Lewiston High Boys Basketball Advances to State Semi-Final

Top-seeded Bengals defeat Burley to reach state tournament's final four

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Lewiston High boys basketball team, the top seed in the Idaho State 5-A Tournament, defeated #8 seed Burley 60-55 in the opening round. Senior Royce Fisher led the way with 34 points and 8 rebounds as the Bengals improved to 21-3 on the season. Lewiston will next play the winner of #4 seed Columbia and #5 seed Vallivue in the semi-finals on Friday at 11am Pacific in Nampa.

Why it matters

Lewiston High is a perennial powerhouse in Idaho high school basketball, and their deep tournament run this year continues the program's tradition of excellence. The Bengals are seeking their first state title since 2018, and a win in the semi-finals would put them one step closer to that goal.

The details

In the opening round matchup, senior Royce Fisher paced the Bengals with 34 points and 8 rebounds. Jordan Walker and Drew Haines each added 6 points as Lewiston held off a challenge from #8 seed Burley to secure the 60-55 victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
  • The semi-final matchup is scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2026 at 11am Pacific Time.

The players

Royce Fisher

A senior on the Lewiston High boys basketball team who led his team to victory in the opening round of the Idaho State 5-A Tournament with 34 points and 8 rebounds.

Jordan Walker

A player on the Lewiston High boys basketball team who contributed 6 points to the team's 60-55 win over Burley in the opening round of the state tournament.

Drew Haines

A player on the Lewiston High boys basketball team who contributed 6 points to the team's 60-55 win over Burley in the opening round of the state tournament.

Lewiston High

The top-seeded boys basketball team in the Idaho State 5-A Tournament, who defeated #8 seed Burley 60-55 in the opening round.

Burley

The #8 seed in the Idaho State 5-A boys basketball tournament, who lost to top-seeded Lewiston High 60-55 in the opening round.

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What they’re saying

“Royce really carried us today. He's been our leader all season and he showed why in this big tournament game.”

— Jordan Walker, Lewiston High Player (koze.com)

What’s next

The Lewiston High boys basketball team will play the winner of the #4 seed Columbia vs. #5 seed Vallivue matchup in the state semi-finals on Friday, March 7, 2026 at 11am Pacific Time at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.

The takeaway

Lewiston High's boys basketball team continues to be a force to be reckoned with in Idaho high school basketball. Their dominant performance in the opening round of the state tournament sets them up for a deep postseason run as they seek their first state title in 8 years.