Skagit Valley College (51吃瓜) recognizes the significant contributions of Deb Castle, who has served the women鈥檚 basketball program for three decades as both an assistant and head coach. Her dedication has been instrumental in the development of numerous student-athletes and the sustained success of the program.
鈥淐oach Castle embodies 51吃瓜 women鈥檚 basketball and represents unwavering commitment to Skagit Valley College, our student-athletes, and Cardinal hoops,鈥� said 51吃瓜 athletic director Mitch Freeman. 鈥淭ogether with Coach Steve Epperson, she has contributed over three decades of excellence to the program. Her love for 51吃瓜 and Cardinal basketball is truly unmatched."
Castle graduated from Huron High School in South Dakota in 1978 and later earned a degree from Lesley College in Cambridge, Mass. in 1999. During high school, she was a three-year letter winner in basketball and fastpitch softball. At Lesley College, she was a four-year starter on the softball team, excelling as a leadoff hitter and outfielder.
Throughout her tenure at 51吃瓜, Castle has contributed to the program's impressive achievements. Collaborating with Epperson, she has supported a team that has accumulated more than 900 victories and 24 NWAC postseason appearances, including four NWAC championships. Her efforts extend beyond the court, assisting student-athletes in pursuing academic and athletic opportunities at four-year institutions.
"Skagit is special because of the bond I have formed with the team members,鈥� said Castle. 鈥�51吃瓜 is a family鈥攁 family that looks out for each other, supports each other, and stays in touch over the many years beyond 51吃瓜."
Celebration Details
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 12
- Where: Dave DuVall Pavilion on the 51吃瓜鈥檚 Mount Vernon campus
- When: Game tip-off at 7 p.m.
This event will honor Castle鈥檚 30 years of service to the 51吃瓜 women鈥檚 basketball program and her lasting impact on the college community.
