2024-2025 Women's Basketball News

Coach Cody Helenbolt will be staying as the Northwest College women’s basketball coach after being officially named to the position following a 17-14 season as interim coach.
STAYING IN CHARGE: HELENBOLT NAMED OFFICIAL COACH

March 27, 2025

After a year on the sidelines leading the Northwest College women’s basketball team, coach Cody Helenbolt has been rehired to take the permanent position, giving him the opportunity to lead the Trappers once again after a 17-14 debut season.

Jai’La Porter puts up a shot during the third quarter against Eastern Wyoming. Her shot late in regulation tied the contest for the Trappers before Northwest ultimately fell in double overtime to the Lancers. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER WOMEN FALL IN DOUBLE OT THRILLER

March 13, 2025

A double overtime thriller saw the Northwest College women’s basketball team’s season come to a close in Cabre Gym on Saturday, as Eastern Wyoming outlasted the host Trappers 63-56.

Tayva Phillips ramps up the pressure against the Gillette College offense during the Trappers’ final home game on Feb. 27. Tribune photo by Carla Wensky
NWC WOMEN LOSE LAST REGULAR SEASON GAME

March 06, 2025

A back-and-forth affair wrapped up the regular season for the Northwest College women’s basketball team, as the Trappers fell 77-74 to Gillette College on Thursday.

Kelsi Nicholson (center) finished with 10 points and four steals for the Trappers at Western. She is pictured fighting for a rebound against Central Wyoming on Feb. 13. Kelsi Nicholson (center) finished with 10 points and four steals for the Trappers at Western. She is pictured fighting for a rebound against Central Wyoming on Feb. 13. Tribune photo by Carla Wensky
NWC WOMEN STUMBLE IN CASPER, ROCK SPRINGS

February 27, 2025

Two late season losses have set the stage for a key final game of the season for the Northwest College women’s basketball team. Losses to Casper College 68-48 on Feb. 19 and Western Wyoming 79-51 on Saturday have put the Trappers in a must-win last game if they want to host a postseason contest.

The Trapper bench celebrates during the second half of their win against Central Wyoming. From left: Emma Pique, Jai’La Porter and Kelsi Nicholson. Tribune photo by Carla Wensky
NWC WOMEN PICK UP KEY WIN

February 20, 2025

Wrapping up a three game home stretch the Northwest College women’s basketball team earned a third straight win, picking up a key win and avenging an earlier season loss against Central Wyoming with an 89-50 victory.

Tayva Phillips (left) drives towards the rim during the Trapper’s win over Eastern Wyoming. Northwest earned two key home wins to stay in the hunt for a home postseason game. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
NWC WOMEN SWEEP HOME WEEKEND

February 13, 2025

Strong shooting Friday night and lockdown defense on Saturday helped the Northwest College women’s basketball pick up some key conference wins at home, defeating Eastern Wyoming 87-63 on Friday before defeating Laramie County Community College 61-46 on Saturday.

Bianca Silva (center) rises up for a shot during the Trappers game against Casper College in January. She poured in a game high 29 points for Northwest as its comeback bid fell short in Gillette. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
POOR THIRD QUARTER SINKS WOMEN HOOPERS

February 06, 2025

A difficult third quarter proved to be the difference for the Northwest College women’s basketball team on the road, as a spirited fourth quarter comeback fell short and the Trappers fell 72-66 on the road to Gillette College on Saturday.

Kelsi Nicholson (right) drives to the hoop during a game against Casper College on Jan. 16. The Trappers dropped two of three contests on the road over a five day span. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER WOMEN STRUGGLE ON THE ROAD

January 30, 2025

Three games over a five day span coupled with poor shooting led to a difficult road swing for the Northwest College women’s basketball team. The Trappers defeated Laramie County Community College 55-49 on Friday before losing two straight to Eastern Wyoming 82-68 on Saturday and Central Wyoming 76-69 on Tuesday.

Sydnee Harris goes up for a shot between two Western Wyoming defenders on Saturday. The Northwest women fell short in two home contests to open Region IX North play. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
WOMEN STUMBLE IN REGION PLAY

January 23, 2025

Two of the top opponents in Region IX made for a difficult opening schedule to the conference season at home for the Northwest College women’s basketball team, which dropped a pair of contests 84-55 and 76-53 to Casper College and Western Wyoming on Thursday and Saturday.

A dominant opening quarter helped set the tone for the Northwest College women’s basketball team in its final nonconference game, scoring 39 points en route to a 108-63 road win over Miles Community College on Thursday night.
TRAPPER WOMEN ROLL PAST MILES

January 16, 2025

A dominant opening quarter helped set the tone for the Northwest College women’s basketball team in its final nonconference game, scoring 39 points en route to a 108-63 road win over Miles Community College on Thursday night.

Jai’La Porter tries to hang onto the ball while being double teamed by Amy Buck (left) and Danielle Betters on Tuesday night. Tribune photo by Carla Wensky
TRAPPER WOMEN DEFEAT ALL-STARS

January 09, 2025

The Northwest College women’s basketball team kicked off the second half of the season on Tuesday night at Cabre Gym, defeating the WY All-Stars 92-57.

Carolina Ruiz (left) and the Trappers ended the first half of the season with an 11-5 record, and will play two more games after the break before beginning Region IX play in mid-January. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPERS SWEEP SPARTANS AT HOME

December 19, 2024

Wrapping up the first semester at home the Northwest College women’s basketball team swept visiting Colorado Northwestern Community College 76-50 and 72-63 to head into the winter break with an 11-5 record.

Taylee Carlson’s layup at the end of the third quarter helped the Trappers start to pull away from Dawson Community College on Saturday. She is pictured here in a game against Rocky Mountain JV on Dec. 3. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
WOMEN TRAPPERS SPLIT ROAD TRIP

December 12, 2024

Another long road trip north ended with split results for the Northwest College women’s basketball team, falling to Williston State College in North Dakota on Friday 76-63 before defeating Dawson Community College on Saturday 92-76.

Tayva Phillips (left) lit up the scoreboard in the Trappers overtime win over Bismarck State, finishing with 33 before the Trappers defeated the Rocky Mountain JV at home Tuesday night. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
NWC WOMEN EXTEND WIN STREAK TO FOUR

December 05, 2024

The Northwest College women’s basketball team earned a pair of close wins in North Dakota on Friday and Saturday, defeating Bismarck State College 102-100 in overtime and United Tribes Technical College 73-67. The Trappers then returned home Tuesday night and defeated the Rocky Mountain College JV 78-39 to extend their winning streak to four games.

Selen Ucak and the Trappers came up short in a pair of games in Casper. Ucak is pictured here putting up a shot against Miles Community College on Nov. 12. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
NWC WOMEN STUMBLE LATE IN PAIR OF LOSSES

November 21, 2024

Two difficult finishes down the stretch sunk the Northwest College women’s basketball team on the road in Casper, losing late leads after difficult shooting performances against Air Force Prep 58-57 and Arizona Western 64-53.

Two Trappers were honored with the Heart of a Champion award on Friday night as Jai’La Porter was named the women’s winner and Preston Condie was named the men’s winner. From left: women’s coach Cody Helenbolt, Porter, Condie and men’s coach Andy Ward. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
CONDIE, PORTER NAMED HEART OF A CHAMPION WINNERS

November 20, 2024

In between the Northwest College men’s and women’s basketball games on Friday night the Trappers honored the memory of the late Jay Collins who passed away suddenly in July 2022. The Trapper coaches each picked one player on their team who best represents what Collins stood for during his time as the Northwest College men’s basketball head coach. Sophomores Preston Condie and Jai’La Porter were named the Heart of a Champion award recipients for 2024.