Lewiston to Host Opening Round of IEL Boys Regional Tournament

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The opening round of the 2025–2026 Inland Empire League (IEL) Boys Basketball Regional Tournament will take place on Friday, February 20, at Lewiston High School. Lewiston, the tournament's top seed, will host Moscow in the opening matchup, with tipoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The remaining two tournament dates are unchanged and will also begin at 6:00 p.m., hosted by the higher-seeded teams.

Why it matters

The IEL Boys Basketball Regional Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school basketball talent in the region. Hosting the opening round is a significant honor for Lewiston High School, as the top seed, and will bring increased attention and excitement to the local community.

The details

League officials voted last week to move the opening round to Friday to avoid a potential site conflict with the 5A District Wrestling Tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, at Lakeland High School.

• The opening round of the 2025–2026 IEL Boys Basketball Regional Tournament will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026.
• Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on February 20, 2026.
• The remaining two tournament dates are unchanged and will also begin at 6:00 p.m., hosted by the higher-seeded teams.