Norco Lady Cougars

Norco Lady Cougars Basketball Where it all begins

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2026 Try-outs Registration Form

Try-outs for all players are on May 19, 2026.

Girls' BB Tryouts for all players who are interested in playing this upcoming season. Try-outs are on May 19, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. To be cleared, you'll need to complete the online packet, using this link: https://cougars.cnusd.k12.ca.us 2. Email your emergency / physical form to: nhsathletics@cnusd.k12.ca.us Also, you'll need to bring outdoor & indoor shoes and plenty of water. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email: norcoladycougarsbball@gmail.com

About Us

Our Team

After taking home our first CIF Championship in 2016, we have been unstoppable. We are training harder than ever and, thanks to coaching staff, we come to each game with more fight. Last season, we made it to playoffs, but lost in first round by just three points. As we look toward next season, we are seeing another shot at a CIF title in our future.

Our Home Court

Our coaching staff here at Norco has very high expectations are attainable. To be a student's-athletes is not a right, rather a privilege. As a student-athlete, the coaching staff will expect you to be well disciplined and willing to give of yourself for the benefit of the team. Individual records are not our focus. Teamwork, dedication, a positive attitude and conditioning are what we are expecting from our student-athletes.

Off Season

Our players are not just members of a team, they are members of our community. As the cougars move on to offseason mode and prepare for their extremely bright future, it is still important to reflect on this season and celebrate the countless successes of 2024-2025.

Coaches

Coach Kirkland

Head Girl's Basketball Coach

The 2024-25 season is Kim Kirkland's ninth season at the helm of the Norco girls' basketball program. The 2016-2017 season also marks back-to-back postseason appearances for the Lady Cougars under Kirkland's watch.

My vision for the program, student-athlete responsibilities, staff responsibilities, and my

Head Girl's Basketball Coach

My vision for the program, student-athlete responsibilities, staff responsibilities, and my basketball philosophy, the role of the parents, team objectives and sample offense/defense practice scenarios.

I have over 20 years of basketball coaching experience, skills, and qualifications to fill this position. For the past fourteen years I have coached in the Corona Norco Unified School District as an assistant varsity basketball and freshmen and junior varsity coach. I have coached at Corona, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Norco High Schools. In addition, I have run a nationally recognized championship AAU basketball time since 2004.

I have had the opportunity to train youth interested in learning skills that make them champions in the classroom and on the court, I am aware of the patience it takes to encourage student-athletes and the hours that it takes to create a winning program.

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Coach Jade Pate Steele

Coach Kirkland

Assistant / Freshmen Girl's Basketball Coach

My name is Jade Pate-Steele and I've had a life long love of basketball. I began playing at the age 8 and from there i was hooked. I honed my skills playing travel basketball and went on to play for Santiago High School. I am happy to now have the opportunity to coach and pass my knowledge on to a new group of young ladies.

Coach Kriss Irvin

Assistant Girl's Basketball Coach

Coach Kriss Irvin has returned to Norco High School to coach the Girls Basketball team after several years away. With over 25 years of experience in basketball as both a player and a coach, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the program. Coach Irvin has held roles as both a Head Coach and Assistant Coach, working at various levels including Travel Ball, High School, and College basketball. Throughout her career, she has successfully rebuilt struggling programs and has also led teams to CIF Championships. Her guiding philosophy is “Work Hard, Play Hard. If you believe, you will achieve.”

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Coach Flanagan

Coach Kriss Irvin

Assistant basketball Coach,

Jasmine Flanagan graduated from Corona Centennial High School. After graduating, she received a full-ride

basketball scholarship to Cleveland State University, but later transferred to San Francisco State University. This is Flanagan's first year coaching high school basketball alongside head coach Kim Kirkland, who was her AAU coach during her youth.