Morgan Jenkins ’25 is a 6’2’’ power forward on Girls Varsity Basketball. She is co-captain of the team, alongside Kaila Richards ’25 and Grace Backus ’25.
Jenkins reached the milestone of 1,000 points in her high school career on February 1, when she scored the first point in a game against Deerfield.
This achievement made her the second player (after Richards) to reach 1,000 points this year.
Assistant Coach Maggie Crain, who has coached Jenkins for three years, said, “Morgan is putting in the minutes and constantly adjusting game after game, not resting on the fact that she’s a really, really good athlete. The other kids see that.”
After being down 11 points with two minutes to go, Girls Varsity Basketball rallied to beat Taft in overtime on February 15 (66-55).
The team is currently looking towards the championship, with a record of 15-1 as of February 15.
How did you get into basketball?
My dad played Division I basketball at the University of Rhode Island, so it was in my family from a very young age.
Both of my older brothers have played their whole lives and went on to play basketball in college.
I started playing basketball in 5th grade on my town team, but didn’t get serious about it until my Prep year.
What has it been like playing here?
It has been great to play with the team over these four amazing years.
I think we have had different strengths every year, but our growth from the start to the end of the season is always amazing to see.
I’m super excited for these next few weeks to play with these amazing girls for the last time.
How does it feel to reach 1,000 points?
It feels great to finally make it to a goal that I have been working so hard for. I am very appreciative of the support of my teammates and coaches on this whole journey.
I am also very honored to join Kaila, who reached 1,000 earlier in the season, and become the second and third players for women’s basketball (after Faimie Kingsley ’09) to hit 1,000 at Hotchkiss.
What has been one of your favorite experiences with the team?
In my Lower Mid year, we made it to the finals for Class A. Beating Thayer in the semi-finals was one of the best feelings ever with the team.
What are some lessons you’ve learned here, both on and off court?
I’ve learned that it’s okay to make mistakes.
Not to sound cliché, but no one is perfect. Living with the people you go to school with, play sports with, and are friends with is hard to adjust to. It is okay to make some mistakes along the way, and I have learned that the hard way.
It is what you do after the mistakes that will determine the outcome of the game.
