Alton, Edwardsville Advance in 4A Boys Basketball Regionals

Redbirds and Tigers win semifinal matchups to set up regional final showdown

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Alton Redbirds and Edwardsville Tigers both won their Class 4A regional semifinal games on Wednesday night to advance to the regional championship game. Alton defeated O'Fallon 64-46, while Edwardsville held off Quincy 42-38. The two teams will now meet in the regional final on Friday night.

Why it matters

The Alton-Edwardsville matchup is a highly anticipated one, as the two teams are among the top programs in the area. The winner will advance to the sectional round of the state tournament, keeping their season alive and putting them one step closer to a potential state championship run.

The details

In the Alton win, Semaj Stampley scored 16 points and O'Bryant Brown added 15 to lead the Redbirds. Edwardsville was led by Rowan Weller's 17 points, while Micah Butler and Matthew Wilson also scored in double figures. Both teams overcame early deficits to secure their victories and set up the regional final showdown.

  • The Alton-Edwardsville regional final will take place on Friday, February 28, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Semaj Stampley

A key player for the Alton Redbirds, scoring 16 points in their regional semifinal win.

O'Bryant Brown

Also a standout for Alton, contributing 15 points in the victory over O'Fallon.

Rowan Weller

The leading scorer for Edwardsville with 17 points in their regional semifinal win over Quincy.

Micah Butler

Edwardsville player who scored 14 points to help the Tigers advance to the regional final.

Matthew Wilson

Edwardsville player who contributed 11 points in the win over Quincy.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The winner of the Alton-Edwardsville regional final will advance to the sectional round of the Class 4A state tournament.

The takeaway

The Alton Redbirds and Edwardsville Tigers have established themselves as two of the top boys basketball programs in the region, setting up an intriguing regional final matchup with a spot in the sectional tournament on the line.