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Hawaii High School Boys Basketball Playoffs Underway
State championship games set for Friday after upsets in Division I quarterfinals
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Division I and II boys basketball playoffs are underway, with the semifinals scheduled for Thursday and the state championship games set for Friday. In the Division I quarterfinals, the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds were both upset, while the top two seeds in the division were pushed to the limit. In Division II, the top seeds advanced, with only the No. 3 seed falling short.
Why it matters
The HHSAA boys basketball playoffs are a highly anticipated event in Hawaii, with the state championship games drawing significant attention and interest from local fans and communities. The results of the quarterfinal games have set the stage for an exciting semifinal round and championship finals, as teams compete for the coveted state titles.
The details
In the Division I quarterfinals, the No. 3 Baldwin Bears lost to the St. Louis Crusaders, 56-41, and the Kailua Surfriders took down the No. 4 Konawaena Wildcats, 57-51. Even the top two seeds in the division were pushed to the limit, with the No. 1 Punahou Buff n' Blue outlasting the Mililani Trojans, 56-49, and the No. 2 Kahuku Red Raiders surviving a 57-50 challenge from the 'Iolani Raiders. In Division II, the No. 1 Kohala Cowboys, No. 2 Seabury Spartans, and No. 4 Damien Monarchs all emerged victorious in their quarterfinal contests, while the No. 3 Kaimuki Bulldogs fell to the Pahoa Daggers, 63-55.
- The HHSAA Division I and II boys basketball playoffs got underway on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
- The semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026.
- The state championship games, third-place games, and consolation championships are set for Friday, February 13, 2026.
The players
Punahou Buff n' Blue
The No. 1 seed in the HHSAA Division I boys basketball playoffs.
Kahuku Red Raiders
The No. 2 seed in the HHSAA Division I boys basketball playoffs.
St. Louis Crusaders
The team that upset the No. 3 seed Baldwin Bears in the HHSAA Division I quarterfinals.
Kailua Surfriders
The team that upset the No. 4 seed Konawaena Wildcats in the HHSAA Division I quarterfinals.
Kohala Cowboys
The No. 1 seed in the HHSAA Division II boys basketball playoffs.
What’s next
The semifinals in both Division I and Division II will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, setting the stage for the state championship games on Friday.
The takeaway
The HHSAA boys basketball playoffs have delivered some unexpected results in the quarterfinal round, with several higher-seeded teams being pushed to the limit or even suffering upsets. This sets the stage for an exciting semifinal round and championship finals, as teams compete for the coveted state titles.
