Halstead High School's Winning Streak Ends in Overtime Loss

Dragons to face Holcomb Saturday for third place finish

Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:22pm

Halstead High School's boys basketball team saw their winning streak come to an end with an overtime loss in the state tournament. The Dragons will now face Holcomb High School on Saturday to compete for third place.

Why it matters

Halstead High School's boys basketball team had been on a strong run, making it to the state tournament. This overtime loss ends their streak, but they still have a chance to finish the season on a high note by competing for third place.

The details

Halstead High School sophomore Bailey Bernal and the Dragons squad were unable to hold on for the win, falling in overtime to their opponent. They will now face Holcomb High School on Saturday to determine third place in the state tournament.

  • The game took place on March 13, 2026.
  • Halstead High School will face Holcomb High School on Saturday.

The players

Bailey Bernal

A sophomore player for the Halstead High School boys basketball team.

Halstead High School

The high school basketball team from Halstead, Kansas that saw their winning streak end in an overtime loss in the state tournament.

Holcomb High School

The high school basketball team that Halstead High School will face on Saturday to compete for third place in the state tournament.

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What’s next

Halstead High School will face Holcomb High School on Saturday to determine third place in the state tournament.

The takeaway

Despite the disappointing overtime loss, Halstead High School's boys basketball team has had a strong season and still has an opportunity to finish third in the state tournament.