Renaissance High School boys and girls basketball teams won the city Public School League championships earlier this month.
It’s the first time in nearly two decades that both teams have swept the league. While both were celebrated, one team received more accolades than the other.
And as you may have guessed, it was the boy’s team.
Coach Chris Bass decided the girl’s win should draw the same excitement and congratulatory words the boys team received – both teams had in fact accomplished an amazing feat.
Bass is one of several coaches and supporters of women's sports who wants to see a shift in sports journalism coverage, with more spotlight on women and girls in sports. He joined The Metro on Monday to talk about the win, coaching the girls team and pushing girls in sports to the front page.
Hear more stories from The Metro on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.
February 24th, 2025, 11:45 pm
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Detroit Renaissance girls basketball team wins PSL Championship title
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Published February 24th, 2025, 11:45 pm
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Renaissance High School boys and girls basketball teams won the city Public School League championships earlier this month.
It’s the first time in nearly two decades that both teams have swept the league. While both were celebrated, one team received more accolades than the other.
And as you may have guessed, it was the boy’s team.
Coach Chris Bass decided the girl’s win should draw the same excitement and congratulatory words the boys team received – both teams had in fact accomplished an amazing feat.
Bass is one of several coaches and supporters of women's sports who wants to see a shift in sports journalism coverage, with more spotlight on women and girls in sports. He joined The Metro on Monday to talk about the win, coaching the girls team and pushing girls in sports to the front page.
Hear more stories from The Metro on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.
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