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Elgin Today
By the People, for the People
St. Edward's girls basketball team falls short of state championship
The team's run ends in the Class 2A state tournament semifinals
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The St. Edward's girls basketball team from Elgin, Illinois fell to Byron in the Class 2A state tournament semifinals, ending their run just short of the state championship game. A photo gallery captures the key moments and emotions from the matchup for local fans and families.
Why it matters
The St. Edward's girls basketball team had a strong season and made it all the way to the state tournament semifinals, which is a significant accomplishment. Their performance in the tournament generated excitement and pride within the local Elgin community.
The details
The St. Edward's girls basketball team lost to Byron in the Class 2A state tournament semifinals on March 5. The team had advanced to the semifinals after a successful regular season and postseason run. A photo gallery from the journalstandard.com website captures the key moments and emotions from the matchup between St. Edward's and Byron.
- The state tournament semifinal game took place on March 5, 2026.
The players
St. Edward's girls basketball team
The girls basketball team from St. Edward's High School in Elgin, Illinois that made it to the Class 2A state tournament semifinals.
Byron
The opposing team that defeated St. Edward's in the Class 2A state tournament semifinals.
The takeaway
The St. Edward's girls basketball team's strong performance in the state tournament, despite falling short of the championship game, demonstrates the talent and dedication of the players and coaches, and generated excitement and community pride in Elgin.
