freshman. Looking for her to be a major contributor by the end of the season. She had a great preseason and has shown flashes of greatness.”
With their combination of experience, depth, and young talent, the Trinity Trojans are ready to defend their crown and make another run toward district glory.
“To win the CVC and become district champions,” Donaldson said when asked about his team’s goals. “Make defense our identity, play smart, fast, and stay together no matter what adversity we face.”
