Chipotle Nationals Finals Matchups Set

Montverde Academy and Bella Vista Prep to face off in boys' title game, Bullis School and DME Academy in girls' final

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:36am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold primary colors depicting the dynamic movement and energy of a high school basketball game, with players and the court deconstructed into overlapping angular shapes.The Chipotle Nationals finals will showcase the country's top high school basketball talent in a cubist-inspired visual interpretation of the action on the court.Montverde Today

The championship matchups are set for the 2026 Chipotle Nationals high school basketball tournament. On the boys' side, Montverde Academy (FL) will take on Bella Vista Prep (AZ) after pulling off a double-overtime upset over top seed Compass Prep (AZ). In the girls' bracket, Bullis School (MD) will face DME Academy (FL) in the title game.

Why it matters

The Chipotle Nationals is one of the premier high school basketball tournaments in the country, crowning the best teams in the nation. This year's finals feature several top prospects and programs looking to cement their legacies with a national championship.

The details

On the boys' side, Montverde Academy junior Oneal Delancy led the way with 20 points and 5 rebounds in the upset over Compass Prep. Bella Vista Prep cruised past Dynamic Prep (TX) 81-62 behind a big game from West Virginia signee Miles Sadler. In the girls' bracket, Bullis School's Anora Nwude scored 26 points and Ivanna Wilson Manyacka added 15 points and 12 rebounds in a 74-56 win over Westtown (PA). DME Academy's Sara Okeke, a USC signee, had 22 points in a 60-50 victory over her team's first-ever finals appearance.

  • The Chipotle Nationals boys' and girls' championship games will be played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Montverde Academy is seeking its 8th national title and first under new head coach Steve Turner.
  • Bullis School and DME Academy are both making their first appearances in the Chipotle Nationals finals.

The players

Oneal Delancy

A junior shooting guard for Montverde Academy (FL) who led his team with 20 points and 5 rebounds in the semifinal upset.

Miles Sadler

A West Virginia signee and top-30 recruit in the 2026 class who scored 21 points with 10 assists and 7 rebounds to power Bella Vista Prep (AZ) to the finals.

Anora Nwude

A Fordham commit who scored a game-high 26 points to lead Bullis School (MD) to the girls' championship game.

Sara Okeke

A USC signee via Spain who scored 22 points on 11-of-16 shooting to guide DME Academy (FL) to its first-ever finals appearance.

Ivanna Wilson Manyacka

The No. 2 recruit in the 2027 class, she contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds for Bullis School in the girls' semifinal.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been the underdogs, but we knew we could pull it off. The guys really stepped up when it counted most.”

— Oneal Delancy, Junior, Montverde Academy

“This is what we've been working for all season. To have a chance to win a national championship is an incredible opportunity for our program.”

— Sara Okeke, USC Signee, DME Academy

What’s next

The Chipotle Nationals boys' and girls' championship games will be played on Saturday, April 5, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The takeaway

This year's Chipotle Nationals finals feature several elite high school basketball programs and top prospects vying for national titles. The matchups promise high-level competition and an exciting conclusion to the tournament.