IHSAA Boys Basketball Sectional Pairings Revealed for South Bend Area

The 116th annual IHSAA boys basketball state tournament is set to begin.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 9:09pm

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The pairings for the IHSAA boys basketball sectional tournament in the South Bend area have been announced. This marks the start of the 116th annual IHSAA boys basketball state tournament. The tournament features local rivals South Bend Saint Joseph and Mishawaka Marian, who recently faced off in a 78-66 game.

Why it matters

The IHSAA boys basketball sectional tournament is a highly anticipated annual event in the South Bend community, as it kicks off the road to the state championship. Local rivalries and bragging rights are on the line as teams compete to advance through the tournament.

The details

The pairings for the IHSAA boys basketball sectional tournament in the South Bend area have been revealed. This marks the start of the 116th annual IHSAA boys basketball state tournament. The tournament features local rivals South Bend Saint Joseph and Mishawaka Marian, who recently faced off in a 78-66 game.

  • The 116th annual IHSAA boys basketball state tournament is set to begin.
  • South Bend Saint Joseph beat Mishawaka Marian 78-66 in a recent rivalry game.

The players

South Bend Saint Joseph

A high school boys basketball team in South Bend, Indiana.

Mishawaka Marian

A high school boys basketball team in Mishawaka, Indiana, a neighboring city to South Bend.

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The takeaway

The IHSAA boys basketball sectional tournament is an important annual event that brings the South Bend community together to support their local high school teams as they compete for a chance to advance to the state championship.