Rockford-area boys basketball postseason scores, highlights

All the scores and schedules for the Rockford-area teams in the 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A boys basketball playoffs

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The 2025-26 boys basketball season has reached the pinnacle: the IHSA state series, which tips off on Monday. NIC-10 co-champs Guilford and Auburn earned top seeds in the Class 4A Hononegah Sectional bracket, and all the top teams jump into the mix on Wednesday. To keep you up to date on all the scores and highlights as we cruise through the boys postseason, here are all the scores and schedules for the Rockford-area teams in the 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A boys basketball playoffs.

Why it matters

The boys basketball postseason is an exciting time for the Rockford community, as local teams compete for a chance to advance to the state tournament. This coverage provides comprehensive updates on the progress of Rockford-area teams throughout the playoffs.

The details

The Rockford-area teams competing in the postseason include NIC-10 co-champs Guilford and Auburn in Class 4A, as well as top seeds in other classes like Dakota in 1A, Byron and Lutheran in 2A, and Belvidere North in 3A. The article provides detailed schedules and results for all the regional, sectional, and super-sectional games involving these teams.

  • The 2025-26 boys basketball season has reached the IHSA state series, which tips off on Monday, February 23.
  • The regional games are scheduled for February 23, 25, and 27.
  • The sectional games are scheduled for March 3, 4, and 6.
  • The super-sectional games are scheduled for March 9.
  • The Class 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A state final tournaments are scheduled for March 12-14 in Champaign.

The players

Guilford

The NIC-10 co-champion Guilford Vikings earned a No. 1 seed in the Class 4A Hononegah Sectional bracket.

Auburn

The NIC-10 co-champion Auburn Knights earned a No. 2 seed in the Class 4A Hononegah Sectional bracket.

Dakota

The No. 1 seed in Class 1A, the Dakota Indians will compete in the Pearl City Regional.

Byron

The No. 2 seed in Class 2A, the Byron Tigers will compete in the Aurora Christian Regional.

Lutheran

The No. 2 seed in Class 2A, the Rockford Lutheran Crusaders will compete in the Marengo Regional.

Belvidere North

The No. 2 seed in Class 3A, the Belvidere North Blue Thunder will compete in the Rochelle Regional.

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What they’re saying

“The regular season is about trying to win the conference. And I'm proud of the way our guys have persevered up to this point. But now we have to make sure we're ready for a deep postseason run. That's it's own tough animal.”

— Bryan Ott, Auburn head coach (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The boys basketball postseason is an exciting time for the Rockford community, as local teams compete for a chance to advance to the state tournament. This coverage highlights the top teams and players from the Rockford area and provides fans with a comprehensive guide to follow the action as it unfolds.