In a recent city council meeting, Mayor Patricia Hart honored the Gardner Area High School Girls Basketball Team with a proclamation celebrating their remarkable achievement of an undefeated regular season. The team finished the 2022-2023 season with an impressive record of 18-0, marking a significant milestone in the school's athletic history.

The proclamation highlighted the dedication and teamwork of the players, particularly recognizing senior Lizzie Gruber for reaching 1,000 career points and rebounds, and for being named Miss Maine Basketball—the first athlete from Gardner Area High School to earn this prestigious title. The mayor also acknowledged the contributions of head coach Mike Gray, who has dedicated 19 years to coaching and supporting the team.

During the meeting, team members expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from their families and the community, emphasizing how this encouragement fueled their success. Coach Brittany Thompson echoed these sentiments, praising the caliber of the young women in the program and the strong community backing they received throughout the season.

The council unanimously adopted the proclamation, declaring April 10, 2023, as Gardner Girls Basketball Day in the city, further solidifying the team's legacy and the pride they brought to the community. Following the proclamation, the council moved on to approve the minutes from their previous meeting, maintaining a focus on community engagement and governance.