Skagit Valley College (SVC) recognizes the significant contributions of Deb Castle, who has served the women’s 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.
“Coach Castle embodies SVC women’s basketball and represents unwavering commitment to Skagit Valley College, our student-athletes, and Cardinal hoops,” said SVC athletic director Mitch Freeman. “Together with Coach Steve Epperson, she has contributed over three decades of excellence to the program. Her love for SVC 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 SVC, 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,” said Castle. “SVC is a family—a family that looks out for each other, supports each other, and stays in touch over the many years beyond SVC."
Celebration Details
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 12
- Where: Dave DuVall Pavilion on the SVC’s Mount Vernon campus
- When: Game tip-off at 7 p.m.
This event will honor Castle’s 30 years of service to the SVC women’s basketball program and her lasting impact on the college community.
