WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – In 2020, Copenhagen unveiled its multi-purpose turf field. Now, six years later, a new facility is in the works, one that will host the boys and girls basketball teams.
On Feb. 26, the Copenhagen girls basketball team beat Poland 42-31 in the Section 3 Class D quarterfinals at home. The win sent the Golden Knights to the Section 3 Class D semifinals. It also marked the last game ever played in the Copenhagen gymnasium, with the gym set to undergo an expansion and renovation.
For those close to the program, like girls varsity basketball coach Natalie Scott, it was an emotional night.
“I played here as an athlete and then started coaching here some 20 odd years ago in the varsity program. This gym means a lot to me. I’ve spent a lot of time in here. It’s hard to see it go but also we need new beginnings too so I can’t wait for the new one once it gets done,” Scott said.
Teams to play all games on the road
While the new gym is under construction, both the boys and girls basketball teams will play the entire 2026-27 season without a home court at the school.
“We’re gonna have to play all games on the road next year. We are fortunate enough that we do have a secondary gym to at least practice. I know some schools who went through some capital projects with their new gym weren’t so lucky with that,” said Logan Spaulding, Copenhagen boys basketball coach and athletic director.
Project underway
The project is now well underway, and the old gym is a memory.
Copenhagen Superintendent and Frontier League Executive Director Scott Connell says the change was overdue, with the gym 47 years old, and adds the project is moving along nicely.
Connell says the project is estimated to take about 15 months, with hopes to resume playing games in Copenhagen sometime late in 2027.
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