Hinton defeats MVAOCOU in regional semifinal girls basketball

Hinton advances to regional final after Friday night victory.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Hinton High School's girls basketball team defeated MVAOCOU in the Class 2A Region 3 semifinal game on Friday, February 20, 2026. The game was played in Sioux City, Iowa.

Why it matters

This win puts Hinton one step closer to a state tournament berth, a significant achievement for the school's basketball program. The regional semifinal is a crucial playoff game that determines which teams advance to the regional final.

The details

Hinton used a strong defensive effort and balanced scoring to defeat MVAOCOU and secure their spot in the regional final. The final score was not provided in the source material.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Hinton High School

The girls basketball team from Hinton High School.

MVAOCOU

The girls basketball team from MVAOCOU High School.

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What’s next

Hinton will advance to the regional final, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal matchup.

The takeaway

Hinton's victory in the regional semifinal demonstrates the strength of their girls basketball program and their determination to reach the state tournament.