The Peabody Veterans Memorial High School girls basketball team recently held its season-ending banquet and handed out a number of awards to players who performed admirably during the 2025-26 season.
The Tanners’ four senior captains all picked up awards. Forward Elizabeth Bettencourt was honored with the Tanner Award; guard Aliana Ryan was tabbed with the team’s Defensive Player of the Year Award; forward Sophia Coburn took home the Coaches Award; and guard Olivia Gaynor was selected for the Offensive Player of the Year Award.
Junior guard Avery Bettencourt was given the Most Improved Award.
In addition, Avery Bettencourt and fellow junior guard Ava Ryan were chosen as team captains for the 2026-27 season.
Peabody won 14 games during the regular season and captured a playoff victory on its home court, eventually finishing 15-7.