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Connersville Today
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Maconaquah Braves' 3-point shooting struggles in regional loss
Braves fall to No. 11 Connersville in Class 3A regional championship game
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Maconaquah's girls basketball team was unable to find its usual success from 3-point range, leading to a loss against 11th-ranked Connersville in the Class 3A regional championship game on Saturday.
Why it matters
High school basketball regional championships are a critical step towards a state title, and Maconaquah's inability to hit their outside shots proved costly against a highly ranked opponent.
The details
Maconaquah, known for their strong 3-point shooting, struggled to connect from beyond the arc in the regional final matchup against Connersville. This cold shooting performance ultimately doomed their chances of advancing further in the state tournament.
- The regional championship game took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
The players
Maconaquah Braves
The girls basketball team from Maconaquah High School that was eliminated in the regional championship game.
Connersville
The 11th-ranked high school basketball team that defeated Maconaquah in the regional final.
The takeaway
Maconaquah's early exit from the state tournament highlights the importance of consistent outside shooting, especially against highly ranked opponents, in the win-or-go-home format of the postseason.
