MIAA Girls' Basketball State Tournament Brackets Released

Central Mass. teams seeded and preliminary matchups set

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The MIAA has released the state tournament brackets for girls' basketball, with Central Massachusetts teams receiving a range of seeds and preliminary round matchups. The tournament will determine the state champion in this sport.

Why it matters

The release of the state tournament brackets marks the start of the postseason for girls' basketball in Massachusetts. This is an exciting time for high school athletes and their communities as they compete for a state title.

The details

Central Mass. teams received a variety of seeds, ranging from #3 Wachusett to #48 St. Mary's-Westfield. The preliminary round matchups will see local rivals face off, such as #25 Shrewsbury at #8 Woburn and #36 St. Paul at #29 Belchertown. The winners of these early round games will advance to the next stage of the state tournament.

  • The MIAA released the state tournament brackets on February 21, 2026.

The players

Westborough

The #33 seed in the state tournament with a 16-4 record.

Marshfield

The #32 seed in the state tournament with a 6-14 record.

Wachusett

The #3 seed in the state tournament with a 17-3 record.

Hopedale

The #2 seed in the state tournament with a 13-7 record.

Tahanto

The #17 seed in the state tournament with an 18-2 record.

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What’s next

Game dates and times for the preliminary round matchups will be released by the schools in the coming days.

The takeaway

The release of the state tournament brackets marks the start of an exciting postseason for girls' basketball in Massachusetts. Teams from Central Mass. will look to make deep runs and compete for a state championship.