March Madness Arrives Early for Baltimore Catholic League

Top high school basketball teams compete in semifinal games at Loyola University Maryland

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Baltimore Catholic League is kicking off its annual tournament early this year, with a pair of semifinal games taking place on Monday at Loyola University Maryland. Some of the top high school basketball teams in the area, including St. Frances Academy, Mount Saint Joseph, Archbishop Spaulding, and Mount Carmel, will be competing for a spot in the championship game.

Why it matters

The Baltimore Catholic League tournament is a highly anticipated event that showcases the best young basketball talent in the region. These semifinal matchups will provide an early glimpse of the high-level competition and excitement of March Madness, drawing interest from fans and scouts alike.

The details

The semifinal games will feature St. Frances Academy, the tournament's top-seeded team, taking on Archbishop Spaulding, followed by a matchup between Mount Saint Joseph and Mount Carmel. WBAL-TV 11 Sports' Pete Gilbert spoke with Nick Myles, the head coach of St. Frances Academy, about the upcoming games.

  • The semifinal games will take place on Monday, March 3, 2026.

The players

St. Frances Academy

The top-seeded team in the Baltimore Catholic League tournament.

Mount Saint Joseph

One of the high school basketball teams competing in the semifinal games.

Archbishop Spaulding

One of the high school basketball teams competing in the semifinal games.

Mount Carmel

One of the high school basketball teams competing in the semifinal games.

Nick Myles

The head coach of the St. Frances Academy basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The early start of the Baltimore Catholic League tournament provides an exciting preview of the high-level basketball competition and talent that will be on display during the upcoming March Madness tournament.